03 February 2025 Teachers show concern over government’s delay in rolling out the new A-level curriculum with just a few weeks to the beginning of a new term for senior five students. The National Curriculum Development Centre is yet to finalize the update of the A-Level curriculum citing lack of funds. Under the Uganda Private Teachers’ Union, the teachers note that since last year’s senior four students are the first lot to study under the new O- level curriculum, there is need to expeditiously align the A-level curriculum with what they studied in the lower level. Juma Mwamula isthe secretary General of Uganda Private Teachers’ Union says all efforts should fast tracked to implement the curriculum noting that their is a lot of uncertainty on the new curriculum. Story by Ssenjobe Francis
03 February 2025 The Central Bank reveals that it is undertaking strategic reforms to strengthen the Country’s foreign exchange reserves and take on emerging challenges in international financial markets. The Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda Michael Atingi Ego says the most outstanding reform is the domestic gold purchase program in which it will purchase gold directly from artisanal miners. Atingi Ego notes that this will minimize risks associated with declining foreign reserves like impacting currency stability, debt management, trade and investment among others. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
03 February 2025 Veteran politician Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale have not been produced before the General Court Martial as expected. Besigye and Lutale are accused of security related offenses , being in possession of ammunition, firearms and treachery. They were meant to appear before the army court for continuation of their case after it had been adjourned last month. However , the Supreme Court last week ruled that trial of civilians in the army court should be halted. Besigye was expected to be produced before the court today but he was not produced with no activity ongoing at the Makindye based court. Instead army officers were seen patroling the streets of Makindye, a Kampala suburb. Earlier, Besigye’s Lawyer Erias Lukwago said the case against Dr. Besigye and Lutale should not proceed saying his trial there would be illegal. Story by Veronica Kayaga
03 February 2025 Teachers show concern over government’s delay in rolling out the new A-level curriculum with just a few weeks to the beginning of a new term for senior five students. The National Curriculum Development Centre is yet to finalize the update of the A-Level curriculum citing lack of funds. Under the Uganda Private Teachers’ Union, the teachers note that since last year’s senior four students are the first lot to study under the new O- level curriculum, there is need to expeditiously align the A-level curriculum with what they studied in the lower level. Juma Mwamula isthe secretary General of Uganda Private Teachers’ Union says all efforts should fast tracked to implement the curriculum noting that their is a lot of uncertainty on the new curriculum. Story by Ssenjobe Francis
03 February 2025 The Central Bank reveals that it is undertaking strategic reforms to strengthen the Country’s foreign exchange reserves and take on emerging challenges in international financial markets. The Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda Michael Atingi Ego says the most outstanding reform is the domestic gold purchase program in which it will purchase gold directly from artisanal miners. Atingi Ego notes that this will minimize risks associated with declining foreign reserves like impacting currency stability, debt management, trade and investment among others. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya
03 February 2025 Veteran politician Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale have not been produced before the General Court Martial as expected. Besigye and Lutale are accused of security related offenses , being in possession of ammunition, firearms and treachery. They were meant to appear before the army court for continuation of their case after it had been adjourned last month. However , the Supreme Court last week ruled that trial of civilians in the army court should be halted. Besigye was expected to be produced before the court today but he was not produced with no activity ongoing at the Makindye based court. Instead army officers were seen patroling the streets of Makindye, a Kampala suburb. Earlier, Besigye’s Lawyer Erias Lukwago said the case against Dr. Besigye and Lutale should not proceed saying his trial there would be illegal. Story by Veronica Kayaga