Minister for Education and Sports Janet Museveni says policymakers must take stock of the positives, challenges and gaps if the 2030 target is to be met.
The Minister for Disaster and Refugees Hillary Onek has said talks on Uganda taking in about 500 Eritrean and Sudanese migrants deported from Israel are ongoing.
The establishment of the Monetary Union is expected to lead to the attainment of a single currency for the region. Francis Jjingo is in Dodoma, Tanzania.
9:10AM: MasterCard speaks out on Mak bursary freeze
The MasterCard Foundation has confirmed suspension of the scholars’ programme for 2018/2019 over what it says are concerns over internal processes Makerere University must address immediately.
5:00PM: Woman stabs husband to death over food in Omoro
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested by police in Omoro District for allegedly stabbing her husband to death after the couple reportedly picked a fight over food. The incident happened on Monday in Kati Kati village, Alokolum Parish, according to police.
4.41 PM: Tuskys Supermarkets is considering pulling out of its deal to invest in cash-strapped Nakumatt Holdings, cites concerns over some proposals by the appointed administrator
