Video: Justice Lydia Mugambe Pleads Diplomatic Immunity ahead of Arrest
On Thursday, a UK court convicted United Nations judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, of exploiting a young woman as a domestic slave. Prosecutors stated that Mugambe abused her position of power by preventing the victim from securing stable employment and forcing her to work as a maid and provide free childcare.
UCU Kampala Campus Receives John Senyonyi Building
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Kampala Campus has officially received the newly completed John Senyonyi Building, along with additional external developments, including a basketball court and compound paving. The project, constructed by Delcom Construction Limited, marks a significant milestone in the campus’s development as part of the ongoing Campus Transformation Initiative.
Museveni orders Immigration to stop cancelling and confiscating National IDs
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Directorate of Immigration Control to stop confiscating or canceling National Identity Cards issued by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). The directive follows numerous complaints about how passport applicants are treated, particularly concerning the verification of their Ugandan citizenship. Museveni emphasized that the
St. Kizito High School Leads in 2024 UACE Rankings
St Kizito High School Namugongo has once again made headlines for the exceptional performance of their students in the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams. Speaking to students and other stakeholders at the school on Friday after the release of the exams ,Mr. Ezekiel Kazibwe , the Head
How to Access the 2024 UACE Results
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results, allowing candidates, schools, and institutions to access them through multiple channels. Daniel Odongo, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), stated that 141,996 candidates registered for the 2024 UACE
Over 19000 Students Fail 2024 UACE Examinations
Atleast 19382 students have failed the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, according to the just-released 2024 UACE results. Daniel Odong, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), stated that 141,996 candidates registered for the 2024 UACE exams, an increase from 110,566 candidates in 2023. Among
Shilling Strengthens Amid Portfolio Inflows as Dollar Index Stabilizes
A combination of portfolio flows, commodity inflows, and remittances outweighed corporate demand, helping the Ugandan shilling strengthen against the U.S. dollar during the week’s trading session, according to Richard Nsubuga, Trader CIB Markets at Absa Bank Uganda. The local unit traded at 3660/3670 per dollar, improving from the week’s opening
MTN empowers vulnerable young women with Shs 18 million equipment
MTN Uganda has donated equipment to support the Hands of Hope Uganda, a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable young women survivors of gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, and early marriage with livelihood skills such as tailoring, hairdressing, baking, and computer training in Iganga Municipality. This support forms part of MTN
Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North By-Election
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has been declared the winner of the Kawempe North by-election. The announcement was made by Makabayi Henry, the returning officer for Kampala City, after Nalukoola secured 17,764 votes. He defeated his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM),
UK Court Convicts Ugandan Judge Lydia Mugambe of Exploitation
A UK court has convicted United Nations judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, of exploiting a young woman as a domestic slave. Prosecutors stated that Mugambe abused her position of power by preventing the victim from securing stable employment and forcing her to work as a maid and provide free childcare. On
