UNEB Issues Strong Warnings to Schools Ahead of 2024 PLE
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB has issued strong warnings to schools against engaging in any form of examination malpractice.
A total of 798,771 candidates are set to sit for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) this week on Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Jennifer Kalule-Musamba, the UNEB spokesperson, said on Monday, November 4, 2024, candidates will receive their briefing today before commencing their actual exams on Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Kalule emphasized the importance of...
Lango Cultural Foundation Demands Probe into Threat to Kill Judge by Okune’s Group
The Lango Cultural Foundation has strongly rejected allegations of bribery against the High Court Judge, Justice Philip Odoki, who recently nullified the coronation of a parallel traditional leader, Dr. Michael Moses Okune.
In his ruling, Justice Odoki trashed the election of both Dr. Okune and Amb. Dickson Ogwang Okul and ordered the Gender Minister, Betty Amongi, to regazette Yosam Odur as the reigning Won Nyaci.
In a statement released Monday, November 4, 2024, Jacob Ocen, spokesperson for the Lango Cultural Foundation...
MUKONO: Security Net 36, Recovers Narcotic Drugs
The joint security team of Uganda police, Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), intelligence agencies, and local council leaders in a joint operation have arrested 36 suspects in possession of narcotic drugs and reportedly involved in criminal activities in Kagala zone, Goma division in Mukono district.
In a police statement released on October 31, 2024, Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, said that the operation targeted black spots known for harboring individuals involved in smoking and selling narcotic drugs.
"A total...
SHACU Arraigns Man in Court over Forcible Detainer
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), have arraigned Robert Musoga before the Chief Magistrate's Court in Hoima on charges of forcible detention.
According to the statement released by SHACU on October 31, 2024, the accused between 2016 and 2024 in Kikuube district forcefully took possession of land approximately 40 acres, ignoring several judgments, including warrants of execution, which were issued by the...
FUEL TANKER FIRE: Speaker Among Calls for Vigilance
The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has called for increased sensitization of residents to ensure public safety whenever a fuel tanker has overturned.
Among’s appeal followed the Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 incident that occurred in Kigowa along the Kampala-Gulu Highway in which some 14 people died when a fuel tanker overturned and later exploded in flames.
While chairing the plenary session on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Speaker Among expressed condolences to the families of those who have died.
Several properties, including...
Remains of Elderly Woman Missing Since 2023 Found in Mityana Forest
The remains of an old lady who went missing in 2023 in Mityana district have been found in a forest by a herdsman who was grazing cattle.
Her remains were discovered by a herdsman from a forest on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Bukulwe village, Imani Sub County, Mityana district. The deceased was identified as Deziranta Nakityo.
She went missing in 2023 after developing a mental illness. Stella Bisase, a resident, said they were alerted by the herdsman.
’’We do not know...
