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Schools, media defy ban on publishing students’ results

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a clear directive from the government to protect student privacy, numerous schools, parents, and media outlets—both traditional and social media—continue to publish personal student examination results. This disregard for privacy regulations persists, undermining efforts to safeguard sensitive data. Education Minister Janet Museveni, while …

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VALENTINE: Man arrested for hacking another to death over woman

Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 19-year-old man, Kevin Wodeya, has this been taken into police custody in Sironko District for allegedly hacking to death his 21-year-old friend, Isaac Masanga, with a panga. Wodeya was arrested on Friday at Kirongo Village, Lusagali Parish, Bugitimwa Sub-County in Sironko District. According …

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PLE: Councillors raise concern over declining performance in KCCA schools

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Councillors at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have raised alarms over the declining performance of KCCA schools in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). During a council sitting at City Hall councillors tasked KCCA officials, including the Executive Director, Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, who recently …

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Kasese NUP registrar awarded shs30 million for torture

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has awarded Kasese National Unity Platform Party Registrar  Samuel Busindi Masereka with 30 million shillings as compensation for torture. In his decision delivered on Friday, the Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana ordered the government which was jointly sued with …

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IGAD allocates shs14.4 billion for Ebola, Mpox

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), has provided 14.4 billion Shillings to the Ministry of Health to combat public health emergencies, specifically Mpox and Ebola outbreaks. The funding, announced on Thursday, is part of IGAD’s Regional Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) Project. This initiative …

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Nebbi suspends sale of meat, animal products

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nebbi district authorities have suspended the sale of meat and animal products following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). According to officials in the veterinary department, the first FMD cases were reported in Kucwiny sub-county, Lee Parish, towards the end of November last …

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Makerere VC Prof Nawangwe rescinds suspension of Dr. Muhwezi

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has rescinded the interdiction of Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a senior lecturer. In a February 10, 2025 letter, Nawangwe had interdicted Muhwezi, citing the need to investigate possible irregularities in his recruitment. Dr. Muhwezi, a senior lecturer and a …

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Ceasefire efforts falter as M23 rebels capture centre in South Kivu

Kinshasa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A ceasefire order issued by East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state has hit a major obstacle after M23 rebels captured the Kahele Centre, located 40 kilometers from Bukavu City in the South Kivu province of eastern Democratic …

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