No disturbing incidents have been recorded so far as the 2016 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams kicked off this morning with Physics Paper 3 (Practical). With the examinations scheduled to start at 9 am...
I recently attended a forum on Internet Freedom where among others, online violence against women was discussed. At this forum, I realized that few people understood what abusive or insensitive comments are and as a...
Opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye was on Saturday arrested as he tried to leave his home in Kasangati, Wakiso District. Shortly before his arrest, Dr Besigye, as usual had a heated verbal exchange with Mr...
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago is confident opposition leader Kizza Besigye’s defiance campaign can end what he termed as “dictatorship and militarism” in Uganda. Lukwago was on Thursday telling the story of Democratic Party, one...
Democratic Party President, Norbert Mao has called for unity among members as the party celebrates its 62nd anniversary. Mao said the party is growing strong and that would take the leadership of the country in...
A journey by three Chinese engineers to their country for a break after executing a contract in DR Congo, ended on a sad note when they perished in a grisly road accident along the Luweero-Nakasongola...
For fear of catching germs from unwashed hands, President Museveni says he dreads offering his right hand in greetings. Speaking at the launch of a hand washing campaign in Kamuli, Busoga sub-region, Mr Museveni said...
The joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids (Unaids) has warned of a looming crisis unless Uganda controls the 227 new HIV infections daily, especially among the youth. While presenting her credentials at the Ministry of...
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has called for calm and a spirit of forgiveness. Kiir, pleaded with parents and relatives who have lost loved ones in tragic incidents that have engulfed the country to avoid...
Fans, family and admirers of celebrity couple RenZo; Rema Namakula and Eddy Kenzo are facing a tough and emotional time - as the future of their wedding hangs in the balance. BET Award winner Kenzo’s...
© 2020 The Local Uganda
