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Over 500 teachers quit the profession in just one year over pay, a Unatu leader has revealed. The  Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu) says it has been recording teachers who quit the profession.

Youth and children affairs minister Balaam Barugahara has prayed for Janet Museveni and her husband Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni.

First daughter Pastor Patience Rwabwogo has postponed tomorrow’s special thanksgiving service for ‘Uganda’s peaceful elections,’ according to Covenant Nations Church elder Allen Kagina.

The  Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its inspection report on Uganda’s readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to the report, none of Uganda’s proposed stadiums meets “Category 4” requirements for hosting the tournament.  Following the CAF report on Uganda’s stadiums, government has responded.

Security minister Maj Gen (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi’s wife Susan Muhwezi Kabonero has landed a new juicy job. Susan Muhwezi has been appointed a Board Member of the Private Sector Foundation (PSFU) representing the tourism and hospitality sector.

The names of government agencies that will be scrapped or merged starting July 2026 have been revealed after rationalization saved Shs773.3bn in wage and non-wage bills, NSSF contributions, gratuity and Board Expenses.

Parliament has set dates for the swearing-in of MPs elected in January 2026. But despite being on the list and being allocated a schedule for oath taking, at least 30 of the 529 elected legislators are having sleepless nights over election petitions seeking to overturn their victories. The Pearl Times delves into the list of MPs having sleepless nights over risk of losing parliamentary seats because of election petitions.

Uganda’s Parliament has released a three-day program for swearing-in of MPs showing when each member will take oath.

Alan Kasujja has told government officials responsible for giving money to the Uganda Media Centre (UMC) to stop playing games.