Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court sitting in Kabale has ordered the management committee of Bishop Asili Nursery Day and Boarding Primary School in Kabale Municipality to pay 25 million Shillings to Tadeo Ruzindantaro as general damages over the disappearance of his daughter. The case stems from …
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Local leaders alleged that Expedito once lured a pupil and participated in the slaughter of a hen at the school, an act after which the problems reportedly began. Expedito and his family are currently on the run. Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Angry parents from Iziniro Village in Birambo Parish, …
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GUANGZHOU | Xinhua | In a junior high school classroom in the southern tech hub of Shenzhen, a 14-year-old student surnamed Geng deftly adjusted the parameters of a neural network model, having previously used his AI-powered “study buddy” to refine the narrative flow of his essay. In this classroom, students …
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Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lux Primary and Secondary school in Labora Central village, Labora Sub-county in Omoro District has been closed following the gruesome murder of two girls from the school dormitory. The minors were reportedly murdered by unknown assailants who later set their bodies on fire between …
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MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have raised concerns over the increasing number of school-aged children in cattle kraals. Despite interventions by both government and development partners, parents continue taking their children, especially boys, to the kraals as young as six years old. Paul Lokol, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A new UNESCO report underscores the importance of school meals in the health and learning of children. Although these days many pupils have access to school meals, not enough emphasis is placed on the nutritional value of the produce used. UNESCO advocates the use …
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COMMENT | GORDON BROWN | With Gaza in ruins, the war in Ukraine at a critical juncture, and millions of Africans facing starvation, global attention has understandably shifted away from the plight of Afghan girls denied their right to an education. Yet, amid the prevailing gloom over the state of the …
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KASESE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Three pupils of Shalom Junior School in Bwera, Kasese district have been injured after a sino truck rammed into their school. The truck registration number UBP 057N driven by a yet to be identified driver was carrying marram when it failed to negotiate a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has held a colorful graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 of the Peer Educators Academy. The ceremony February 28th at Lungujja had a record 73 young people, who have successfully completed their year of service graduating, compared to …
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Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kotido district authorities have enrolled in school 34 street children who were rounded up in Kotido municipality. The operation followed a resolution that was passed by the District Security Committee. Charles Ichogor, the Kotido RDC said that the measures are meant to step up …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
