All posts tagged "Latest-News"
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639NewsONC boss Namyalo pledges swift empowerment as ghetto youths decry blocked access to govt programmes
ONC Manager, SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has pledged swift empowerment for ghetto youths from Makindye, Katwe and Kisenyi after they petitioned her...
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896Big StoryIt’s over for Bamuturaki as Museveni orders overhaul at Uganda Airlines after audit exposes rot
President Museveni has ordered a sweeping leadership overhaul at Uganda Airlines, directing the sacking of top bosses including CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki and...
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611NewsExperts raise alarm over decline in boys completing primary school education
A child rights organisation has warned that declining primary school completion rates among boys in Uganda require urgent, data-driven action to prevent...
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798World NewsFiji to host Commonwealth Law Ministers meeting on rule of law
Fiji will host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from February 9–12, 2026, bringing together justice leaders to advance the rule of law,...
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556NationalIndia 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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819CrimeLCI chairperson, two others arrested over theft of 50 govt mosquito nets
Police in Lira City have arrested a local council chairperson and two others over the alleged theft of 50 government mosquito nets...
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607FeaturesMbarara tops Uganda Prisons PLE rankings with seven in Division One
Mbarara Main and Women’s Prisons have topped Uganda Prisons Service inmate schools in the 2025 PLE, producing seven Division One candidates and...
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962CourtNRM’s Nameere declared Masaka City Woman MP after tense vote recount
Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe has declared NRM’s Justine Nameere Masaka City Woman MP-elect after a tense court-ordered vote recount that overturned...
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777NationalAlur 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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871Big Story‘A wonderful country for people and wildlife’: Ex-UK Premier father, Stanley Johnson hails Uganda’s offerings
Stanley Johnson, father of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has toured Uganda and praised its wildlife conservation, economic growth and sustainable...
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2.7KEducationLIST: 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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1.1KEntertainmentEddy Kenzo to miss 2026 Grammy Awards despite nomination
Ugandan music star Eddy Kenzo will miss the 2026 Grammy Awards despite a nomination for Best African Music Performance, citing urgent personal...
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892NationalUETCL 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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788FeaturesUganda 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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1.4KBig StoryMuseveni 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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3.7KFeaturedKampala Standard Primary School dominates 2025 PLE performance with 96% in Division One
Kampala Standard Nursery and Primary School Kyanja has topped Kampala schools again in the 2025 PLE, recording an outstanding 96% Division One...
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3.5KFeaturesANALYSIS: 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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5.3KFeatures2025 PLE: How to check results on phone using SMS
The 2025 PLE results are officially out. Parents and guardians can now check candidates’ results instantly on phone using MTN or Airtel...
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1.6KBig StoryBoys 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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1.2KBig StoryWONDERFUL! 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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754Big StoryMuseveni 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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1.0KNewsOver 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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854CourtActivist 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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850Big StoryGulu 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.