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Health

NDA, Tooro Kingdom Join Hands To Curb Drug Misuse

Fort-Portal: The National Drug Authority (NDA) and Tooro Kingdom have joined hands to clamp down on illegal traders of medicines in the Rwenzori region. Dr. Merdard Bitekyerezo, the chairperson of NDA says while the authority has previously been using surveillance, arrests, and

November 17, 2022

Crime

In Hot Soup! BLB Surveyor Juma Kizito To Face Criminal Prosecution Over Conflict Of Interest In Ham Sports Centre Kigo Land

Buganda Land Board Surveyor Bashir Juma Kizito is set to Face Criminal Prosecution over conflict of interest in his duties where he Doubles as a Public/Civil Servant acting as the Wakiso District Staff Surveyor, Nakaseke District Staff Surveyor and a Private officer

November 17, 2022

Education

Education Ministry Confirms New School Calendar For 2023: See Reporting Dates For All Education Levels

Ministry of Education and Sports has released the 2023 School Year Calendar for Basic & Secondary schools, TVET & Health training Institutions at a Press Briefing held on Wednesday Afternoon by the Minister of Education Janet Museveni. According to Ministry of Education,

November 17, 2022

National News·Uganda

UNATU Calls For Extension Of Primary School Cycle To Eight Years

The Uganda National Teachers Union-UNATU has recommended an extension of the primary school cycle by one year and cutting the time spent in the lower secondary from four to three years. This is part of UNATU’s memorandum to the Education Policy Review

November 16, 2022

Crime·Education·National News

Sex For Marks Scandal: Kabale University Sex Pest Story Leaks; Don Fired As Student Narrates How Horny Lecturer Molested Her In His Office

The Appointments Board of Kabale University in Western Uganda has sacked, Dr. Lukman Nafiu Aboidum, the Head of Department of Economics and Statistics for demanding sex from some female students in exchange for marks. In a letter dated November 9, the university

November 15, 2022

Crime·National News

Deputy Chief Justice Buteera Launches Special Court of Appeal Sessions in Mbale

The Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera officially opened the hearing of 47 criminal cases by the Court of Appeal in Mbale. The hearing will last three days, having begun on Monday at Mbale High Court. The sessions will be presided over by

November 15, 2022

Sports

Rajiv Hails Busoga Kingdom, Sponsors & Organizers After Successful Kaliro Sugar Rally

Motorsport ace driver Mr Rajiv Ruparelia has heaped praise on the motorsport fans, drivers, organizers and sponsors of the recently concluded Kaliro Sugar Rally saying the successful event triggers the economic empowerment of the Busoga region. Rajiv who doubles as the Chairman

November 15, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Energy Ministry Announces New Tough Measures To Fight Vandalism Of Power Infrastructure

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has unveiled stringent measures to fight against the vice of vandalizing power cables and electricity infrastructure, which costs the government over Shs 2Bn in repairs. The new tough measures have been issued by the

November 15, 2022

Crime·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Suspect Shot Dead For Vandalism Of Electricity Cables

Police at Soroti Central Police Station in Soroti district, have registered a case of theft and vandalism of electricity wires in Merok village, Merok parish, Katine county, along Soroti Lira Highway, vide SD REF 02/12/11/2022. During the intervention by officers stationed at

November 14, 2022

Crime·Security

ROAD ACCIDENTS: Over 1000 Boda-boda Riders, 400 Passengers Killed In Nine Months On Ugandan Roads

A total of 1,021 boda boda riders have been killed in accidents on Ugandan roads in the past nine months, Traffic Police have said. According to the Traffic Police spokesperson, ASP Faridah Nampiima, the 1,021 riders were killed in a period between

November 14, 2022