Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has asked the government to strengthen the mainstreaming of culture in the different academic programmes and curricula right from primary schools to tertiary institutions. Speaking at the 13th Annual Youth Cultural Heritage Awarding Ceremony at the Buganda Heritage and Tourism …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind the distribution and marketing of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has joined hands with Room to Read, a global nonprofit organisation focused on eliminating illiteracy and promoting gender equality. This strategic partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities for schoolchildren across …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Owners of Private schools and institutions have once again called on the government to address the challenges they face in delivering education. However, they remain firm in their opposition to any regulation on school fees. Under the National Private Education Institutions Association (NAPEIA), private …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda has unveiled a commemorative publication celebrating 10 years of impactful educational scholarships that have transformed the lives of youth in the Albertine region. The launch event, held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, introduced the publication titled “10 Years of TotalEnergies EP Uganda’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Science secondary school headteachers have become one of the highest-paid groups of public officers at the local government level, with their monthly salary now increased to sh6.5 million. This development follows a revised salary structure issued by the Ministry of Public Service in a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A teachers’ protest at Kampala Parents School has brought renewed attention to the poor working conditions faced by educators in Uganda’s private schools. In a viral video, teachers held placards as they voiced concerns over delayed salaries, low pay, and favouritism toward Indian staff over …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French government launched a major initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda. The two-year, Shs 1.12 billion project, known as the French Education Framework (FEF), aims to improve access to quality French education for students, teachers, and schools nationwide. The Embassy of France …
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Students from Mbale SS noted that the school permits boys to carry phones, but they are only allowed for use during weekends, while at off-campus hotels, or during free time, with some locations providing Wi-Fi. However, girls are not permitted to have gadgets. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While …
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Africa’s Gen Zs, promised opportunity, innovation and new technology but faced with the very real world of a workplace in flux, constrained labour markets, high inflation and increasing criticism of their work ethic, are finding very little to cheer about. So a growing number of African universities are stepping in, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International University of East Africa (IUEA) is introducing several new programs for the upcoming January 2025 intake. These innovative programs address emerging industry needs and provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. IUEA continues to expand its academic portfolio, enhancing its role as a …
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