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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…
17 November 2025, 2:52 pm
Four Headteachers in Kitgum Cautioned by DEO for Failing to Submit School Data
By Otim Moses Four headteachers in Kitgum District have been cautioned by the District Education Officer (DEO), Mr. Lawot Fred, for failing to submit essential school data required for planning ahead of the next academic year. The warning was issued…
3 November 2025, 4:24 pm
Kitgum Technical, Ministry of Education tackle staffing gaps
By Otim Moses Kitgum Technical Institute is collaborating with the Ministry of Education and Sports and Kitgum Municipal Council to address the issue of low staffing and meet the approved staff ceiling of 57 government payroll positions. While presenting the…
29 October 2025, 5:31 pm
TVET council raises concern over idle equipment in technical institutes
The Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council of Uganda has expressed concern over the increasing number of technical institutes with unused training equipment due to a lack of skilled operators. Speaking during a meeting of chief trainers from across…
18 July 2025, 7:26 pm
27 youths return home after completing tailoring training in Kampala
By Otim Moses A total of 27 youths, including 26 females and one male, returned home today to jubilant celebrations after completing a three-month tailoring and garment cutting course at the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) in Kampala. The initiative,…