As national examinations kick off this year, UNEB, in collaboration with the police, has already apprehended two suspects for examination malpractice. The suspects were arrested in Moroto while allegedly trying to sell what they claimed were PLE leaked papers. The duo, from St. Mary's Junior School in Namirembe, Kapeka, Nakaseke District, has since been remanded to Morikatipe Prison in Tororo.
Zaake's legal team, consisting of George Musisi, Eron Kiiza, and Benjamin Katana, plans to present their grounds for challenging the legality of the charges in the Constitutional Court if their request is granted by the LDC Court.
World Rabies Day is marked on September 28th each year, with campaigns to educate communities on the dangers of the disease and ways to avoid or eliminate it. The Ministry of Agriculture provided the vaccines, while VSF-Germany supplied other essentials, including drugs. Makerere University, VetConnekt, and private practitioners contributed personnel and expertise.
Candidates under the new lower secondary curriculum began their day with a mathematics exam, which will be followed by Chemistry Paper One in the afternoon.
Jennifer Kalule, the UNEB spokesperson, confirmed that all examination materials were successfully delivered to storage centers, with the final shipment reaching Adjumani shortly after midnight. In Kampala, Nansana Municipality, and Moroto, headteachers arrived at storage centers by 6:30 AM to prepare for the distribution of exam materials.
Charles Anyakun, the chairperson of the Karamoja Pensioners Association, recalled that the first Europeans' entry to Karamoja was in 1908 through the Napak district in the areas of Lotome and Kangole. The British, who were armed with guns, were confronted by the locals who fought them with spears.
The divisions threatening the Ugandan community in Ottawa have pitted supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) against those who align with Robert Kyagulanyi’s National Unity Platform (NUP). These differences, which began on social media, have now spilled over into the streets of Ottawa.
According to Annet Lekuru, the Executive Director of Feminature Uganda, girls and women who participate in programs implemented jointly by the organizations acquire knowledge and skills to protect themselves against the several challenges they are facing.
Recent data reveals that in Uganda, 40% of girls are married before the age of 18, and only 53% of girls aged 6-12 complete primary education. This happens amidst a multiplicity of interventions including the National Strategy to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy, which means more needs to be done to close the gap.
The victim's father, Yazid Mukose, says that efforts of ensuring harmonious living between Namukose and Isabirye have proven futile over endless fights. Even his relocating his daughter to faraway places like Kampala and Teso hasn't helped, as her host relatives there tire of Isabirye's embroiling them in the senseless fights
President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.
Speaking at Zeu sub-county headquarters, Emmy Kizito Kakura, the Executive Director of Life Concern, confirmed that the project is set to conclude on December 31, 2024, having met its objectives.
While speaking during the inspection, Minister Mbadi explained that the purpose of his visit was to gather information and report to the President on whether the border meets all the requirements for an upgrade.
Through the Integrated Water Management and Development Project, aimed at supporting communities in implementing catchment management measures, the initiative targets areas of the upper and lower Awoja River, covering the districts of Katakwi, Bukedea, Sironko, and Bulambuli.
This migration follows the collapse and subsequent closure of the Kiteezi landfill in August, which resulted in the deaths of over 35 people, with 28 others still missing.
