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Ggaba Preschool Murder Trial: Okello Denies Killing 4 Toddlers

The High Court in Kampala has commenced hearing of a high-profile murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, 38, who has pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder arising from the killing of four toddlers at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre earlier this month. The proceedings, now being conducted through a community court session […]

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Baby Dies of Suspected Poisoning in Wakiso

Police in Kajansi are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected poisoning of a one-year-old baby in Wakiso District. According to a statement shared by police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident occurred on the night of April 10, 2026, in Katwe Cell, Nakawuka Parish, Kajjansi Town Council. The deceased has been identified as Balisala Promise, a […]

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President Museveni Unveils Nationwide Fish Farming Initiative Plan, Directs Enhanced District Coordination

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled plans for a significant push towards boosting Uganda’s agricultural sector with a comprehensive, nationwide fish farming initiative. The initiative, announced during the NRM Parliamentary retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), aims to harness the economic potential of the nation’s wetlands and uplift household incomes. “I intend to launch […]

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Students sit for an exam in the pre-COVID era, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

THE COST OF FAILING STUDENTS: WHY OUR UNIVERSITIES MUST RETHINK HOW WE ASSESS LEARNING

By Henry Mutebe I have been on both sides of the lecture room. I have sat there as a student, tense, waiting for results that felt like they would decide everything. And later, I stood in front of the lecture room as a lecturer. What I saw from that side changed how I think about […]

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Museveni Calls For Financial Discipline Among Newly Elected MPs

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged newly elected MPs to prioritize financial discipline and ideological clarity, stressing their importance for effective service and stability. He cautioned that ideological weaknesses lead to political challenges, emphasizing principled politics and long-term planning for Uganda’s future.

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Ben White Gets First England Call-up Since 2022

Arsenal defender Ben White has been called up to the England squad for the first time in more than three years. The 27-year-old has not been involved since leaving the camp during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for personal reasons. White then made himself unavailable for selection for the rest of Gareth Southgate’s reign. England play friendlies against […]

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CAF CL: RS Berkane Seals Semi-final Spot With Victory Over Al-Hilal

Moroccan club Berkane struck deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic 1-0 victory over Al-Hilal on Sunday and book their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. With the tie finely balanced at 1-1 from the first leg, the Moroccan side delivered a decisive blow in the 93rd minute to claim […]

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CAF CL: Sundowns Progress To Semis Despite Defeat

Mamelodi Sundowns held their nerve under intense pressure in Bamako to secure a place in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League semi-finals, despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to Stade Malien in the second leg on Sunday. The South African side advanced 3-2 on aggregate after their commanding first-leg victory, withstanding a fierce challenge from the Malian […]

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Trump At a Crossroads as US weighs tough Options in Iran

Three weeks after the joint US-Israeli war against Iran began, the conflict has reached a fuzzy state of mixed messages and uncertainty, with Donald Trump’s public comments often seemingly contradicted by realities on the ground. The war is “very complete, pretty much”, Trump has said, but new American ground forces – including a Marine expeditionary […]

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CAF CL: FAR Rabat Knocks Out Title Holders Pyramids To Reach Semis

Defending champions Pyramids FC have been knocked out of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after a 2-1 home defeat to Morocco’s FAR Rabat, who sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory to reach the semi-final.  The Egyptian side, held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Rabat, needed a strong response in Cairo but instead […]

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