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The State Minister of Gender, Youth, and Children’s Affairs, Hon Balaam Barugahara has said that fighting for the release of NUP political prisoners will be top of his to-do list. Apparently, Balaam was in Parliament yesterday to be vetted for his new ministerial position. Speaking to the press later, he outlined some of the things he is going to do. ...

According to a recent report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics ( Ubos ), the illiteracy crisis in Uganda continues to persist, with a staggering 9.2 million individuals lacking the ability to read and write. The findings shed light on the urgent need for comprehensive efforts to address this issue and ensure equal access to education for all Ugandans. ...

In a recent development the Minister for Justice and constitutional affairs ,Nobert Mao has voiced his support for the amendment of land laws. Mao made this remarks while presiding over the eight Global Surveyors Day celebrations and 33rd annual general meeting conference held in Entebbe aimed at reflecting on their performance and project for future prospectus. He  highlighted several areas that ...

In recent political developments, supporters of General Muhoozi have made significant gains, resulting in a setback for the influential Bugisu political figures. The Bugisu region, known for its strong political presence, has experienced a notable shift in power dynamics as loyalists of General Muhoozi, a prominent figure in Ugandan politics, have emerged victorious in key political battles. These victories have ...

A petition has been filed by Prof. Benon Basheka, the deputy vice chancellor in charge of academic affairs at Kabale University to the Inspectorate of Government seeking for an investigation into the manner in which the public university is being run. According to the petition to the ombudsman, Prof. Basheka says the current chairperson of the appointments board of the ...