Accusations of plagiarism have become a potent way to undermine someone’s credibility, and if a claim is substantiated, the plagiarist is seen as dishonest COMMENT | ROGER J. KREUZ | After a meteoric rise to the top ranks of British academia, scholar Jason Arday was found dead at his London …
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Why education plans are a smarter way to secure your child’s future COMMENT | SHARON BYERETA | Every parent knows the pressure that comes with a new school term. Tuition, books, uniforms, transport, meals and other requirements can quickly turn school reopening into a financial scramble. In Uganda, …
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Arua , Uganda | URN | A one-year programme aimed at improving inclusive education, economic empowerment and awareness of the rights of children and youths with disabilities has been launched in Arua City. The Community-Driven Inclusive Education Programme (COPED), implemented by Action for Transformation of Youths with Disability (ACT-YOD), is …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | In response to growing concerns over road crashes involving school-going children, the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Uganda Police Force, the Ministry of Education, and the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), have launched efforts to improve child safety on the road. The agencies meeting …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | When Uganda introduced the lower secondary competence-based curriculum, the idea was to move learning away from memorisation and encourage learners to apply knowledge through practical activities, problem-solving and creativity. But years into its implementation, some teachers and ministry officials say a lack of understanding of …
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It started with an insult. In mid-May, during an open court hearing, Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant referred to some unemployed young people as “cockroaches” and “parasites.” COMMENT | SHASHI THAROOR | For those accustomed to viewing Indian democracy through the prism of grand electoral contests or …
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Kyotera, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Kyotera District have arrested two individuals accused of fraudulently working as government primary school teachers for over a decade despite lacking the required academic qualifications. The suspects, identified as Charles Sseruwu and John Kavuma, allegedly sneaked onto the government payroll through fraudulent means and …
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Five institutions honoured for advancing higher education transformation in Africa Kigali, Rwanda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Mastercard Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a first-of-its-kind annual award, supported by a $500 million commitment over its first decade. The AHEFT …
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COMMENT | FATUMAH BIRUNGI | My first lesson in digital literacy happened when I was trying to apply for higher education abroad! Much of the conversation today about the future of work focuses on artificial intelligence and digital transformation, underscoring the growing importance of digital skills. As I listen to these …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | When pupils from King David Junior School died in a Thursday Road crash in Kapchorwa District, the tragedy prompted an immediate government response. The Ministry of Education and Sports suspended all school trips nationwide pending a review of existing safety guidelines. But as investigations continue …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
