Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has arrested a primary school teacher in Sironko District for allegedly impersonating another person for more than three decades using a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) issued in the victim’s name. The suspect, identified as Godfrey Namasake, a teacher at Budadiri Girls Primary School, is expected to be […]
The incident adds to a series of cases in which candidates have experienced labour or delivered babies during or shortly before their national examinations in Uganda. A Senior Four candidate at Light Senior Secondary School in Soroti District delivered a baby boy while sitting her Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) English paper on Tuesday morning […]
Faridah Namusisi, the headteacher of Nairambi Seed School, said all registered candidates had reported and sat their examinations, unlike in previous years. Heavy rains and strong winds disrupted transport on the Buvuma Islands on Monday, delaying teachers and candidates travelling to examination centres as Senior Four (S4) examinations began. The downpour, which started in the […]
He added: “Unfortunately, our legislators are quite enjoying their emoluments as if everything is okay. That is so disappointing. We rarely accepted that to happen during our reign. I pray to the Honourable Leader of the Opposition to wake up and do something.” Former Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has criticised current Members of Parliament […]
Makerere University has directed Dr. Faisal Buyinza, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Economic Theory and Analysis, to step aside from his leadership and administrative roles pending investigations into allegations of sexual harassment and gender-based violence. The decision was announced by Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sarah M. Ssali in a letter dated October 7, […]
The student was given first aid at the school before being rushed to Red Rose Hospital for further medical attention. However, he was pronounced dead on arrival. A school canteen attendant in Kassanda District has been arrested after a student died following a confrontation in which he was allegedly struck on the head by a […]
Kasibante said the directive is intended to ensure that all candidates prepare for their examinations in a fair and supportive environment, regardless of their families’ financial status. Jinja District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hassan Kasibante has directed all government and private schools in the district to stop parents from giving cash and expensive gifts to […]
Engola said the government had continued to fulfil its responsibilities towards refugees but was increasingly constrained by declining support from development partners. More than 200,000 pupils in refugee-hosting districts across Uganda are at risk of failing to complete the academic year following the withdrawal of funding that has supported teachers in refugee schools. The funding […]
He cautioned the candidates against behaviours that could distract them from their studies, including stealing, rumour-mongering, fornication, fighting, unhealthy competition and indiscipline. Senior Four and Senior Six candidates at St. Balikuddembe Senior Secondary School Kisoga in Mukono District have been urged to remain on a Godly path as they prepare for and during the time […]
Wamala Sserunkuma, who also chairs the association of head teachers in Mukono Municipality, said teachers continue to work under difficult conditions, including economic hardship. Uganda joined the rest of the world on Monday to mark World Teachers’ Day 2026, but celebrations in Mukono Municipality were subdued, with many teachers spending the occasion in classrooms as […]
