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Years ago, as examination season approached, a ritual of sorts started growing in Ugandan schools. A student would receive a brightly coloured card, perhaps white with a photograph of a smiling cartoon character. The moment it was opened, a cheerful tune would play, accompanied by a simple...

Parents in Tororo District have rejected the Ministry of Education and Sports directive banning extra charges in Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) schools, insisting voluntary contributions are necessary to keep public schools operational. During an...

Tunachokijua A quote posted by The Kampala Journal on X attributes the words, “You are already poor and you want to travel. Where are you going?” to Defence Minister and former Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, allegedly made on the floor of Parliament amid rising fuel prices in Uganda...

Tunachokijua For years, many have believed that people with tattoos cannot donate blood. However, having a tattoo does not automatically disqualify someone from donating blood. According to the American Red Cross, people with tattoos may donate blood if the tattoo was applied in a...

Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara has said no secondary school student in Masindi should be asked to pay more than Shs110,000 in school contributions, while primary school pupils should not pay more than Shs40,000. Barugahara made the remarks while addressing students and residents at...

The Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu (OBR) has postponed this year’s coronation anniversary from October 19 to November 14, 2026. The OBR said the change was prompted by the KIng, Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere’s continued stay in Turkey, where he is undergoing a medical review. The anniversary...

Masaka High Court has granted bail to four National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, including Edward Ssebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, and Achilleo Kivumbi, more than a year after their previous bail application was rejected. The four, Ssebuufu, Kivumbi, Gaddafi Mugumya and Grace Wakabi, alias...

The Ugandan government has issued a stern warning to citizens against crossing into Kenya to participate in political or electoral activities ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections. The government cautioned Ugandans to respect Kenya’s laws and refrain from involvement in political activities...

Aduku Secondary School Headteacher Odama Ajjo Jachonia in Kwania District says he is not afraid of being arrested by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, questioning the authority behind the alleged threats. Responding to concerns raised by Barugahara over the management of the school...

“You don’t need to stay in church throughout the night, praying for a miracle. You have to work hard and then pray that God blesses the works of your hands.” Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga. Video by NBS

Two Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) enforcement officers have been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of rape and cyber harassment involving a first-year university student. Ismail Osena, 36, was charged with rape, while Julius Mukisa, 21, was charged with cyber harassment before...

At least three people have been killed after a trailer lost control and rammed into three vehicles at Kabwohe Stage in Sheema Municipality. The accident involved trailer registration number UA 234 DK, which was travelling through the busy Kabwohe town on Tuesday evening. Eyewitnesses said the...

The government’s decision to introduce mandatory patriotism and ideology training for all Senior Six students in their post-examination vacations, at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi has opened an important conversation about how Uganda prepares its young people for...