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education 3 November 2026
State Minister for Education Hon. Phyllis Chemutai has clarified that the current UNEB Act does not allow for supplementary national exams, citing logistical, financial, and security challenges. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4702/uneb-act-firm-supplementary-exams-minister
Business 3 November 2026
The East African Community is developing an integrated payment system to decrease reliance on the US dollar, lower transaction costs, and boost intra-regional trade. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4700/eac-member-states-plot-reduce-dollar-dependence
education 3 November 2026
A 45-year-old Ugandan church preacher is fulfilling a lifelong dream by sitting for his Primary Leaving Examinations to improve his English and better understand the Bible. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/45-year-old-mubende-preacher-among-900-000-candidates-sitting-ple-5657604
General 3 November 2026
Tukamushaba wants to learn English to improve his ability to read and understand the English Bible. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/45-year-old-mubende-preacher-among-900-000-candidates-sitting-ple-5657604
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education
State Minister for Education Hon. Phyllis Chemutai has clarified that the current UNEB Act does not allow for supplementary national exams, citing logistical, financial, and security challenges. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4702/uneb-act-firm-supplementary-exams-minister
Business
The East African Community is developing an integrated payment system to decrease reliance on the US dollar, lower transaction costs, and boost intra-regional trade. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4700/eac-member-states-plot-reduce-dollar-dependence
General
Tukamushaba wants to learn English to improve his ability to read and understand the English Bible. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/45-year-old-mubende-preacher-among-900-000-candidates-sitting-ple-5657604
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A 14-year-old pupil was shot dead and two others injured during a violent clash between URA enforcement officers and suspected smugglers in Busia District, sparking angry local protests. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/14-year-old-pupil-shot-dead-as-ura-operation-turns-bloody-in-busia-5657646