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25 July 2024, 10:09 am
Gulu University’s Kotido campus registers low applicant turnout
By Bondry Kilenga Gulu University administration has expressed their disappointment at the number of applicants who registered for programmes at Gulu University Constituent College – Kotido campus, which is yet to be operational in August 2024. The campus will be…
24 July 2024, 5:14 pm
Government plans to establish technical institute in every parish
By Byamukama Alozious State Minister for higher education John Chrysestom Muyingo has announced the government’s plan to establish a technical school in every parish, aiming to equip students with practical skills and combat unemployment. Muyingo made the announcement during the…
13 July 2024, 9:43 am
Nabumali High School unveils new Shs 159m art and design block
By Humble Felix Mayatsa The leadership of Nabumali High School, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has commissioned a newly constructed fine art and design block, a testament to the power of collaboration and dedication to education.…
10 July 2024, 10:12 pm
Ex-cranes captain Mwesigwa starts fundraiser for AMESCO sports complex
By Paul Kabali In a heartfelt call to action, former Uganda Cranes captain Andrew Mwesigwa has announced a major fundraising campaign for AMESCO High School, the institution he founded using his football earnings. The announcement was made at a press…
8 July 2024, 10:36 am
West Lango Bishop emeritus calls for probe into rising student strikes
By Denish Ongora The bishop emeritus of West Lango diocese, Alfred Acur Okodi, has urged school administrations to investigate the increasing incidents of student strikes. Yesterday, at Lira Town College in Lira city, during his speech after the swearing-in ceremony…
4 July 2024, 11:55 am
Kotido SS suspends eight students over pregnancy
By Bondry Kilenga The Kotido SS administration has suspended eight of its students after they were found to be pregnant following a routine test carried out at the school. The revelation was made by the Kotido district deputy RDC John…
3 July 2024, 2:57 pm
10 Comboni College students in Lira city suspended for indiscipline
By Isaac Okello Ten students from Comboni college in Lira city have been indefinitely suspended for disciplinary reasons. Lira City Education Officer Jasper Abura confirmed the suspension, stating that the students’ future now rests with the board of governors. He…
28 June 2024, 14:44
Archbishop Flynn SS celebrates feast of St. Joseph the worker
By Lakareber Gladys Kasline Hundreds of supporters gathered at Archbishop Flynn Secondary School to commemorate the feast of St. Joseph the worker, an event marked by community spirit and aspirations for educational advancement. Presided over by Archbishop Emeritus Dr. John…
22 June 2024, 12:31 pm
Busitema university council term expires with remarkable achievements
Busitema University, based in Busia with seven branches, marked the end of its four year council term by highlighting significant achievements, including a surge to 60,000 students and securing 11 billion UGX in research grants. By Byamukama Alozious Busitema University,…
13 June 2024, 11:18 am
King James SS students strike over confiscation of phones, non-uniforms
By Andrew Ogwang Lira Students of King James Comprehensive Secondary school in Lira city yesterday evening went on strike to protest a move by the school authorities to confiscate their phones and non-uniforms. The strike that started with students rejecting…