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28 March 2025, 12:23 pm
Kamdini sub county grapples with high school dropout rates among girls
By Eman yonah Oruk This was revealed by Acan Jennet Proscovia, Chairperson of the Women’s Council for Oyam district, during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations for Oyam district, held on 27th March 2025 at Kamdini Primary School. She stated…
28 March 2025, 12:14 pm
Ahaki institute launches as Africa’s premier centre for health and social just…
By Annet Nakato The Ahaki Institute, a pioneering institution dedicated to transformative learning and leadership in health and social justice, was officially launched on Thursday in Gayaza-Nakwero, Wakiso district. Ahaki also unveiled its auditorium—a cutting-edge intellectual arena designed for dialogue,…
27 March 2025, 12:30 pm
3rd national health professionals training conference set for Jinja
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Commissioner for Business, Technical, and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) at the Ministry of Education and Sports, Dr. Safinah Museene, confirmed to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala yesterday that her department will organise…
27 March 2025, 12:06 pm
Headteacher St. Julian High School Gayaza, gives reasons why learners fail UNEB
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Headteacher of St. Julian High School Gayaza in Wakiso district, Mr. Nicholas Opata, while speaking to journalists, explained why students fail national examinations. “What has enabled St. Julian Schools, and in particular this campus, to perform…
26 March 2025, 11:52 am
Heads of schools urge learners to abstain from sex, focus on studies
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the day for the 2025 Kabaka’s Birthday Run approaches, heads of schools across the country have encouraged young people, particularly those in schools, to abstain from sex and all immoral acts. Speaking to journalists at Mbalala…
26 March 2025, 07:01
The Uganda episcopal conference calls for the revitalisation of catholic educati…
By James Patrick Odongo Pader, Uganda | Rev. Fr. Ronald Reagan Okello, Executive Secretary for Education, during the Deanery Engagement Meeting on education, urged Catholic educators to reclaim their heritage and revitalise Catholic education. Speaking at a conference hosted by…
25 March 2025, 11:16 am
AI can uplift Uganda’s education, drive economic transformation – Pr…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, alongside other partners, is playing a pivotal role in advocating for technology in schools and higher education institutions by organising various events to highlight the importance…
21 March 2025, 1:05 pm
President Museveni commissions Bunyoro skilling hub, supports youth empowerment
By Sarah Ejang President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment through vocational training. According to the President, skilling is crucial to Uganda’s economic transformation. Speaking at the commissioning of the Bunyoro Zonal Presidential Skilling Hub…
21 March 2025, 12:53 pm
Collaboration between media and educational leaders: a call for unity
By Sarah Ejang In a significant move to enhance the development of Inomo Secondary School in Kwania district, leaders have called on various organisations to collaborate with journalists in disseminating news—both positive and negative. This initiative aims to foster transparency,…
17 March 2025, 2:31 pm
Paramount Chief urges government to prioritise Lango language education
By Ejang Sarah In a passionate address, Paramount Chief of Lango, Dr. Eng. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, has urged the Ugandan government to prioritise the recruitment of teachers dedicated to instructing the Lango language in schools and institutions across the…