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President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to secure bailout for Ndere Cultural Centre. Ndere Centre owned by Stephen Rwangyezi aprofessional teacher is on auction notice by Quickway Auctioneers & Court Bailiffs. This sire of relief was revealed by Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, while briefing the media in Kampala. According to the Minister President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to start the process of saving Ndere Cultural Centre. “The government has accepted to come in and rescue Ndere Centre. The president has instructed the Ministry of Finance to work out…

The Coordinator of Office of National Chairman National Resistance Movement Hadijah Namyalo together with Nrm Vice Chairman Hajji Moses Kigongo have launched President Yoweri Museveni vote protection exercise ahead of 2026 elections. This follows Namyalo appointment In July this year by the President to head his Vote Protection Unit ahead of 2026. Officiating at the launch in Kampala, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo tasked the team to oversee the voting process and Nrm votes at every polling station across the country in 2026. She explained that the team’s primary role will be to supervise the voting exercise, prevent vote rigging, and ensure…

With almost 90 percent completion rate,the multibillion Pearl Business Park is poised to change the face of Yusuf Lule road from bush to aultra modern shopping centre. Billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia said, “We are committed to delivering a world-class development that balances luxury, technology, and sustainability.” “The Pearl Business Park will be a game-changer in Uganda’s real estate sector, setting new standards in design, comfort, and environmental responsibility.”he added. According to him 124,560 square meters of lettable space is available. Pearl Business Park offers unprecedented opportunities for businesses looking for prime real estate. The property provides state-of-the-art office spaces, residential units,…

Atotal of 798,742 pupils are set to sit for Primary Leaving Examination this year, Uganda National Examination Board UNEB Executive Director Daniel Odongo has revealed. He however attributes the surge to growing demand for primary education across the country. “We are witnessing an ever-expanding education system, which places additional demands on our resources, both in terms of logistics and security,” Odongo stated. Odongo has pledged to increase the pay for invigilators to support the smooth and fair administration of exams going forward. ” As candidate numbers continue to rise, UNEB remains committed to maintaining the credibility of national examinations while…

Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) Executive Secretary, Onesmus Oyesigye, has announced significant changes in the assessment and accreditation process for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. According to him, these changes based on new guidelines from the Ministry of Education and Sports, aims at enhancing the quality and relevance of TVET programs takes effect in 2025. He said the TVET Policy 2019 reforms seek to transform the current system into a demand-driven approach, aligning competencies with labor market needs. To achieve this, UBTEB will streamline assessment systems, ensuring that institutions comply with Ministry guidelines. “All TVET…

President Museveni has fired Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Deputy Luyimb and Dr Daniel Okello over Kiteezi landfill saga where over 30 people died. In a statement from State House, Museveni said he was acting on the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster, “The IGG’s report clearly outlined the severe oversight and negligence exhibited by these officials. In light of these findings, the President has called upon the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and other crime management agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter further, focusing on the angle of criminal…

As the saying goes No one is perfect even the most holy men of God are not perfect. Latest development from security operatives indicates that Senior Pastor of Mutundwe Christian Fellowship Church based in Kampala is involved in money laundering scandal worth billions. Although details of the scandal has been kept top secret we anticipate this will weigh down the man of God. Mugerwa however believes that the presence of the Holy Spirit will rescue him out of danger. “It is impossible to live and serve the Lord effectively without relying on the Holy Spirit.The work of the demons…

Thousands of traders have accused Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) together with Federation of Traders Association (FUTA) leaders of gruesome corruption that is anticipated to bring the two prominent traders associations to collapse. According to documents seen by this website John Kabanda, Dr Tadius Musoke, Moses Lwegaba and Abel Mwesigwa both signed millions of cash secretly in State House meeting with mission to abandon traders advocacy each signed shs 150million. “It is with deep disappointment that several prominent trade leaders visited state House instead of presenting our demands for action they instead were comprised with financial support to abandon…

After 15 years of waiting for enough space for congregation, President Yoweri Museveni is expected to officially commission shs 25billion ultra modern All Saints Cathedral Church Kampala on 1st November. According to officials the grand launch of the new 5000-seater Cathedral facility will also comprise of consecration of a new Assistant Bishop, the ordination of new clergy, and the installation of Canons. The new Cathedral, which has been under construction since 2010, offers ambience for worship space and large seating space for the congregation. Archbishop Dr. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu expressed his gratitude to God for the provision of…

In an effort to extend services to the elderly,HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU), has launched anew strategic plan 2024 /2029. HANU is an independent network of eight Ugandan organisations committed to promoting the rights and wellbeing of older people in Uganda following the closure of HelpAge International country office. HANU represents eight age care organisations in Uganda, all of which are members of the HelpAge global network – Reach One Touch One Ministries Uganda (ROTOM), Health Nest Uganda (HENU), Uganda Reach the Ages Association (URAA), Grandmothers Consortium (GMC), Palliative Care Association Uganda (PCAU), Reach a Hand Uganda (ROHU), Community…