Education
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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…
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Victoria University launches free AI training for 10,000 Ugandans in Labour Day digital skills push
As Uganda marks Labour Day, Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Kampala, has unveiled an ambitious technology initiative aimed…
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Meera Ruparelia steps into leadership role at Victoria University
Meera Ruparelia has officially taken on a key leadership role at Victoria University Kampala, marking a new chapter for one…
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Victoria University, 8 other universities get PSU accreditation for pharmacy training
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda has accredited nine universities to offer the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme, as it moves to…
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Long Walks to Class: New infrastructure brings hope to remote school in Kabale
In the rolling hills of Kabale District, the school day begins long before sunrise for many children. Some walk for…
