Education
15 August 2026, 11:22 am
Ebenezer director urges parents to protect children as second term ends
By Sarah Ejang Director of Ebenezer Nursery and Boarding Primary School, Pastor Ojuka Thomas, said the second term has concluded successfully despite a few challenges. He urged parents to take good care of their children and encourage them to pray…
14 August 2026, 5:57 pm
Acholi Regional MDD Meet officially kicks off in Pader
By Geoffrey Okwong The Acholi Regional Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) Meet has officially kicked off in Pader District, bringing together schools from eight districts, Gulu City and a municipality to compete and showcase their talents. The two-day regional competition…
14 August 2026, 3:54 pm
Lira University welcomes over 1,000 new students, promotes skills and leadership
By Isaac Erick Odongo Lira City — Lira University has welcomed more than 1,000 newly admitted students for the 2026/2027 academic year, with university leadership urging them to acquire practical skills and become responsible citizens capable of contributing to the…
14 August 2026, 5:06 am
Namasale Technical School starts July/August national vocational exams
By Alphonce Odur and Sarah Ejang Namasale Technical School, one of Uganda’s pioneer vocational institutions in Amolatar District, has commenced the July/August national vocational examinations administered by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). The school is gaining recognition…
13 August 2026, 10:29 pm
Breaking barriers, building dreams: Nalutaya Sakira’s journey to a PhD
By Paul Kabali At just 27 years old, Nalutaya Sakira is pursuing a PhD — a remarkable academic journey that reflects ambition, resilience and a determination to break barriers. A young Muslim woman, Sakira’s story is not only about pursuing…
13 August 2026, 4:33 pm
National ID shortage limits Lango Skilling Hub graduates’ access to funds
By Winnie Auma Graduates of the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Lango are missing out on government funds intended to help them develop their businesses due to a lack of National Identification cards. George Abdul, the Chairperson of the Presidential…
13 August 2026, 9:27 am
Girls outperform boys in Lira City mock examinations
By Isac Erick Odongo Lira City, Uganda — Girls have outperformed boys in the 2026 Lira City Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) mock examinations, while education officials have raised concerns about examination malpractice and uneven academic performance across schools. The results,…
11 August 2026, 18:35
Pader selects 11 State House scholarship beneficiaries after fresh exercise
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District has selected 11 students to benefit from the State House scholarship following a fresh selection exercise conducted on Tuesday, after concerns were raised over inadequate communication, unequal geographical representation and alleged irregularities in the…
11 August 2026, 9:11 am
Beyond history: Barlonyo Agro Technical students eye success in national assessm…
By Frank Oyugi LIRA DISTRICT, UGANDA — Students at Barlonyo Agro Technical Institute in Lira District have expressed confidence in their preparedness for the July/August Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) examinations, saying they are determined to excel without…
10 August 2026, 19:38
Pader orders fresh State House scholarship selection process
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District has ordered a fresh selection of State House scholarship beneficiaries following concerns over inadequate communication, unequal representation and alleged irregularities in the initial selection. The district will apply transparent criteria covering geographical representation, gender,…