The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed that expectant and nursing students are being supported to sit for their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, which are progressing smoothly across the country without any major incidents reported so far. Speaking during a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Naguru on Monday, Jennifer Kalule […]
Read MoreCameroon’s long-serving leader, Paul Biya, has extended his 43-year rule after securing a controversial eighth term in office, despite making few public appearances during the campaign period. The Constitutional Council on Monday declared that Biya, aged 92, won 53.7 percent of the vote in the October 12 election, defeating his closest challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, […]
Read MoreThe Anti-Corruption Court has convicted Mr. Francis Ateng, the former Principal Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in the Lira Zonal Office, on 11 counts related to corruption and abuse of office. Ateng was found guilty of abuse of office, fraudulent procurement of a land title, forgery, uttering false documents, […]
Read MoreThe Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has challenged local government communication officers to elevate the visibility of government programs and progress by prioritising effective communication at all levels. Speaking while opening a meeting of Local Government Communication Officers at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala, Kumumanya said communication must take a […]
Read MoreThe Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, has called on local government communication officers to embrace digital platforms as vital tools for engaging Uganda’s youthful and tech-savvy population. Speaking to district and city communication officers, Dr. Zawedde said Uganda’s population is predominantly young, with an average age of […]
Read MoreThe Electoral Commission (EC) has nullified the nomination of Hon. Mbwatekamwa Gaffa as a candidate for Mbarara City Mayor, citing irregularities regarding his residency status. In a formal communication dated October 23, 2025, addressed to Mujurizi & Tumwesigye Advocates, the Commission stated that Mbwatekamwa failed to prove he is ordinarily resident in Mbarara City or […]
Read MorePolice in the Rwenzori West Region, working with the K9 Unit, have arrested a suspect accused of stealing fresh coffee from a store in Kisomoro, Bunyangabu District. The arrest followed a complaint by Mr. Fred Rugumayo, who discovered a hole behind his coffee store and immediately alerted police. A joint response team comprising officers from […]
Read MoreFormer Minister of State for Health and ruling party vice chairperson for Eastern Region, Captain Mike Mukula, has filed a private prosecution case against exiled Ugandan music promoter Suudiman Luwkago over allegations that he falsely accused him of poisoning the late Kenyan opposition figure, Raila Odinga. According to a complaint lodged before the Nakawa Chief […]
Read MoreThe Electoral Commission (EC) has commended Ugandans for the peaceful and successful completion of the nominations for parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2026 General Election. Speaking in Kampala on Thursday, EC spokesperson Julius Muchunguzi said the exercise, which ended on October 23, 2025, was conducted smoothly across all the 146 districts and cities in the […]
Read MoreThe National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Kasambya County, Peter Kyagera, has been arrested for alleged forgery of a nomination fee receipt worth Shs3 million, the amount required for parliamentary nominations. According to Mubende District Returning Officer, Ferdinand Tumwesigye, Kyagera presented a forged payment receipt during the nomination process at the district Electoral Commission […]
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