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OLD KAMPALA — The Shuura Council of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has adopted a new set of rules to guide its work. The Council, which met at the UMSC headquarters, passed the Draft Rules of Procedure to make its operations clearer and stronger, following the UMSC Constitution. Key Details of the New Rules:  * What Guides Them: The Council's decisions will be guided by the Holy Qur’an, Hadith, and practices that agree with Islamic Law (Shariah).  * Secrecy: All meetings will be held in private, and everything discussed must remain strictly confidential. No one can share what was said without everyone's agreement.  * Where They Meet: Meetings will happen at the UMSC headquarters in Old Kampala.  * Decision Making: A large majority (three-quarters) of the 21 members must be present for a meeting to start. Decisions should be reached by everyone agreeing (unanimously) if possible.  * Secretary's Role: A retired senior UMSC staff member will s...

NEBBI — The political group, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), in Nebbi District has finished its final planning meeting for a big event. President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to hold a campaign rally there tomorrow. The people in charge of the campaign in Nebbi met today to make sure everything is ready. Large Crowds Expected Phiona Nyamutoro, who is the State Minister for Mineral Development and is also running for Nebbi Woman MP under the NRM, said that all the work to get people to attend has been completed. After the meeting, Minister Nyamutoro told reporters that they met with local NRM leaders to plan the best way to bring people to the rally, especially since it is in the morning. "We want to send a clear message that Nebbi District is firmly behind President Museveni," she said. The leaders expect large crowds and a lot of excitement tomorrow. Minister Nyamutoro called the rally "not just a rally, it’s a celebration of President Museveni’s leg...

  Ugandan musician Sheebah Karungi is celebrating a huge success! Her popular song, "Somebody," has hit an incredible milestone: 4 million views on YouTube! What's even more impressive is that the song reached this huge number in just two months. Sheebah shared her excitement with a message to her fans, thanking them and calling them "my lovers." She also used the hashtag #Grateful to show how thankful she is for their support. Sheebah asked her fans to keep streaming, viewing, and sharing the song so they can keep the momentum going. This fast success shows that "Somebody" is a big hit with listeners around the world! 

Good news for students in Uganda! The big 2025 Examinations have officially begun. It all kicked off with a meeting, called a briefing, for students taking the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE). These students are the first ones to start the examination period. What Happened at the Briefing? Students met with their HeadTeachers (school principals) who explained everything about the exams. They went over the rules and instructions in the official timetable. This is to make sure everyone knows how to act and what to expect when they sit for their tests. The exams will take place at 4,308 Centers across the country, so many schools are involved! The Exam Theme The board in charge of the exams is using the same theme as last year. It is: “Embracing security and holistic assessment of learners in a dynamic environment." This means they want to keep the exams safe and fair for everyone. They also want to make sure the exams look at the whole student—not just one part of ...

A designer, known only as "Abryanz," has launched a new clothing line called the "AB LEGACY COLLECTION." The designer shared their deep thanks and said the new line is much more than just clothes. It is a reflection of their "dreams, hard work, and faith." The designer said they went through a journey of laughter, tears, and deep reflection while creating the collection, and they thanked God for guiding the process. The designer sees this launch as the start of a "new era" and a "legacy" they are building with their supporters. The good news for fans is that 80% of the collection is already available to buy in stores. Shoppers who prefer to buy online will only have to wait a little longer, as the official online shop will open next week. The designer expressed excitement and gratitude to everyone who is part of this "incredible story."

The Electoral Commission (EC) held an important meeting today to look back at the first week of election campaigning. The meeting brought together representatives from all eight Presidential Candidates and officials from the Uganda Police Force. The main point of the discussion was to review any new problems that have come up and to make sure the campaigns remain peaceful and follow the law. They also checked that all campaign activities are sticking to the agreed-upon schedule and election rules. After the talks, all groups—the candidates, the police, and the EC—agreed on an important point: any concerns or disagreements during the campaign must be solved through talking and discussion, not fighting or confrontation. The Electoral Commission thanked everyone for working together, saying that their cooperation is helping to ensure the election process is smooth and believable.