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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued yet another directive warning schools against teaching learners during official holidays, a practice that has become almost routine at the end of every term despite repeated circulars. This time, however, the ministry says it is moving beyond …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government is set to establish, run, and manage pre-primary or Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) centres, particularly in underserved rural communities, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to early learning. For decades, pre-primary education has largely been left to parents and …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has raised concern over growing vaccine hesitancy toward the malaria vaccine, noting that it mirrors the resistance seen when the COVID-19 vaccine was first introduced in Uganda. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of a new malaria elimination strategy, Aceng …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has launched a national innovation challenge aimed at accelerating its journey toward a $500 billion economy, signalling a shift from policy ambition to practical, market-driven solutions. The National Science Week 2026 Innovation Challenge, led by the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat in the …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A governance scholar and Catholic priest, Fr. Charles Oyo, has petitioned Parliament seeking the withdrawal or major amendment of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that the proposed law threatens constitutional rights, civic space, and Uganda’s governance framework. In the petition dated April 24, …

Bank of Uganda Recognizes Pearl Bank’s Outstanding Performance in the ACF and SBF Schemes Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Bank of Uganda has recognized Pearl Bank for its outstanding partnership and responsiveness in the Agricultural Credit Facility and Small Business Fund Schemes, which have accelerated the growth of Uganda’s …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded four Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers over the alleged theft of 270,000 litres of fuel meant for military operations. The accused are Brigadier General James Barigye Ruheesi, Colonel David Ociti Kidega, Major Innocent Kikongi Mugumya, and Captain …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | Kapchorwa Municipal Council is struggling to manage waste following the breakdown of its garbage collection tractor, leaving heaps of uncollected garbage in several parts of the municipality. The situation has worsened during the rainy season, with waste accumulating in residential areas, drainage channels, and open …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda has set an ambitious goal to grow its economy from approximately $50 billion to $500 billion by 2040 under the National Development Plan IV, NDP IV. This growth is being driven through a focus on agro-industrialisation, tourism, mineral development, and science, technology, and …

  Fort Portal, Uganda | SPORTS CORRESPONDENT | Sport and environmental action came together in a powerful display of teamwork as AFRIYEA Golf Academy led World Earth Day celebrations in Fort Portal City last week through a large-scale clean-up, tree-planting exercise, and climate awareness campaign. The initiative highlighted how the …