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FULL STATEMENT: NCHE finally speaks out on ‘expired’ courses, says they are still valid

Prof Okwakol noted that qualifications obtained in all previously accredited courses are valid, but did not explain how that is so if...

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Premier League

‘Good’ first season at Man Utd not enough for Ten Hag

The Dutchman could even end his debut campaign in England with two trophies as United face local rivals Manchester City in the...

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Crime

REPORT: Over 135 murders recorded in Ankole, Kigezi within three months

According to Samson Kasasira, the police spokesperson for Rwizi region which covers the districts of Mbarara, Kazo, Rwampara, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Isingiro, Ntungamo...

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Breaking

Kassanda policeman shoots self dead in an attempt to kill boss

Alex Kitiyo, 47 attached to Makokoto police station in Kassanda district allegedly turned the gun to himself in an incident that happened...

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News

MPs cry out over continued death threats from ‘tired officers in uniform’

Hon Opendi said that the association that claims to include, army officers, teachers, police officers and health workers gave him a seven...

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Crime

UPDF Soldier stabbed to death in Kabale, two arrested

Private Byamukama was stabbed with a sharp object in the stomach and was rushed to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, only to be...

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News

Why Police suspended over 39 private security companies

The development comes amid increased cases relating to gun violence in the recent weeks, many of which have involved guards attached to...

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Big Story

FULL LIST: IGP Ochola suspends licenses of 39 private security firms

the regional Police Commanders in the force have been instructed to ensure that the 39 companies halt their operations with immediate effect...

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National

Bunyoro to commit Empango Marathon funds to Kikuube Health Facility

Mugerwa said during this year's Empango marathon, they expect to fundraise over 40 million which will be used to purchase theatre lights...

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News

KAGADI: Physical wetland demarcation starts this week

This development comes up after last year's presidential directive to evict all wetland encroachers in the country.

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Crime

Nebbi Hospital pharmacist detained for stealing govt drugs

Nebbi district police commander, Aminsi Kayondo said that security officers were able to apprehend the suspects based on information provided by vigilant...

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Education Ministry distances self from compulsory S.3 DIT assessment

Despite Patrick Byakatonda, the executive director of DIT, declining to comment on the matter, a source from the directorate who preferred anonymity...

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Crime

Kagadi woman on the run after setting family house on fire

Christopher Kabagambe, the LC1 Chairperson for Kitoro cell says that Katusabe had a heated argument with Abigaba on Monday evening accusing him...

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News

Man, 33, hacks in-law over PDM cash

According to preliminary reports, it is alleged that Watetera had paid a visit to his brother-in-law, Mashetisha over the weekend when an...

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Big Story

Universities defend selves, as NCHE remains tight-lipped on list of ‘expired’ courses

Makerere VC Prof Nawangwe explained that some programmes classified as expired had either already been discontinued, or for those merged with other...

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Crime

Security guard shoots colleague in Kasese

Merab Kongai, 26, employed by A1 Security Company Limited found herself in a harrowing situation after a fellow security guard unleashed a...

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Campus Link

Victoria University speaks out on outdated courses: ‘We are not running expired academic programmes’

VC Muganga noted that following the circulating list, the University contacted NCHE directly for authentication of the release and they (NCHE) "unequivocally...

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News

NCS, Netball Federation in new Shs139 million probe

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has kicked off another probe into the affairs of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF)...