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Atleast 730,233 candidates passed the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced According to UNEB, 388,293 candidates scored Division Two, making it the most common grade. This was followed by 165,226 candidates in Division Three, while 91,990 candidates attained Division One. A further 84,724 candidates passed in Division Four. Overall performance showed improvement compared to the previous year. UNEB reported that 7,503 more candidates passed PLE in 2025 than in 2024, while the number of candidates achieving Division One increased by 7,689. According to UNEB gender analysis survey 380,264 girls passed the examinations than boys,…
The Judiciary has announced that it will hold the Annual Judges Conference 2026 from February 2 to 4, 2026, followed by the official opening of the New Law Year on February 5, 2026. Acting Chief Registrar, Pamella Lamunu Ocaya, informed the legal fraternity and the public about the planned activities and their effect on court operations. “The Judiciary will hold the Annual Judges Conference 2026 from 2nd to 4th February, 2026. This Conference will be followed by the official opening of the New Law Year 2026 on the 5th February 2026,” the notice reads. According to the Judiciary, the conference…
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, to appoint Allan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Media Centre. In a letter addressed to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the President said he had received a letter dated November 27, 2025, regarding the Media Centre. “I was not aware of the ongoing manoeuvres. However, some weeks ago, we discussed the idea of Allan Kasujja with you. I have already directed Dr. Chris Baryomunsi to appoint Allan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Media Centre. We can…
After long illness Pearl Fm journalist Ali Sewanyana has paased oway . Popularly know as “ Octopus” for his sports reporting Ssewanyana, died this afternoon at Kawolo Hospital in Lugazi. His counterparts in Kampala majorily freelancers are in sobre mood mourning his death . David Serumaga of Media Centre describes the late Sewanyana as adedicated passionate journalist. Emmanuel Nkata of Sanyu FM whom they played football together and supporters of Arsenal team described the late as a brother and close family friend. “Ssewanyana was my brother. We shared a lot in common and even belonged to the same clan. Our families were…
Makerere University has announced palsn to gradually reduce its undergraduate student intake while increasing enrollment at the graduate level, as part of a long-term strategy to become a more research-focused institution. Makerere University in Uganda has a total student enrollment of over 35,000,, with approximately 27,000–30,000+ students admitted annually as of 2023/24, including undergraduate and postgraduate students. The university typically admits around 2,000 undergraduate students on government sponsorship annually, with a growing focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe said the shift is aimed at strengthening the university’s research output and postgraduate training. He…
Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija has unveiled three major judicial reform instruments aimed at strengthening accountability, improving service delivery and reducing case backlog, The launch came hours after he presided over his first session of a presidential election petition. He also launched the Judiciary Client Charter, the Judicial Service Delivery Standards and the Judiciary Strategic Plan Six for 2025/2026–2029/2030. He described the documents as a contract between the judiciary and the public. Zeija stressed that the Client Charter clearly spells out service timelines, including how long court users should wait for services and the expected duration for concluding cases. “The…
Absa Bank Uganda has launched a campaign centered on financial literacy to help individuals and small businesses improve their borrowing habits and achieve sustainable growth. The initiative aims to address a common gap in the Ugandan lending market, where many consumers access credit without fully understanding financing options or how to structure debt for long-term goals. Moses Rutahigwa, the retail and business banking director at Absa Bank Uganda, said the bank is committing to practical conversations for the remainder of the year to help customers view borrowing as a catalyst for growth rather than a source of stress. The campaign…
When investors and policymakers discuss Uganda’s economic future, they often focus on traditional sectors. However, a quiet revolution is taking place, driven by a resource that is fast-growing, incredibly versatile, and perfectly aligned with global climate goals:Bamboo. At Green Cane Innovations Limited, we believe bamboo is Uganda’s untapped “green gold.” It is not merely a plant; it is a comprehensive economic and environmental solution. Here’s why the time to invest in Uganda’s bamboo value chain is now. 1. A Climate-Smart Economic Engine Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth and a carbon sequestration powerhouse, absorbing significantly more CO…
Unlike Erias Lukwago stand on opposing government programme,Kampala Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo has pledged to cooperate with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government despite being a member of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), saying his priority is efficient service delivery for the people of Kampala. Balimwezo emphasised that his commitment to serving residents outweighs partisan politics, noting that he is prepared to work with President Yoweri Museveni and the central government to improve the city’s infrastructure and services. “If my party president has a problem with me working with the NRM or Museveni, so be it, because serving the…
The Auditor General, Edward Akol, has revealed that only Shs9.34 billion has so far been recovered from beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM), despite Government having cumulatively released over Shs3.25 trillion to support household wealth creation across the country. Akol made the disclosure while presenting the December 2025 Annual Audit Report to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, on Thursday. According to the report, voluntary recovery had commenced among 18,105 beneficiaries drawn from 709 Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) in 30 local governments under the 2022 PDM funding lot, but recovery efforts remained weak and inadequately planned at…