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27 August 2026, 10:04 am
87 Ugandan students released for government scholarships abroad
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Education and Sports has officially released 87 Ugandan students who have secured scholarships to pursue bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programmes at institutions of higher learning abroad. The beneficiaries will undertake their studies in countries…
10 August 2026, 6:43 pm
Teacher wanted for allegedly abandoning duty and hiring villager to teach
By Ronald Ssemagonja Police in Hoima District are searching for a teacher at Kabaale Public Primary School who allegedly absconded from duty and hired a villager to teach on her behalf. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports, it…
5 August 2026, 7:56 pm
UNEB report reveals improved learner performance, highlights CBC challenges
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 National Assessment of Progress in Education (NAPE) report, showing improved learner performance at the lower secondary level while highlighting gaps in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum…
17 July 2026, 6:25 pm
Victoria university launches 100 Rajiv memorial master’s scholarships
By Ronald Ssemagonja Victoria University has announced 100 fully funded Master’s scholarships in memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia to support outstanding graduates from the University’s Class of 2025. The Rajiv Memorial Scholarships Programme, funded by the Ruparelia Family Foundation,…
7 July 2026, 11:29 am
Makerere launches five-year research strategy to boost global competitiveness
By Ronald Ssemagonja Makerere University has launched a new five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening research, expanding international partnerships, and increasing knowledge generation to support Uganda’s development and address global challenges. Launched under the theme, “Optimising the University’s Research Potential…
9 June 2026, 10:09 am
Heroes Day instills patriotism and national values among learners, says headteac…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda marks Heroes Day today, education stakeholders have emphasised the importance of the occasion in nurturing patriotism and national values among learners. Heroes Day is commemorated annually to recognise and honour both living and deceased Ugandans…
29 May 2026, 12:44 pm
UNEB extends candidate registration deadline for 2026 national examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Mr Dan Odongo, has briefed the media on the ongoing registration of candidates for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced…
28 April 2026, 4:34 pm
Homisdallen schools proprietor laid to rest as parents push for holiday lessons
By Ronald Ssemagonja The proprietor of Homisdallen Schools, Kizito Mukalazi, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Semuto, Wakiso District. During a church service held yesterday at Christianity Focus Centre in Mengo-Kisenyi, Kiganda Zone (LCI), Kampala, mourners…
21 April 2026, 11:00 am
Meera Ruparelia joins Victoria University Council following brother’s death
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the death of Rajiv Ruparelia, who served on the Council of Victoria University representing the Board of Directors, the position remained vacant until a few days ago when his sister, Ms Meera Ruparelia, assumed the role…
2 April 2026, 10:22 am
Minister Muyingo urges parents to support vocational education
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, has urged parents to encourage their children to enrol in vocational and technical institutions to acquire practical skills that can help them secure employment and become self-reliant.…