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9 February 2026, 11:09 am
Muyingo urges parents to return learners to school as Term One begins
By Ronald Ssemagonja As schools officially kick off Term One after a prolonged holiday, the Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. John Chrysestom Muyingo, has called upon parents and guardians to ensure that all learners report to school without…
3 February 2026, 6:31 pm
Kampala schools praise God as pupils excel in 2025 PLE
By Ronald Ssemagonja Several headteachers in Kampala have expressed gratitude following the release of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results last week, attributing their schools’ strong performance to hard work, parental support, and divine favour. Speaking to journalists in…
3 February 2026, 3:27 pm
Amolatar district transfers 17 headteachers and 97 teachers ahead of term one
By Sarah Ejang In a significant move to strengthen the educational landscape in Amolatar District, local education authorities have announced the transfer of 17 headteachers, six deputy headteachers, and 97 teaching staff. The reshuffle comes just one week before the…
2 February 2026, 3:29 am
Amolatar district receives UGX 150 million science teaching kits
By Winnie Auma The Ministry of Education and Sports has provided science teaching kits worth UGX 150 million to primary schools in Amolatar District. The District Education Officer, Peter Obote, said Amolatar is among 29 districts nationwide to benefit from…
1 February 2026, 18:40
From presidential vaccine drop to appeal for education
By Ekel Bonny Daniel In 2012, at Angagura Primary School in Pader District, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed parents, health workers, and local leaders to launch a national polio and measles immunisation campaign. The President personally administered drops of…
30 January 2026, 17:48
Milyer Nursery and Primary excels in 2025 PLE, expands programmes
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Milyer Nursery and Primary School has once again confirmed its status as one of the leading primary schools in Northern Uganda after achieving impressive results in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with the vast majority…
30 January 2026, 5:08 pm
Katikiiro wa Buganda asabye abayizi okukozesa obukugu bwebayiga mu matendekero a…
By Annet Nakato Kamala byonna wa Buganda ow’ekitibwa, Charles Peter Mayiga asabye abayizi abamaliriza emisomo gyabwe okozesa obulungi obukugu bwebafunye bwebaba nga bakubaako etoofali lyebagenda okwongera ku Uganda. Mayiga okusaba kuno akwogeredde kussetendekero wa Kabaka, Buganda Royal Institute of Business…
30 January 2026, 2:26 pm
Janet Museveni releases 2025 PLE results amid rising examination malpractice
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the successful conduct of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) last year, the Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, today officially released the results. A total of 817,883 candidates sat the examinations, compared to 797,444…
12 January 2026, 1:18 pm
Hope renewed for vocational skills graduates in Pader
By Okwong Geoffrey At least 300 young girls and women across Pader District received renewed hope for self-reliance and employment over the weekend after being provided with start-up materials following weeks of vocational skills training. The handover exercise, held on…
30 December 2025, 19:22
Pader leaders urge students to stay safe and productive during holidays
By Ekel Bonny Daniel As students enjoy their holiday break following the recent closure of the third term, community leaders, educators, and students in Pader District are emphasising the importance of keeping children safe, productive, and morally guided. They warn…