Busoga’s Kigulu College Struggles to Cope with Rising Enrolment Amid Infrastructure Shortage

The Universal Secondary Education (USE) school currently has an enrolment of about 2,800 students, a figure that has outgrown its existing facilities. BY FRED MUZAALE Authorities at Kigulu College in Namungalwe sub-county, Iganga District, are struggling to provide a conducive teaching and learning environment due to overcrowded classrooms, inadequate infrastructure and a severe shortage of […]

IGG Recognises Top LDC Graduate in Trial Advocacy, Rewards Excellence in Legal Education

The award was presented on behalf of the IGG by Hilda Talibba, the Director of Legal Affairs at the Inspectorate of Government. The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has honoured an outstanding graduate of the Law Development Centre (LDC), Ms. Lillian Binoga, for her exceptional performance in Trial Advocacy during […]

Dr. Muganga Calls for Shift from Publication Counts to Problem-Solving, Sparks Debate Among Academias

His comments prompted a thoughtful response from Prof. Jim Spire Ssentongo, who questioned whether research publication and problem-solving should be viewed as competing priorities. A growing debate on the purpose of academic research has emerged following remarks by Dr. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, who challenged fellow scholars to move beyond measuring success […]

Uganda Martyrs SS Teacher Suspended Amid Ongoing Probe Into Viral Nude Video

A teacher at Uganda Martyrs Secondary School in Kayunga district has been suspended following the circulation of nude videos allegedly linked to her, as authorities intensify investigations into the matter. Sources familiar with the developments revealed that the school’s board of governors reached the decision to temporarily remove Josephine Namubiru who doubles as a secreatary […]

St. Elizabeth’s Institute of Health Professionals Set for 6th Graduation Ceremony

Sr. Nabukwasi attributed the institution’s success to its well-equipped science laboratories, modern training equipment, and highly qualified and experienced instructors. St. Elizabeth’s Institute of Health Professionals (SELIHEP) in Mukono is set to hold its sixth graduation ceremony on July 4, celebrating students who have successfully completed training in various health disciplines. According to the institute’s […]

Top Mathematics Scholar with Two PhDs Says He Remains Jobless

“I believe I am among the most highly educated people in Kenya. Unfortunately, despite these qualifications and academic achievements, I remain unemployed,” he wrote. A Kenyan academician with two doctoral degrees has sparked widespread debate on social media after revealing that he remains unemployed despite his impressive educational achievements. Dr. Eric Mutwiri, a specialist in […]

Government Addresses Pay Disparities with Salary Enhancement for Arts and Primary Teachers

“Beginning FY 2026/27, an additional Shs568.65 billion has been allocated to enhance salaries for primary school teachers and arts teachers in secondary schools and BTVET institutions,” Musaasizi said during the budget presentation. The government has moved to address long-standing salary disparities in the education sector by approving a salary enhancement package for arts and primary […]

Ugandan Universities Face Dead Bodies Shortage as Medical Training Enters Critical Phase

While body donation is common in several countries, the practice remains uncommon in Uganda due to cultural beliefs, religious considerations and limited public awareness about its role in medical education. Medical schools across Uganda are facing a growing crisis after reports revealed a severe shortage of cadavers, the human bodies used to teach anatomy and […]

‘Help Me Repost’: Female Graduate Takes Job Hunt to Social Media

“I am Ankunda Shanita. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance. I am currently looking for any presentable job available. Help me repost please. Thank you,” she posted. As unemployment continues to bite in Uganda, many young people—both skilled and unskilled—are finding it increasingly difficult to secure formal employment, even years after completing […]

Bishop SS Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Headteacher as New Leadership Takes Charge

During the ceremony, Bishop Kagodo announced the appointment of John Ssenkuuma Musoke, formerly Headteacher of St. Peter’s Kibuzi Secondary School in Kayunga, as the new Headteacher of Bishop Senior School Mukono. Bishop’s Senior School Mukono has entered a new era of leadership following the retirement of its Headteacher, Robert Kyakulaga, whose stewardship of the institution […]

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