PLE commences with more girls contributing to the candidates’ numbers
There is a notable imbalance in the gender representation of candidates sitting for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Uganda this year, with a greater number of girls participating. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb), out of the total 749,371 candidates registered for this two-day national examination exercise, 391,574 are girls, while 357,797 […]
Stop Medicalizing Mental Health, Government Tells Health Workers.
In a significant policy shift aimed at promoting a more holistic approach to mental health, the government has issued directives to healthcare workers, urging them to reduce the medicalization of mental health conditions. This change represents a landmark step toward redefining the way mental health is understood and treated within the healthcare system. The announcement […]
More than 50 youth trained in business enterprise selection in fort portal
More than 50 youth from the districts of Bunyangabu, Kasese,Kabarole and Fort portal have been trained on business enterprise selections in a training that took place at Atako Country Resort in Fort portal Tourism city. The one-day training organized by Kabarole Research and Resource Center aimed at building the capacity of the youth in Business […]
Manchester City set to host Young Boys in a Champions League decider
This Tuesday evening brings an electrifying Champions League clash, with group leaders Manchester City hosting the third-placed Young Boys. City, boasting a perfect record in Group G, have already booked their spot in the knockout stages, but the stakes remain high for their Swiss opponents. Manchester City‘s last Premier League match was a showcase of […]
South African divisions exposed by Israel-Hamas conflict
The war between Israel and Hamas has exposed deep divisions in South Africa, with the government’s staunch support for the Palestinians coming in for criticism from leaders of the country’s Jewish community, among others. The government has announced the withdrawal of its diplomats from Israel, and suggested that the position of Israel’s ambassador to Pretoria […]