Authorities in northern Uganda have arrested a doctor accused of operating an illegal surgical facility from his residence in Kitgum Municipality. The suspect, Paul Pope Okwera, is reportedly attached to Kitgum General Hospital. According to investigators, the doctor is alleged to have converted part of his home into a makeshift operating theatre where he carried…
By James Paul Kisozi – A 17-year-old student leader at a secondary school in Kisozi has been demoted from a prefect position following concerns raised by fellow students and school administrators about his leadership conduct. Bukenya Joseph, also known among peers as Buk Josh, joined the school’s senior secondary section in 2024 and quickly rose…
A group of Ugandan students evacuated from Tehran, Iran have safely arrived at Entebbe International Airport following a government-led evacuation operation. According to the Government Citizen Interaction Centre, the students arrived in Uganda on Thursday evening after a coordinated evacuation led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda and the Uganda People’s Defence Force….
Medical professionals in Uganda have raised concerns over a proposed policy by the Ministry of Health (Uganda) that would restructure medical training by turning the current one-year internship into the sixth year of university study. The proposed change, expected to take effect in July 2026, would mean medical students complete their internship as part of…
KAMPALA — A total of 200 students examined by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) have been awarded National Diplomas and Certificates at a colourful ceremony held at the Conference Hall of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University. The 7th graduation ceremony, held on Saturday, February 28,…