159 UNEB Examiners Quit Over Low Pay as UCE Marking Continues
A total of 159 examiners contracted by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) to mark the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams have withdrawn from the exercise, citing dissatisfaction…
Museveni Lauds Catholic Church’s Role in Youth Empowerment at National Conference
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Catholic Church for its proactive role in shaping Uganda’s youth into wealth creators, emphasizing the importance of ideology, spirituality, and socio-economic transformation. The President…
Abba’s Emotional Plea: A Son’s Fight for His Father’s Health
Abba Mayanja, the son of celebrated singer Joseph Mayanja alias Jose Chameleone, has taken to TikTok to express his heartfelt concerns over his father’s health, urging fans and friends to…
Dr. Frank Nabwiso: A Life Dedicated to Education, Leadership, and National Progress
The news of the passing of Dr Frank Nabwiso, a veteran Forum for Democratic Party politician and former member of parliament for Kagoma County in Jinja District, has sent the…
Oldest Known Ten Commandments Tablet to be Auctioned for Millions in New York
By Nakiwala Barbra The oldest surviving tablet of the Ten Commandments, inscribed in Paleo-Hebrew script and estimated to date between 300 and 800 AD, is set to go under the…
California Mother Fatally Shot by Toddler After Finding Unsecured Gun
By Nakiwala Barbra A 22-year-old mother in Fresno, California, was tragically killed by her two-year-old son after he found a loaded handgun in the couple’s bedroom. The incident occurred on…
British Fighter in Ukraine Killed by Fellow Soldier, Coroner Rules
By Nakiwala Barbra Daniel Burke, a 36-year-old former British paratrooper, was unlawfully killed by a fellow fighter far from the frontline in Ukraine, a coroner has concluded. Burke, who had…
Renowned Ugandan Comedian Messe Bontwe Passes Away
Renowned media personality and comedian Nicholas Mpirwe, popularly known as Messe Bontwe, has passed away. The former member of the iconic comedy group Amarula Family was pronounced dead on Thursday,…
Queensland Sparks Controversy with New Law Sending 10-Year-Olds to Adult Jail
By Barbra Nakiwala The Australian state of Queensland has introduced controversial laws allowing children as young as 10 to face adult penalties, including mandatory life detention for murder. The government,…
President Museveni Defends Trial of Civilians in Military Courts, Citing Role in National Stability
President Yoweri Museveni has defended the controversial practice of trying civilians in military courts, asserting that it has been instrumental in stabilizing Uganda by addressing gun-related crimes swiftly and effectively.…
