NEWVISION
UGANDA, INDIA DISCUSS FORENSIC UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHMENT
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Summary: The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, has met the High Commissioner of India to Uganda, Upender Singh Rawat, to review the progress on establishing the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) campus in Uganda. Uganda and India renewed their commitment to strengthening educational co-operation, particularly focusing on expediting the opening of the NFSU campus in Jinja and improving the co-ordination of Indian government-funded scholarships.
OVER 1,800 ADMITTED TO MAKERERE ON GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP
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Summary: A total of 1,842 students who sat A’level national exams last year have been admitted to Makerere University under the national government sponsorship merit scheme. The shortlisted candidates will enrol at both Makerere University and its constituent college, Makerere University Business School.
JAIL TERMS, HEFTY FINES IN NEW BUILDING LAW
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Summary: The Government has proposed a new building control law that spells out tough penalties for non-compliance. The Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025 says offenders risk jail terms of up to 12 years or fines of up to UGX 10m, or both.
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI HAILS CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR FIGHTING POVERTY
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Summary: President Yoweri Museveni has expressed gratitude towards the Catholic Church for its active role in combating poverty and promoting socio-economic development in Uganda. The President said it is important to integrate spiritual guidance with practical efforts to uplift communities economically.
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI, WFP OFFICIALS EXPLORE FARMING SOLUTIONS FOR REFUGEES
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Summary: President Yoweri Museveni has called for a shift from traditional humanitarian aid to sustainable, agriculture-based solutions to support refugees in Uganda.
BOU GOVERNOR URGES BANKS TO SHIFT FROM COLLATERAL LENDING
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Summary: The Bank of Uganda (BOU) Governor, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, has called on lending institutions to shift from traditional collateral-based lending to more innovative, data-driven models.
SPORTS EDITION
UGANDA HOLDS NAMIBIA
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Summary: Uganda defeated Namibia by five wickets to draw at the just concluded Capricorn Eagles Series 3-3 on Tuesday in Windhoek at the HP Stadium.
