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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Stephen Ndawula, an expert in Educational Communication and Technology, says that there is no need for Uganda, and other countries alike, to make a blanket ban on smartphones from students in schools. Dr Ndawula who is the head of the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, …

Kigali, Rwanda | XINHUA | Rwanda has taken a decision to eliminate science practicals from their national examinations, citing long-standing concerns over the lack of well-equipped laboratories in schools. Rwanda’s Education Ministry announced the policy change, stating that starting this academic year, science practicals will no longer be a requirement in …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, has said agriculture and other science subjects should be made compulsory subjects in Ordinary Secondary School level in a bid to transform the mindsets of young people. While closing the 2023 national education show at the Uganda National …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East Africa Community Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga disclosed that the Government of Uganda is to make the Kiswahili language a compulsory and examinable subject in primary and secondary schools. Kadaga made the remarks while addressing journalists …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Masindi have been involved in running battles with students of Kabalega Secondary School who started a riot in the middle of the night in protest of new restrictions. Information obtained by URN shows that the students started rioting after midnight in …

Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private school proprietors in Mpigi district have reached out to Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Parliament, seeking his support in demanding the disbursement of the 20 billion Shillings presidential pledge. The pledge, which was made by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is advocating for the recruitment of Physical Fitness Instructors in all educational institutions across the country. The move is aimed at promoting the overall health and well-being of all Ugandans. According to experts from the Ministry of Health, non-communicable diseases …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary schools in mining areas in Moroto district have received a generous donation of scholastic materials from the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU). The donated items, including 714 dozens of exercise books, a carton of pens, three dozen pencils, skipping ropes, and footballs, among others, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has announced plans to refurbish 120 traditional Secondary schools. First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Education, announced this initiative on Thursday during the presentation of the Ministry’s progress in implementing the NRM manifesto at an event …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for Higher Education-NCHE has said that the qualifications of graduates who pursued courses that expired prior to accreditation are still valid. In a statement released on Tuesday, Professor Mary Okwakol, the Executive Director of NCHE, emphasized that despite the possibility of …