The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has cautioned heads of UCE centre numbers to be on the lookout for fraudsters claiming to be members of UNEB Security Committee and extorting money from them to allegedly strike their schools from the list of those whose results are to be withheld on grounds of malpractices. The release […]
Two head teachers in Tororo have been chased away by angry parents and local councilors of Mukujju Sub-county over poor performance in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). They were joined by councilors from Tororo District. The affected head teachers, Beatrice Apadet of Odikai Primary School and Martin Odeke of Morkiswa Primary School in Kisoko sub-county […]
In a bid to improve the quality of education in Mukono Municipality, the Mukono Teachers Association has confirmed a refresher training for teachers this month, aimed at enhancing their performance at the primary level. The training, scheduled for February 21, is a direct response to concerns raised about some schools’ disappointing performance in the recent […]
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema on Friday met and held fruitful discussions with the Makerere University Students’ Guild leadership. During the meeting held at SHIPU offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema acknowledged the role of the students’ Guild, saying that at the unit they are delighted to see […]
Authorities in Buyende district have interdicted five headteachers over alleged involvement in Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) malpractices that led to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) to withhold their results. According to Buyende district Senior Education Officer, Aaron Gwoloba, the affected headteachers are from; Kagulu, Namulikya, Mirengeizo, Namusita and Igoola primary schools. Gwoloba said that […]
Authorities in Buyende district have interdicted five headteachers over alleged involvement in Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) malpractices that led to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) to withhold their results. According to Buyende district Senior Education Officer, Aaron Gwoloba, the affected headteachers are from; Kagulu, Namulikya, Mirengeizo, Namusita and Igoola primary schools. Gwoloba said that […]
The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has developed a plan to implement the long-awaited abridged A-Level curriculum, aiming to align it with the recently reviewed lower secondary curriculum. Speaking with our reporter, Dr. Grace Baguma, the NCDC Director, assured schools that the new curriculum would not introduce anything radically new, but rather, it would build […]
Parents in Luweero district have put pressure on head teachers of four schools to explain the circumstances under which results of the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) for 264 candidates were withheld. Last week, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released results for the PLE 2024. However, results for 264 candidates for four schools in Luweero […]
The back-to-school season is a time of hope, anticipation, and, for many parents, financial pressure. With tuition fees, uniforms, and scholastic materials to consider, the burden of ensuring children have access to education can be overwhelming. Following the success of the 2024 school fees campaign, MTN MoMo is back with an even bigger and better […]
A man has been arrested in Pader District on allegations of forgery. Christopher Akera is accused of allegedly forging UNEB payment receipts and mismanaging funds meant for Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) registration. On 28th May 2024, Florence Alum, Director of Holy Angel Nursery and Primary School, paid Akera, the owner of Pader Graphics Hard and […]
