Tag Archives: Education

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Teachers Union-UNATU has called for unity among teachers if they are to transform the education sector. Filbert Baguma, the UNATU Secretary General says that currently, teachers are divided, blaming it on the government. According to Baguma, UNATU does not want to see teachers …

Tororo Girls’ School Alumni challenged to advance mentorship and the rights of girls Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | As a young girl at Shimon Demonstration School in Kampala in the late 60s, now First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga dreamt of joining Tororo Girls School in eastern Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Learners in many government schools across the country are going without meals over the skyrocketing food prices. The prevailing high cost of food has compelled school administrators to adjust their menus and regular feeding schedules such that they can operate within the available limited …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director General of Uganda Management Institute Dr James Nkatta has called for a redefinition of what is seen as an achievement if Uganda is to have a better education system. According to Dr Nkatta, every person has a talent, and it is the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Environmental activists are demanding for direct integration of nature conservation campaigns into the school’s education curriculum to mitigate climate change effects. Reverend Father James Ssendege, the Board Chairperson for Masaka Recycling Initiative-MRI; a local volunteers association that promotes proper disposal and management of plastic waste says …

  Guterres stressed the need to protect the right to quality education for everyone United Nations | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for action in five areas to transform education. At the Transforming Education Summit, Guterres stressed the need to protect the right to quality education for …

  Tororo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The 1st Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga will be Chief Guest as Old Girls of Tororo Girls School, led by Violet Nandudu,  launch the Tororo Girls’ School Alumni Association (TGSAA) this week. The …

📌 UNEB EXAM TIMETABLE 2022 ✳ PLE 🔵 November 7th – Candidate Briefing ➡ November 8th – Mathematics ➡ November 8th – SS & RE ➡ November 9th – Integrated Science ➡ November 9th – English ✳ UCE 🔵 October 14th – Candidate Briefing ➡ October 17th – Start of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Ogwang, the state minister of sports, has urged school administrators to engage learners in co-curricular activities so as to prevent them from being idle, participating in illegal activities like strikes. Ogwang made the remarks while closing a workshop on ‘Teacher Change Maker Development …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere university staff at different levels are embroiled in debates on a proposal by the university council to review senior staff terms and enable professors to work until 80 years of age. Specifically, the policy is set to be changed so that professors and …