An analysis of data from the past five UACE examinations shows an upward trend, with Mathematics experiencing the largest increase in student registrations over the years.
According to the official results released by UNEB, 98.8% (139,256 out of 140,888 candidates) qualified for the UACE certificate by attaining at least a subsidiary level pass in a principal-level subject.
The call was made Longino Masereka Kyakora, the Executive Director of Great Lakes Organic Farmers’ Association who emphasises that soils in the Rwenzori Mountains lose fertility rapidly due to increased use of inorganic fertilizers, which negatively affect crop quality.
Doctor Stephen Asiimwe, the HIV Prevention Officer at Uganda AIDS Commission observes that the apparent policy rigidities in the management of prison facilities are slowing down the prevention intervention against the virus among prisoners.
Robert Kakuru Byamugisha, executive Director of Kick Corruption Out of Uganda (KICK-U) described the deceased as a prominent, legendary and eminent Ugandan who has contributed massively towards development of education sector and education in the civil society sector.
During a meeting with the Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Lillian Aber, the leaders said the delays to resettle the displaced persons where largely to blame on the failure by government to involve local leaders in the resettlement process. Because of this they say government has been making errors in some of its decisions.
Bonny Odora Okello from Latanya Sub-county expressed frustration over delays, stating that the requirement for group payments complicates the process since farmers have different financial capacities. He also blamed the district leaders, particularly the procurement team for ignoring technical and focal person during decision making.
The team from the office of the prime minister started delivering iron sheets to the districts in south Karamoja. The districts such as Napak received 1,352 pieces, Amudat received 962, Moroto received 1066, and Nakapiripirit received 780.
According to Prof Latigo, dialogues on issues affecting the Acholi Sub-region needs a collective involvement of all the Acholi Parliamentary Group members but not a section of only opposition politicians.
Angolan President João Lourenço’s office announced the start of direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23 rebels, starting on March 18, in the capital, Luanda.
Justice Kania had fixed the bail application to be heard today but the Prosecution through Chief State Attorneys Richard Birivumbuka and Joseph Kyomuhendo told the Court that they were not ready to proceed.
“These substances have been brought to WHO’s attention for being clandestinely manufactured, posing serious risk to public health and society without any recognized therapeutic use,” said Dr Deus Mubangizi, WHO Director for Health Product Policy and Standards. “We are pleased that the Commission (on Narcotic Drugs) has accepted the full set of WHO recommendations and added these substances to relevant schedules in the 1961 or 1971 Conventions. We hope countries and communities will increase vigilance and take necessary actions to protect vulnerable groups particularly youth from these substances.”
Nelson Adile, the Arua District Agriculture Officer, acknowledged that early preparation is key in getting bountiful harvests, given the ever-changing and unpredictable weather.
Brig Gen Biryabarema stressed that sometimes soldiers including senior officers get worried as they clock retirement but that panic can be avoided through early saving and investment. The one star general who was speaking at the retreat of UPDF’s financial officers said living a happy retirement from military needs financial discipline and a saving culture.
The researchers sought to assess the economic and health wellbeing of last mile populations in artisanal and small mining settlements analyzing their condition of living before the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. They found more young women to have become vulnerable after the pandemic pushing them into engaging in risky behavior with 28% testifying to have had more than one sexual partner in the previous year.
According to him, Kkoome’s fertile soils have the potential to contribute greatly to Uganda’s domestic production, with farmers growing quality coffee and upland rice, but poor transport links make it difficult to access essential materials or markets.
Muziransa emphasized that GBV is a rampant and pervasive issue in Uganda, yet it often goes unreported or underreported by the media. He argued that this lack of coverage perpetuates the silence and stigma surrounding GBV, allowing it to continue unchecked.
Robert Ssempala, Executive Director of the Human Rights Network for Journalists in Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda), stated that while the decision to boycott coverage of security agency-related activities is painful, it will serve as a crucial lesson for security agencies to prioritize journalists' safety.
