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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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar, has announced the telco’s commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 through its philanthropic arm, Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). So far, the $57m …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Encouraging girls to stay in school is one of the most effective ways of preventing teenage pregnancy, according to education and sexual and reproductive health experts.nThey argue that classrooms remain one of the strongest protective environments for adolescent girls. Eva Nakimuli, Programme Officer at …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Universities across the country have entered the final stretch of preparations for the transition to Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET), with about a year remaining before one of the most significant reforms in the higher education system takes effect. According to the National Council for …
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BEIJING | Xinhua | This was a livestream like no other! Instead of social media influencers, it featured HR managers from China’s top tech giants like JD.com, Baidu and Alibaba stepping into the spotlight to unveil exclusive job openings, tackle burning questions about salaries and career growth, and even …
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Jinja, Uganda | URN | The Acting Minister of Education and Sports, Chrysostom Muyingo, is optimistic that making agriculture a compulsory subject in secondary schools will equip young people with the practical skills needed to transform one of Uganda’s most important economic sectors. Speaking at the opening of the National …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
