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12 November 2025, 5:07 pm
UBOS launches Africa Statistics Week 2025
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the Addis Ababa Plan of Action for Statistical Development in Africa in May 1990, African countries adopted the celebration of African Statistics Day, which was officially launched in November of the same year. The day aims…
10 November 2025, 5:51 pm
NIRA condemns alleged extortion by staff during National ID registration
By Okello Gift The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has condemned reports that some of its staff are extorting money from members of the public in exchange for National Identification Card registration services. NIRA Regional Manager, Mr. Edwin Tukamuhebwa,…
6 November 2025, 11:27 am
Uganda grapples with livestock diseases and climate-driven challenges
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), previously imposed a quarantine on 36 districts affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The restricted areas included Fort Portal City, Bukedea, Bunyangabu,…
5 November 2025, 7:53 pm
Christians urged to pray for the departed and uphold love beyond death
By Okwong Geoffrey Christians have been reminded to always remember and pray for those who have departed from this world. During mass at Blessed Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa Catholic Church in Pader town, Fr. Stephen Opoka urged the congregation…
4 November 2025, 10:58 am
Kampala traders demand action after floods ravage city arcades
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following last week’s floods that devastated several arcades in the city centre, including Qualicel, Total, Sekaziga, Pentagon, and French, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago yesterday convened a meeting at City Hall with traders from the affected buildings…
1 November 2025, 6:48 am
Voters in Acholi told to be vigilant ahead of 2026 general elections
By Geoffrey Okwong Voters in the Acholi sub-region have been urged to remain vigilant and make informed decisions in the forthcoming 2026 general elections. Rt. Rev. Nathan Kyamanywa, the retired Anglican Bishop of Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese (2002–2014), called on the people…
28 October 2025, 2:06 pm
UBOS resumes baseline education census 2025 after teachers’ strike
By Ronald Ssemagonja The government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), has resumed the “Baseline Education Census 2025 Data Collection” program, which aims to improve service delivery and the well-being of learners…
28 October 2025, 11:21 am
Pader authorities dismiss rumours of NIRA October shutdown
By Okwong Geoffrey The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) services will continue operating normally despite widespread rumors that the exercise will stop in October 2025, officials in Pader district have confirmed. Denis Niwamanya, the NIRA District Registration Officer for…
27 October 2025, 4:43 pm
UNEB confirms readiness for PLE as NIRA dispatches over 5 million IDs
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Spokesperson, Jennifer Kalule Musamba, has confirmed that the board is ready to conduct the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Addressing the media during a joint press briefing at Uganda Police Headquarters…
27 October 2025, 10:58 am
UMA to sue health ministry over unpaid allowances as Museveni hosts Indians for…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) leadership, together with national representatives of Senior House Officers (SHOs), on Sunday held a special press briefing in Kampala to address the ongoing dispute over unpaid allowances for medical interns and SHOs…