2024 UACE results: Best Schools in Mathematics, Chemistry, history and Agriculture
On Friday, Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results. According the results, Mengo Senior School, Buddo SS, St. Mary’s Kitende and others, emerged as the best schools in Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. Daniel Odong, the Executive Director of the Uganda National
NRM Moves to Challenge Nalukoola’s Election as Kawempe North MP
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to challenge the results of the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election. The by-election was won by Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who defeated his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who secured 8,593 votes. Other
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.
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
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
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
UCC Suspends Pearl FM Broadcasting License over Kawempe by-election
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the broadcasting services of 107.9 Pearl FM for violating the Minimum Broadcasting Standards. According to Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of UCC, Pearl FM aired content on March 12, 2025, during the program “MPULIDDE KAMENYA”, hosted by Kalule Sulaiman, that breached broadcasting regulations.
Tension Flares as Military Whisks Away MPs, Journalists in Kawempe By-Election
Tension erupted in the Kawempe by-election as military police whisked away National Unity Platform (NUP) MPs, including Bukomansimbi South County MP Kayemba Solomon and Mawokota North MP Hillary Kiyaga. The two lawmakers were taken from the Kazo Angola polling station. Journalists, including Raymond Tamale, Abubaker Lubowa, Denis Kabugo, Hakim Wampamba,
