Uganda news

Security agencies across the country have made a couple of arrests over alleged exam malpractice in the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. Ms Jennifer Kalule, the UNEB spokesperson confirmed the arrest of a chief invigilator and three head teachers. She said the police arrested the head teacher of Paul Mukasa Secondary School in Kalagi for sharing information electronically. ...

In an effort to enhance road safety and curb criminal activities, traffic police in Gulu launched stringent measures, resulting in the impoundment of 40 motorcycles commonly known as “boda bodas.” This crackdown was aimed to address the increasing concerns surrounding boda boda’s dishonoring the routes to mitigate congestion since the streets are narrow and their involvement in criminal incidents within ...

Centenary Bank has come out to confirm that it was one of their staff members who stole a client’s money. It should be noted that the bank came under heavy criticism from the public yesterday after a client lost over 100 million shillings from her account with the bank. Reports started circulating that the bank had said that this client ...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) says it is closely collaborating with security agencies to ensure protection of visitors to Uganda’s protected areas. The development follows a suspected terrorists attack in Queen Elizabeth National Park that killed tourists and a tour guide. “Our joint forces responded immediately upon receiving the information and are aggressively pursuing the suspected ADF rebels. We express ...

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga has called for stronger Nile basin ties. She urged the African countries that share the River Nile to increase their cooperation. According to Kadaga, this will ensure effective sharing and management of the water resource. She made the request while speaking at the closure of the ...