NCDC Develops Roll Out Plan for Abridged A-Level Transition Curriculum Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has developed a plan to implement the long-awaited abridged A-Level curriculum, aiming to align it with the recently reviewed lower secondary curriculum. Speaking with our reporter, Dr. Grace …
Read More »Archbishop Ssemwogerere lauds Kabaka’s health initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemwogerere, has praised Kabaka Ronald Mutebi’s initiative to provide healthcare services to his people through the “Tubeere Balamu” (Let’s Live) community outreach program. Speaking at St. Joseph Parish in Kyengera during a visit for the outreach, the Archbishop emphasized …
Read More »NCBA Uganda launches EV charging station
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Uganda yesterday unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its Head Office at Twed Towers in Nakasero, marking a major step in the bank’s “Change the Story” sustainability agenda, which emphasizes a commitment to environmental responsibility and social impact. The launch …
Read More »PLE RESULTS: UNEB offers rechecks, not remarking
Kampala city-based schools are accusing the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) of intentionally downgrading their candidates. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For years, Kampala’s elite schools, often referred to as “distinction factories” have been synonymous with academic excellence, churning out top distinctions and first grades in national examinations. However, …
Read More »Ministry allocates more students to schools in national selection process
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has increased the number of students allocated to schools through this year’s national selection process. Several schools are now receiving more learners than in previous years to accommodate the growing demand for secondary education. On the first day …
Read More »West Nile security agencies call for calm over DRC insecurity
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies in West Nile region have urged the public to remain calm and be vigilant amid the upward fighting between the M23 Rebels and government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo . The conflict in the City of Goma, located in eastern …
Read More »LUWERO: Parents pressurize head teachers as UNEB withholds results
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents in Luwero district have put pressure on head teachers of four schools to explain the circumstances under which results of the Primary Leaving Examination for 264 candidates were withheld. Last week, the Uganda National Examination Board released for results for the 2024 Primary …
Read More »🟥BREAKING: Uganda confirms new outbreak of Ebola in city
The index case, who died on Wednesday, earlier sought treatment at Mulago in Kampala, Saidina Abubakar Islamic Hospital in Matugga, Wakiso District, Mbale Regional Referral Hospital as well as from a traditional healer (witch doctor). Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus …
Read More »Shs4.9 billion Bunyoro University land purchase deal rejected
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education and Sports Committee of parliament has discouraged the government from acquiring 100 acres of land for Bunyoro University at 4.9 billion Shillings. The land located in Buhimba Town Council, Hoima City was offered to the government by Dr. Henry Wamani, a resident of …
Read More »Deputy Speaker to Govt: Compensate victims of human rights violations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has emphasised the need for compensation for persons subjected to gross violations of their rights. Tayebwa made the proposal following a report by the Committee on Human Rights that revealed that some prisoners across the country have been …
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