Education

NCHE’s 7th Higher Education Conference Kicks Off in Gulu, Focuses on Innovation for Economic Growth.

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has today officially opened the 7th Annual Higher Education Conference in Gulu under the theme “Harnessing Innovations in Higher Education for Accelerated Economic Transformation.” ‎The 7th Annual Higher Education Conference provides a platform for policymakers, academia, and industry to collaborate on practical solutions that translate research and innovation…

‎Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery Celebrates Excellence in 2025 UHPAB Results.

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By Harron Okwir Dokolo, Uganda – Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery has celebrated its outstanding performance in the 2025 Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) results. ‎The institution has consistently shown remarkable improvements in its performance, and the recent results are a testament to its commitment to academic excellence. ‎In a ceremony held on…

Education Ministry Awards Top Teachers and sponsored their Exchange Opportunity to Ireland

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By Ouni Jaspher State House Nakasero: Ministry of Education and Sports has Awarded Uganda’s outstanding teachers through “The Teachers Making a Difference” project where the First Lady also Minister of Education and sports Maama Jannet Kataha Museveni has additionally sponsored 6 teachers for the exchange program in Ireland. While officiating at this year’s Teachers Making a…

Uganda’s Education Ministry Unveils 2025 UACE Exam Results for 116,400 Candidates‎‎

Ouni Oyanga2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

By Ouni Jaspher State House Nakasero: The statement of release for the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -UACE Examination Results indicates an increase of 107,703 (8.3 per cent) from 2024 with a gradual decrease in drop-out rates.‎‎ Prof Celestino Obua, the UNEB Chairperson said “This year, the Board assessed a total of 1,402,434 candidates…

Education stakeholders call for investments in public speaking and poetry in Dokolo schools.

Ouni Oyanga2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

By Haron Okwir DOKOLO: The educationists in Dokolo District are deeply concerned about the deteriorating quality of spoken language and presentation skills among students. Some people believe that the declining prominence of school debates is a major contributing factor to this issue. In an effort to address this problem, a training session for debating, poetry,…

First Lady Janet Museveni welcomes initiative by a South African firm to produce Eco-Friendly Sanitary Products in Uganda.

Ouni Oyanga2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

March 10, 2026 – Pretoria – Guided by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mama Janet Museveni’s strong advocacy for upholding the dignity and hygiene of Ugandan girls through global-standard, disposable sanitary products, South Africa’s VEB Group has committed to prioritizing single-use, biodegradable pads made from local banana fibers—adding value to Uganda’s agricultural…

Parents Demand Immediate Removal of Head Teacher, Cite Deteriorating Education Standards and Unruly Behavior.‎‎

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By Jaspher Olara The atmosphere at the emergency meeting held at Oyirogole Primary school in Dokolo district on Wednesday has brought out several accusations as parents were not happy with the deteriorating education standards in the school and had several complaints against the head teacher, Peter Abac. ‎‎ In an emergency meeting held on Wednesday,…

Amolatar District Chairperson Proposes Demotion of Non-Performing Head teachers.‎‎

Ouni Oyanga2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The Amolatar District LC5 Chairperson, Geoffrey Ocen, has proposed the demotion of non-performing head teachers as part of efforts to improve academic performance in government-aided schools across the district.‎‎ Speaking during a meeting of head teachers held recently at the Education Hall, Ocen said there are head teachers in the district that have gone for…

Transforming Education in Dokolo District: Over 100 Staffs Transferred to Enhance Pupil Success

Ouni Oyanga2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

‎‎In an effort to enhance the academic performance of learners in the district, the Dokolo District administration has recently made a bold move by transferring 11 Head teachers and 121 teachers to various government primary schools. ‎‎ This decision was announced by The Chief Administrative Officer of Dokolo, Granfil Oryondo Omonda, during a press conference…

Amolatar District Receives Shs150 Million Science Teaching Kits.

Ouni Oyanga2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

‎The Ministry of Education and Sports has provided science teaching kits worth Shs150 million to primary schools in Amolatar District.‎‎ The District Education Officer, Peter Obote, said Amolatar is among the 29 districts nationwide that benefited from the initiative. ‎‎ He explained that the kits will be distributed to 20 primary schools—15 best-performing and five…

Kitgum High Court’s Plea Bargain Camp Clears 25 Cases, Eases Prison Congestion.

Attorney General Advises to Stay By-Election for EALA Vacancies Pending Consultation with Clerk to Council‎‎

Uganda to host 27,000 more refugees in F/Y2026/2027, funded by UNHCR’s $328m project

ESO Chief Ocwet Briefs Lango Paramount Chief on Museveni Visit

‎Dokolo Officials Sound Alarm on Public Health Gaps – From Garbage Mess to Unsafe Lodges

Uganda Unveils National Evaluation Capacities Index, Aims to Boost Evidence-Based Decision Making

Uganda Woos Nordic Investors with Tourism Opportunities at Copenhagen Symposium

PSF-U CEO Asiimwe Pushes for ‘Triple Helix’ Alliance to Drive Uganda’s Innovation and Development

IGG Boss Highlights Power of Financial Investigations in Fighting Corruption, Recovering Stolen Assets

UPS Strengthens Ties with Acholi Cultural Institution, Donates Agricultural Support to Boost Food Security and Household Incomes