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17 September 2026, 9:33 pm
KTI alumni donate 3D light signage to former school
By Otim Moses The alumni of Kitgum Technical Institute (KTI) on Wednesday donated a 3D light signage worth Shs980,000 to the institution as part of their efforts to give back to their former school. The signage was handed over to…
16 September 2026, 4:57 pm
kTI Selected to Train Learners in Nuclear Energy
by otim Moses Kitgum Technical Institute (KTI) has been selected by the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, to train learners in nuclear energy. The development was revealed by the Principal of Kitgum Technical Institute,…
16 September 2026, 4:41 pm
Kitgum government primary schools directed to recruit security guards
by otim Moses All government primary schools in Kitgum district have been directed to recruit security guards to ensure the safety of school properties, teachers and learners. The directive was made by the Kitgum District Education Officer, Mr. Anthony Lawot…
26 August 2026, 5:53 pm
Lamwo Woman MP offers university scholarships to five students
By Otim Moses Lamwo District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon Achora Nancy Odongo, has offered university scholarships to five students from different parts of the district, pledging to pay their tuition and hostel fees until graduation. The beneficiaries were selected…
24 May 2026, 3:05 pm
Kitgum Mayor dismisses claims on PTA fee abolition
By Otim Moses The Mayor of Kitgum Municipality, His Worship Okwera Richard Ojara, has dismissed reports circulating within the district alleging that PTA payments and parents’ contributions in government-aided schools have been abolished or significantly reduced. According to the Mayor,…
27 April 2026, 8:39 pm
MP-elect urges students to stay productive during holidays
By Otim Moses The Member of Parliament-elect for Chua West Constituency in Kitgum District, Oryema Simon Peter Adum, has urged students returning home for the holidays to engage in income-generating activities to help support their families. He made the remarks…
19 March 2026, 1:02 pm
ADRA Rallies Nation for Charity Run to Keep Agago Girls in School
By Odong James The Country Director of ADRA Uganda, Mr. John Mwanza, has announced a nationwide charity run aimed at supporting the education of vulnerable girls in Agago District. The ADRA Run 2026, scheduled for Sunday, May 10th, seeks to…
27 February 2026, 6:03 pm
Kitgum Cracks Down on Teachers Riding Boda Bodas
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Council has banned primary school teachers from engaging in commercial boda boda riding during school hours, citing its impact on learners’ academic performance. Pager Division Councilor Charles Otto Odera says investigations revealed that nearly 70…
13 February 2026, 1:51 pm
Kitgum schools reopen to near-empty classrooms as term one begins
By Otim Moses Schools across Kitgum District have reopened for Term One with unusually low learner turnout, leaving many classrooms nearly empty on the first day. Our reporters found that, although teachers reported for duty, only a small fraction of…
13 February 2026, 1:42 pm
60 underperforming students barred from rejoining Kitgum High School
By Otim Moses A total of 60 students who performed poorly under the new curriculum will not be allowed to return to Kitgum High School in the 2026 academic year. The affected students include 24 who were due to progress…