Education
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UNEB issues final call for normal registration of 2026 national examinations
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has issued a final reminder to heads of examination centres across the country that…
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Hunger drives hundreds of pupils out of class in Lira schools
A worsening school meals crisis in northern Uganda is forcing hundreds of pupils out of classrooms in Lira and surrounding…
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Can universities solve society’s problems without publishing? The debate dividing scholars
It started, as so many arguments now do, with a post on X. Dr Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria…
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dfcu Bank deepens support for international schools amid sector growth challenges
As Uganda’s education sector grapples with rising operational costs, increasing regulatory demands, and evolving global education standards, dfcu Bank has…
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Government increases education funding to Shs6.66 trillion in 2026/27 financial year, boosts teachers’ pay
Government has allocated Shs 6.66 trillion to the education sector in the 2026/27 financial year, with significant funding directed toward…
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Busoga agricultural institute targets youth with practical skills for modern agriculture
As Uganda grapples with the challenge of youth unemployment and the need to modernize its agricultural sector, Busoga Agricultural and…
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Pharmacists reject new internship policy, warn of risks to training standards and health worker welfare
A fresh debate has emerged over the future of health professional training in Uganda after the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda…
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UBOS survey shows sharp improvement in school attendance and literacy levels
A new report by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics has revealed major improvements in Uganda’s education sector, with school attendance…
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Ssentamu reflects on reform, challenges during his tenure as Makerere University’s Guild President
When Ssentamu Churchill James took office as the 91st Guild President of Makerere University, he carried with him more than…
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Barista Coffee School targets youth employment with hands-on training programme in Kampala
A new skills-based training initiative is positioning itself at the center of Uganda’s growing coffee economy as Barista Coffee School…
