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Gov’t dismisses claims of school closure over Ebola

Govt dismisses claims of school closure over Ebola

The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating both online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. The false reports have spread widely on social media platforms and through word-of-mouth conversations in recent days, causing concern among parents, learners, and school administrators. On X (formerly Twitter), several users have been accused …

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Women’s Council Dismisses Calls for Female Deputy Speaker, Says Merit Should Come First

Womens Council Dismisses Calls for Female Deputy Speaker Says Merit

The National Women’s Council (NWC) has rejected growing calls for President Yoweri Museveni to appoint a woman as Deputy Speaker of Parliament, arguing that leadership positions should not be determined solely on the basis of gender balance. Speaking on behalf of the council, NWC spokesperson Hajat Faridah Kibowa said women across Uganda remain confident that their interests will continue to …

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Court dismisses case challenging NRM endorsement of Among, Tayebwa

Court dismisses case challenging NRM endorsement of Among Tayebwa

The High court has dismissed an application filed by aggrieved National Resistance Movement (NRM) member, Jack Ali Nsubuga, challenging the endorsement of Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa as party flag bearers for speaker and deputy speaker positions in the upcoming 12th parliament.In a ruling delivered electronically on Monday, Civil Division judge Collins Acellam upheld preliminary objections raised by the …

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Bugolobi apartment row expands as High Court dismisses Ssebutinde application

Bugolobi apartment row expands as High Court dismisses Ssebutinde application

× The legal troubles surrounding a contested apartment project in Bugolobi have intensified after the High Court dismissed an application seeking to halt criminal proceedings linked to the development, even as an earlier court order had already stopped further construction on the property. In a ruling delivered on April 14, 2026, Justice Alex Mackay Ajiji dismissed a criminal revision application …

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Masaka Court Dismisses Hon. Sempijja’s Vote Recount

Masaka Court Dismisses Hon Sempijjas Vote Recount

Masaka Chief Magistrate Herbert Asiimwe has dismissed an application for vote recount filed by National Resistance Movement (NRM) member and former Kalungu East parliamentary candidate, Hon. Vincent Ssempijja, who was challenging NUP’s Yusufu Kiruruuta Nkerettanyi’s victory. Hon. vicent Bamulangaki Sempijja.(Courtesy photo) Although Court had earlier on set today as the date at which it will hold the vote recount exercise, …

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Mubende Magistrates Court Dismisses Vote Recount Petition Against NUP’s Oshabe

Mubende Magistrates Court Dismisses Vote Recount Petition Against NUPs Oshabe

The Mubende Magistrate’s Court has dismissed a petition seeking a vote recount in the fiercely contested Kassanda North parliamentary race, thus sealing Hon.Patrick Nsamba Oshabe Patrick Nsamba Oshabe National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer’s victory. In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Norbert Ssajjabi ruled that petitioner, Isaac Kamulegeya, the NRM flag bearer failed to provide sufficient evidence to warrant a recount, …

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Ministry of Education Dismisses Reports of April 4 School Reopening

Ministry of Education Dismisses Reports of April 4 School Reopening

Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming that all schools in Uganda will reopen on April 4, 2026 due to the forthcoming General Elections. Hon. kedrace Turyagenda, the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Education and Sports. (Courtesy photo) In an official statement issued on Monday, by …

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