Primary Leaving Exams kickoff at 16,140 centers
A total of 817,885 candidates are set to sit for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). This year’s registration figure represents an increase from 797,444 candidates in 2024, reflecting a 2.5% rise. The candidates are registered from 16,140 examination centers across the country.
Three teachers arrested for bribing UNEB Scout
Police have arrested three suspects for attempting to bribe a Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) scout in a bid to influence the conduct of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The suspects have been identified as Odongo George, Director of Atura Community Day Primary School; Ekut Simon (32), a former teacher
Museveni Sends Shs 5M to Bereaved Families in Flood-hit Kween
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended compensation of Shs 5 million to families that lost loved ones in the recent devastating floods that hit the districts of Kween, Bukwo, and Kapchorwa. Last week, heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across the Elgon subregion, leaving at least 24 people dead
Joy, Glamour as Kabaka Graces Masaza Cup Final
There was glamour, joy, and jubilation as Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II showed up for the Masaza Cup final at Nakivubo Memorial Stadium, now known as Ham Stadium. The Kabaka’s appearance marked his first major public event since returning from the United Kingdom, where he had traveled for official duties.
Five Shot Dead in Foiled Attack on Canon Apollo Core PTC
At least five unidentified assailants have been shot dead following a foiled attack on Canon Apollo Core Primary Teachers College (PTC) in Fort Portal City, Daily Star has learned. According to preliminary reports, the machete-wielding attackers attempted to storm the teachers’ college early Saturday morning but were intercepted by security
Fresh Floods Claim 15 lives in Kapchorwa, Kween, and Bukwo
At least 15 people have died in fresh floods following heavy rains on Saturday morning in the districts of Kapchorwa, Kween, and Bukwo. The incident comes just days after Thursday’s tragedy in Bukwo, where nine people lost their lives when rainfall triggered mudslides in Benet Sub-county, Kween District. According to
President Suluhu Wins Tanzania’s Election Amid Unrest
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing another term in office amid days of unrest and allegations of fraud across the country. According to the electoral commission, President Samia won 98% of the vote, nearly sweeping the 32 million ballots cast in Wednesday’s
Court Releases UWA Officials implicated in Shs 9.3 Billion Fraud
The Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate, Racheal Nakyazze, has released several Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials accused of corruption and causing financial loss exceeding Shs 9.3 billion. The officials were last week interrogated at the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters and detained over their alleged involvement in a large-scale chimpanzee and
G20 Investment Forum opens Doors for Impactful Energy Investments
As the need to make energy poverty history becomes increasingly more urgent, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the launch of the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21, 2025. Taking place at the Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa, the forum will explore potential avenues for
Parliament clears Shs 422.7B Loan for South Sudan Power Project
Parliament has approved a US$121.96 million (Shs 422.7 billion) loan from the African Development Fund to finance Uganda’s electricity export project to South Sudan, despite sharp divisions among Members. While some legislators welcomed the project as a strategic regional investment that could generate foreign income, others warned that it would worsen Uganda’s debt
