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890UETCL 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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734Gulu 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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785Uganda 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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781Police 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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1.1KWhy 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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5562025 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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1.0K2025 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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1.5KBoys 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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1.3KPROFILE: 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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749Museveni 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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831Newborn 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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1.0KOver 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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849Activist 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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951How 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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850Gulu 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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1.0KNUP’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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951Linos 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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728Chief Whip Obua concedes defeat in Ajuri County rerun
Government Chief Whip Denis Obua has conceded defeat after losing the Ajuri County parliamentary election rerun to UPC’s Fred Jalameso.
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1.1KNRM’s Peter Abrahams secures second term as Kotido Mayor
NRM's Peter Abrahams Irar has been re-elected Kotido Municipality Mayor after defeating two independent challengers in Tuesday’s polls.
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7.1KUNEB to release 2025 PLE results on Friday
UNEB has confirmed the release of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results for Friday, January 30, 2026, DailyExpress understands.
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1.2KGrenada 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...
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1.4KNRM CEC endorses Among, Tayebwa for Speaker, Deputy Speaker slots
NRM’s Central Executive Committee has endorsed Anita Among for Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker ahead of the 12th Parliament.
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714DR Congo’s Alur community leaders meet Zombo’s Ker Alur Premier
A delegation from Warr-Palara Chiefdom in DR Congo has met the Alur Kingdom Prime Minister in Zombo to promote cultural revival and...
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644Paidha Town Council launches Shs13.9m Abattoir Renovation Project
Paidha Town Council has launched a Shs13.9 million renovation of its ageing abattoir in Jupuru, Omua Ward, to improve hygiene and functionality.