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16 September 2026, 7:04 pm
Amolatar to Verify enrollment before releasing full third-term capitation grants…
By Sarah Ejang The Education Department in Amolatar District will conduct a comprehensive headcount verification before releasing full third-term capitation grants to schools. The District Education Officer, Mr. Obote Peter, announced the plan on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He said…
16 September 2026, 6:25 pm
Suspected 71,533 Ghost Pupils Uncounted in Oyam District Headcount
By Eman Yonah Oruk Out of 169,392 pupils initially recorded as beneficiaries of Universal Primary Education -UPE- in government primary schools across Oyam District, a recent physical headcount has revealed that more than 71,533 pupils are missing. This alarming discrepancy…
16 September 2026, 4:57 pm
kTI Selected to Train Learners in Nuclear Energy
by otim Moses Kitgum Technical Institute (KTI) has been selected by the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, to train learners in nuclear energy. The development was revealed by the Principal of Kitgum Technical Institute,…
16 September 2026, 4:41 pm
Kitgum government primary schools directed to recruit security guards
by otim Moses All government primary schools in Kitgum district have been directed to recruit security guards to ensure the safety of school properties, teachers and learners. The directive was made by the Kitgum District Education Officer, Mr. Anthony Lawot…
15 September 2026, 11:03 am
Gulu city schools recorded slow learner reporting as third term begins
By Walter Kidega and Ekel Bonny Daniel. Government schools in Gulu City have reported a slow return of learners as the third term of the school year begins, with school administrators attributing the low turnout mainly to financial challenges faced…
14 September 2026, 7:06 pm
Schools urge parents to work with administrations as term three begins
By Ronald Ssemagonja Schools across Uganda have opened for the third and final term of the 2026 academic year, with headteachers urging parents and school administrations to work together to ensure learners report on time and complete the term successfully.…
13 September 2026, 7:16 pm
Kyegegwa releases 2026 PLE mock results, six subcounties perform poorly
By Collins Ainomugisha The District Inspector of Schools for Kyegegwa, Kiiza Gorden, has listed several subcounties in the district that recorded the highest number of candidates who failed the 2026 PLE mock examinations. The subcounties include Kigambo, which recorded the highest…
12 September 2026, 5:06 pm
Private schools shine as Kole releases 2026 mock exam results
By Finellah Akullu Opio Private primary schools have dominated the 2026 Kole District Mock Examinations, outperforming government-aided institutions across the board. The results, officially released by the Kole District Examination Board (KODEB) at Okole Primary School, show private schools sweeping…
11 September 2026, 10:30 pm
Omoro district releases 2026 PLE mock results, decries poor performance
By Our Reporter Omoro District has officially released the 2026 PLE Mock results for 3,243 candidates, with leaders raising alarm over poor performance and declining education standards. The results were officially declared by District Chairperson Hon. Okot Andrew Obibi at…
11 September 2026, 4:39 pm
Okwerodot leaders order crackdown on parents over school absenteeism
By Baker Okello Leaders in Okwerodot Sub-county, Kole District, have resolved to launch a strict enforcement operation targeting parents and guardians who fail to send their school-age children back to school when the third term begins on September 14, 2026.…