Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirty secondary school students in Gulu City, were on Saturday trained to provide Mental Health First Aid, to spearhead mental health clubs within their schools. This training, which took place at the Gulu University Multifunctional Laboratory, was championed by Mind Body and Soul (MBS), …
Read More »Ugandan students showcase innovation and talent at Huawei ICT global final
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students from Uganda have made the nation proud by participating in and excelling at the recently concluded global Huawei ICT Competition 2025, held in Shenzhen, China. The global competitions, designed for students and teachers from colleges and universities, attracted over 210,000 students and …
Read More »Pupils in Gulu miss school as parents prioritize garden work
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several primary school pupils in Gulu District have not reported for the second term, which began on Monday, as parents are prioritizing garden work over their children’s education. The practice of using children as family labor during school terms is especially common in government …
Read More »Students tasked to join corruption fight
AGAGO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has partnered with students of Patongo Seed Secondary School in Agago District to step up efforts in the fight against corruption. This was during the launch of an Integrity Ambassador’s Club. Fifty students were commissioned as Integrity Ambassadors and …
Read More »Arson suspected as two students die in Omoro school fire
Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are investigating a suspected case of murder by arson that claimed the lives of two female students at Lux Senior Secondary School in Labora Sub County in Omoro District. According to police, the incident occurred on the night of April 17 to 18, 2025, …
Read More »🟥FULL LIST: Govt-sponsored students at Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has released the admission lists for Government-sponsored students for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. According to Makerere News, the Office of the Academic Registrar of the university has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions. BELLOW is the full list of students who have made …
Read More »Ugandan students depict sustainable future of Chinese-operated oil field in art contest
KIKUUBE, Uganda | Xinhua | On an escarpment overlooking the Chinese-operated oil field in Uganda’s western district of Kikuube, 30 students sat with paintbrushes and canvases, envisioning a future where nature, heritage, and modernization coexist. Under the shade of trees shielding them from the blazing sun of the Great Rift …
Read More »Africa, meet 7 black astronauts!
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa | African Media Agency AMA | Africa.com will in the coming week present Africa, Meet 7 Black Astronauts! The free, virtual event features seven Black NASA astronauts. Scheduled for March 18, 2025, this inspiring event invites students, educators, and curious minds from across Africa and beyond to …
Read More »Schools, media defy ban on publishing students’ results
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a clear directive from the government to protect student privacy, numerous schools, parents, and media outlets—both traditional and social media—continue to publish personal student examination results. This disregard for privacy regulations persists, undermining efforts to safeguard sensitive data. Education Minister Janet Museveni, while …
Read More »Binary University offers shs5.5 billion in scholarships to Ugandan students
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan students aspiring to pursue higher education at Malaysia’s prestigious Binary University now have a significant opportunity. A total of UGX 5.5 billion has been allocated for scholarships under the MyBinary International Grant (MyBIG), an initiative designed to support international students. The Ugandan chapter follows the …
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