The incident comes amid increasing concern from educators, parents and mental health professionals over the emotional and psychological pressures affecting learners. Police in Bweyogerere have launched investigations into the suspected suicide of an 18-year-old student at Naalya Secondary School, Bweyogerere Campus, in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, July […]
“Let honesty, accountability and excellence guide every decision you make,” he said. “Those who will serve in rural and underserved communities should know that their work is of great value. Sometimes the greatest impact is made where the need is greatest.” Newly qualified health professionals have been challenged to embrace patriotism, innovation and ethical practice […]
Emmanuel Nsubuga was recognised as the Overall Best Sciences Student after graduating with a CGPA of 4.79 in the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics. Uganda Christian University (UCU) celebrated the graduation of 1,274 students during its 27th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, with female graduates once again dominating academic performance as the institution […]
Mukasa is remembered for his unwavering commitment, professionalism, and decades of dedicated service that contributed immensely to the growth and stability of Namagabi Secondary School. Namagabi Secondary School has announced with profound sorrow the passing of its long-serving bursar, Paul Mukasa Mayanja, who died on Tuesday morning at Mulago National Referral Hospital. In a statement […]
This year’s competition is centred on the theme “Common Ground: Better Together,” encouraging participants to reflect on the values, experiences and aspirations that unite people despite their differences. Young writers from across the Commonwealth have demonstrated remarkable creativity and enthusiasm, with a record 53,840 entries submitted for The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026, organisers have […]
Sadly, this is not an isolated story. We have heard of children taking their own lives over poor academic performance, failure to attend school trips, disciplinary action, or even being denied privileges at school. School Shut as Probe Begins into S3 Girl’s Death After Alleged Beating Over Love Letter By Lawrence Mayanja The tragic death […]
Authorities responded by temporarily closing the government-funded school on Thursday to allow investigations to proceed without disruption. St Thomas Vocational Secondary School in Rubirizi District has been temporarily closed following the death of a Senior Three student who allegedly succumbed to injuries after being beaten by a teacher over a suspected love letter. The […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Hon. John Chrysostom Muyingo as the Acting Minister of Education and Sports, according to a State House press release issued on Thursday. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was made under Article 99(1) of the Constitution and comes in the absence of a substantive minister at the helm of […]
According to Cherop, inspectors found serious challenges, including lack of proper sanitation facilities and unsafe, deteriorating buildings that endangered the wellbeing of learners. Mukonoa ” District Local Government has stepped up its campaign to improve the quality of education by closing four private schools in Nakifuma–Naggalama Town Council for failing to meet the minimum education […]
“Support a colleague who is battling breast cancer, please. Dr. Nalubega Rebecca is a Lecturer at Makerere University. We can save her life. Contribute, retweet and share widely. Thank you,” Prof. Ssentongo appealed. The Makerere University community has launched an urgent appeal for support to help Dr. Rebecca Nalubega, a lecturer at the College of […]