The Ugandan National Examinations Board ( UNEB ) has announced its intention to recruit a significant number of personnel, approximately 60,000 individuals, to aid in the monitoring of the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). This move aims to ensure the integrity and transparency of the examination process. In an effort to prevent cheating and malpractice during…
In Otuke, a heart-wrenching incident unfolded as an elderly woman identified as Costa Apio (73) tragically lost her life due to a fatal gunshot wound by unknown person. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning. According to local authorities, the incident occurred in Otuke in Alutkot village Olilim sub county but details…
In a positive development, it has been announced that buses are now permitted to use the Katonga Bridge in Uganda. This decision will significantly alleviate transportation challenges and improve connectivity for commuters. According to the Monday statement by UNRA ,buses and other light vehicles that were earlier permitted to use the section under the precautionary…
The Ugandan Parliament is set to debate a new bill that could significantly alter the country’s legal system. Lawmakers will discuss a proposed piece of legislation aimed at removing powers of private prosecution from ordinary citizens. Currently, under Ugandan law, any individual has the right to privately prosecute another person if they believe a criminal…
In a grand display of friendship and goodwill, esteemed Nigerian royals and prominent investors have arrived in Uganda to partake in the momentous 50th wedding anniversary celebrations of President Yoweri Museveni and the First Lady, Janet Museveni slated for Saturday in Irenga ,Ntungamo district. The arrival of the distinguished Nigerian delegation, consisting of royal family…
In Jinja District, a local resident identified as Kisaame Gift has been handed a prison sentence after impregnating a woman during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court ruling in Jinja came as a result of a case involving a man who violated COVID-19 guidelines by engaging in intimate relations with Doroka Mutesi who at that time…
In recent developments, law enforcement authorities conducted a raid on a massage Parlour, resulting in the arrest of four individuals on suspicion of engaging in homosexual activities. Law enforcement agencies carried out a targeted operation on a massage parlour, citing suspicions of illegal homosexual activities taking place on the premises. As a result of the…
Nairobi, Kenya: Nearly 3 billion people globally, a majority of who live in Africa, are offline. This striking statistic calls for collective efforts to enhance digital inclusion and close the digital divide in the continent and across the world. In a bid to promote innovation in Africa, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), along with Huawei Technologies, Intel Corporation, the International Telecommunications…
A new report by World Animal Protection details the horror of South Africa’s inhumane lion farming industry and its ties to international crime syndicates. AUGUST 14, 2023 – World Animal Protection is today calling on the South African Government to stand by its commitment to shut down the country’s cruel commercial captive lion breeding industry…
In a recent development, three individuals have been remanded by the court in relation to a case of land grabbing. The accused were presented before the court following allegations of unlawful acquisition of land. The incident has raised concerns over the growing issue of land disputes in Uganda. During the court proceedings, it was revealed…
