Tag Archives: Education

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University’s main administration building with its iconic ‘Ivory Tower’ will be re-opened today, nearly four years after it was destroyed by fire. The building, which to many is the face of Makerere and a symbol of pride for the university, was severely damaged …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda has officially taken over as the Ministry of Education and Sports Permanent Secretary, following her recent appointment. The First Lady of Uganda and the Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, congratulated Dr. Turyagyenda on her new role, expressing confidence in …

Kampala, Uganda | CHRISTOPHER KISEKKA | The Amanya Mushega-led Education Policy Review Commission is on track to submit its final report by December, concluding four years of work aimed at reshaping Uganda’s education and sports sectors. Col (Rtd) Nuwe Amanya Mushega confirmed the development  last week, the commission conducted its final …

The Tower will be opened by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on October 2, 2024 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University’s iconic Main Building, known as the Ivory Tower, is set to reopen next month, nearly four years after extensive reconstruction efforts began following a fire that gutted the building in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has issued a nationwide alert to schools in response to the confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda. In light of this health crisis, schools are being urged to prioritize the safety of both students and staff. Ismael Mulindwa, the Director in charge …

Atwine pointed out that some teachers felt the training from the National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC) was too generalized, making it challenging to apply the skills to specific subjects Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new survey has highlighted significant gaps in the implementation of the revised Ordinary Level curriculum, …

JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua  | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law in Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital. The bill is aimed at transforming the country’s education system and enabling the government to tackle some of the issues that the education system …

Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fred Bahati, the Acting Ntungamo District Education Officer, has urged the establishment of clearly defined roles for foundation bodies in grant-aided schools to mitigate ongoing conflicts. Bahati said that currently there is an ambiguity in the roles of these bodies that often leads to …

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Chinese smartphone brand Tecno on Tuesday announced the renewal of a partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to enhance access to quality education among young refugees in Africa. Tecno said its support through the primary education program will benefit more than …

With a deep-rooted history in East Africa, Academic Families remains dedicated to guiding families through the complex landscape of global education, ensuring their children receive the best opportunities for academic success. In this exclusive interview, Lorna Clayton MBE, Founder and Managing Director of Academic Families, shares her insights on the …