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30 July 2026, 9:37 am
Barlonyo Technical Institute turns challenges into progress through innovation a…
By Winnie Auma Barlonyo Agro Technical Institute in Lira district continues to register steady academic progress, innovation and institutional growth despite an ongoing dispute surrounding the installation of a new Board of Governors.The institution has recently attracted public attention following…
17 July 2026, 10:47 pm
Japan hands over 330 million shs school project to Kwania Primary School
By Winnie Auma KWANIA – The Embassy of Japan has commissioned a Shs330 million education project at Amorigogo Primary School in Kwania District, providing new classrooms, sanitation facilities and furniture aimed at improving the learning environment for more than 800…
17 June 2026, 11:50 am
Female journalists trained on digital safety and online security
By Winnie Auma Female journalists from Northern and Eastern Uganda have received training on digital safety and security aimed at protecting them from online harassment and improving their digital journalism skills. The two-day training, held in Mbale, was organized by…
21 May 2026, 7:32 pm
Authorities turn to churches to boost enrollment at Igoti Primary School
By Winnie Auma Authorities at Igoti Primary School in Apac District have launched a plan to work with churches and local leaders to encourage parents to return their children to school after a sharp drop in enrollment caused by storm…
18 May 2026, 3:20 pm
Aduku Secondary School targets national excellence amid major facelift
By Winnie Auma The headteacher of Aduku Secondary School in Kwania District has revealed ambitious plans to transform the institution into one of the leading model schools in the Lango subregion through massive infrastructure renovation, improved discipline and academic excellence.…
11 May 2026, 11:21 am
Cecilia Atim Ogwal foundation rolls out 50,000 fruit trees for Dokolo schools
By Winnie Auma Dokolo District Local Government has partnered with the Hon. Cecilia Atim Ogwal Foundation to implement a school greening programme in the district. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday, 8 May 2026, at the district…
8 May 2026, 1:55 pm
Amolatar CAO warns foundation bodies against interfering in education programs
By Winnie Auma The Chief Administrative Officer of Amolatar District has warned foundation bodies against frustrating education programmes aimed at improving school performance. Speaking on while commissioning school projects worth over 541 million shillings, Rodha Oroma said some foundation bodies…
7 May 2026, 9:11 pm
Lango leaders seek increased budget for school disaster management
By Winnie Auma Asection of leaders in Lango are calling on government to increase funding for disaster management in schools following the increasing cases of destruction caused by storms and strong winds. The Otuke District Education Officer, Lucy Achieng, said…
6 May 2026, 5:12 pm
Hundreds of pupils drop out as storm destroys classrooms in Lira City
By Winnie Auma More than 500 pupils of Olaka Child Care Primary School in Lira City West Division were forced out of school last term following a devastating windstorm that destroyed their classrooms. The school headteacher, Leonard Omara, said the…
30 April 2026, 3:54 pm
Educationists in Lango call for urgent installation of lightning arrestors in sc…
By Winnie Auma A section of educationists in the Lango subregion has renewed calls for schools to install lightning arrestors during the rainy season, citing growing safety concerns for learners and teachers. The appeal follows a tragic incident at Global…