Uganda is mourning the death of former Minister of Education and Sports Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, a veteran educationist and public servant whose work shaped the country’s education system for decades. She died on January 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 17, 1941, in Butambala District, Bitamazire was raised with a strong…
The High Court has upheld the disqualification of Walukaga Mathias from the Busiro East parliamentary race, ending his legal challenge against a decision by the Electoral Commission to cancel his nomination over academic qualifications. Walukaga was initially nominated on 23 October 2025 to contest for Member of Parliament for Busiro East Constituency. However, his nomination…
As 2025 draws to a close, Uganda’s economy shows resilience amid global and domestic challenges, but underlying fiscal and social pressures suggest the country faces a complex mix of opportunities and risks heading into 2026. Economic data indicate that Uganda’s real GDP grew by an estimated 6.3 percent in the 2024/25 financial year, supported by…
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Hon. Mariam Wangadya, on Monday hosted the East African Community (EAC) Pre-Election Assessment Team, outlining the state of Uganda’s electoral environment and the Commission’s preparations ahead of the 2026 general elections. The meeting, held at the UHRC head office in Kampala, was attended by Hon.Crispin Kaheru,…
Kampala, Uganda — Airtel Uganda was honored with the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the 2025 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) held yesterday at Kampala Serena Hotel. The award recognizes the company’s effective management of a recent reputation crisis sparked by online backlash over alleged fraudulent activities related to Airtel Money. The…
Kampala, Uganda – The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) in a move intended to tackle long standing capacity gaps among Ugandan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises hoping to participate in the oil and gas sector. The partnership places the IEC in a…
Bugiri, Uganda – Ten people have died and three others sustained injuries following a tragic road accident this morning at around 7:00 am in Busowa Town Council along the Busia Highway. The crash involved a Toyota Hiace minibus (registration UBN 817H) traveling from Busia to Kampala and a stationary packing trailer (registration UA 647BA/UA 430AA)….
The Electoral Commission has removed NUP’s Mathias Mulumba Walukaga from the Busiro East MP race after ruling that he used an expired academic certificate for his nomination. The decision was announced on 25 November 2025 by EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama. He said Walukagga’s Mature Age Certificate from the Islamic University in Uganda had expired…
Kampala, Uganda — With Uganda losing nearly an entire generation of learners before they reach upper secondary school, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda and local fintech Furaha Finserve have launched a digital school-fees loan system aimed at keeping children in class. The timing is significant: Ministry of Education figures show that only 10% of pupils…
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…
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