KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | As parents pray for their children who are in candidate classes to pass the examinations, they have been urged to beyond that, take particular responsibility to ensure the children do not get spoilt by social media and other influences during vacation. Speaking Saturday at the …
Read More »Parents asked to regulate internet usage among learners
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps, Hellen Seku has encouraged parents to regulate children’s access to the internet to ensure that they don’t rely on it for knowledge. Seku said one of the core values of patriotism is to love and attain …
Read More »Yellow fever: Parents, schools in Luwero reject vaccination of learners
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 10 schools in Luwero district are under investigation for blocking health workers from vaccinating learners against yellow fever. The schools are Mama’s Child Primary School in Wobulenzi town, Bugema Seventh Day Adventist Primary and Secondary Schools, Kisa Primary School, Ristak Primary and Secondary Schools in …
Read More »CHEPTEGEI: Parents are key in sports success
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance champion Joshua Cheptegei, has urged parents in Sebei sub-region to support and nurture their children’s talent in sports and education, emphasizing the role of parental empowerment in securing their offspring’s future. The three-time world champion in the 10,000 meters highlighted the pivotal role …
Read More »Parents trained on positive parenting to avert problem of street children
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In response to the surge in street children within Gulu City, at least 50 parents, including single mothers, child mothers, the elderly, fathers, and local leaders have undergone positive parenting skills training. The move aims to address the issue of poor parenting and lack of …
Read More »Headteachers bothered by decision to halt Parents Cash Contributions
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers in Kasese district are concerned that there might be a decline in the performance of learners after the prohibition of financial contributions by parents in government-aided schools by the Resident District Commissioner. The decision by the RDC followed the arrest of Selivano Kiribyunza, the …
Read More »Janet Museveni slams parents for poor parenting
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni has criticized parents for not offering ample time to teach and guide their children. She says parental negligence has left children to grow without clear characters. Janet Museveni, also Education Minister says some parents spend more time-consuming harmful content on …
Read More »RESEARCH: New generation consuming less booze than parents
SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | The younger generation is drinking less alcohol compared to the past generations, according to a report by Euromonitor International, one of the world’s leading providers of strategic market research. Euromonitor International has over the years been issuing reports about alcohol consumption trends. It for …
Read More »Three arrested for defrauding parents in Arua city
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Arua City have arrested three people for allegedly defrauding more than 100 million Shillings from locals in the West Nile region. The suspects who are believed to be workers of Christ Fourteen Generation Peace and Love in Africa, a faith-based organization were …
Read More »Idhinda teacher loses teeth, seeks compensation after assault by parent
Bugweri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joshua Kapere, a teacher at Idhinda primary school in Namalemba sub-county in Bugweri district is seeking compensation from a parent who allegedly assaulted him on Friday last week for allegedly disciplining his child. Kapere accuses Patrice Tibiita of storming the school and assaulting him for caning …
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