Tensions between Uganda and the United States escalated this week as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, issued defiant remarks in response to calls from U.S. lawmakers for targeted sanctions against him. The exchange follows Uganda’s disputed January 2026 general elections, marred by allegations of violence, human…
The Senior One selection exercise for candidates who sat the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) will be conducted on February 12 and 13, 2026, the Minister of Education and Sports and First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has announced. Mrs Museveni announced on Friday while officially releasing the PLE 2025 results at State House, Nakasero, presiding…
KYANKWANZI — The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the capital base of the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to enable it effectively deliver on its mandate of accelerating Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. Ms Nabbanja made the remarks on Friday while officiating at a pass-out ceremony for UDB staff who…
Bushenyi — Arnold Akanyijuka Kato, a pupil of Parental Care Primary School, has been celebrated as the top Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) candidate across the five districts of Greater Bushenyi after scoring the best possible Aggregate 4 score, according to social media reports from major Ugandan news outlets. Akanyijuka’s exceptional performance in the national exams…
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House. The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a confirmation letter from the Ministry of Public Service, issued on the directive of the President. “I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency the…