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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…
11 November 2024, 8:51 pm
UNEB warns schools against malpractice as UACE exams begin
By Ronald Ssemagonja Today, the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, organised by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), commenced nationwide. Candidates taking arts subjects began with history, while those in sciences started with mathematics. Speaking to journalists at…
6 November 2024, 2:49 pm
High dropout rate among girls sparks concern in Oyam district
By Woo Christ The dropout rate among girls in Oyam district stands at 64%, according to Victoria Harriet Anyango, a Programs Manager at the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH). This was revealed during a joint community dialogue held at…
5 November 2024, 5:24 pm
MP donates mathematical set to school ahead of PLE 2024
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Member of Parliament for Chua East county in kitgum district, Hon Lamwaka Margaret Odwar on Saturday donated mathematical sets to all the schools in her constituency ahead of Primary Leaving Examinations – PLE 2024 While handing over the mathematical…