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17 February 2026, 6:44 am
Jireh Foundation celebrates outstanding 2025 PLE performance in thanksgiving cer…
By Okwong Geoffrey Smiles and jubilation filled the air at JIREH Foundation Nursery and Primary School in Pader District as the school held a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate the outstanding performance of its 2025 Primary Seven candidates in the Primary…
14 February 2026, 3:26 pm
Exceptional academic achievements: Muntu seed, Amolatar secondary, and Kings of…
By Sarah Ejang and Alphonse Odur As the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the secondary school results for 2025 on Friday, schools in Amolatar and Lango region showcased outstanding performance. Among the notable institutions were Muntu Seed Secondary School,…
14 February 2026, 14:46
Buluge & Rapha Secondary schools shine in 2025 UCE Exams
By Ekel Bonny Daniel The 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results, released on Friday, 13 February 2025, have placed Buluge Comprehensive School and Rapha Secondary School at the forefront of academic excellence in Lira and beyond. Both schools achieved…
13 February 2026, 5:48 pm
Low Learner Turnout Sparks Concern as Poverty and Parental Neglect Take Centre S…
By Gift Okello Schools officially reopened for the first term on Tuesday, 10th February 2026, after a long holiday, but empty classrooms and low learner turnout in Gulu City and the Acholi sub-region have raised alarm among education stakeholders, who…
13 February 2026, 1:59 pm
Ministry of Education releases 2025 UCE results as candidate numbers rise
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Education and Sports has officially released the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results following the successful conduct of the examinations last year, with a significant increase in the number of candidates compared to…
13 February 2026, 1:51 pm
Kitgum Schools Reopen to Near-Empty Classrooms as Term One Begins
By Otim Moses Schools across Kitgum District have reopened for Term One with unusually low learner turnout, leaving many classrooms nearly empty on the first day. Our reporters found that although teachers reported on duty, only a small fraction of…
13 February 2026, 1:42 pm
60 Underperforming Students Barred from Rejoining Kitgum High School
By Otim Moses A total of 60 students who performed poorly under the new curriculum will not be allowed to rejoin Kitgum High School in the 2026 academic year. The affected students include 24 who were expected to move from…
13 February 2026, 06:55
Class without desks: Pupils learn on the floor at Paipir Primary School
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Paipir Primary School is grappling with a severe shortage of desks, leaving many pupils forced to sit on the floor during lessons, the headteacher has revealed. According to Mrs. Lalam Monica Odong, the headteacher, only Primary…
12 February 2026, 9:15 pm
Government launches senior one placement exercise after improved 2025 PLE perfor…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the successful release of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results by the Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, the Ministry has officially launched the National Senior One placement exercise. The 2025 results registered…
10 February 2026, 1:42 pm
Schools urged to admit learners with fee balances as new UNEB Board takes office
By Ronald Ssemagonja As schools across Uganda begin Term One, education leaders are being urged to exercise flexibility by allowing learners with outstanding school fees to attend classes while their parents seek ways to clear the balances. The call was…