“We did the same for some of our Senior Four candidates. We, however, ask the parents to fulfil their commitments as agreed,” Katimbo said. School administrators in Mukono District say the worsening economic situation has left many parents struggling to clear school fees for candidates preparing for their final examinations, forcing institutions to negotiate payment […]
The seven-member committee handed over the money to the headteacher, Boniface Ssebukalu, after dedication prayers for the Senior Six candidates on Saturday October 24, officiated by Fr Anthony Musaala of the Kampala Archdiocese. Parents of Senior Six students at Seeta High School Mukono Campus have raised sh3m to help a colleague’s daughter sit the Uganda […]
Meanwhile, the school headteacher, Abraham Akampurira, said the arrested students were among 11 learners suspended on Monday after they allegedly attempted to escape from the school over the weekend. Eight Senior Four students of Kigezi High School in Kabale District have been arrested for allegedly inciting violence during the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) […]
The fire reportedly spread rapidly through the dormitory, trapping some of the children before residents and police mounted a joint rescue operation. Two pupils have died and several others were injured after fire gutted a dormitory at Hami Junior School in Maganjo, Nabweru Division, Wakiso District, last night. The deceased have been identified as Rania […]
In a separate incident, police at Old Kampala are investigating a student of Old Kampala Secondary School who was allegedly found with a mobile phone during the Mathematics examination. At least eight people, including a secondary school headteacher, have been arrested or are under investigation over alleged examination malpractice, extortion and other offences during the […]
Lukooya praised the school’s headteacher, Fredrick Kabonge, whom he promoted from classroom teacher more than a decade ago in recognition of his outstanding performance. Mukono district chairperson Francis Lukooya Mukoome has warned headteachers whose schools will not produce at least one first-grade pupil in the forthcoming Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) that they risk being demoted […]
But there is another question we must not ignore: if a schoolgirl is sexually active, is she making that decision freely, or is someone exploiting her? Armless UCE Candidate Writes Exams Using Mouth, Feet By Rev. Atuhaire Moses The viral post about 40 Senior Two girls reportedly using contraceptive implants has sparked debate, with some […]
Lira Town College headteacher Levy Abongo commended Odio for his exceptional intelligence and determination, urging parents to enrol children living with disabilities in school without discrimination. Gone Too Soon: Maama Maria Prean, the Austrian Mother Who Gave Thousands of Ugandan Children a Future A 19-year-old Senior Four candidate born without arms is sitting his Uganda […]
Magistrate Karakire remanded the two suspects to Luzira Prison until October 30, 2026, when they are expected to return to court for further proceedings. A Lira City Inspector of Schools and another man have been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of extorting money from headteachers and impersonating Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) officials. The […]
Ogwang urged the lecturers to continue supporting the institution by covering the staffing gap as the Ministry of Education and Sports seeks additional funding. Kyambogo University pays its part-time lecturers a flat transport refund of sh10,000 per day, the Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Peter Ogwang, has told Parliament. Ogwang acknowledged that […]