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By Our Reporter Uganda Martyrs Secondary School Namugongo has registered outstanding performance in the 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. The Head Teacher, Rev. Fr. Henry Kasasa, applauded the Senior Four candidates for their exceptional results. He made the remarks during a thanksgiving Mass held at Uganda Martyrs Basilica Namugongo, attended by candidates, parents, and teachers. Rev. Fr. Kasasa …

Ernest Rubondo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After ten years at the helm of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Ernest Rubondo is stepping down, leaving behind a legacy that has significantly shaped Uganda’s oil and gas sector, even before the first barrel of oil is produced. He will officially leave office in August 2026 when his contract expires. The …

Ntinda, Kampala – A nationwide post-examination survey has revealed that the majority of candidates were satisfied with the quality and fairness of the recently concluded examinations. UNEB Executive Secretary Mr. Dan Odongo(courtesy photo) According to findings from a random sample done by Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB), out of 36,546 candidates drawn from 118 districts across the country, nearly half …

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, today paid a courtesy visit to the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court at Lourdel Road, Nakasero, describing the engagement as a “listening tour” aimed at strengthening the Division’s working environment and operational capacity. Principal judge, Jane Frances Abodo (3rd right) with Judicial officers at ICD. (Courtesy photo) Addressing judicial …

Kampala – A total of 116 newly qualified lawyers have been formally enrolled as Advocates of the High Court during a ceremony held at the Court of Appeal Building Conference Hall. One of the enrolled lawyers receiving his certificate on Friday.(Courtesy photo) The enrollment was presided over by the Acting Chief Registrar, HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, who welcomed the new …

FILE: Students sitting UCE exams Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 130 out of 429,949 candidates who sat the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations failed all subjects, marking the lowest full failure rate ever recorded at the lower secondary level. The 130 learners obtained Grade E, the below basic level, in every subject. Under the Competency-Based Curriculum, …

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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mungu Feni Foundation has launched the Weaving Hope Project, a youth and women empowerment initiative aimed at equipping vulnerable communities in West Nile with practical vocational skills and pathways to sustainable livelihoods. The project was launched in Arua District, drawing district leaders, community representatives and development partners. It focuses on vocational skills training, advocacy, inclusion, networking …

Lyantonde, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight people, including a journalist, have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash that occurred on Friday evening at Kibega 1 Village along the Mbarara-Lyantonde Highway. The accident involved a white Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UBQ 016U, and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer, registration numbers KDQ 668L / ZH 5133. One of the deceased …

KAMPALA, February 13, 2026 — The Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, on Friday led hundreds of Muslim faithful in special prayers for the late Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Some of the Muslims who participated in the prayers. The prayers were conducted shortly after Juma (Friday congregational) prayers at the Uganda National Mosque, a …