PAKWACH DISTRICT: The National Curriculum Development Center has made it official the use of the Jonam language in lower primary schools under the thematic curriculum. This language is majorly used by the Jonam people in Pakwach catchment area and it will be used in the area schools. Christine Acayo, the Pakwach district education officer (DEO) said they have already disseminated ...

Sting Energy Drink recently unveiled a sponsorship to the Uganda Boxing Champions League by investing shs285m in the sport. Captain Mike Mukula called it “a monumental occasion” during his speech at the ceremony which took place at the Copper Chimney Restaurant, Lugogo yesterday. “Never in the history of this country have we had corporate support from the private sector which ...

A total of 115 candidates have shown interest in flying the flag of Uganda in the East African Legislative Assembly under the ruling NRM party card.The NRM electoral commission chairperson, Dr Tanga Odoi revealed that these nominees will be vying for the six positions availed for the ruling party.“This level of interest is a sign the party and its organs ...

Singer Leila Kayondo is convinced that King Saha has the backing of quite a number of fellow top ranking artists. She attributed this to his approachable nature which she believes isn’t the case with his competitor Cindy Sanyu.The singer recently revealed that she will definitely vote for King Saha to UMA president. She said so because Saha’s manifesto solves many ...

The United Kingdom has pledged to provide additional support funds to Ukraine totaling up to £1bn. This will be in support of Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion. This funding will take the military aid received by Ukraine to £2.3bn. Additionally, the UK also spent £1.5bn on supporting humanitarian and economic activities in Ukraine. The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, ...