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7 March 2026, 14:54
Lango sub-region turns school attendance fines into local revenue
By Winnie Auma Some sub counties in the Lango Sub-region have started generating revenue from fines imposed on parents who keep their children at home during school time. Speaking to our reporter, the Secretary for Education in Apac District, Sam…
21 February 2026, 12:44
Akwiaworo P/S in limbo as newly posted headteacher fails to show up
By Winnie Auma Akwiaworo Primary School in Lira City East Division is currently operating without a headteacher after the officer recently transferred to the school failed to report for duty. The situation was first noted on 10 February 2026, when…
2 February 2026, 03:29
Amolatar district receives UGX 150 million science teaching kits
By Winnie Auma The Ministry of Education and Sports has provided science teaching kits worth UGX 150 million to primary schools in Amolatar District. The District Education Officer, Peter Obote, said Amolatar is among 29 districts nationwide to benefit from…
5 December 2025, 17:07
Alebtong floods: Over 400 pupils drop out of Ogogong Primary School
By Ambrose Okwanga Over 400 pupils of Ogogong Primary School in Aloi Sub county, Alebtong District, have dropped out of school due to the impact of flash floods. Amos Otode, the headteacher, said that out of the 1,200 pupils who…
23 November 2025, 16:55
Learners stranded as strong winds destroy classroom block in Otuke
By Winnie Auma Over 200 pupils at Aluga Primary School in Olilim Subcounty, Otuke District, are studying under trees after strong winds blew off the school roofs. Mike Ocen, the school headteacher, said that two classroom blocks and some offices…
21 November 2025, 22:41
President Museveni rally universities to focus on skills education
By Winnie Auma President Museveni has tasked all Universities in the country to equip students with skills which are needed by the private sector to adress issues of unemployment. In his speech presented by the vise president of Uganda, Jessica…
29 May 2025, 15:47
Rwom me Kwan i Lira omede kede 18%
By Gom Belmos. Ngec ame aran me Lim pi Lira City, James Omara Elem omio icokere me kanyicil pi Lira City Council ame obedo aworo iPalm Garden cimo ni rwom me wot otino icukule me Primary oya i%50 imwaka lim…