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22 October 2026, 6:21 pm
BA Public Nursery and Primary School dedicates 82 PLE candidates to God
By Regina Lalam Olal Alebtong, Uganda — BA Public Nursery and Primary School in Alebtong District has dedicated 82 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidates to God ahead of the forthcoming national examinations, seeking divine wisdom, protection, good health and success.…
22 October 2026, 3:53 pm
MP Elem threatens lawsuit over detention of headteachers in ghost pupil probe
By Hillary Opio and Frank Oyugi Alebtong — The fallout from the arrest of three Alebtong District primary school headteachers over alleged enrolment fraud has taken a legal turn, with Moroto County Member of Parliament Leo Elem threatening to take…
22 October 2026, 9:14 am
Namasale Technical Institute appeals for more government teachers
By Odur Alphonce and Sarah Ejang The Principal of Namasale Technical Institute, Canon Ogwal Moses Owiny, has appealed to the government to deploy more teaching staff to the institution. Currently, the institute has 13 teachers on the government payroll, while…
22 October 2026, 6:25 am
Excitement as Tekworo Foundation launches UGX 800 million WASH project in Pader
By Bonny Mike Okello Excitement has gripped students and education stakeholders following the launch of an estimated UGX 800 million Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project by Tekworo Foundation in Pader District, aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation…
21 October 2026, 9:28 pm
Oyam North MP fulfils campaign pledge with solar donation to school
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Member of Parliament for Oyam North Constituency, Hon. Eunice Apio Otuku, has honoured a campaign pledge made at Abok by donating a complete solar power system to Itubara Primary School. The package, which includes a…
21 October 2026, 1:23 pm
Victoria University chancellor urges graduates to embrace technology and avoid d…
By Annet Nakato Victoria University Chancellor Prof. John Opuda-Asibo has urged university graduates to make wise financial decisions, trust in God and use their education to create opportunities in a world that increasingly relies on technology. He made the call…
21 October 2026, 9:15 am
UNEB labels Lira City an examination malpractice hotspot
By Winnie Auma The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reportedly identified Lira City as a hotspot for examination malpractice, prompting education authorities to tighten supervision ahead of the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Patrick Olwit, the national chairperson of…
20 October 2026, 8:03 pm
Victoria University graduates urged to use AI and create jobs
By Ronald Ssemagonja Victoria University Chancellor Prof. John Opuda-Asibo has urged graduates to avoid unnecessary debt, put God first in whatever they do, and use their knowledge and skills to succeed in a technology-driven world. He made the remarks during…
20 October 2026, 6:05 pm
Arwotcek residents demand answers over missing UGX 3.5 billion seed school
By Sarah Ejang Community leaders and residents of Arwotcek Sub-county are demanding accountability following the demolition of their existing community school to make way for a government seed school that has never been constructed. The demand followed an emotional stakeholder…
19 October 2026, 7:32 pm
UNEB reports smooth start to UCE exams, investigates suspected malpractices
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported a generally smooth start to the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, despite a few incidents recorded during the first week. UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule Musamba made the remarks…