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684Museveni appoints Byarugaba, Sabiti senior advisors on exports
President Museveni has appointed former NSSF managing director Richard Byarugaba and trade expert Moses Sabiti as senior presidential advisors on exports and...
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696Why sacking the CEO won’t save Uganda Airlines
Former minister Capt. Francis Babu says fixing Uganda Airlines requires deeper structural reforms and technical expertise, not just replacing the CEO.
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631Govt blames algae blooms and pollution for Lake Victoria stench
The Ministry of Water and Environment says the foul smell from Lake Victoria is caused by decomposing algae blooms linked to pollution,...
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768Missing PLE scripts to be marked and graded – UNEB
UNEB says the 34 missing PLE Integrated Science scripts from Bamure Primary School in Koboko have been recovered and will be marked...
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1.5KMuseveni hosts African heavyweights in renewed push for DRC peace talks
President Museveni Tuesday hosted AU–EAC–SADC peace facilitators at State House Entebbe as African leaders intensify efforts to find lasting solutions to the...
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675World Wetlands Day: Cultural institutions urged to champion wetland conservation
Cultural institutions worldwide have been urged to lead wetland conservation efforts, with experts highlighting wetlands as vital carbon sinks and cultural heritage...
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1.0KStudents, parents protest proposed renaming of Busoga University
Students and parents of Busoga University have protested a proposed name change, warning it threatens the institution’s identity and could affect graduates’...
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688Zero Failures: How Ntungamo, Kisoro topped 2025 PLE countrywide
Ntungamo and Kisoro municipalities posted zero failures in the 2025 PLE, with strong Division One results credited to sustained reforms, teacher teamwork...
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475India cracks down on passport confiscation by its employers in Uganda
India has warned employers in Uganda against confiscating workers’ passports, saying the practice is illegal and exploitative, as New Delhi orders missions...
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779I won’t apologise for supporting independents – says Todwong after NRM lose Gulu mayoral seat
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong says he will not apologise for backing independent candidates in Gulu City, blaming indecision by party flag...
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699Alur chiefs rally behind ‘Minimum Agenda 2026’ to end violence against women
The Alur Kingdom has launched its Minimum Agenda 2026 to tackle violence against women and girls, reinforcing royal directives on gender justice,...
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766UETCL confirms Eng. Richard Matsiko as new CEO
UETCL has confirmed Eng. Richard Matsiko as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, citing his three decades of experience in Uganda’s electricity transmission...
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637Gulu City to register foreign learners as schools grapple with unknown numbers
Gulu City authorities are considering a registration exercise for foreign learners in schools after admitting they lack accurate data to guide education...
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1.2KMuseveni says Bobi Wine printed one million fake ballots to rig 2026 election
President Museveni claimed that one million fake ballots were printed locally in Kampala, while 1.7 million were printed in Dubai and smuggled...
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4632025 PLE: UNEB decries teacher capacity gaps despite improved performance
UNEB says more learners passed the 2025 PLE, with candidature rising and but new data highlights the need for teacher capacity building.
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3.4KANALYSIS: Key statistics, subject trends and what changed in 2025 PLE Results
An in-depth analysis of the 2025 PLE results breaks down pass rates, gender gaps, subject performance, malpractice trends and what the numbers...
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Boys outperform girls as UNEB releases 2025 PLE Results
UNEB has released the 2025 PLE results, showing boys outperforming girls overall despite girls registering in higher numbers across the country.
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1.0KWONDERFUL! Museveni commends Namyalo after successful ONC vote protection in 71.6% victory
President Museveni has praised ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo for leading a nationwide vote protection operation credited for securing his 71.6% re-election victory.
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818Court upholds victories for Nakwedde, Baseke in Kayunga polls
The Chief Magistrate's Court in Kayunga has upheld the election victories of NUP’s Harriet Nakwedde as Woman MP and NRM’s Fred Baseke...
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769Gulu Hospital records over 8% TB deaths every quarter
Gulu Regional Referral Hospital records an eight per cent TB death rate every quarter, with late diagnosis blamed for preventable fatalities.
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919NUP’s Kongola confortably wins Iganga Mayoral Seat in 15-man race
NUP candidate Kongola Nasser has won the Iganga Municipality mayoral seat after defeating 14 rivals in a tightly contested race.
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836Linos Ngompek retains Kibanda North seat after election rerun
NRM’s Linos Ngompek has won the Kibanda North parliamentary rerun, securing a second term with 59 per cent of the vote.
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2.3KLIST: Who is who as UPDF elects MPs for 12th parliament
The UPDF has elected its 10 representatives to the 12th Parliament following an Army Council meeting chaired by President Museveni in Luweero.
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1.1KGrenada opens Uganda consulate as Nambooze presents credentials for Kampala mission
The newly appointed Honorary Consul of Grenada to Uganda, Her Excellency Samalie Nambooze Wednesday presented credentials to the Ministry of Foreign affairs...