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5 November 2024, 9:58 am
UNEB assures special needs candidates ahead of national examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), through spokesperson, Ms. Jennifer Kalule, has assured primary seven candidates with special needs not to worry, as the board has made special provision for them. These candidates will still take the…
4 November 2024, 8:24 pm
Pregnant 15-year-old among 2,627 set for PLE in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph A 15-year- old girl is among the 2627 candidates who were briefed yesterday to sit for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Kibaale district. The pregnant girl, whose identity is withheld since she…
28 October 2024, 3:26 pm
UNEB deploys team to help schools submit scores for S4 candidates
By Ronald Ssemagonja During the weekly joint press briefing held at the Uganda Police Force headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, the principal public relations officer of the Uganda Examinations Board (UNEB), Ms. Jennifer Kalule Musamba, confirmed that the board has established…
27 October 2024, 6:02 pm
Schools dedicate candidates to God ahead of UNEB final exams
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the announcement of the dates for the commencement of final exams by the authorised government body responsible for setting and marking exams, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), various schools across the country began preparing for…
26 October 2024, 10:18 am
UCU holds 25th graduation, urges mentorship and servant leadership
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda Christian University (UCU), yesterday held its 25th second part of graduation ceremony at the main campus in Mukono district. According to the Vice-Chancellor, a total of 1,165 students graduated from various disciplines, of whom 625 are…
25 October 2024, 4:47 pm
Education ministry calls for commitment from teachers
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Assistant Commissioner in Charge Primary Education in the Ministry of Education and Sports, Mr. Robert Ikwap, has called for increased commitment from the teachers during school hours. Mr. Ikwap made this appeal during an engagement…
20 October 2024, 2:55 pm
Uganda honors teachers’ day, president Museveni leads celebrations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) proclaimed that every year on 5th, October, be a day to celebrate teachers worldwide. This proclamation was made in 1994 when a special intergovernmental conference convened by UNESCO…
18 October 2024, 10:52 am
Wakiso district grapples with teacher shortage of in government-aided schools
By Nakkazi Mercy Wakiso district is facing a shortage of 365 teachers in government-aided primary schools. The district Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Alfred Malinga, revealed to the media that Wakiso is experiencing a financial crisis that hinders the recruitment of…
17 October 2024, 5:37 pm
Stakeholders call for deployment of a center headteacher
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Stakeholders in Pager division Kitgum municipality want the division to have a Center Headteacher who will be tasked with coordinating all the schools so that the performance of learners improves. Ms. Aryemo Agnes Regina, the Headteacher…
17 October 2024, 10:39 am
URSB opens technology and innovation support center at Comboni College
By Michael Ojok The Uganda Registration Service Bureau (URSB) has launched a Technology and Innovation Support Centre at Comboni College in Lira City to foster the growth of science, technology, and innovation among students. During the center’s opening, Bishop Sanctus…