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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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Sudhir at 69: Celebrating the legacy of an iconic Businessman, Father, Philanthropist

Walk through the streets of Kampala, and you’ll see landmarks that echo one man’s vision and ambition. From the towering Kampala Boulevard to the serene Speke Resort Munyonyo, Sudhir Ruparelia has redefined the city’s skyline, leaving an indelible mark on Uganda’s socio-economic

January 18, 2025

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Justice Julie Sebutinde To Become Next President Of International Court Of Justice

Ugandan judge Julie Sebutinde is set to become the next president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), making history once again as she ascends to one of the highest roles in international law. Her presidency marks a significant chapter for the

January 15, 2025

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President Museveni Celebrates Uganda’s St Kizito High School at Zayed Sustainability Prize in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 14th January 2025 – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni joined global leaders in Abu Dhabi to witness the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize awards ceremony. Uganda celebrated a historic milestone as St Kizito High School Namugongo emerged as one of the three

January 15, 2025

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Scandal: URA Faces Huge Revenue Deficit As Good Brothers’ Sluggishness Causes Traffic Congestion,Theft At Namanve Industrial Park

Namanve Industrial Park is grappling with significant traffic congestion, with an alarming buildup of trucks parked along roadsides and occupying vacant spaces. This situation has created opportunities for theft, particularly targeting fuel, batteries, and other valuable truck components. Denis Onencan, the Criminal

January 14, 2025

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Scandal: MPs Block Govt’s Recruitment Of Seed School Teachers Citing Corruption, Nepotism

Speaker of Parliament Hon.Anita Among has tasked the State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, to explain why the Ministry of Education proceeded with the recruitment of teachers for seed schools despite a parliamentary directive to halt the exercise. The directive

January 11, 2025

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BoU Staff In Panic As Museveni Orders Arrest Of Shs60 Billion Scandal Perpetrators

Staff at the Bank of Uganda (BoU) are on edge after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ordered further investigations and potential arrests over the misappropriation of Shs60 billion. The directive follows a forensic audit report by the Auditor General that uncovered significant irregularities

January 10, 2025

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Capt. Mukula Tasks NRM Members to Actively Participate in Voter Verification Exercise Ahead of 2026 General Elections

In line with President Yoweri Museveni’s call, the Eastern National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Capt. George Michael Mukula, has urged all party members to actively engage in the crucial voter verification and registration activities ahead of the

January 8, 2025

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Ugandan Security Operatives Arrest Two In Entebbe Gold Smuggling Bust

Two individuals, including a customs officer from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and a clearing agent, were apprehended at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday in connection with a significant gold smuggling operation. The suspects were reportedly found in possession of 50 kilograms

January 7, 2025

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Martha Karua Granted Special Permit To Defend Dr Besigye In Uganda Court Martial

The Uganda Law Council has issued a temporary practicing certificate to renowned Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, allowing her to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale at the General Court Martial. The move comes after months of legal wrangling and international

January 6, 2025

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CDF Kainerugaba Pledges Justice For Lt. Ariho’s Tragic Death

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is grappling with shock and grief following the tragic death of Lt. Amon Ariho,an officer in the Engineering Brigade, who reportedly took his own life under troubling circumstances. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces

January 3, 2025

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