In a statement released on Saturday evening by Dlamini Siphiwe, the army’s head of communication, seven of the dead are under Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) while two are part of MONUSCO.
Mungu Olara, a son to Gen Bazilio Okello noted that the memorial prayers will serve to honor the life and legacy of their father who stood for peace, unity and Patriotism.
He noted that Gen Okello and others shaped Uganda and emphasized that the idea they fought for should remain vibrant in the hearts and actions of Ugandans.
A review of recent education assessments, including Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB’s reports, highlights a consistent trend: learners continue to struggle in fundamental areas of education. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying knowledge to practical situations are among the skills where students fall short. These gaps are not easily visible in the overall pass rates, yet they have significant implications for the quality of education in the country.
The M23 rebels’ political spokesperson had in the wee hours of Friday morning released a statement claiming that Cirimwami has been shot dead by M23 fighters while in Kasengezi as he visited the front line to take pictures to portray how government army had stopped M23 fighters from conquering Sake town.
The investigation comes after Uneb discovered that some schools have been manipulating the system by registering healthy students as special needs candidates to give them an unfair advantage during the exams.
During the presentation of the results at State House Nakasero on Thursday, UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo announced that 84,301 candidates (10.7% of the total candidates) earned Division One in 2024, a slight decrease from 86,582 candidates (11.7%) in 2023, out of 736,931 candidates who sat the exam that year.
The directive, requires applicants to through the community security structures, including Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), District Internal Security Officers (DISO) and Gombolola Internal Security Officers (GISOs) for verification, and the commission has been at the center of public scrutiny following this directive.
Milly Agang, a resident of Adyang village, Teboke Parish in Teboke Sub County is being accused of stabbing to death her 47 year-old-husband Gerald Agang, a resident of the same area in a fight over 90,000 shillings.
While administering the Sacrament of the order of Deaconate to four Seminarians and Brothers at Ediofe Cathedral Ordination grounds on Saturday, Bishop Sabino said sometimes people begin to extend relationship love to the ordained men and women who have already committed themselves to life of celibacy.
Many local residents have reported being asked to pay between Shs 500 to 1000 for voter registration papers, which has caused particular concern among those who are unable to afford the fees.
Jane Nalunga, the Executive Director, SEATINI noted during the project launch that there are wide concerns in the sub-region on the quality of maize and maize products which has seen some being rejected internally and the international markets.
