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11 September 2026, 3:51 pm
Over 1,000 Pupils at Risk as Aketo Primary School Appeals for Urgent Support
By Odongo Daniel and Ogolo Ian Smith Aketo Primary School in Apac District has appealed to the government, non-governmental organisations and other well-wishers for urgent assistance after a storm damaged the school’s infrastructure and destroyed learning materials. The storm struck…
11 September 2026, 10:27 am
Government Approves 2,790 Students for Higher Education Loans
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, has approved 2,790 students to benefit from the Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic year. The announcement was made yesterday in Kampala by…
10 September 2026, 2:46 pm
27 pupils in Apac District attain first grade in 2026 mock exams
By Ogolo Ian Smith Only 27 pupils who sat the 2026 Mock Examinations in Apac District attained First Grade, according to results released on wednesday at Apac District Council Hall. A total of 2,027 candidates registered for the examinations this…
9 September 2026, 6:25 pm
Agago to arrest loitering children in school attendance campaign
By Geoffrey Okwong Agago District authorities have announced plans to arrest children found loitering in markets, trading centres and other public places during school hours as part of a new campaign aimed at improving school attendance. The campaign follows a…
8 September 2026, 2:26 pm
Lira’s Truth Primary School crowned national debate champions
By Hillary Opio Truth Nursery and Primary School in Ngetta, Lira City, has raised the flag of Lango Sub-region after emerging as the overall champion in a national debate competition held in Wakiso District. The competition, which attracted schools from…
7 September 2026, 7:35 am
Oyam blind student seeks digital support to access education
By Eman Yonah Oruk Two people with disabilities in Oyam District appeal for support with education and leadership responsibilities. Ojok Innocent, a blind orphan currently in Senior Four at St Francis School for the Blind in Soroti, has received support…
4 September 2026, 12:29 pm
Head teachers protest public humiliation during Balaam’s anti-corruption tours
By Isaac Okello Secondary school head teachers have expressed concern over what they describe as public humiliation by the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, during his ongoing anti-corruption tours across the country. More than 1,000 head teachers under the…
27 August 2026, 10:04 am
87 Ugandan students released for government scholarships abroad
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Education and Sports has officially released 87 Ugandan students who have secured scholarships to pursue bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programmes at institutions of higher learning abroad. The beneficiaries will undertake their studies in countries…
26 August 2026, 5:53 pm
Lamwo Woman MP offers university scholarships to five students
By Otim Moses Lamwo District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon Achora Nancy Odongo, has offered university scholarships to five students from different parts of the district, pledging to pay their tuition and hostel fees until graduation. The beneficiaries were selected…
25 August 2026, 8:02 pm
Oyam CVA Practitioners flag education and child protection challenges
By Eman Yonah Oruk Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Practitioners in Minakulu and Myene Subcounties, with support from World Vision Minakulu Area Program, have presented a powerful issue brief to leaders of Oyam District on August 25, 2026, in Minakulu…