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Permanent Secretary ministry of Education and Sports, Dr Kedrace Turyagyenda, has emphasised government’s commitment to inclusive education. She said the ministry has prioritised providing education for all learners, including those with special needs and disabilities. “In the same spirit, we are working towards transitioning from the old school curriculum, introduced by the colonialists, to the new competence-based curriculum,” Dr Turyagyenda said. She was officiating at the Kyambogo University 10th International Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa Conference, three-day conference running from 5th to 7th November 2025 under the theme: ‘Innovative Pathways to Inclusive Education: Towards Advancing Knowledge, Technology and Sustainable Development’. The conference…
The NCBA Junior Golf Series delivered another weekend of thrilling performances at the Uganda Golf Club, showcasing a wealth of talent and setting new benchmarks for junior golf development in the country. The event, part of a nationwide tour, successfully blended high-level skill, precision, and youthful passion, proving the series is an essential pipeline for Uganda’s future golfing champions. The highlight of the day came from the premier Boys 15–18 category, where Peter Mayende produced a sensational performance. Mayende fired a stellar 70 (two-under par), achieving the only under-par score of the entire tournament to secure a decisive victory. His…
It is time for the Africa Pension Fund to transform into a powerful engine for domestic development that supports the dreams of today’s generation while ensuring a secure tomorrow for our retirees, Gender Minister Betty Amongi has said. Speaking at the Africa Pension Conference held at Speke Resort and Convention Centre, Munyonyo on 5th November Amongi said: “We are at a critical juncture, one that demands urgent action and unwavering commitment to harness the immense potential of our African pension funds.” “Imagine a generation where our own pension funds don’t just guarantee retirement, but actively build the schools, the hospitals,…
. International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Rebel leader Joseph Kony nearly two decades after the court first issued a warrant for his arrest. Kony, who remains at large, faces 39 charges, including murder, sexual enslavement and rape, making him the ICC’s longest-standing fugitive. Judges from the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber III said there are “substantial grounds to believe that Mr Kony is criminally responsible for the crimes” committed in northern Uganda between 2002 and 2005, when he commanded the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Besides crimes committed by his rebels, the judges said Kony…
The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) has officially launched the Uganda Connect International Buyers’ Week, set to take place from November 25–28, 2025, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort under the theme “Meet. Connect. Trade.” The four-day event will position Uganda as a competitive and reliable source of high-quality products and services for global markets. It will bring together vetted international buyers, investors, and trade representatives for business-to-business engagements, factory visits, product sampling, and trade facilitation sessions. According to Paceid officials the President Yoweri Museveni will officially open the Buyers’ Week event and hos a ttendance will…
Uganda could connect 4 million more citizens to the internet, create 1.79 million new jobs, and add Shs 14.6 trillion in economic value by 2030 if government invests in right digital reforms,new GSMA report has indicated. The report titled “Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Uganda – Opportunities, Policy Reforms” was launched at the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Kampala. The report outlines how collaborative policy action could accelerate inclusive growth and ensure every Ugandan benefits from the digital economy envisioned under the National Development Plan IV and the Digital Uganda Vision 2040. The report acknowledges Uganda’s mobile sector…
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) in collaboration with Department of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University, will hold the inaugural African Women in Agribusiness Excellence Awards in Kampala. This is in line with the ongoing three days conference held to celebrate Women in Agribusiness Week (WAW) Conference 2025 under the theme: “Women Designing the Future of Climate-Smart Agriculture,” “We are deeply honoured to host distinguished guests from across Uganda, Africa, Europe, and the diaspora. Your presence enriches this important platform for advancing inclusive, gender-responsive, and climate-smart agricultural development.Special thanks go to Guzakuza–Ghana, where the WAW initiative originated, for its…
Uganda government has begun registering livestock farmers across the country as it prepares to implement a nationwide, bi-annual vaccination programme against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), marking a major policy shift in the fight against the livestock epidemic. Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Bright Rwamirama told media in Kampala that the exercise is the first step in establishing a structured national vaccination system. Rwamirama said the campaign is essential to safeguarding Uganda’s livestock industry, which remains a key economic backbone for millions of households. “Government is launching a decisive nationwide vaccination campaign to protect Uganda’s 44.5 million livestock…
The Victoria University rugby sevens team clinched its third consecutive Varsity 7s championship Sunday, overpowering Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi with a 31-10 victory in the final at Kyambogo University. The win caps an undefeated season for the Victoria Sharks, cementing their status as the premier rugby program in East African university sports. Under clear skies and before a cheering crowd, the Sharks’ blistering pace and relentless defense secured the decisive win with key tries in both halves. Captained by a roster of determined student-athletes, the Sharks’ performance was a testament to the university’s commitment to holistic development. “Excellence, discipline, and…
Uganda has launched Sustainable Finance Curriculum designed to steer the country’s financial sector toward inclusive growth, environmental protection, and climate resilience. The program was developed by aBi Finance Ltd in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), with support from the Royal Danish Embassy, the European Union, and Impact Fund Denmark. Speaking on behalf of Bank of Uganda Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, the central bank’s head of bank supervision, David Kalyango, hailed the initiative as a landmark in efforts to align Uganda’s financial systems with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement…