August 4, 2026

Author : Musa Kagimu

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International

The first Latin American pope, Pope Francis, passes away following a heart attack and stroke.

Musa KagimuApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

by Musa KagimuApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025079

Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement on the Vatican TV channel, “Dear Brothers and Sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death...

Local

Sheikh Mubajje requests that the Ugandan government ban TikTok.

Musa KagimuMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025096

A portion of the Muslim community has strongly opposed the decision, claiming it is unconstitutional, but UMSC confirmed on March 13, 2025, that Mubajje, who...

Local

Korean and Chinese companies are competing for a locomotive contract with Uganda Railways.

Musa KagimuMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 17, 2025March 17, 20250102

KAMPALA—For a $48 million (Shs175.8 billion) contract to supply 10 new diesel-electric locomotives, Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is comparing offers from South Korean and Chinese...

Politics

Museveni directs a criminal probe into the Kawempe North by-election.

Musa KagimuMarch 17, 2025March 21, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 17, 2025March 21, 20250115

“Those who threaten NRM supporters should cease and offer an apology to the people they threaten.” People who use the phrase “yemwe abatusibyeko NRM” need...

International

The ICC Office of the Prosecutor’s statement regarding Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s arrest as former Philippine president

Musa KagimuMarch 15, 2025March 21, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 15, 2025March 21, 20250132

Born on March 28, 1945, Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte, also known as “Mr. Duterte,” turned himself in to the International Criminal Court (ICC or “the...

International

Putin lays out terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 20250129

While outlining several difficult requirements for peace, Vladimir Putin has stated that while he supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, “questions” still surround...

Politics

Kawempe polls: ACME denounces journalistic assault

Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025072

What you should know: There was violence during yesterday’s by-election to replace the late MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, and security guards targeted journalists. The vicious attacks...

Business

Vendors at Kampala Market Adopt ICT and Complete the Digital Skills Program

Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 20250110

Vendors at Kampala Market Adopt ICT and Complete the Digital Skills Program In an effort to incorporate technology into Uganda’s traditional marketplaces, 851 market vendors...

Education

UACE 2024: 38 exam centers’ results were withheld

Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 20250139

Things you should know: In comparison to the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) and Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams, the 2024 UACE exams had the...

Education

UACE: As the number of candidates increases, performance declines

Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Musa KagimuMarch 14, 2025March 14, 20250100

What you should know: This indicates a slight decline in performance, with 98.8% of candidates passing the test as opposed to 99.2% in 2023. Compared...

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