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27 October 2026, 10:36 am
Crime hits local education: 8 laptops stolen from Ikwera P.7 computer lab
By Frank Oyugi ADUKU | Digital learning at Ikwera Primary School in Kwania District has suffered a major setback following an illegal break-in that left the school’s computer lab stripped of its technology assets. Thieves targeted the lab over the…
26 October 2026, 4:17 pm
Parents agree to maintain PTA contributions at Rackoko school
By Geoffrey Okwong Parents of Rackoko Comprehensive Secondary School in Pader District have agreed to maintain the existing Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) contributions to support the school’s operations following concerns over remarks by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon.…
26 October 2026, 1:26 pm
Schools dedicate PLE candidates to God ahead of examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja Several schools across the country have dedicated their Primary Seven candidates to God in prayer ahead of the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), which begin next week. The annual practice is intended to encourage candidates to trust…
26 October 2026, 1:08 pm
Moroto public schools face financial crisis as PTA fee ban hits operations
By Lazaro Apunyo Government-aided primary schools in Moroto District are facing mounting financial difficulties following the government’s directive banning mandatory Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) fees, with school administrators warning that the policy has disrupted the financing of essential services, including feeding…
25 October 2026, 4:27 pm
Hill Preparatory School dedicates PLE candidates in prayer
By Ronald Ssemagonja The administration, parents and learners of Hill Preparatory School in Naguru, Kampala, have dedicated this year’s Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidates in prayer ahead of the national examinations. The examinations are scheduled to begin next week, with…
25 October 2026, 4:16 pm
Parents urged to keep children busy during long holidays
By Ronald Ssemagonja Parents and guardians have been urged to keep their children engaged in productive activities during the long holiday to prevent them from engaging in activities that may negatively affect their lives. The call was made by the…
25 October 2026, 8:05 am
UNSA elects new executive members in Kamwenge district
By Collins Ainomugisha Members of school councils from various secondary schools in Kamwenge District have elected new executive members of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), Kamwenge branch. The election exercise was held on October 24,2026, at Kamwenge District Headquarters,…
24 October 2026, 12:17 pm
Oyam faces shortage of over 400 teachers and 483 classroom blocks
By Winnie Auma Oyam South Member of Parliament Patrick Ogwang Obura has raised concern over the shortage of teachers, classrooms and sanitation facilities in Oyam District, calling on the Ministry of Education to address the challenges affecting learning in the…
24 October 2026, 8:11 am
Pader leaders urge vocational training to tackle skills shortage
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District leaders have called for greater investment in vocational training to equip young people with practical skills and address shortages of skilled workers in the local construction sector. The remarks were made on Wednesday during a…
23 October 2026, 8:28 pm
The Windsor School dedicates PLE candidates in prayer
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Primary Seven candidates prepare for their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), which begin next week following a briefing on Friday, The Windsor School in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, has dedicated its candidates to God in prayer. The…