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8 September 2026, 2:26 pm
Lira’s Truth Primary School crowned national debate champions
By Hillary Opio Truth Nursery and Primary School in Ngetta, Lira City, has raised the flag of Lango Sub-region after emerging as the overall champion in a national debate competition held in Wakiso District. The competition, which attracted schools from…
18 August 2026, 10:16 pm
Over 500 teachers begin marking UCE, UACE mock exams in Lira City
By Hillary Opio Omara Lira City – More than 500 teachers from four regions have begun marking the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) mock examinations in Lira City. The 10-day marking exercise,…
14 August 2026, 3:54 pm
Lira University welcomes over 1,000 new students, promotes skills and leadership
By Isaac Erick Odongo Lira City — Lira University has welcomed more than 1,000 newly admitted students for the 2026/2027 academic year, with university leadership urging them to acquire practical skills and become responsible citizens capable of contributing to the…
13 August 2026, 9:27 am
Girls outperform boys in Lira City mock examinations
By Isac Erick Odongo Lira City, Uganda — Girls have outperformed boys in the 2026 Lira City Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) mock examinations, while education officials have raised concerns about examination malpractice and uneven academic performance across schools. The results,…
11 August 2026, 9:11 am
Beyond history: Barlonyo Agro Technical students eye success in national assessm…
By Frank Oyugi LIRA DISTRICT, UGANDA — Students at Barlonyo Agro Technical Institute in Lira District have expressed confidence in their preparedness for the July/August Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) examinations, saying they are determined to excel without…
4 August 2026, 6:14 am
Luka Odyek selected for national mathematics training camp
By Felix Omara A 17-year-old student from Dr Obote College Boroboro in Lira City has been selected to represent Northern Uganda at the upcoming International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) national training camp. Luka Odyek, a Senior Four student, secured the region’s…
30 July 2026, 7:31 am
Barlonyo Agro Technical Institute records academic growth and innovation
By Bobson Opio & Regina Lalam LIRA DISTRICT, Uganda – Barlonyo Agro Technical Institute continues to register steady academic progress, innovation and institutional growth despite an ongoing dispute over the installation of a new Board of Governors. The institution has…
21 July 2026, 11:47 am
Retain both Dr. Ogwal Okeng and Dr, Okaka Dokotum- Ishaa Otto Amiza
1 9th July 2026, Kampala City For about a month now, there has been lots of public concern about leadership and governance challenges in Lira University arising from a rift between the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jasper Watson Ogwal Okeng and…
18 July 2026, 3:51 pm
RDCs Inspect four( 4) Schools in Otuke, Urge Parents to Keep Children in Class
By Hillary opio Omara OTUKE — The Office of the Resident District Commissioner in Otuke District has commended improvements in education infrastructure after inspecting four government primary schools within the month of july 2026. The inspection was led by Assistant…
18 July 2026, 4:47 am
Headteachers Decry Intimidation by Government Ministers
By Hillary Opio Omara & Regina Lalam Photo By Hillary Opio Omara LIRA — The Association of Secondary School Headteachers of Uganda (ASSHU) has strongly condemned the manner in which government ministers are conducting school inspections, accusing them of public…