Overcrowding in secondary schools is threatening the successful rollout of Uganda’s revised Ordinary Level (O-Level) curriculum/ Courtesy photo A new survey by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) shows that severe overcrowding in secondary schools is threatening the successful rollout of Uganda’s revised Ordinary Level (O-Level) curriculum. Education experts recommend
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MP Racheal Magoola (L), Jacqueline Namayaja, USA President (C) and USA General Secretary Catherine Muyinda addressing journalists at the Bible Building, along Bombo Road, in Kampala. Photo by Ochola Odonga Dominic The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has unveiled a pioneering initiative to provide affordable, pre-approved building designs for low-income
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Hon. Awany presenting the Valuaton Bill that also removed ambiguous dismissal grounds for members such as “moral turpitude” or “any other reasonable ground” among other adoptions Parliament has passed the Valuation Bill, 2024, following the adoption of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure’s report, which introduced sweeping reforms aimed at
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One of the key penalties is increment of fines for building without valid permits Parliament has amended the Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Cap. 136, making provisions for stiffer penalties for illegal construction and reforms to streamline building approval processes. The Bill was passed during the plenary sitting of Tuesday,
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CNOOC Uganda's oil drilling rig The Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, Professor Augustus Nuwagaba, has asked the people of Bunyoro to prepare and position themselves to tap opportunities that will accrue from the oil and gas sector discovered in their area. During his visit to the Kingfisher Development Area (
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Charles Mudiwa, Chief Executive Officer of dfcu Bank, speaking at the launch of the Rotary Club of Kampala–Blue Hearts Charles Mudiwa, Chief Executive Officer of dfcu Bank, used the August 30 launch of the Rotary Club of Kampala–Blue Hearts at dfcu’s Head Offices in Nakasero to spotlight maternal health as
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Participants at the SchoolPay Education Financing Symposium in a group photo with Muzora Atuhairwe (Centre), Commissioner at the Ministry of Education and Charity Mutagamba (3rd Left), the CEO at Fincom Bankers and innovators are calling for collaboration in solving Africa’s education challenges and putting in place sustainable education systems that
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Arnold Mangeni, the Director Information Security at NITA-U The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has launched a nationwide digital cybersecurity, data protection and privacy awareness campaign. Speaking at the launch event held at Serena Hotel, Kampala on 3rd September 2025, Arnold Mangeni, the Director Information Security at NITA-U, said the
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Mumba Kalifungwa (R) Stanbic Bank Chief Executive together with Minister Balaam Barugahara and PSFU's Sarah Kagingo handing over the travel dummy cheque to Sumayya Girls students Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship took centre stage as the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) marked its 10th anniversary during the grand finale at Mestil
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Housing Finance Bank has pledged UGX 100 million to support the renovation of public primary schools, creating safer and more inspiring learning environments for over 10,000 children nationwide. Housing Finance Bank has proudly joined partners, sponsors, and members of the public for the official launch of the 2025 NSSF Kampala Hills Run, set to
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