Parliament has expressed serious concerns over Kyambogo University’s continued offering of 63 courses unapproved by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Lawmakers criticized the university for failing to renew these “expired” courses, which compromises the quality of education and risks devaluing student qualifications. The Auditor General’s report revealed that …

Rwanda has reported six fatalities following an outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday. The virus, known for causing severe fever, bleeding, and organ failure, has infected 20 patients who are currently receiving treatment, according to Health …

In a gesture of camaraderie, South Sudan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen Santino Deng Wol, was hosted by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, for a dinner at Serena Kigo. The event celebrated the strengthening ties between the two nations. The gathering included notable Ugandan …

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) engaged in philanthropy are urging the government to grant tax exemptions as a way to encourage local generosity. This call was made during a symposium for journalists, communication experts, and civil society representatives organized by the Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) in collaboration with CivSource Africa, held …

President Yoweri Museveni, in a speech delivered by Tourism Minister Col Tom Butime at the World Tourism Day celebrations in Kasese, emphasized the critical role of tourism in promoting peace and unity in Uganda. The President highlighted how tourism fosters socio-economic transformation and builds harmony in regions recovering from conflict. …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced November 14 as the date for the Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election, following the death of Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, the state minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs, who passed away from a heart attack on September 7. EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama outlined the …

Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has been awarded the prestigious Global Women’s Leadership Award at the 2024 Global Power Women Conference, held at the Graduate Centre of the University of New York City. The award, an initiative by the UK-based Centre of Economic and Leadership Development, recognizes women who have …

The commissioning of the 600-megawatt Karuma Hydropower Plant marks a major strategic advancement for Uganda, pushing the country’s total electricity generation capacity beyond 2,000 megawatts. The $1.7 billion project, financed 85% by a loan from China’s Exim Bank, stands as a cornerstone of Uganda’s efforts to meet domestic energy needs …

The World Bank has announced new measures to ensure recipients of its loans in Uganda are not subjected to discrimination under the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA). These measures, which include an independent monitoring system, will apply to both ongoing and new projects in Uganda. The Anti-Homosexuality Act, enacted in …

Liberty Life Assurance Uganda has introduced the Kuza School Challenge, a new initiative designed to equip high school students with vital financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. Aimed at fostering strong financial management and innovative, community-driven entrepreneurship, the program targets students at a formative stage in their education. The challenge encourages …