Paris, France | Xinhua & UNESCO | Two organizations from Uganda and Zambia were awarded the prize: Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) from Uganda and the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) from Zambia. PEAS in Uganda PEAS has been honored for its project “Empowering schools for adolescent girls.” This initiative builds safe, …
Read More »MTN Uganda gives Sh390 million boost to digital learning in six institutions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District, Tunaweza Foundation and Code Campus in Mbuya, Kampala, St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga in Buikwe District, Revival Girls in Mbarara, and St. John’s Secondary School in Sheema will be equipped with 10 state-of-the-art computers, backup power systems, and …
Read More »UNEB national examinations under new curriculum start today
Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Secondary Curriculum as Inaugural Class Begins Examinationss Inaugural Class Begins Examinations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks a significant milestone as the inaugural class of the revised lower secondary curriculum begins its examinations, concluding a challenging five-year journey …
Read More »EDUCATION: Funders cut support over anti-homosexuality law
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s ambitious plan to revamp and transform its education system is facing significant jeopardy following the suspension of crucial funding from international donors in response to the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act. The law has drawn widespread criticism from human rights advocates and global organizations. The Ministry …
Read More »EMIS: No more physical registration, licensing of schools
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has phased out physical registration and licensing of schools, transitioning the entire process to the EMIS (Education Management Information System) effective next year. Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, said that this initiative, set to be …
Read More »IN PICTURES: Inside Makerere’s reconstructed ‘Ivory Tower’
Makerere’s ‘Ivory Tower’ reopened, Dr. Kiyonga installed as new Chancellor Kampala, Uganda | GCIC, URN & THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga has been installed as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. The installation took place on Wednesday during a ceremony that also marked the reopening of the university’s iconic main …
Read More »MAKERERE: All set for reopening of shining ‘Ivory Tower’
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 …
Read More »Dr Turyagyenda is new Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Education
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 …
Read More »Mushega Commission to recommend education reforms in December
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 …
Read More »Refurbished ‘Ivory Tower’ at Makerere set to reopen in October
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 …
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