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LIST: 2024 PLE: Top 50 Pupils at Kampala Parents Who Excelled Highly in Division One

Kampala Parents School has once again affirmed its position as a hub of academic excellence, with several students excelling in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). The 2024 PLE results, released on January 23, 2025, portrayed a notable increase in participation, with

January 24, 2025

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Sharia Law: Arrested Iranian Female Student Who Stripped In Protest At ‘Abusive’ Dress Code To Be Stoned

Amnesty International has called on authorities in Iran to “immediately and unconditionally” release a female student who was arrested after stripping to her underwear in what the organisation described as a public protest against harassment relating to the country’s strict dress code.

November 4, 2024

Big Story·Education

Ruparelia Group Hailed for Supporting Fresh Kid as He Completes Primary Education at Kampala Parents

The Ruparelia Group is receiving praise for its role in supporting young rapper Patrick Ssenyonjo, better known as Fresh Kid, as he bids farewell to Kampala Parents Primary School. Fresh Kid, who joined the school in 2019 on a scholarship provided by

November 3, 2024

Big Story·Business

Crane Bank Saga: Sudhir Again Defeats DFCU In UK Court

High Court of Justice and Business courts of England and Walesking’s bench division commercial court (KBD) Court in London has dismissed a petition in which DFCU Bank Limited and 14 others [defendants] were calling for provision of security of their costs and

November 1, 2024

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Deputy Chief Justice Buteera Orders For Legal Compliance Among Mediators

Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera has called upon mediators to adhere to legal standards while handling reconciliations in communities. He made the call on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, while opening a two-day training on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at Akello Hotel in

October 31, 2024

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Ultimatum: UNRA Ordered To Return 6673 Confiscated Land Titles,Compensate 773Bn To Claimants

Parliament has raised eyebrows over the Uganda National Roads Authority’s (UNRA) failure to return 6,673 land titles to Project Affected Persons (PAPs), despite these titles having been collected more than 10 years ago. According to UNRA’s Land Acquisition and Resettlement Policy, these

October 27, 2024

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Ghost Project: PAC Halts Funding Of Lubowa Specialized Hospital Construction

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for a halt to all funding for the International Specialized Hospital in Lubowa, citing it as a “ghost project” that is likely to cost Ugandans far more than the UGX286 billion already spent, with no

October 26, 2024

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By Joining,BRICS Uganda Will Gain Much More Economic Opportunities&Shift From Western Influence-Col Katabazi

Col Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has highlighted the economic benefits that await Uganda from being a part of BRICS, pointing out that it will help improve social and economic conditions in the country. He

October 25, 2024

Big Story·Crime

Court Martial Sentences NUP Supporters for Treachery

The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal possession of

October 24, 2024

Big Story·National News

PM Nabbanja Launches National Regulators Association of Uganda to Boost Sector-wide Collaboration

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has launched the National Regulators Association of Uganda (NRAU), an innovative coalition dedicated to fostering collaboration among the country’s regulatory bodies. Conceived after the inaugural Regulators Breakfast Meeting in June 2022, this platform

October 24, 2024

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Profile: Who is Rajiv Ruparelia, recognised as #Choiseul100Africa 2024 Top Young Leader

In a world where family dynasties often rest on their laurels, Rajiv Ruparelia is the exception—a vibrant force that has not only embraced his family’s legacy but expanded it with a fresh, forward-thinking approach. As the Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group,

October 22, 2024

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