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ATC Uganda Inaugurates New Classroom Block at Kibuye Primary School

ATC Uganda has handed over a new classroom block to Kibuye Primary School in Kampala, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at improving education infrastructure. This new block is the third such project by ATC Uganda, following previous constructions in Terego and Kamuli districts. ATC Uganda has handed over a new […]

Uganda Leads Sub-Saharan Africa in US University Admissions

Uganda has achieved a historic milestone with a 20% surge in students pursuing higher education in the United States, rising from 1,088 in 2022/2023 to 1,303 in 2023/2024, according to the Open Doors 2024 Report. This growth cements Uganda’s position as a leading sender of students from Sub-Saharan Africa to US institutions. Ugandan students pursuing […]

Kyambogo University to hold first East Africa Conference on Disability

Kyambogo is set to hold the first ever East Africa Conference on Disability inclusive higher education at the University in Kampala scheduled for 13th -14th, November 2024. The first-ever East Africa Conference on Disability Inclusive Higher Education will be held by Kyambogo at the University in Kampala on November 13–14, 2024. The first Lady who […]

URA Launches Research Lab to Foster Academic Collaboration and Economic Research

The Uganda Revenue Authority launched a new research lab, developed with support from the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UN-WIDER), to strengthen ties between academia and URA through data-driven research. This lab, initially opened in 2022, provides access to URA’s extensive datasets, supporting research that guides policy and economic growth strategies. […]

UNEB Deploys Security and Implements Measures to Ensure Fair PLE Exams

The Uganda National Examinations Board has deployed 13,000 scouts and 600 security personnel to ensure smooth conduct of the upcoming Primary Leaving Examinations starting November 6, 2024. The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) says it has deployed a total of 13,000 scouts ahead of the commencement of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). An additional 600 […]

Students Trained to Boost Bee Farming Value in Uganda

In a collaborative effort, students from Bugema University, Malawi University of Science and Technology, Makerere University, and the University of Copenhagen participated in a two-week hands-on training program in Uganda’s Luwero and Kiboga districts to address challenges in bee farming. Local and foreign universities have teamed up to equip students with skills in bee farming […]

President Museveni Challenges Colonial Narratives in Discussion with Makerere Scholars

President Yoweri Museveni met with Makerere University history professors to discuss African history, focusing on Uganda’s pre-colonial political structures. The meeting explored Uganda’s broader historical narrative and the need for a new educational approach to African history. President Yoweri Museveni meets Makerere University Kampala (MUK) Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Makerere History Department. Present were […]

Col. Emmy Katabazi Advocates for Educational Reform and Mindset Change Among Students

Col. Emmy Katabazi, ISO’s Deputy Director General, urged student leaders to focus on education that promotes national development rather than ‘enslavement.’ He encouraged them to embrace a mindset of patriotism and discipline, avoid distractions like social media, and advocate for a productive future for Uganda. The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), […]

2024 UCE, PLE, and UACE Exam Dates Set; UNEB Urges Local Governments to Budget for Invigilators

Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced key examination dates for UCE, PLE, and UACE candidates in 2024. PLE has seen a 6.6% increase in candidates, bringing the total to 749,374. UNEB’s Executive Director, Dan Odongo, highlighted concerns about delayed payments for invigilators, stressing the need for local governments to budget adequately for examinations. The […]

Minister Janet Kataha Museveni Summons University Vice Chancellors.

The minister of education, Ms. Janet Museveni summoned Vice Chancellors and Senates of all public Universities at state house to elect their representatives to the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) yesterday 17th September 2024. Yesterday, September 17, 2024, saw the vice chancellors and senates of all public universities called to the state house by […]