Saturday , 7 March 2026

Police Arrests Key Suspect in Murder of UCU Dean

Burial Programme Released for Slain UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze

Kampala– Police has revealed that they have arrested a suspect in the murder of Pamella Tumwebaze, Dean of Students Uganda Christian University (UCU) who was murdered this week at her home in Mukono. The late Pamella Tumwebaze “The Joint Security Task Team investigating the murder of Tumwebaze Pamela, the Director of Students Affairs at Christian University(UCU) has successfully arrested one of …

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C-CARE LAUNCHES SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL IN MBARARA CITY

C CARE LAUNCHES SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL IN MBARARA CITY

Post Views: 1 By Twesigye Aggreyin Mbarara citywww.mknewslink.com—–C-Care Hospital has officially launched a fully fledged specialised hospital in Booma cell, mbarara city, marking a major upgrade of its health services in the region. The facility, which has been operating as a clinic in Mbarara town for several years, has now been elevated to hospital status to meet the growing …

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NTUNGAMO POLICE ARREST AGRICULTURAL OFFICER FOR MURDER OF HIS WIFE

NTUNGAMO POLICE ARREST AGRICULTURAL OFFICER FOR MURDER OF HIS WIFE

Post Views: 2 By Twesigye Aggreyin Ntungamowww.mknewslink.com—–Police in Ntungamo district have arrested a 36-year-old agricultural officer in connection with the suspected murder of his wife following a late-night incident earlier this week. Tayebwa Rodgers, an agricultural officer attached to Rukoni and Rwoho town council, was taken into custody over the death of his wife, Akampurira Racheal, 33, who served …

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RUYONZA SCHOOL EXCELS IN UCE 2025, ALL 140 STUDENTS PASS IN RESULT ONE

RUYONZA SCHOOL EXCELS IN UCE 2025 ALL 140 STUDENTS PASS

Post Views: 1 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com ——-Ruyonza School located in Nyakabirizi division Bushenyi Ishaka municipality Bushenyi district excelled UCE exams released yesterday by UNEB.In an interview with the school head teacher Arthur Taratwebirwe, he noted that all the 140 students that sat for the exams, passed in Result one.He added that one student registered but never turned …

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UPDF Pays Glowing Tribute to Maj Gen Deus Sande Karachi at Requiem Mass

UPDF Pays Glowing Tribute to Maj Gen Deus Sande Karachi

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has paid glowing tribute to the late Major General Deus Sande Karachi, former Commander of the Armoured Division in Masaka, during a requiem Mass held at Bugonga Catholic Church in Entebbe. The deceased’s Children laying the wreath on the casket. Maj Gen Sande passed away on Wednesday after suffering breathing complications, leaving behind a …

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Museveni Tasks NRM Leaders to Lead Poverty Eradication Drive in New Economic Push

Museveni Tasks NRM Leaders to Lead Poverty Eradication Drive in

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tasked NRM district chairpersons to take the lead in mobilising communities to embrace government wealth-creation programmes, declaring that the next decisive battle for Uganda is the elimination of household poverty. Congratulating the chairpersons upon their election and successful mobilisation of voters, Museveni described the recently concluded campaigns as among the most cohesive in three decades, …

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Mukono Conducts Support Supervision on Human Resource Management and Government Program Performance

Mukono Conducts Support Supervision on Human Resource Management and Government

Kyampisi Sub County, Mukono- The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Mukono District, Mr. Ddamba Henry, conducted a support supervision visit to Kyampisi Sub County and Nakifuma–Naggalama Town Council aimed at strengthening human resource management, monitoring government program performance, and assessing budget discipline. During the visit to Kyampisi Sub County, Mr. Ddamba inspected ongoing and completed government projects, including pit latrine …

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Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo Shines as S4 Candidates Excel with Flying Colours

Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo Shines as S4 Candidates Excel with

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 …

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A decade of Earnest Rubondo’s leadership at PAU

A decade of Earnest Rubondos leadership at PAU

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 …

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Majority of Candidates Say Exam Was Fair and Within Syllabus – Survey

Majority of Candidates Say Exam Was Fair and Within Syllabus

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 …

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Principal Judge Abodo Pledges Support to Strengthen International Crimes Division

Principal Judge Abodo Pledges Support to Strengthen International Crimes Division

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 …

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2025 UCE: 130 candidates score Grade E in all UCE subjects

2025 UCE 130 candidates score Grade E in all UCE subjects

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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Mungu Feni Foundation launches skills project training targeting youth and women in West Nile

Mungu Feni Foundation launches skills project training targeting youth and

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 …

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