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377Obua accuses UPC’s Akena of sabotage in Ajuri poll defeat
Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua says UPC President Jimmy Akena allegedly orchestrated a calculated political sabotage to oust him during the...
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542LIST: Kabojja, Green Hill among top 10 Kampala schools without 4-in-4 aggregate in 2025 PLE
Several top Kampala primary schools, including Kabojja Junior School, Kampala Parents, and Greenhill Academy, failed to register a single aggregate 4 in...
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368Lango Diocese to hold Janani Luwum memorial lectures in Lira
Lango Diocese will host Janani Luwum memorial lectures in Lira as the Church of Uganda renews its call for moral courage, justice...
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531Joy as Kampala Parents School records impressive performance in 2025 PLE
Kampala Parents School has once again posted a strong performance in the 2025 PLE as early results spark celebrations among pupils, parents...
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515UETCL 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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456Gulu 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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431Uganda eyes Caribbean opportunities as Grenada opens first-ever Kampala Consulate
The opening of Grenada’s first-ever consulate in Kampala, Uganda's Capital, is set to unlock new opportunities for Ugandans in tourism, medical education,...
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388Police arrest 10 in crackdown on Kira criminal gangs
The suspects were found red-handed smoking suspected narcotic substances inside a wooden structure, where exhibits including rolled sticks and powdered leaves believed...
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595Why Ssemakadde’s bid for Presidential pardon was rejected
The Attorney general rejected Isaac Ssemakadde’s plea for a presidential pardon, citing a pending appeal, non-exhaustion of judicial process and constitutional limits...
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2632025 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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4742025 PLE: UNEB flags rising exam malpractice, withholds results from affected schools
UNEB has raised alarm over rising examination malpractice in the 2025 PLE, withholding results of affected schools and candidates pending investigations.
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876Boys 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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520PROFILE: Who is Alan Kasujja, the new Uganda Media Centre Executive Director
Alan Kasujja, a former BBC journalist with over 30 years of experience, is the newly appointed Executive Director of the Uganda Media...
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418Museveni appoints veteran journalist Alan Kasujja new Media Centre boss
President Museveni has appointed former BBC journalist Alan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre replacing Ofwono Opondo who retired...
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475Newborn stolen baby recovered as police arrest suspect, husband in Tororo
Police in Tororo have recovered a newborn baby stolen from Tororo General Hospital and arrested a female suspect and her accomplice.
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560Over 30 school administrators, teachers arrested over early school opening
Jinja authorities have arrested school administrators and teachers for opening schools and conducting lessons before the official term start date.
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578Activist Sarah Bireete released on bail after month in jail
Ugandan renowned Human rights activist Dr Sarah Bireete has been granted bail after spending nearly four weeks in jail over voter data...
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533How Agnes Lunkuse beat the odds to become Kalangala’s first female LC5 boss
NRM's Agnes Lunkuse made history on January 22 after winning the Kalangala District LC5 chairperson race, becoming the first woman to be...
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600Gulu 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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633NUP’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.