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Education
18 April 2026, 7:05 pm
Call to elevate UTC Lira to science and technology university gains momentum
By Baker Okello The Head Teacher of Aroca Seed Secondary School in Apac Municipality, Elok Martin, has urged Members of Parliament from the Lango subregion to prioritise upgrading Uganda Technical College Lira into a fully-fledged University of Science and Technology.…
18 April 2026, 4:48 pm
Students urged to stay focused as Kole school receives science lab equipment
By Dickens Aruca Students have been encouraged to remain committed to their studies if they are to achieve their dreams and secure a better future. The call was made on Thursday 16th. April.2026, by Hon. Judith Alyek, the outgoing Chairperson…
13 April 2026, 4:04 pm
Students urged to become job creators as SAGRASS welcomes new learners
By Dickens Aruca The Acting Director of Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Dr. Andrew Odur, has challenged students to focus on becoming job creators rather than job seekers. Dr. Odur made the remarks while officiating as chief guest at a ceremony…
6 April 2026, 2:04 pm
Beauty pageants in Lango promote leadership and tourism awareness
By Baker Okello Miss Lango, Queen Linda Acio Abong, has encouraged schoolgirls to actively participate in pageantry, emphasising its role in building confidence, improving public speaking skills, and raising awareness of Uganda’s tourism sector among young people. The Lango queen…
2 April 2026, 10:42 am
Over 500 pupils study under tents after storm damages Igoti Primary School
By Dickens Aruca Approximately 500 pupils at Igoti Primary School in Ibuje Sub-county, Apac District, have been forced to attend lessons under trees and tarpaulins after a heavy downpour, accompanied by strong winds, blew off the roofs of several classrooms…
2 April 2026, 9:51 am
68 Namasale Seed SS candidates to re-sit UCE following UNEB result cancellation
By Ceaser Odongo At least 68 Senior Four candidates from Namasale Seed Secondary School in Amolatar District will be required to re-sit their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations after the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) annulled their 2025 results…
13 March 2026, 6:51 pm
Wisdom High Schools Akalo record outstanding performance in 2025 UACE results
By Baker Okello Widom High School Akalo, in Kole district has demonstrated strong performance in just released 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), consistently ranking among top schools in the region. The school registered high numbers of students (438),…
12 September 2025, 8:16 pm
Dokolo district to improve school infrastructure and hygiene in FY 2025/2026
By Baker Okello The Dokolo District Education Department has unveiled plans to construct classroom blocks and toilet facilities in selected community and government-aided schools in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, in a bid to boost education and hygiene standards across the…
31 August 2025, 9:51 am
Abia Seed SS Alebtong wins Stanbic school championship, bags shs 13m
By Baker Okello Abia Seed Secondary School in Alebtong district has been crowned the 2025 champion of the 10th season of National Stanbic School Champions competition winning a cash price of 13 million shillings. The event which was organised by…
25 July 2025, 9:46 am
UNICEF donates UGX 26 million to support girl-child education
By Baker Okello The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through its Gender for Development Programme, has today donated 26 million shillings to support girl-child education at Iceme Girls Secondary School in Oyam District. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the…