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Education
30 June 2026, 4:55 pm
Violence still threatens Uganda’s schools
By Alozious Byamukama Sexual abuse, corporal punishment, emotional violence, bullying, harassment, child labour, neglect, and the denial of basic needs such as food, shelter and scholastic materials continue to threaten the safety and education of children in Uganda’s schools. New…
30 June 2026, 9:59 am
Local leader urges residents to identify children skipping classes
By Barbra Muhindo Residents urged to remain vigilant and identify children missing classes The Local Council One Chairperson for Basecamp Upper Cell in Kasese Municipality, Mr. David Nzande, has called on residents to remain vigilant and help identify school-going children…
29 June 2026, 6:37 pm
Ekwee Primary School receives classroom block, Oboko gets sanitation facility
By Hillary Opio Omara Otuke District Local Government has officially handed over a newly constructed two-classroom block and a modern drainable latrine worth more than UGX 66 million to school authorities. The handover ceremony included the commissioning of a two-classroom…
26 June 2026, 7:39 pm
Mpara SS students receive bicycles to ease transport to school
By Kyalisiima Asuman The Cycling out of Poverty Foundation Uganda (Coop-Uganda) in partnership with Enabel a non-governmental organization, have supported 50 day-schooling students at Mpara SS in Mpara town council-Kyegegwa district with bicycles to ease on their transport to school.…
26 June 2026, 12:59 pm
RDC says education is a valuable inheritance for children
By Jonex Babulya Parents and guardians cautioned against neglecting children’s education Kasese District Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Ms Justine Mutabazi Muhindo, has cautioned parents and guardians against neglecting education, warning that there can be no meaningful inheritance for children if…
25 June 2026, 8:57 am
Bulembia Division chair not happy with lazy staff in leadership
By Barbra Muhindo. KASESE: The chairperson, Bulembia division calls for thorough investigation in the Education Department. The Chairperson of Bulembia Division, Mr. Richard Bomera, has called for thorough investigations into the Education Department of Kasese Municipality over he thinks could…
24 June 2026, 5:36 pm
The safety and rights of people with albinism in Uganda remain at risk
Joan Namusabi, a volunteer with Uganda Albinism Umbrella has called for urgent action to make life safer for persons with albinism in Uganda. She shared her own experience of being forced to quit her job due to negative attitudes from…
23 June 2026, 3:33 pm
Lango Cultural Institution commends GIZ, FIMAT for empowering youth through R…
By Frank Oyugi LIRA CITY – The Lango Cultural Institution has lauded the German government and the Fountainhead Institute of Management and Technology (FIMAT) for their strategic partnership aimed at equipping regional youth with critical technical skills and driving rural…
23 June 2026, 9:02 am
Mistreated young girl in P.7 collapses in class
By Patrick Kyamanduma Uganda Martyrs Nyakasanga p.s in Kasese Municipality reports a case of child abuse. The leadership of Uganda Martyrs Nyakasanga Primary School in Kasese Municipality has appealed to well-wishers, child rights advocates, and human rights defenders to urgently…
17 June 2026, 13:09
Aruu county MP intervenes in Puranga secondary school staffing crisis
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Aruu County MP Christopher Komakech has pledged support to address teacher shortages and infrastructure challenges at Puranga Secondary School in Pader District. Students, school administrators, and local leaders highlighted staffing gaps, while the Headteacher called for…