The minister commented with concern about reports that despite different interventions from her ministry to bolster education in the area, many children and youth remain out of school.
President Museveni, in addition, directed the State House Comptroller to immediately disburse Shs 5 million to each bereaved family and Shs 1 million to those injured.
63 passengers have been confirmed dead dead in a grisly accident that occurred at Kitaleba village along Kampala- Gulu Highway in Kiryandongo district in the wee hours of Wednesday morning involving Nile Star bus, Planet bus, a lorry and a landcruiser.
President Museveni used the occasion to commend the entire group of honourees, stating that their recognition reflected a lifetime of dedication to the country.
Tensions are rising at Makerere University after students from Mitchell Hall wrote a letter to the Vice Chancellor, demanding the university’s official position on homosexuality.
The Electoral Commission has announced that the nomination of candidates for Members of Parliament representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will take place on October 22 and 23, 2025.
Dr. Bwanika suggests that a person who loses the presidential election but manages to secure 5% or more of the national vote should proceed directly to Parliament.
Police in Mukono have since detained the driver of the trailer, identified as Lubega Ivan, 32, and his co-driver Waiswa Amis, to assist in investigations.
Museveni accused NRM leaders and government officials of lacking the necessary political and communication skills to effectively manage and relate to campaign crowds.
The activities encompassed honouring the sacrifices of veterans made during the liberation struggle and delivering tangible improvements to local communities.
Ms Buzeki was addressing questions regarding the tumultuous experience of former ED Jennifer Musisi, who was famously targeted by the popular Afropop song “Tugambile ku Jennifer” by musician and politician Bobi Wine.
The NUP presidential candidate was asked at a press conference about the details of the moment a makeshift stage gave way beneath him during a rally in Nagongera town, Tororo district, sending him tumbling to the ground.
Makerere University has been ranked the number one university in East Africa, according to the 2026 World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE), the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sarah Ssali, announced on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Speaking during President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign tour of her home region, West Nile, the Minister positioned Uganda as a land of rapid financial opportunity that defies global norms.
The chaotic scenes unfolded immediately after the aircraft carrying the remains of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader from India touched down.
The Prime Minister of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has sent a condolence message to the family of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025, at an Ayurvedic eye hospital and research centre in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam District, Kerala.
The defence team is seeking the higher court’s guidance on whether Justice Baguma can carry on with the case in which he has been accused of bias and incompetence by the accused person.
Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, has died at an Ayurvedic eye hospital and research centre in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala. He was 80.
The block is not only well-constructed but also fully furnished with desks, chairs, and a water tank—features that promise to improve the learning environment.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued new guidance for all aspirants seeking nomination in the forthcoming parliamentary elections, directing them to pay a nomination fee of Shs3 million through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
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