Makerere Staff, Prof Nawangwe Clash over Biometric Access System

Prof Nawangwe said that the Makerere University’s biometric access system is an administrative arrangement but NOT a welfare issue. Tension is mounting at Makerere University as staff associations challenge the implementation of the Biometric Access System on campus, defying directives from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe. Staff, through their associations – Makerere University Academic Association-MUASA, […]

Twenty Pupils Sit PLE while Pregnant

Bukedea District on Wednesday registered twenty pregnant pupils who turned up to sit for their Primary Leaving Examinations that started on Wednesday, November 8. The Bukedea district education officer, Stephen Okurut, made the revelation, adding that more two pupils who had recently given birth, also turned up for examinations. Okurut said the district has also […]

Bp. Luzinda Commends Former New Vision’s Managing Editor Ben Opolot for Investing in Education

“I so much commend you for choosing education as your investment venture, you would have gone into other lucrative ventures. I pray that God who directed you well shall also guide you and make this school triumph in all aspects,” Bp. Luzinda. The retired bishop of Mukono diocese, Elia Paul Luzinda Kizito has commended the […]

All Set for 749,000 Candidates to Sit for PLE Tomorrow-UNEB

Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is set to conduct the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) tomorrow Wednesday November 8, 2023. According to UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odongo, out of the 749,347 candidates, 2,380 are registered under the Special Needs Education (SNE) arrangement. Odongo says this year’s number is slightly higher compared to last year’s 2,316 SNE […]

Forest Hill College Mukono Pays Tribute to Founder Thecla Kinalwa

Fr. Matovu asked the students to always meditate about Thecla Kinalwa’s good deeds, desire to be hardworking and relentless as she was. The students, teachers, parents and the family members have paid tribute to the late Thecla Kinalwa who among the many portfolios she held in the government, she once served as the State House […]

Mbarara University Vice Chancellor Takes over as New UNEB Chairperson 

Professor Celestino Obua, the Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Uganda Examinations Board (UNEB). Professor Obua’s appointment was announced by Education Minister Janet Museveni. He was subsequently sworn in during a Friday afternoon board meeting convened at the UNEB headquarters in Ntinda. During the […]

Gov’t rescues NTC Students, Clears Arrears with Kyambogo University

Before this intervention, Kyambogo University had adopted a policy of withholding academic documents from students until their respective colleges settled their outstanding balances. The Ministry of Education and Sports has intervened to alleviate the financial burden faced by five National Teacher Colleges (NTCs), resulting in relief for students eager to obtain their academic documents. Professor […]

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