Fear gripped Makerere University students when one of their fellow students died in her hostel room. Patricia Ochola Erik, a student from the College of Education and External Studies was found dead in her room at one of the university halls of residence. Ochola, a daughter to a retired police officer Christ Otim Erik from […]
The Police in Lwengo district have in custody a school director, bursar and headteacher in connection with the death of a nine-year-old pupil. Lwengo District, Coloh Children’s Foundation The trio had allegedly detained the pupil after his parents failed to pay fees amounting to sh100,000 and was found dead in one of the dormitories on […]
By Lawrence Mayanja Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has celebrated Cardinal Emmanuel Wamala for his dedicated service to the Catholic Church and Uganda at large. Led by the University Chaplain, Msgr. Dr. Lawrence Ssemusu, the Catholic fraternity at MUBS hosted and celebrated Cardinal Wamala as he was marking 29 years of his service as the […]
The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued new guidelines for students on various scholarships who are studying abroad. According to the Ministry, failure to submit progress reports will lead to the suspension of stipends. Dr. Jane Egau, the undersecretary at the ministry, announced these guidelines, stating that students who do not provide academic progress […]
At 4:30 pm, the training had not started, and the director had not returned, leaving the situation unresolved. Tutors decided to return to their respective stations in protest. A National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) training session came to an unexpected halt on Monday after a group of Center Coordinating Tutors (CCT) raised concern about inadequate […]
At 18 years of existence in the education sector, Cornerstone Junior School in Mukono Municipality has for a number of years emerged number one. Not only via the academic field more so when it comes to teaching and have their pupils pass with flying colours; registering distinctions when the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) releases […]
Student leaders at Makerere University led by the Guild President Robert Maseruka have started a campaign to solicit funds and support underprivileged students clear their tuition. Last month, the students launched the campaign dubbed “Save a Makererean” aimed at raising sh1 billion . On Friday, the students organized a car wash event at Makerere University’s […]
The challenges plaguing Old Kampala Senior Secondary School have taken another turn with the unveiling of a comprehensive report by the Inspector General of Government (IGG). The report exposes systemic issues within the once-prestigious institution, shedding light on various cases of mismanagement. The 100-page report from the IGG includes recommendations for the Ministry of Education […]
Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in conjunction with Uganda Police have registered a total of 25 cases pertaining to examination malpractice both at UCE and PLE Level. Jennifer Kalule, the UNEB spokesperson says the 25 cases were reported to police and are being investigated. “Ten of these cases are in respect of UCE while 15 […]
Parents, friends and well-wishers turned up in big numbers to celebrate the ten years of St. Francis Namilyango Hillside Day and Boarding Primary School. Held at Le-Kasa Gardens at Kauga in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality on Saturday, the function was characterised by a number of presentations by the pupils, right from Baby Class to […]
