Education

The recent transfer of Busoga University from the Church of Uganda to the Ministry of Education and Sports represents a pivotal moment in the advancement of higher education in Busoga region. This transformation from a private institution to a public university is anticipated to expand educational access and drive regional development. On December 17, 2024, a formal ceremony at Nakasero State Lodge saw Archbishop Dr. Stephen Kazimba officially hand over ownership of Busoga University to First Lady Janet Museveni, who...

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reassured the public that the marking process is proceeding smoothly across all UNEB centers despite a temporary setback involving some examiners exiting the marking center, citing poor pay. In a press statement released yesterday, Dan N. Odongo, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), stated that 7,000 examiners had been contracted this year to mark the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) scripts, covering both the New Curriculum and the Transitional/Old...

The government of Uganda in partnership with EACOP Uganda oversaw a celebration of over 756 beneficiaries of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) vocational training program, who have graduated from different institutions after completing three months of vocational training and a one-month internship. The graduation ceremony that was held on Monday December 16, 2024 in Katikara sub county, Kakumiro District, highlighted the commitment to empowering youth through practical skills development. According to Elizabeth Mpagata, the community liaison officer for the...

The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has confirmed that 56 examiners have stopped marking exam papers because of low pay. The examiners were receiving only UGX 950 for each script they marked and had asked for a pay increase to UGX 1,500. Jennifer Kalule, UNEB's spokesperson, said attempts to negotiate with the examiners were not successful. The examiners abandoned the marking center at Namugongo Secondary and Vocational School on December 16, 2024, claiming the payment did not reflect the hard...

Parents in Kalungu district are increasingly frustrated with the frequent changing of head teachers in government schools, a situation they believe is significantly contributing to the underperformance of Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools in the region. According to parents and local residents while appearing on a local radio station on December 15, 2024, the instability in school leadership, which has undermined effective management and educational quality, has led to parents withdrawing their children from schools and negatively affecting educational outcomes...

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has advised holidaymakers to involve themselves in skillful activities while at home and stay productive at family levels stating that this will help uphold personal values and discipline in accomplishing their education values. Muzeyi Faizo, the Party Head of Communication sent out the  advice to holidaymakers while addressing the press on December 11th, 2024 at the Party Head Quarters in Uganda House, Kampala. In light of how long holidays combine with the festive season where many...