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Education
11 February 2025, 9:28 am
Kotido ss blocks UCE results access due to outstanding debts
By Bondry Kilenga Kotido Secondary School authorities have taken steps to block students with outstanding debts from accessing their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results electronically once they are released by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). Emmanuel Lokedi, the…
7 February 2025, 11:03 am
EPRC embraces Prof. Muganga’s practical and common sense education reforms
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Education Policy Review Commission (EPRC), which is mandated to review education policy, has expressed agreement with the education reforms advocated by Prof. Muganga for some time. The proposals unveiled this week align with the ideas that…
6 February 2025, 12:56 pm
Oyam teachers vow legal action against Obong Morish over theft allegations
By Eman Yonah Oruk This follows a public outcry from members of the Oyam North Teachers SACCO, who claim that Obong Morish, the Chairperson of WALIMU SACCO—a national SACCO for Ugandan teachers—has been carrying out illegal deductions from teachers’…
5 February 2025, 12:02 am
Victoria University opens up doors for students who won’t join A’Lev…
By Ronald Ssemagonja One of East Africa’s pioneering providers of experimental and authentic learning, and a leading technologically enabled university in Uganda, has introduced several courses for students who feel they do not want to join the advanced level this…
4 February 2025, 12:54 pm
Uthman’s dream launches sports academy and technical school in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Uthman’s Dream Incorporated (UDI) Kitgum Branch has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art sports academy and technical school in Kitgum Matidi subcounty, Chua East, Kitgum district. The initiative aims to promote both academic and athletic development in…
4 February 2025, 9:17 am
Low school enrollment in Kotido as the term opens
By Stanley Ebele As schools open for the first term, enrollment is significantly low in schools across Kotido District, with some schools registering no attendance at all on the first day. Enrollment was low across all schools in both the…
4 February 2025, 7:20 am
Moderate turnout as Kagadi schools reopen for first term
By James Muhumuza Concerned parents are urging the government to take action and ensure that teachers fulfil their responsibilities to prevent disruptions to the academic calendar. Schools across Kagadi District recorded a moderate learner turnout as the first academic term…
31 January 2025, 9:28 am
Schools reduce cut off points for senior one entrants
By Ronald Ssemagonja Heads of schools from across the country have commenced the process of placing learners into Senior One. The exercise, held at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, Kampala, was graced by the Minister of State for Primary…
23 January 2025, 6:05 pm
2024 PLE results released
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results under the theme “Embracing Security and Holistic Assessment of Learners in a Dynamic Environment.” The ceremony was graced by the Minister…
20 January 2025, 2:31 pm
Victoria University students visit Ganpat University campus in Gujarat, India
By Ronald Ssemagonja Students pursuing Bachelor of Pharmacy at Victoria University in Kampala have taken a trip to India for a Global Pharma program 2025 which is meant to provide the students with an enriching journey that not only deepens…