Museveni to Grace 48th Commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum
President Yoweri Museveni is set to attend the 48th commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum in Wii-Gweng, Mucwini, Kitgum District, as reported by Daily Star. The announcement was made by the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, Rev. Canon William Ongeng. Canon Ongeng shared that this year’s commemoration has drawn
2024 UCE Results: Why more than 350,000 Candidates Exceled in the Inaugural Competency-Based Curriculum
The just-released 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results indicate that more than 350,146 candidates qualified for the UCE certificate. According to Dan Odongo, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), a total of 359,417 candidates were registered as the first cohort under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
NUP Endorses Lawyer Nalukoola as Flag Bearer for Kawempe North By-Election
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed city lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as its flag bearer for the Kawempe North by-election. The party said in a statement. “Our Election Management Committee (EMC) has today announced Elias Nalukoola as our official flag bearer for Kawempe North by-election. We congratulate him upon
Parliament Vets Atingi-Ego as Governor of Bank of Uganda
Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego has been vetted as the Governor of the Bank of Uganda after serving in an acting capacity for three years. He officially replaces the late Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, who passed away in 2022 at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. He was vetted by the appointments committee of
Minister Muyingo urges parents to shield children from negative holiday influences.
Minister of State for Higher Education, Dr. Chrysestom Muyingo, has called on parents to take their responsibilities seriously to curb the growing challenge of school dropouts and moral decay among children. He made these remarks during Christmas celebrations at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga, presided over by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere.
Kazimba cautions on DNA testing, urges hope and care among Christians
Christians have been urged to embrace hope in Christ and draw strength from the mystery of His birth. This was the central message from Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu during the first Christmas service held at the newly inaugurated All Saints Cathedral in Nakasero, Uganda. In his sermon, Archbishop Kazimba addressed
21 babies born in Iganga Hospital on Christmas Day
While many were tucked up in bed waiting for the big day to arrive, midwives at Iganga Hospital were busy bringing new life into the world. At least 21 babies were born on Christmas Day at Iganga main hospital. Three of the mothers delivered by caesarean section while the rest
Pastor Kayanja proposes Christian Bank to combat poverty,promote economic prosperity
The founder and senior pastor of the Miracle Centre Cathedral, Robert Kayanja, has proposed the establishment of a Christian bank to address poverty, foster savings, and promote economic prosperity among the faithful. Inspired by Islamic Banking principles, the proposed bank will prioritise interest-free loans to empower Christians and other communities
Ugandans in diaspora urged to invest in their country’s health sector
The power of collaboration can be seen in driving innovation, performance, and long-term success, especially in the health sector. To this effect, Uganda’ High Commissioner to UK, Nimisha Madhvani, hosted members from British Ugandan Doctors Association, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Association UK-CIC, Ugandan Diaspora Allied Health Association, plus NHS partners
Museveni appoints Buzeki as new KCCA executive director
President Museveni has appointed Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director for Kampala Capital City Authority. Ms Buzeki has been the Commissioner of Human Resource Management at the Ministry of Public Service. She is the third woman to successfully hold the office substantively, following the first Executive Director, Jennifer
