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UNEB Reports Minimal Exam Malpractice as CBC Shows Promising Signs

UNEB Reports Minimal Exam Malpractice as CBC Shows Promising Signs

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) …

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End of an Era at NBS Television as Josephine Namakumbi Signs Off

End of an Era at NBS Television as Josephine Namakumbi

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 …

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UCE 2025 Results Show Marked Improvement Over 2024

UCE 2025 Results Show Marked Improvement Over 2024

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 …

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Pearl Bank, World Vision and Vision Fund to boost Kamwenge water resources

Pearl Bank World Vision and Vision Fund to boost Kamwenge

    SIGNED: Carolyn Andama, the Head of Public Sector at Pearl Bank (L), Rita Awekonimungu, the Associate Relationship Manager at Pearl Bank (C) and Tusiime Samuel an Official from Ministry of Water and Environment (2nd R) at the official partnership launch of Pearl Bank, World Vision, and Vision Fund International in Kamwenge district aimed at rehabilitating water sources.   …

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Security Guard Remanded Over Murder of TikToker Diana Skyz

Security Guard Remanded Over Murder of TikToker Diana Skyz

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 …

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Burial Programme Released for Slain UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze

Burial Programme Released for Slain UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze

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 …

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Suspect confesses to double murder at Dave Hotel and Suites

Suspect confesses to double murder at Dave Hotel and Suites

The scene of crime officers on the scene. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Detectives at Nateete Police Division were left stunned by the chilling details of a confession from Allan Ssempala, the prime suspect in the brutal double murder at Dave Hotel and Suites. Investigators say Ssempala calmly narrated how a chain of events, marked by desperation, rejection, and …

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Uganda Prisons Service Appoints, Transfers Officers in Fresh Reshuffle

Uganda Prisons Suspends Visits to Prisoners during Festive Days

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 …

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The Model Club: Why Kawempe Muslim Ladies Remain Uganda’s Reference Point

The Model Club Why Kawempe Muslim Ladies Remain Ugandas Reference

Kawempe Muslim Ladies Tipped as Blueprint for Uganda’s Modern Women’s Game Ahead of Second Round Last updated Feb 13, 2026 By Walter Mugume  As the second round of the Finance Trust Women Super League approaches, respected voices within Uganda’s women’s football circles are pointing to one club as a benchmark for the modern game — Kawempe Muslim Ladies. From across …

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