UNEB Raises Red Flag in Parliament: Examiners Paid as Little as Shs720 per Script Risk Compromising National Exam Integrity

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UNEB’s Dan Nokrach Odongo told Parliament that examiner pay as low as Shs720 per PLE script is dangerously unsustainable, risking rushed marking, talent loss, and exam malpractice amid inflation and the new competency-based curriculum. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has issued a stark warning to lawmakers: chronically low payments to examiners are threatening the … Read more

Kenya’s First Daughter Charlene Ruto Visits UPDF Chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba

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Charlene Ruto, daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, visited Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba at SFC Headquarters in Entebbe on February 25, 2026, amid plans for reciprocal high-level engagements and robust bilateral relations between the neighboring East African nations. In a gesture underscoring the enduring brotherhood between Kenya and Uganda, Charlene Ruto—daughter … Read more

Uganda Lands First Batch of Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Injectable

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Uganda takes a major leap in HIV prevention with the arrival of 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug backed by the Global Fund. Set for distribution to high-risk areas starting March 2026, the highly effective PrEP option targets vulnerable groups to help curb the epidemic affecting over 1.5 million Ugandans. In a pivotal … Read more

Byanyima Slams President Museveni Over Church Interference

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Winnie Byanyima staunchly defends Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere against claims of yielding to state pressure over the postponed prayer mass for her detained husband, Kizza Besigye.  Kampala High Court buzzed with tension on Tuesday as Winnie Byanyima, wife of jailed opposition stalwart Dr. Kizza Besigye, addressed journalists following her husband’s latest court appearance. She firmly … Read more

Warder Shoots Dead Three at Kiboga Prison – Manhunt Launched

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A shocking shooting at Kiboga Prison on February 23, 2026, left three dead, including Assistant Superintendent Hope Catherine, Principal Officer Bright Akishuri, and Sarah Ayebare (spouse of the Officer in Charge). In a devastating incident that has stunned Uganda’s corrections system, a prison warder allegedly opened fire on his supervisors at Kiboga Central Prison on … Read more

Geosteady Weds Hindu Kay in Vibrant Nikah

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Ugandan artist Geosteady and Hindu Kay celebrate their love with a private Nikah ceremony on February 21, 2026, at Kigo Main Mosque, followed by a joyful reception in Buziga. Ugandan singer Geosteady real name George Kigozi and his longtime partner Hindu Kay have officially tied the knot in a heartfelt Islamic Nikah ceremony, marking a … Read more

Herbert Musasizi Held in Gulu for Alleged Murder of Martin Bukenya in Shocking Domestic Assault

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Uganda Police arrest 41-year-old Herbert Musasizi in Gulu for the alleged murder of 18-year-old student Martin Bukenya, beaten to death on February 14, 2026, after being found with the suspect’s 14-year-old daughter in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division.  In a swift breakthrough, security agencies have tracked down and arrested Herbert Musasizi, 41, in northern Uganda’s Gulu … Read more

Comedian Kapere Bars Comedians from Attending His Funeral

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Ugandan comedian Kapere Lufotose (Yokana Mbuuse) vents frustration in a heartfelt interview, claiming Alex Muhangi and other comedians have ignored him for gigs at Comedy Store UG, questioning if they only value him after death. In a raw interview, beloved local comedian Yokana Mbuuse better known as Kapere Lufotose has unleashed his pent-up frustration against … Read more

Bobi Wine Urges International Sanctions on Museveni and Gen Muhoozi Over Rights Abuses

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From hiding, opposition leader Bobi Wine has called for targeted sanctions against President Museveni, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and senior security & judicial figures, citing enforced disappearances, killings and blocked justice following the disputed 2026 elections. Speaking from an undisclosed location, National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) has appealed to the international … Read more