NEWVISION
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PROMISES CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR TVET INSTITUTIONS
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Summary: Although Uganda also needs social sciences, President Museveni said that the country’s education must have a base of science and technology in order to become innovative and create jobs.
GOVERNMENT ADMISSIONS: HOW TOP SCHOOLS PERFORMED
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Summary: The students admitted by PUJAB were selected under the new application system, which eliminated LC1 chairpersons. At least 75% of the students admitted under the national merit scheme will offer science courses, with just 25% offering humanities and business courses.
GOVERNMENT EARMARKS UGX 120B FOR KINGDOMS, RANCHERS
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Summary: Kingdoms and ranchers who have been demanding arrears from the government can now breathe a sigh of relief after the allocation of UGX 120b to clear the debt.
GEN. KAINERUGABA, DRC GENERALS DISCUSS SECURITY
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Summary: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, yesterday met generals from Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) to discuss regional security, particularly in eastern DR Congo.
CABINET APPROVES KABALEGA INDUSTRIAL PARK LAND POLICY
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Summary: Cabinet has approved a land policy for the Kabalega Industrial Park, a move expected to attract significant investments into the country’s burgeoning oil and gas sector.
KING OYO CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF WILDLIFE CORRIDORS
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Summary: Toro King Oyo Nyimba has appealed to the central government and the Ministry of Tourism to restore the wildlife corridors that once connected Uganda’s protected areas.
SPORTS EDITION
UGANDA ATHLETES STAR IN TANZANIA, TURN THEIR FOCUS TO AFRICA MEET
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Summary: After registering a remarkable performance at the Eastern Africa Athletics Region Championships (EAAR) in Tanzania, the National Junior Athletes have turned their attention to the upcoming CAA African athletics Championships for the U18 and U20 categories, set to take place in Oran, Algeria, form July 14-18.
