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25/01/2025

Today, we have Ian Rumanyika , a communications trailblazer who knows how to make brands stand out in today’s crowded online space. Their innovative strategies have consistently delivered exceptional outcomes. Followhttps://charmarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Charmar-News-Magazine-January_2025-Issue.pdf to read more

24/01/2025

Supreme Court to deliver judgment on civilian trials in military courts on January 31, 2025

The Supreme Court has scheduled January 31, 2025, as the date for delivering its judgment in an appeal filed by the Attorney General challenging the Court of Appeal’s decision to outlaw the trial of civilians in military courts. “Take notice that the judgment of this appeal has been fixed for th...

24/01/2025

Museveni issues executive order to streamline citizenship verification processes https://charmarnews.com/museveni-issues-executive-order-to-streamline-citizenship-verification-processe

President Yoweri Museveni has issued an executive order to improve administrative processes related to verifying Ugandan citizenship, particularly for passport and identification document applications. Signed on January 23, 2025, the order provides clear directives to address complaints about how ap...

24/01/2025

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa orders probe into Dr. Besigye’s prison conditions

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has directed the Committee on Human Rights to visit Luzira Prisons and assess whether Dr. Kizza Besigye is being treated in accordance with standard prison protocols. This directive, issued during Thursday’s parliamentary plenary, followed...

24/01/2025

PLE 2024: Only 448 pupils score 4 in 4, marking sharp decline in top performers

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, revealing a significant drop in the number of pupils scoring the top aggregate of 4 in 4. Out of the 798,763 pupils who sat for the exams, only 448 candidates achieved this milestone, a sha...

23/01/2025

First up, we have , a seasoned PR strategist with years of experience in marketing and communications. Jackie has a talent for crafting narratives that consistently land front-page coverage and redefine industry benchmarks. Clickhttps://charmarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Charmar-News-Magazine-January_2025-Issue.pdf to read more

23/01/2025

In the January issue of Charmar Magazine, we’re celebrating 20 PR masterminds, the brilliant minds behind every buzzworthy campaign, and expertly handled crisis.
Join us as we explore their incredible journeys, groundbreaking strategies, and the impact they’ve had on reshaping the PR landscape.
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23/01/2025

How to check 2024 PLE results through SMS

Education Minister Janet Museveni and the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) have released the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (2024 PLE) results from the State House, Nakasero. This is the first set of exams to be released by the authorities. A total of 798,771 candidates registered for the...

23/01/2025

UNEB reports increased pass rate in 2024 PLE results

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, revealing an increase in both candidature and the overall pass rate compared to 2023. UNEB Chairperson Celestino Obua commended the board for administering four examinations, including the...

23/01/2025

How to update your voter Information for the 2025/2026 elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) began a 21-day exercise on January 20, 2025, to update the National Voters’ Register ahead of the 2025-2026 General Elections. This exercise runs until February 10 and is conducted daily, including weekends, at designated parish centers across Uganda. The update targe...

23/01/2025

Museveni issues Executive Order to end discrimination against Banyarwanda in Uganda

President Yoweri Museveni has signed an Executive Order to address the longstanding injustices faced by the Banyarwanda community in Uganda, often referred to as the Bavandimwe. The Executive Order comes after years of complaints by the Bavandimwe about systematic discrimination by immigration and N...

22/01/2025

UNEB to release 2024 PLE results on Thursday

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The announcement was made Tuesday evening following a meeting at State House Nakasero, where UNEB officials briefed First Lady and Minister of Edu...

22/01/2025

The January edition of the Charmar News magazine features Innocent Kawooya nnocent's journey in financial inclusion and digital transformation, Uganda's top 20 PR gurus, how to achieve your new year resolutions. These and other diverse topics highlight the magazine's commitment to delivering meaningful and engaging content.

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21/01/2025

Transparency group exposes widespread corruption in Uganda’s teacher recruitment process https://charmarnews.com/transparency-group-exposes-widespread-corruption-in-ugandas-teacher-recruitment-process

The Organisation for Transparency Advocacy (OFTA Uganda), an anti-corruption watchdog based in Kampala, has raised alarm over rampant forgery and bribery plaguing Uganda’s teacher recruitment system. In a detailed letter dated January 17 and addressed to First Lady and Education Minister Janet Mus...

21/01/2025

Here is why court nullified sugar licenses

Kampala’s High Court has delivered a landmark ruling declaring the Trade Minister’s issuance of sugar licenses illegal, shaking up Uganda’s sugar industry. Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza ruled that the minister unlawfully issued “certificates of no objection” to investors to establish su...

21/01/2025

Police unmask deadly robbery gang that stole over Shs557 million

Police have released fresh details about the criminal activities of six gang members who were fatally shot last Monday during a foiled robbery in Kampala. The suspects, identified as Hamis Muhamed, Sharif Lukwago, Michael Ssebakka, Fahad Katongole, Adam Tusabe, and a man known as Dad Easy, were gunn...

21/01/2025

Auditor General exposes gaps in key ministries as Parliament scrutinizes report

Auditor General Edward Akol, who succeeded John Muwanga last year, has presented his first report to Parliament, unveiling glaring inefficiencies across Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Local Governments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The report, handed over to Dep...

20/01/2025

TikTok restored in U.S. as Trump moves to delay federal ban

TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office. Trump said he planned to issue the....