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21 December 2024, 6:03 pm
Councillors from Oyam district sound alarm over gaps in school inspections
By Editorial team Councilors from Oyam district are raising concerns about a critical gap in school inspections, with reports indicating that some institutions have gone an entire term without official reviews. The district, which oversees 109 primary schools and 11…
9 December 2024, 12:31 pm
Oyam girls ready to prove the greatness of FICH in their communities
By Eman yonah oruk A total of 109 adolescent girls enrolled by a charity organisation called the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) in Oyam district are now fully prepared to apply the knowledge gained during the Discovery Boot Camp…
5 December 2024, 2:37 pm
Ministry of Education highlights achievements and future plans
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Education and Sports, who also serves as the First Lady of Uganda, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, has outlined the ministry’s achievements and challenges during the manifesto presentation at the State House in Nakasero, Kampala.…
4 December 2024, 9:28 am
FICH empowers 120 girls with career insights and anti-harassment education
By Eman Yonah Oruk Benson Semondo, the Grade Three Magistrate Court in Oyam district, made these remarks during a visit by Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) to the court, where they brought 120 girls from various schools such as…
3 December 2024, 6:36 pm
Parents urged to supervise children and instill discipline during holidays
By Eman yonah oruk Beatrice Akullu, the Officer in Charge of the Child and Family Protection Unit at Oyam Central Police, delivered this caution during the 11th Graduation Ceremony for Top-Class pupils at Marioshoni Primary School in Oyam Town Council…
3 December 2024, 6:33 pm
Minister of education and sports urges private school owners to be more transpar…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Education and Sports who also doubles as the First Lady of Uganda, Hon. Janet Museveni, who was the guest of honour at the inaugural National High-Level Private Education Policy Dialogue at Green hill Academy…
25 November 2024, 7:47 pm
Misleading ads, ethical journalism, and inclusive media: A call for change in li…
Byamukama Alozious Awor Florence Mary, representing women politicians in Lira District, has called for reforms in the media sector to address unethical practices and foster inclusivity. She raised these concerns during the Public Accountability and Public Affairs Reporting Engagement organized…
25 November 2024, 1:22 pm
UNEB begins marking as examination malpractice cases rise
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) spokesperson, Jennifer Kalule Musamba, during a joint press briefing at the Uganda Police Headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, confirmed the board’s readiness to begin the marking exercise. “We would like to report…
14 November 2024, 12:35
Kworo high school students detained over attempted strike
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Eight students from Kworo High School in Pader district were detained at Pader Central Police Station on Monday, 11 November 2024, following an attempted strike. The unrest reportedly erupted after school authorities confiscated mobile phones from…
12 November 2024, 12:30
Lagwai seed students protest against teacher misconduct and poor conditions
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Students at Lagwai Seed Secondary School in Pader district staged a protest on Saturday, 9 November 2024, citing teacher misconduct, inadequate food, and poor facilities as core concerns. The demonstration led to property damage, and the…