Author: Simon Mbago

Jinja: Schools in Jinja are charging more than what is officially prescribed for national examination registrations. However, the Uganda National Examinations Board has said it is okay. They just have be fair in the overcharging. Speaking to Busoga Today, the examination body’s spokesperson, Jenipher Kalule Musamba, said that whereas candidates in Government aided schools are fully paid for by Government under the Universal Secondary Education (USE) schools have other administrative costs that they incur in the registration process hence the need for extra charges. “We encourage them not to exaggerate administrative costs. If someone says the registration in two hundred…

Namutumba: President Yoweri Museveni has threatened to fight corrupt government officials whom he says have ruined government programs. Officiating at the International Labour Day cerebrations held in Namutumba district under the theme: “Promoting positive works, culture and ethics,” President Museveni lashed out at civil servants whom he described as parasites sucking Ugandans. “We have got two enemies, corrupt politicians and civil servants. These are the ones interfering in your future. I am going to fight them and you will hear the vibe,” Museveni said. He said corrupt politicians have discouraged investors by asking for bribes and delaying decisions that can…