Over 430000 Candidates Begin UCE Exams Amid tight Security
A total of 432,159 Senior Four candidates have today officially begun their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, reflecting a significant 12.1% increase from last year’s 379,748 candidates, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The national exams commenced this morning with Geography, followed by Biology (Theory) in the
Court charges ASP Nsiima for assaulting supermarket attendant
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima, who was captured on CCTV slapping a supermarket attendant at a Shell fuel station in Kyanja, Kampala, is set to face criminal charges. The officer will formally be charged before the City Hall Court in Kampala. According to Rusoke Kituuma, the police spokesperson,
Kiplimo Wins Chicago Marathon in Record-Breaking Performance
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo was on world record pace at the 2025 Chicago Marathon. While he ultimately fell short of breaking the record, Kiplimo still claimed a dominant victory. He finished the race in 2:02:23, securing the win with a powerful performance. Kiplimo stayed near the front of the pack throughout
Karugire, Bagiire scoop Development Champions Award
In a significant recognition of outstanding contributions to Uganda’s development, Public Opinions has announced the winners of the Uganda Development Champions Award 2025. Three prominent leaders have been honored for their exceptional achievements in their respective fields and their contributions toward the attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United
Bobi Wine Miscalculated on Abolishing PDM
By David Serumaga During his campaign rallies in Luuka and Kaliro districts in the Busoga Sub-region, the National Unity Platform presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, stated that Ugandans do not need the Parish Development Model (PDM) cash, which he described as handouts. He promised
CNOOC Program: High-Yield Rice Harvest Boosts Food Security in Kikuube
CNOOC Uganda Limited has harvested its first high-yielding WDR-73 rice variety under its Innovative Livelihood Restoration Program for Crop Production. The harvest, which commenced today in Kikuube District, represents a significant milestone in enhancing food security and restoring the livelihoods of Project Affected Persons and host communities in the Kingfisher Development
“He Has Signed Off Duty” – DIGP Ocaya Mourns AIGP Katalatambi
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), James Ocaya, has paid tribute to the late Director of Human Rights and Legal Services, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Charles Katalatambi, describing him as a man who lived by professionalism, integrity, and selfless service. Ocaya made the remarks during a church
Police Launch Manhunt for Land Broker Muhammad Kamoga
Police have launched a manhunt for land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants following his continued failure to appear before court. The manhunt follows Entebbe Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tibayeita Tusiime’s extension of an arrest warrant against the embattled land broker, after he once again failed to appear
IGG Naluzze: I am ready tackle corruption, revamp the institution
The newly appointed Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, has urged public servants to brace themselves for what lies ahead. On Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Justice Naluzze as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. Kamya has served as the Inspector
Midwives ramp up action against postpartum bleeding
In the relentless, high-pressure maternity ward of Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda’s busiest public birthing centre, a quiet revolution is underway. Amid the beeping of machinery and cries of newborns, there is the well-orchestrated choreography of doctors, nurses and midwives saving mothers’ lives during postpartum haemorrhage. Postpartum haemorrhage, or severe
