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UPC Asks Govt To Mitigate School Going Children Dropouts

Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has raised dust about the increasing numbers of school dropouts in the country. At the release of Primary Leaving Examinations last week, UNEB reported that more girls are completing primary education cycle while boys are increasingly dropping out.

January 31, 2024

World News

Joe Biden Vows To Retaliate After US Troops Killed In Jordan Drone Strike

Three US troops were killed on Sunday, January 28, 2024, by a drone strike on a base in Jordan. President Joe Biden blamed insurgents backed by Iran and promised to hold those responsible accountable. According to a statement released by the United

January 30, 2024

News

NEED Party Asks Gov’t To Address New Electoral Reforms Ahead Of 2026 Polls

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has tasked Ugandan government to come up with new electoral reforms before the next national elections. This was during their first press conference of 2024 which took place on January 29, 2024 at their party

January 30, 2024

News

Nabbed: URA Impounds Lories,Electronics Worth Millions At Uganda-Kenya Border

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has seized two trucks and a salon car transporting smuggled goods from Kenya to Uganda through Kityerela in the Mayuge district. This operation was carried out on January 30, and the intercepted items included Kitengi clothes, rolls

January 30, 2024

Politics

NUP Dashes To Court Seeking For Remedy For 18 Missing Persons

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has opted for the courts of law to find a solution to the long-lasting issue of missing persons. While speaking to the press after filing a habeas corpus petition at the High Court Civil Division at

January 30, 2024

Health

Sorrowful: Post Bank Boss Allegedly Succumbs To Covid-19

Post Bank Uganda is mourning the untimely death of its senior staff Herbert Niwagaba. Niwagaba has been the Bank’s Head of Administration and has been so fundamental in transforming the government owned financial institution. It is with deep sadness that we announce

January 28, 2024

East Africa

Femicide: Hundreds Protest At Violence Against Women In Kenya

Demonstrations have taken place across major cities in Kenya to protest against the rising cases of femicide and other violence against women. Hundreds have gathered in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyeri and Lodwar, some carrying placards with the names of those who were

January 28, 2024

Security

UPDF Rehabilitates Over 50 Rescued Abductees, Hands Them To FARDC In Eastern DRC

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have returned 50 abductees, comprising 44 females and 6 males, to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC). These individuals were previously held captive by the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern

January 28, 2024

National News

Why Judge Julia Sebutinde’s Vote In Favour Of Israel To Bomb Gaza Sparked International Outrage

Judge Julia Sebutinde, the only judge to vote against all six measures urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation, has become the target of online ire and accusations. The Ugandan judge’s dissenting vote in the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling on

January 28, 2024

Op-ed

Why Col Dr Besigye, Bobiwine Will Never Govern Uganda -Dan Matsiko

Playing victim, seeking for political sympathies and constant scaremongering has never removed a bad government in Africa and Uganda in particular. Col Besigye’s empty tactics have outlived their usefulness in this day and age . Col Besigye participated in massive looting this

January 28, 2024