The former Chief Justice pointed out that by integrating traditional African conflict resolution methods with modern legal framework, the move can foster justice that is restorative rather than punitive thus promoting social cohesion.
Established in 1957 in Butobere, Central Division, Kabale Municipality, Kigezi College Butobere, commonly known as SINIYA, is currently struggling with dilapidated structures, furniture and lavatories, among others.
EPRC conducted a study last year to assess the state of the TVET sector in Uganda, aiming to find out the challenges the sector is facing and to assess its preparedness for the digital revolution.
This was revealed by Barnabas Musinguzi, Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Makerere University Endowment Fund while unveiling this year’s Makerere University Marathon, which has also changed name from a run to a marathon.
Last month, officials of Alikua Sub County rounded up more than 20 children aged between 6 and 14 years for not going to school due to a lack of scholastic materials. They were released after their parents and guardians presented the requirements to the authorities.
Geoffrey Alex Ogwal Adyebo, Kwania District LCV Chairman said the district has allocated the fund to rehabilitate the dilapidated classroom blocks at Adera Primary School in Chawente Sub County, Okik, Punoatar, Abuli and Aculawic Primary Schools all in Ayabi Sub County, Apire Primary School in Aduku Sub County, Aderolongo Primary School in Akali Sub County, Aduku Boarding and Ikwera Primary School in Aduku town council among others.
Speaking at a stakeholders' conference held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Archbishop Flynn Secondary School, Rev. Fr. Robert Odong, the Education Secretary of Gulu Archdiocese revealed that out of 629 Catholic-founded schools, 453 primaries, 32 secondaries, and 20 tertiary institutions, only 10% of pupils from Catholic primary schools transition to secondary schools.
In a letter written to the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among and signed by Muasa chairperson and Secretary General; Dr Robert Kakuru and Dr Jude Ssempebwa respectively, the association says by constituting another search, the University is not only wasting taxpayers' money but also acting contrary to a court order.
Dr Justine Nakimuli Kigozi Odong, a psychiatry consultant with two decades of experience, made the remarks at the conclusion of a mock African Union (AU) summit debate in Uganda.
According to Richard Oringa, the chairperson of the Kitgum Secondary School Sports Association, the disqualified players were found guilty of forging documents to falsify their age and engaging in impersonation.
Despite ongoing efforts to improve literacy, the findings indicate that fewer children can read and comprehend texts in their mother tongues, raising concerns about the effectiveness of early education programs and the thematic curriculum.
Ssentamu who is a nephew of NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine participated in the election as an independent candidate after failing to secure the opposition political party flag in the primary nominations.
The education department has been allocated 14 billion, which will fund key initiatives such as the rehabilitation of two classroom blocks at Hilders Primary School, the construction of a five-stance pit latrine at Onyakai Primary School, the construction of a three-classroom block and a five-stances pit latrine at Soroti Demonstration Primary School, Supply of desks to Otatai and Moruapesur Primary Schools.
The 48 youths are part of the 240 youths from across 8 districts, a municipality, and a city in the Acholi sub-region who underwent six months of vocational skill training at the Acholi Regional Industrial Hubs in Gulu District.
Out of the 73 schools flagged for cheating across the country, with their 2024 examination cancelled several belong to the Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA), the Church of Uganda, the Roman Catholic Church and other faith-based organizations.
The event took place at Nyantwe Cell, Buhimba Town Council in Kikuube District, where the university will be constructed on a 100-acre piece of land donated by Dr. Henry Wamani, a resident of the district.
The 2024 Uwezo National Learning Assessment Report has revealed that while schools focus on examinable subjects, critical values such as honesty, discipline, and responsibility are being overlooked—leading to an increase in cases of theft, dishonesty, and violence among students.
he report shows divergent trends for children’s literacy and numeracy. Reading
levels in the upper primary classes are lower than in 2021 and may reflect the
long-term impact of the school closures of 2020-21. However, the numeracy
levels are generally higher than in 2021, despite the closures.
