A new study by civil society organizations has revealed deepening disparities in primary education financing and outcomes in Uganda’s West Nile and Karamoja sub regions. The report highlights chronic underfunding, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and extremely low completion and transition rates that continue to undermine learning outcomes in some of the country’s poorest communities. Overcrowded…
A new study by civil society organizations has revealed deepening disparities in primary education financing and outcomes in Uganda’s West Nile and Karamoja sub regions. The report highlights chronic underfunding, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and extremely low completion and transition rates that continue to undermine learning outcomes in some of the country’s poorest communities. Overcrowded…
Ugandan fast-rising singer, songwriter, and poet Nandor Love, whose real name is Nantume Dorcus Tendo, is reeling after a shocking burglary at her home and music studio, where thieves made off with property worth millions. The incident occurred while she and her team were away in Qatar for a two-day concert. Nandor Love, born on…
Kampala, Uganda – After receiving an invite on Friday for a pork retreat, of course Kyandondo was the place to be! That Alur man and his team, whatever secret ingredient he adds to his pork, it must be some kind of magic because the experience felt almost mystical. His high priest deserves a monthly stipend!…
Kasese, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has taken his campaign to the Rwenzori Sub-region, focusing on ongoing development projects and the region’s sustained peace. During a rally in Kasese District, Museveni emphasized the government’s commitment to transforming the area, including efforts to repair the old railway line…
Key institutions responsible for managing Uganda’s 2026 general elections have jointly pledged to ensure a credible, peaceful, and transparent process. The assurance was made during a Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) press briefing held under the theme “Building synergies and committing to peaceful, free and fair elections for the good of all.” Opening the joint…
Police at Nsangi Police Division have rescued 47 victims in what authorities describe as a suspected human trafficking and exploitation scheme targeting young people from various regions of Uganda. According to Kawala Racheal, the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, the victims aged between 16 and 30 were trafficked from districts including Mbarara, Bushenyi, Kabale, Ntungamo, Mityana,…
Over the past decade, Uganda’s insurance industry has undergone a quiet but consequential transformation. What was once a small and often misunderstood segment of the financial system has matured into a growing pillar of stability for households, businesses and the wider economy. Between 2014 and 2024, gross written premiums more than doubled, rising to an…
As the 2025 school year comes to an end and the holiday season begins, our homes and communities fill with excitement. Yet amid the celebrations, we must remain alert to a critical responsibility: safeguarding the wellbeing of Uganda’s more than 22 million children, who make up 50.5 percent of our population, according to the 2024…
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday resumed his campaign trail with stops in Rwampara and later Mbarara City, using the visits to revisit his personal history in the region and outline infrastructure and service-delivery priorities. Addressing supporters in Rwampara, Museveni recalled previous visits to Bujaga dating back nearly seven decades, including passages made during the 1979…
The Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom (BKK), Owek. Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi, has expressed support for the growing trend of online cultural competitions but cautioned that such initiatives must be regulated jointly by both Bunyoro Kitara and Tooro Kingdoms to ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy. He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation…
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