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Makerere University Commended for taking University Education closer to communities

The Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) has commended and thanked Makerere University Council for opening and gazetting regional branches and centres across the country as a one-stop centre where all University academic courses can be conducted at the graduation ceremony. The Makerere University Council was applauded and thanked by the Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) for opening and gazetting regional branches and centers throughout the nation as one stop center where all University academic courses can be conducted at the graduation ceremony held on July 31st,2023. The ULGA Vice Chairperson in the eastern region, who is also the Kapchorwa District […]

Nabbanja Proposes Mandatory Agricultural and Science Education in Secondary Schools

The Prime Minister, Robbinah Nabbanja, is advocating for mandatory agricultural and science education at the Ordinary Secondary School level in an effort to change the mindsets of young people. She believes that showcasing agri-technologies developed by students during the national education show will generate interest in the industry, which offers numerous employment opportunities. In an […]

UNEB Announces Deadline forThe First Phase of Late Registration for 2023 Candidates

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced that Friday 30thJune, 2023was the last day of the first phase of late registration for 2023 candidates.This follows an extension of the normal registration period from May 31st to 7thJune. According to UNEB, candidates for the 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education […]

Replacing “Expired Courses” with “Due for Review”: NCHE Introduces New Categorization for Academic Courses in Universities and Tertiary Institutions

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) announced a change in the categorization of academic courses at universities and tertiary institutions. The term “Expired” will be replaced by “Due for Review,” as revealed by Prof. Mary Okwakol, the executive director of NCHE, during a press conference. The decision comes in response to concerns raised about […]

Makerere University speaks out on expired courses

Makerere University vice-chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has commented on claims that are among the local universities offering courses that are not accredited by the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE). On Monday 22nd May 2023, media reports indicated that this had led to the denial of admission of Makerere University graduates to higher degrees by […]

St Mary’s College Kisubi Emerges as Champions of National Speech and Debate Championship 2023 after Defeating Kawempe Muslim SS

St Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK) was crowned the 11th Champions of the National Speech and Debate Championship (NSDC) 2023 in Uganda after beating Kawempe Muslim Secondary School in the grand finale under a motion on anti-corruption. The junior debate category was won by Parental Care Nursery and Primary School. The grand finale ceremony was hosted […]

Enhancing Education Quality: Uganda’s Government Buys 7 million Textbooks for Secondary Schools’ New Curriculum

The government of Uganda will give both private and government-aided secondary schools free student textbooks and teachers’ manuals beginning on Monday, May 29, 2023, continuing through Friday, August 25, 2023, according to the education ministry, for the new O’level curriculum. According to the plan, seven million textbooks and teacher aides for Senior Three and Senior […]

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Victoria University launches Career Readiness and Employability Program Tailored towards innovativeness and current job market demands

Uganda’s traditional education system faces imminent revolutionalisation as Victoria University takes a precedent, with the launch of the Career Readiness and Employability Program (CR&EP). The high-precision study program which is effectively tailored towards innovativeness and current job market demands was launched 3rd May 2023 in the University main auditorium, Kampala campus. Among other merits, the […]

Uganda’s Education Sector: Achievements and Challenges

Uganda has made significant achievements in the education sector in recent years, particularly in improving access to education, increasing literacy rates, and improving the quality of education. Here are some of the notable achievements in the sector; The government of Uganda has made significant progress in increasing access to education. The country has implemented a […]

Uganda Hosting the International Conference on Curriculum Development

“The conference will tackle eight thematic areas, including the 21st-century curriculum (design and development, implementation, assessment and evaluation, innovations, skills and pedagogies); Localisation and decolonisation of the curriculum in Africa; the ICT revolution in education; and Competency-based curriculum development and implementation,”