Researchers push gov’t to embrace data-driven education planning

Researchers push govt to embrace data driven education planning

Education researchers have urged the government to institutionalise routine termly data collection for decision-making, and to promote data-driven planning and resource allocation in order to improve efficiency in the education sector. The clarion call was made during the closure of a two-year project aimed at scaling up data use in the education sector. With funding from the International Development Research …

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Kho-Kho Gains Momentum in Uganda as Federation Trains Over 300 Coaches Nationwide

Kho Kho Gains Momentum in Uganda as Federation Trains Over 300

Kho-Kho Gains Momentum in Uganda as Federation Trains Over 300 Coaches Nationwide | Voice of Bugerere HomeSportsKho-Kho Gains Momentum in Uganda as Federation Trains Over 300 Coaches Nationwide , https://voiceofbugerere.com/kho-kho-gains-momentum-in-uganda-as-federation-trains-over-300-coaches-nationwide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kho-kho-gains-momentum-in-uganda-as-federation-trains-over-300-coaches-nationwide

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From Turbulence To Traction: How Commissioner Agnes Alaba Is Steering Uganda’s Mining Sector Into A New Era Of Growth

From Turbulence To Traction: How Commissioner Agnes Alaba Is Steering Uganda’s Mining Sector Into A New Era Of Growth

Viewers: 200,002 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Uganda’s mining sector, long characterised by underutilisation, informality and regulatory gaps, is steadily transforming into a structured, investment-attractive and revenue-generating pillar of the economy. While the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) continues to navigate institutional and operational headwinds, the trajectory of the Mines Department under Commissioner Agnes Alaba reflects a sector …

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Free press is a public good that must be protected

Free press is a public good that must be protected

The highlight of the World Press Freedom Day 2026 will be a global conference on May 4 – 5 May in Lusaka, Zambia. Under the theme Shaping a Future at Peace, the conference will offer a critical moment to reaffirm the critical role of a free press in society. For the Ugandan media, the day should be a collective reflection …

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Tech cooperation with China moves digital transformation: Tanzanian minister

Tech cooperation with China moves digital transformation Tanzanian minister.webp

China drives digital transformation in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania is accelerating digital transformation through expanded cooperation with China, Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki said on Friday. × Speaking at the opening of the “Experience China” High-Tech Fair at the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center complex in Dar es Salaam, Kairuki highlighted tangible gains Tanzania …

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One Year On: Legacy Of Rajiv Ruparelia Reverberates Through Business, Motorsport, And Philanthropy

One Year On: Legacy Of Rajiv Ruparelia Reverberates Through Business, Motorsport, And Philanthropy

Viewers: 30,001 By Andrew Irumba Kampala—Today, Sunday, 3 May 2026, marks exactly one year since the tragic passing of Rajiv Ruparelia, a figure whose dynamism, innovation, and humanitarian instinct left an indelible imprint on Uganda’s socio-economic landscape. As family, friends, and admirers gather to commemorate his life, the memory of a man widely regarded as both visionary and vibrant …

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Pepsi UFL: Kampala University Settled for a Bronze

Pepsi UFL Kampala University Settled for a Bronze

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University secured third place in the 2026 University Football League (UFL) after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over St. Lawrence University in the playoff at Hamz Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A late strike from Kiwewa Raymond proved decisive, as he netted in the 84th minute to hand Kampala University the bronze medal. The forward’s composed finish capped …

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SUBMISSION BY THE FDC ON THE PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY BILL, 2026

SUBMISSION BY THE FDC ON THE PROTECTION OF SOVEREIGNTY BILL

× 27th April, 2026 Hon Chairperson, Honorable Members of Parliament, The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, arrives at a critical juncture in Uganda’s history. While officially framed as a shield against foreign interference thereby arousing patriotic sentiments, a rigorous analysis reveals it to be a redundant and dangerous legislative overreach. Uganda possesses a robust legal framework—including the NGO Act (2016), the Anti-Money …

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Mwijukuru wa Kabaleega shares his opinion on effects of the Trade order that subsequently led to massive eviction of Traders in various parts of the Country

Mwijukuru wa Kabaleega shares his opinion on effects of the

Evictions of traders Let’s ponder about this predicament with utmost meticulosity. × The mass evictions of street vendors, roadside traders, and boda boda riders across Uganda—particularly in Kampala and major municipalities—provide a stark, real-world case study for Robert Merton’s Strain Theory. ​When the state removes the “informal” means of survival without providing accessible, legitimate alternatives, it creates a societal pressure …

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A Test of Accountability in Uganda » The Hoima Post –

A Test of Accountability in Uganda The Hoima Post

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post The Lubowa International Specialized Hospital project was initially presented as a transformative initiative for Uganda’s healthcare system. It was envisioned as a modern facility designed to reduce international medical referrals, generate long-term public savings, and establish Uganda as a regional leader in advanced medical treatment. However, over time, the discourse surrounding the project …

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Diaspora Voices Intensify as Fred Nyanzi Emerges in Sensitive Legal Matter » The Hoima Post –

Diaspora Voices Intensify as Fred Nyanzi Emerges in Sensitive Legal

Ugandans in the diaspora are raising concern over recent developments involving Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, a senior figure within the National Unity Platform. The unfolding situation has prompted renewed debate about the intersection of law, politics, and democratic accountability in Uganda.Nyanzi, who serves as Head of International Relations for the opposition party and is a close associate of Robert Kyagulanyi, has …

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Latifah Mixed SS Kabimbiri Shine to Reach Round of 32 in 2026 Ball Games I

Latifah Mixed Secondary School Kabimbiri delivered an outstanding performance in their final group matches to secure qualification for the Round of 32 (R32) at the 2026 Ball Games I Girls Football championship. The Mukono Zone first runners-up began their campaign with a narrow 3-2 loss to Jinja Secondary School. Despite goals from Joan Namutwa and Jovia Kabuya, the effort was …

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