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14 March 2025, 3:02 pm
Over 300 pupils at Otangocinge primary school forced to study under trees
By Sarah Ejang Over 300 pupils at Otangocinge Primary School in Abeja subcounty, Amolatar district, continue to endure harsh learning conditions, with some classes being held under mango trees due to a lack of classrooms. During a visit by our…
10 March 2025, 9:28 am
Kwania’s Abura primary school faces crisis as pupils sit on floor
By Eman Yonah Oruk Abura Primary School in Nambyeso subcounty, Kwania district, is grappling with severe infrastructural challenges, leaving pupils to study in unsafe and unhygienic conditions. The school’s headteacher, Ecingo Ronald, revealed that the school’s facilities have deteriorated since…
8 March 2025, 5:18 pm
TotalEnergies “accelerates action” by educating girls
By Joyce Adokorach TotalEnergies launched the Education and Youth Inclusion Initiative in 2013 to support girls within their areas of operation in completing their O’ and A’ levels. The company selects 10 girls from each district within its operational areas,…
3 March 2025, 11:17 am
Senior five learners reminded to be committed as term one starts
By Ronald Ssemagonja The along waited day has finally come for senior five learners to commence their advanced level journey in secondary education under the new curriculum. At least a total of 359,417 learners were registered to sit for Uganda…
26 February 2025, 11:22 am
Victoria University opens Doors for S4 leavers as TVET scholarships launch
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Kampala, Dr. Lawrence Muganga, has confirmed that the university has created opportunities for 2024 Senior Four (S4) learners who are unable to progress to Advanced Level (A’Level) due to various reasons.…
22 February 2025, 9:59 am
Headteachers urged not to close doors to learners whose results are withheld
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the 2025 senior five placement exercise came to an end yesterday, over two thousand schools across the country were represented according to the ministry of education and sports under secretary and selection committee chairperson, Dr. Jane…
21 February 2025, 1:02 pm
2025 senior five placement exercise kicks off at UMA-Lugogo
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports, Ms. Kedrace Turyagyenda, confirmed that all learners who obtained Result One are eligible for progression either to the secondary level or to the skills-based Technical and Vocational…
20 February 2025, 3:27 pm
Over 1,000 learners in Nyakwae subcounty studying under trees
By Jennifer Acheng Over 1,000 learners from two primary schools in Nyakwae subcounty, Abim district, are currently studying under tree shades after strong winds de-roofed their classroom blocks. The classroom blocks at Oreta Primary School and Pupukamuya Primary School were…
20 February 2025, 1:18 pm
Otwal subcounty to reward top-performing headteachers and teachers in 2025
By Eman Yonah Oruk In a bid to boost education standards, Otwal subcounty has announced plans to reward top-performing headteachers and teachers in 2025. This announcement was made during a donation event held at the Otwal subcounty headquarters on February…
19 February 2025, 11:10 am
Justice Simon Byabakama Urges Kagadi Graduates to Drive Peace, Development
By James Muhumuza The Chairperson of Uganda’s Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama has called on graduates to be ambassadors of peace and development by embracing responsibility and actively engaging in community transformation. Speaking last evening at a graduation ceremony…