To tackle teacher absenteeism and improve monitoring, the Ministry introduced a smartphone-based system called the Teachers Effectiveness and Learner Achievement (TELA) tool. TELA was designed to provide real-time data on teacher attendance and classroom activities.
Protests, led by Parent’s Teacher’s Association-PTA chairperson Stephen Olele, have intensified as parents oppose a proposal to temporarily relocate pupils to Amagoro Primary School, citing the long distance that would be particularly challenging for minors.
"Kotido has 79 parishes, but only 21 primary schools and 6 secondary schools across 19 sub-counties. This will soon be inadequate if not addressed now," Oola stated.
David Sigenda, the Division Education Officer, highlighted that the revenue shortfalls are severely impacting the quality of education and the living conditions of both teachers and students.
Gulu City Education Officer, Richard Irwenyo, highlighted the growing demand for special needs education. He pointed out that the three existing special needs schools have become referral centers, even drawing students from neighboring South Sudan.
On Wednesday, the District Security team comprising representatives from the Police, Uganda People’s Defense Forces, the Resident District Commissioner and the NUP Organizing committee met in Migyera town to resolve the matter.
The president made this statement on Tuesday afternoon while campaigning for Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate for the Kisoro District Woman Parliamentary seat.
Burton Bbumba, the Headteacher of Luwero Boys Primary School, said that he registered 106 candidates for PLE but 104 were present and sat the examinations. Bbumba explained that one candidate with special needs was withdrawn by the parent, and the second dropped out this term due to domestic violence.
Alex Byakatonda, the Kabale District Information Officer, revealed to our reporter that the mudslides happened during a heavy downpour. Byakatonda explained that the mudslides struck while the deceased was with his mother and others, returning home from the garden.
According to Moses Mwambu, the Local Council I (LCI) chairperson of Malare cell, Wandiba also attempted to attack Lunyoro with a panga (machete), forcing her to flee to the LCI office for safety. Mwambu reported that due to Wandiba's repeated conflicts with his wife and his failure to respond to summons from the LC1 court, he referred Lunyoro to the nearest police post in Malukhu for further action.
“Uganda Police apprehended Lukwago and is currently in custody. We intend to take him to court to face charges related to child abuse and torture. We also urge the public to remain vigilant about children’s rights, as outlined in the laws that protect the rights of children,” ACP Rusoke said.
According to Vincent Twesige, the Rwenzori West Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred on Sunday and was reported by Moses Bwambale, a security guard at Three Stars Nursery and Primary School in Nyakitokoli Village, Karangura Sub county, Fort Portal North Division.
For the past eight years, Stanbic Bank Uganda has hosted secondary school debate competitions known as the Stanbic National School Championship. The competition aims to identify and promote talent, stimulate innovation, and recognize the best innovative idea with significant business sense and societal impact.
The girl claims that Basalaine defiled her in April in one of the girls' pit latrines. She alleges that Basalaine had made previous attempts to defile her in November 2022 and had informed the school head teacher, Florence Nahidora, and her deputy, but no action was taken.
48 pupils in Primary Seven were attending a party at the time the building collapsed. All the pupils were retrieved from the rubble alive, but 10 were rushed to Bukatuube Health Center III for treatment.
According to Waibi, there are 1900 teachers deployed in different primary schools across the district but the majority commute from distant areas to their workstations due to the lack of staff houses.
The suspects who are currently detained at Kaliro Central Police Station include Chief Administrative Officer Samuel Bigirwa, District Education Officer Edward Kamaga and the Parish Development Model-focal person, Fred Mbalumya.
