Month: December 2024

The absence of competent teachers, connectivity to power and organised laboratories is failing the teaching of computer sciences in Seed schools. Lukaya and Bukakata Seed Secondary schools in Kalungu and Masaka District respectively have failed to conduct computer lessons, which are compulsory for learners in lower secondary classes. Both schools

Charles Migadde, a Ugandan student at Kharkov National Medical University in Ukraine's capital Kharkov alias Kharkiv has narrated his escape from the country that is under Russian bombardment. According to Migadde, the first three days of the conflict were akin to going through hell. Migadde has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in medicine

There was a drama at Luwero district headquarters on Friday when two women showed up to take over the office of the Deputy Resident District Commissioner. They are Mariam Kaberuka, the former Wakyato Sub-County LC V female councillor in Nakaseke district and Faheera Mpalanyi Bbosa, the former Kiboga Deputy RDC.

Police in Arua has arrested a woman identified as Betty Adakuru for allegedly staking her 3-year-old child to a businesswoman after borrowing 300,000 Shillings. According to police, the suspect reportedly borrowed the money from Christine Lekuru, a resident of Kirabucell, in Arua Central Division to help her purchase firewood and

The new board members of Uganda Airlines in a group photo The new Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines Company Limited has been inaugurated. The inauguration happened this morning at Hotel Africana in Kampala The board members that include Priscilla Mirembe Serukka (Chairperson), Samson Rwahwire, Herbert Kamuntu, Patrick Ocailap, Barbara

The weather patterns in Africa could be the reason for the low COVID-19 death rates on the continent over the last two years. The continent has recorded some of the least number of deaths compared to other regions. According to data by the World Health Organisation-WHO, Africa has reported 11.4

The Rotary fraternity in Uganda has praised the former Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah for his generosity and open-door reception to people of all walks of life. Oulanyah was an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Kampala Central band a Major Donor (Level 5) having contributed USD 57,000 (204

The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has asked parliament to prioritize the common good of all Ugandans, saying that they owe this duty in memory of the late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah. Mayiga was on Friday speaking during a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, the Deputy Speaker

A section of the impounded boxes of assorted drugs at NDA West Nile regional headquarters in Arua City The National Drug Authority (NDA) has impounded drugs worth 89.4 million Shillings from illegal drugs outlets operating in the West Nile region. The drugs were impounded during two weeks of enforcement operations