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Kasese traders ask URA to intensify tax education

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Business community in Kasese District has asked Uganda Revenue Authority-URA to create adequate awareness to enhance tax compliance. They say that there has been a huge gap in communication and information dissemination and if not addressed it will be difficult for the tax body …

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Examining textbook distribution hurdles, delays

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After a significant period of waiting, both private and public schools will finally receive the textbooks for the new curriculum, the Ministry of Education and Sports has announced. Despite the implementation of the new curriculum in 2020, numerous aspects ranging from teacher training to the …

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Education suspends licensing of new nurse training institutions

Kampala, Uganda | TE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has decided to suspend the registration and licensing of new nursing and midwifery institutions across the country. Dr. Safinah Musene Kisu, the commissioner in charge of health training at the Ministry of Education said following concern about the influx of nursing …

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NCHE under fire, to abandon ‘expired’ tag

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) says it will not use the term ‘expired” to describe programs that are due or overdue for re-assessment at Universities and higher Institutions of learning. According to Professor Mary Okwakol, the Executive Director of NCHE, the term …

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Closing the Divide: Virtual universities transforming higher education in Africa

A new era of virtual universities is revolutionising learning in Africa, through accessible, tech-driven platforms. SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | West Midlands Open University (WMOU) is Nigeria’s first private virtual institution to “go live”, part of wave of openings that is sweeping the continent. The country’s National University Commission …

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Mental health support

Why it should be integrated into education Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | The pursuit of education often comes with immense pressure and stress, which can significantly impact students’ mental well-being. Transitioning from crucial academic milestones often overwhelms students, leading to heightened anxiety and other mental health challenges. Recognising the significance of …

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Parliament directs Education Minister on expired programs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has directed the Minister of Education and Sports to present a statement on the issue of expired programs in different universities. He issued the directive during the plenary sitting on Tuesday in response to concerns about universities …

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EXPIRED PROGRAMS: Vice Chancellors explain mess

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Universities and other tertiary institutions have been caught off guard regarding expired programs, according to Prof. John Robert Ikoja-Odongo, the vice chancellor of Soroti University. The recent controversy arose when the University of Bristol in England rejected an application for a graduate program on …

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