Education in Uganda A Double-Edged Sword for the Youth
Education is often hailed as the foundation of national development and personal empowerment. In Uganda, the recently published 2024 National Population and Housing Census paints a complex picture of the state of education and its implications for the country’s youth. While progress has been made, substantial challenges remain, threatening to undermine the potential of Uganda’s young population.
The census revealed a mixed bag of achievements and setbacks in Uganda's education sector. Adult literacy has climbed to 74%, a modest improvement...
UNEB Officials Accused of Taking Huge Bribe to Equate International Results
In recent years, the number of international schools in Uganda has grown, with many Ugandan families opting for alternative curricula—like the American system—in hopes of providing their children with a world-class education that aligns with global standards.
However, these students face a persistent challenge when transitioning to Ugandan institutions or applying for local scholarships: The Ugandan National Examination Board (UNEB) has made the process of equating international qualifications to the Ugandan curriculum opaque, inconsistent, and, in many cases, biased.
On paper,...
Museveni Appoints Prof. Muhwezi as MUBS Principal
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Prof. Muhwezi Moses as the Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS).
His appointment is on a five-year contract term, effective immediately according to a letter dated November 3, 2024, and signed by the President.
Prof. Muhwezi, who has been serving as the acting principal since May 13, 2023, becomes MUBS’s second principal in its 28 years of existence, replacing Prof. Waswa Balunywa.
He holds a PhD in Public Procurement from the University of Twente, Netherlands, a...
Mufti Mubaje Tasks UMEA Management on Accountability
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has called on the Muslim community to demand accountability from the Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA).
During a press conference on November 6, 2024, at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) headquarters, Mubaje accused the management of UMEA of squandering funds from schools registered under its banner without providing any support in return.
He highlighted that many schools are struggling and suffering due to this mismanagement, while UMEA caretakers continue to receive financial...
Kyambogo University Exposes Bobi Wine, Besigye’s Lies About Gov’t-Sponsored Students
Kyambogo University has exposed lies peddled by the opposition leaders Kiiza Besigye and Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, claiming that government-sponsored students at the institution are starving and begging in the Banda area.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, via X, the university’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Eli Katunguka described the allegations made by Besigye and Bobi Wine as blatant lies aimed at spreading misinformation for political gain.
The Vice-Chancellor stressed that all government-sponsored students at the university have received...
UNEB Issues Strong Warnings to Schools Ahead of 2024 PLE
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB has issued strong warnings to schools against engaging in any form of examination malpractice.
A total of 798,771 candidates are set to sit for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) this week on Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Jennifer Kalule-Musamba, the UNEB spokesperson, said on Monday, November 4, 2024, candidates will receive their briefing today before commencing their actual exams on Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Kalule emphasized the importance of...
