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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…
25 October 2025, 1:29 pm
Boda boda riders in Pader put lives at risk during campaigns
By Daniel Odong Reckless riding by boda boda cyclists in Pader district has sparked public concern during the just concluded nominations as riders engaged in dangerous stunts, over speeding and careless overtaking during campaign convoys. Despite ongoing efforts by authorities…
25 October 2025, 11:10 am
Kakiri residents protest over lack of clean water supply
By Musaazi Richard. Residents of Kakiri town council in Wakiso district have expressed anger towards the government over the persistent lack of clean water in their area. They accuse the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) of neglecting some parts…
13 October 2025, 7:47 pm
Uganda reaffirms commitment to advancing Non-Aligned Movement goals
By Musaazi Richard The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to advancing the goals and principles of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), emphasising unity, solidarity, and collective action among member states. Gen. Odongo made…
19 September 2025, 12:44 pm
EC receives permanent premises ahead of presidential nomination exercise
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, today received the premises where next week’s official nomination exercise for presidential candidates will be held, marking a key milestone as Uganda gears up for the 2025 elections. Justice Byabakama…
16 September 2025, 11:43 am
Lightning strike claims young life of 18-year-old in Kaberamido
By Sarah Ejang On the evening of Monday, September 15th, 2025, a tragic event unfolded in Awimon village, Cwagere parish, Ocero subcounty, Kaberamido district, as an 18-year-old pupil from Okola Primary School lost her life to a lightning strike.According to…
15 September 2025, 6:39 pm
Museveni marks 81st birthday as leaders send tributes
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni today marked his 81st birthday, with leaders across Uganda, including the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF), sending him messages of goodwill and praise for his decades of leadership. Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita…