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12 November 2024, 12:30
Lagwai seed students protest against teacher misconduct and poor conditions
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Students at Lagwai Seed Secondary School in Pader district staged a protest on Saturday, 9 November 2024, citing teacher misconduct, inadequate food, and poor facilities as core concerns. The demonstration led to property damage, and the…
11 November 2024, 8:51 pm
UNEB warns schools against malpractice as UACE exams begin
By Ronald Ssemagonja Today, the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, organised by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), commenced nationwide. Candidates taking arts subjects began with history, while those in sciences started with mathematics. Speaking to journalists at…
6 November 2024, 2:49 pm
High dropout rate among girls sparks concern in Oyam district
By Woo Christ The dropout rate among girls in Oyam district stands at 64%, according to Victoria Harriet Anyango, a Programs Manager at the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH). This was revealed during a joint community dialogue held at…
5 November 2024, 5:24 pm
MP donates mathematical set to school ahead of PLE 2024
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Member of Parliament for Chua East county in kitgum district, Hon Lamwaka Margaret Odwar on Saturday donated mathematical sets to all the schools in her constituency ahead of Primary Leaving Examinations – PLE 2024 While handing over the mathematical…
5 November 2024, 9:58 am
UNEB assures special needs candidates ahead of national examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), through spokesperson, Ms. Jennifer Kalule, has assured primary seven candidates with special needs not to worry, as the board has made special provision for them. These candidates will still take the…
4 November 2024, 8:24 pm
Pregnant 15-year-old among 2,627 set for PLE in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph A 15-year- old girl is among the 2627 candidates who were briefed yesterday to sit for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Kibaale district. The pregnant girl, whose identity is withheld since she…
28 October 2024, 3:26 pm
UNEB deploys team to help schools submit scores for S4 candidates
By Ronald Ssemagonja During the weekly joint press briefing held at the Uganda Police Force headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, the principal public relations officer of the Uganda Examinations Board (UNEB), Ms. Jennifer Kalule Musamba, confirmed that the board has established…
27 October 2024, 6:02 pm
Schools dedicate candidates to God ahead of UNEB final exams
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the announcement of the dates for the commencement of final exams by the authorised government body responsible for setting and marking exams, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), various schools across the country began preparing for…
26 October 2024, 10:18 am
UCU holds 25th graduation, urges mentorship and servant leadership
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda Christian University (UCU), yesterday held its 25th second part of graduation ceremony at the main campus in Mukono district. According to the Vice-Chancellor, a total of 1,165 students graduated from various disciplines, of whom 625 are…
25 October 2024, 4:47 pm
Education ministry calls for commitment from teachers
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Assistant Commissioner in Charge Primary Education in the Ministry of Education and Sports, Mr. Robert Ikwap, has called for increased commitment from the teachers during school hours. Mr. Ikwap made this appeal during an engagement…