By Ronald Kulabako The High Court has ruled that Uganda Christian University (UCU) must pay Samantha Mwesigye 100 million Ugandan shillings in damages for irrationally refusing to honor her first-year law credits from King’s College London, as stated in her 2022 admission letter. Justice Bernard Namanya found the university’s last-minute demands procedurally unfair and a…
By Jacob Akampa has graduated 751 students during its 19th graduation ceremony held at the Nakawa campus, with university leaders encouraging graduates to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship and integrity in a changing job market. The graduates received certificates, diplomas and postgraduate diplomas, with female students making up the majority of the graduating class. The ceremony was…
story by Jacob Akampa The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni upon being sworn in as President of Uganda for the 2026–2031 term.In a congratulatory message released by the Board, UNEB’s management and staff praised President Museveni, who also serves as Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), on what…
Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 outstanding students into the fifth cohort of its Equity Leaders Program (ELP), reaffirming the bank’s commitment to nurturing a new generation of African leaders through education, mentorship, and professional development. The newly admitted scholars join 412 others already enrolled in the program, bringing the total number of beneficiaries in…
By Faith Kwagala Many business owners and freelancers know the frustration of clients who keep saying, “I’ll pay you tomorrow.” What starts as a small delay can later affect business cash flow, mental health, and even trust between clients and service providers.The article explains that one of the best ways to avoid payment problems is…
By Faith Kwagala A new report has raised concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare after researchers found that AI systems made errors in many medical diagnoses.The study by Harvard Medical School tested 21 AI systems, including GPT, Gemini and Claude, to see how accurately they could identify diseases from patient symptoms….
By Faith Kwagala President Yoweri Museveni has defended the recently passed sovereignty bill by warning against foreign interference in Uganda’s affairs. In a statement shared on X, Museveni congratulated NRM MPs for passing the bill, saying it aims to protect Uganda from outside political influence.Museveni linked his argument to the 1971 coup that brought Idi…
By Faith Kwagala The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus has resolved to support the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 ahead of debate in Parliament.The decision was reached during a caucus meeting held at the Office of the President and chaired by government officials. Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua said all NRM legislators agreed…
By Faith Kwagala The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on government to release political activist Eddy Mutwe, saying the continued prosecution lacks strong evidence.Speaking at the Buganda Parliament in Bulange, Mengo, Mayiga urged authorities to reduce political tensions now that the election period is over. He said individuals arrested over what he…
By Faith Kwagala Makerere University has suspended the controversial 5% surcharge on late tuition payments for the current semester following concerns raised by Guild President Gracious Kadondi over students’ financial hardships.The decision was communicated in a letter signed by Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Sarah N. Ssali after consultations with university leadership. Earlier, the university had…
