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By Ben Musanje The Ministry of Education and Sports has praised the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) for releasing the Baseline Education Census 2025 Report, describing it as a timely and transformative tool that will strengthen planning, improve service delivery and guide government investment in Uganda’s education sector. Speaking during the dissemination of the report at Statistics House in Kampala …

By Mulengera Reporters DP Vice President Mukasa Mbidde on Thursday addressed reporters at his law firm offices in Zzana along Entebbe Road. This was purposed to give his views on his party president Norbert Mao, with whom they aren’t on talking terms anymore (the detailed video recording of the Mukasa Mbidde address can be accessed via this link Mbidde illustrated …

By Mulengera Reporters Moments after the newly reappointed LoP Joel Senyonyi had thanked the new Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth for insisting that the Clerk to Parliament prepares a status report on the stalled expansion project of Parliament within two weeks, it was proclaimed that MPs recognize the fact that one of their own Matia Kasaija had on Thursday clocked 82 years. …

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has revealed significant gaps in access to government education institutions across the country, with thousands of parishes and sub-counties lacking government primary and secondary schools. The findings were released on Thursday during the dissemination of the Baseline Education Census 2025 Report at Statistics House in Kampala by UBOS Executive Director Dr …

By Mulengera Reporters There was euphoria and enthusiasm as members of the 12th Parliament received their new Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth and showered him with love. The House was fully parked as legislators gathered for their maiden session. There was visible joy everywhere as journalists, who had been gagged, harangued and intimidated for years, freely roamed around while going about their …

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has awarded more than Shs182.6 million to universities and research institutions across the country to support innovative studies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and child online protection. The funding was announced during a press conference at UCC headquarters in Bugolobi on Thursday, where UCC unveiled successful research proposals selected under the …

By Mulengera Reporters Desire Muhooza, the daughter of Gen Salim Saleh, who made State House proud last January when she defeated NUP’s Christine Kaaya Nakimwero, has given her voters additional reason to be proud of their decision to pivot from NUP back to NRM.   It was at her instigation that senior NRM mobilizers like former district Chairman Siraje Kizito …

By Aggrey Baba President Yoweri Museveni has elevated Rubanda County East MP Henry Musasizi to the powerful position of Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the newly unveiled cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, marking a major political rise for the youthful technocrat from Rubanda District. The appointment, announced Tuesday evening as part of Museveni’s fresh cabinet lineup, effectively …

By Mulengera Reporters Kilak County MP Gilbert Olanya says that the outcome of the Speakership vote at Kololo made Monday 25th May to be one of the happiest days of his life. He says he couldn’t believe his eyes seeing Oboth-Oboth taking oath, which marked the end of dreaded Anita Among’s reign at the helm of the legislature.   He …

Equity Bank Sweeps Global Diaspora Banking Awards at Pan-African Impact Gala.  Damalie Barungi Manager International Banking at Equity Bank Uganda celebrating the award.  Equity Bank top officials join in celebrating the milestone. By Guest Writer Equity Bank Uganda has cemented its position as a leading financial entity in diaspora banking and cross-border remittances after winning three major accolades at the …