The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported minimal cases of examination malpractice at the lower secondary level, with only 63 cases recorded, a development described as a positive indicator of integrity within the new assessment system. Mr.Dan Odongo According to UNEB Executive Secretary, Mr. Dan Odongo, the nature and design of the examination items under the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) …

Naguru,Kampala– After nearly eight years of commanding screens and shaping conversations at NBS Television, celebrated journalist Josephine Namakumbi Motoy has officially signed off — and her emotional farewell has left colleagues and viewers speculating about what comes next. Josephine Namakumbi (Courtesy photo) In a heartfelt message on her socials shared with friends, colleagues, mentors, sources and loyal viewers, Namakumbi expressed …

Nakasero, Kampala- Performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations has improved significantly compared to 2024, according to the latest results summary. First Lady Janet Museveni at the Examinations Release. According to the results which have been released today at State House Nakasero by First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister for Education, a total of 429,949 candidates sat …

KAMPALA — The City Hall Magistrates Court in Kampala has remanded to Luzira Prison a private security guard to prison over the alleged rape, murder and aggravated robbery of social media personality Diana Namulinde popularly known as Diana Skyz. Webisa Marvin  in court (courtesy photo) The suspect, identified as Webisa Marvin, appeared before court on Thursday but did not take …

By the Torch Reporter Mukono– The burial committee for the late Pamela Tumwebaze, the Dean of Students at Uganda Christian University (UCU), has released the official programme leading to her final send-off following her tragic murder earlier this week. The late Pamella Tumwebaze Tumwebaze, who was serving at the university’s main campus in Mukono, was reportedly killed at her home …

Kampala- The Uganda Prisons Service has announced a series of appointments, transfers, and leave assignments affecting 36 officers across the country. Commissioner General of Prisons , Dr. Johnson Byabashaija. (Courtesy photo) In a press statement issued by the Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, and signed by the Service spokesperson, Frank Baine Mayanja, 18 officers have been appointed to …

MBARARA – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) on Friday accorded a 13-gun salute to Major General Francis Takiriwa as he was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Rutooma, Kashari County, Mbarara District. Some of the Generals laying their wreath (Courtesy photo) The solemn ceremony drew senior military officers, political leaders, clergy, family members and residents, all paying …

Kampala,Uganda– The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has held a high-level meeting with the Netherlands Embassy and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration aimed at strengthening prosecutorial services and the broader justice system. Officials from Netherlands Embassy with DPP and the staff The meeting provided a platform for the three institutions …

Kitgum, Uganda- The High Court in Kitgum has commenced a specialized criminal session dedicated to the adjudication of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases, in a renewed effort to deliver timely justice to victims in northern Uganda. Wooden Gavel The session, which officially opened on February 10, is handling cases arising from Kitgum and Lamwo districts. It is being presided …

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Jackson Pande Kajuba the new commander of the UPDF Armoured Division in Masaka. Brigadier General Jackson Pande Kajuba (Courtesy photo) He replaces Major General Deus Sande (RIP) who passed away on Wednesday after suffering severe breathing complications. According to …