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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The low turn up of learners in many schools in Kasese district has been attributed to the resurgence of new Covid-19 infections. Administrators argue that parents are trying to avoid paying schools fees until their convinced of their children’s safety. In some of the schools …

Budaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary six pupils of Nyanza 1 Primary School in Kakoli sub-county, Budaka district have rejected automatic promotion to Primary seven because they did not complete the syllabus. Last month, the Ministry of Education said that all learners will automatically be promoted to the next class …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty community primary schools in Apaa township bordering Amuru and Adjumani districts have failed to reopen. The schools are; Real Foundation, Apaa, Ocuu, Lolayi, Coro, Mulila, Alony, Labongo Lworo, St John Bosco, St Kizito Luru, Juka, Akee, Hope Academy, Gazi Nile, Oyanga, Punu Dyang, Jesus …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several schools across the country have created safe spaces for learners who conceived during COVID-19 lockdown. The spaces are used mainly for those who have to breastfeed babies, while at the same time attending classes. This follows reports that thousands of teenagers became pregnant over …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Public primary schools have been overwhelmed by the number of pupils seeking admission. Schools reopened on Monday after nearly 22 months of closure as part of the COVID-19 containment measures. As schools reopened countrywide on Monday, managers of public schools in different districts said they …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has halted the requirement for learners to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing before being allowed to access schools as education institutions reopen next week. With the surge in COVID-19 cases registered in the country, managers of several boarding schools especially in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers in different schools are struggling to decide the content to prepare for learners in different classes with just a few days left to the resumption of teaching and learning activities across the country. Teachers are expected to prepare schemes of work before every beginning …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Headteachers in a cross-section of schools in Kitgum district have said they will promote learners to the next class depending on their mental state and if they were engaged in home-based learning during the lockdown. The decision is in contrast to a directive for the …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Amuru District Education Department has rolled out a campaign to ensure that all learners return to school. The ‘’Go Back to School’’ campaign which was rolled out last month also targets and encourages all parents and guardians to send their school-going children to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Educationists and school heads have warned that Uganda’s education system might fail to recover from the effects of COVID-19, should the ministry of education fail to roll out the promised abridged curriculum. As part of the recovery plan and ensuring that learners catch up on …