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🟥NEW CURRICULUM: 98% to get UCE certificates

Total Candidates: 359,417 (First cohort under new system) ✅ Gender Breakdown: 🔹 177,133 (49.3%) Male 🔹 182,284 (50.7%) Female ✅ USE vs Non-USE Candidates: 🔹 136,785 (38.1%) USE Beneficiaries 🔹 222,632 (61.9%) Non-USE ✅ Exam Attendance: 🔹 357,120 (99.4%) Sat for Exams 🔹 2,297 (0.6%) Absent (Absenteeism continues to decline …

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EADB engages partners, showcases impact across member states

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | In line with its mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and regional integration, the East African Development Bank (EADB) has disbursed over USD 200 million to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda in the last five years through its lending operations, executives said on …

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Battle for Pearl of Africa glory brings back memories of Sadi Onito

Buoyant POA champion Kibirige eyes DP World Magical Kenya Open qualifier, to skip $50,000 Rwanda Open that starts tomorrow in Kigali Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & UGC MEDIA | Professional golfers Marvin Kibirige and Ronald Rugumayo gave organizers of the inaugural Pearl Of Africa Golf series the advertisement one can only dream …

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CFAO unveils competition for artists to win back-to-school cash

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As parents across Uganda continue to prepare for another back-to-school season, the financial demands of tuition, supplies, and other expenses can be overwhelming. However, there is an exciting opportunity for young artists to turn their creativity into financial support. The Toyota Dream Car Art …

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Police defends decision allowing PLU procession to Parliament

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has justified its decision to allow the members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to hold processions to Parliament, protesting perceived disrespect towards General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, their leader. Hundreds of supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) …

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UNEB to release 2024 UCE results tomorrow

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results on the 11th February, 2025. All Secondary schools are advised to settle all outstanding invoices on EREG-PORTAL to avoid being blocked from receiving 2024 results at the time of release …

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Michael Atingi-Ego appointed as new BoU Governor

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr. Micheal Atingi-Ego Governor of the Bank of Uganda and Augustus Nuwagaba as the new Deputy Governor. Atingi-Ego who has been serving as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda replaces the late Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, who died in January 2021, …

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EC extends National Voters Register update by 7 days

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the update of the National Voters Register for seven more days to allow more eligible Ugandans to register and update their details ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections. Addressing the press in Kampala, EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi …

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