Kampala International University (KIU) held its 33rd Graduation Ceremony at the KIU Western Campus in Ishaka, Bushenyi, where 1,844 students graduated. During the event, university leadership announced their ambition to rank among the top 10 universities in Africa, aiming to elevate the institution's status within the continent's academic landscape.

The High Court has ordered Uganda Christian University (UCU) to pay UGX 100 million after it blocked law student Samantha Mwesigye's graduation, claiming she had unfinished coursework from her first year. Mwesigye, who transferred from King’s College London, had completed her LLB over four years and was set to graduate in July 2026. The court ruled the university's actions were illegal, as reported on June 12, 2026.

In Thika, college student Elvis Kivuitu was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend inside their rented house, leading to widespread heartbreak in the community and online. The incident has raised fears among residents of Witeithie, according to Tuko.

A woman named Ann, who went missing after hailing a Bolt taxi from her job in Utawala, Nairobi, has been found dead. Her family is mourning her loss and raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her death and the perceived negligence of authorities in the case.

Police in Mbale city have arrested a pastor after the electrocution of a 19-year-old student, Evaline Adongo, in a rental property he owns. Authorities have linked her death to an illegal electricity connection. Adongo was a Senior Five student at Gill Sherlock Memorial Secondary School and was reportedly electrocuted while ironing.

Jovan Revelian, a Form Three student at Bishop Bikira Secondary School in Nyakato, Kagera, has died by suicide in his dormitory using a bed sheet. According to local police commander Blasius Chatanda, Jovan took this action due to stress from being required to stay at school after failing his exams. He was among students retained to help those with lower scores improve their performance.