By Amos Ssemuwemba Parliament is set to convene for a plenary session this afternoon at 2:00 PM, with the top item on the agenda being the reconsideration of the Higher Education Students Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The government is pushing to reintegrate the Higher Education Students Financing Board into the Ministry of Education, a move…
24/09/2024 By Mitala Umar, The appointment of Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 23rd September 2024 signals a pivotal moment in Uganda’s ongoing journey toward socio-economic transformation. As the country works towards achieving the ambitious targets set out in Vision…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a significant reshuffle, President Museveni has appointed Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports. This announcement has been made public through a message from the Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Museveni today. Mrs. Museveni praised Dr. Turyagyenda, stating, “I congratulate Dr….
By Amos Ssemuwemba Police in Mayuge District have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire that ravaged the dormitory of Shalom Junior School in Wakalende Village, leaving hundreds of pupils in shock. Preliminary reports suggest that the blaze, which erupted in the early hours of Sunday, was triggered by an electrical short circuit….
By Teddy Namayanja In a world where silence often accompanies oppression, Jimmy Spire Ssentongo’s pen boldly screams truth. As a professor at Makerere University and a cartoonist with a conscience, Jimmy has spent years using his art to expose the injustices and corruption plaguing Uganda. With each stroke of his pen, he brings to life…
A total of 1,838 students are set to receive a major boost in their academic journey as the government announces the beneficiaries of its student loan program
The Ministry of Education and Sports has reaffirmed its stance on mobile phone use in schools
Taxation was introduced in 1900 during the signing of the Buganda Agreement
By Amos Ssemuwemba In an inspiring move to promote environmental stewardship among the youth, the Rotary Club of Kampala Central today kicked off its ‘Plant Your Balance’ initiative at Lake Victoria Primary School in Garuga, aiming to promote environmental conservation among the younger generation. The event saw active participation from both pupils and club members,…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning, is set to welcome a new chancellor. President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga to the position, succeeding Dr. Ezra Suruma, who has served in the role for over a decade. The appointment was announced by Makerere University Vice Chancellor,…
