Lucy Akajo, the Karamoja Regional Coordinator for Uganda National Teacher Union attributed school poor performances to the negative attitude towards education among the communities in the region.
Read more ...Records at Plan international-a non-governmental organization indicate that out of every 100 secondary school girls in the district five of them conceive every term.
Read more ...According to Professor Mary Okwakol, the Executive Director of NCHE, the term expired has been misinterpreted and not used in accordance with the defined regulations of quality assurance for higher education universities and other tertiary institutions issued in 2008.
Read more ...Janet Museveni said that due to limited funding, inspectors in local governments are only able to visit eleven schools, with each school being assessed once per year.
Read more ...Ambassador Sticker says education in France is far cheaper than in most other countries, but that costs like transport and visa fees hinder it, which is why they have decided to partner with private sector companies.
Read more ...Janet Museveni said that the schools will be refurbished using a grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and with a concessionary credit facility from the World Bank.
Read more ...Onek said that with more numbers of refugees coming into Uganda, there is a need for long-term development solutions.
Read more ...The town council LCIII Hilda Maate Businge said they have already acquired the land title and are under taking a mobilization drive to solicit resources for the work to begin in the next financial year.
Read more ...“NCHE wishes to assure the public that and all stakeholders around the world that qualification of graduates on programs that received prior accreditation, in accordance with the NCHE minimum standards and regulations, by NCHE they are valid,” the statement reads in part.
Read more ...The students' concerns stem from recent stories circulating on social media about students who faced difficulties due to their degrees from Makerere University, which were allegedly rejected or questioned abroad due to their expired status.
Read more ...“The media is awash with stories on universities teaching what is being termed as expired courses. There is a very big scare, I have received very many messages from student leaders in the country, parents, and honorable colleagues on this issue,” said Tayebwa in part.
Read more ...Prof Ikoja-Odongo says there is a need to have a moment of truth by universities, including the one he leads, regarding adhering to the guidelines and regulations set by the National Council for Higher Education regarding program reviews and reassessment.
Read more ...The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje made this announcement during the third graduation ceremony of the Islamic Call University College held at the Gaddafi National Mosque at Old Kampala Monday.
Read more ...The Tribunal’s work was suspended last month by the University Council on the advice of the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka. A letter written by the University secretary Yusuf Kiranda shows that the tribunal was not properly constituted. It was followed by the suspension of Chairperson Justice Tabaro.
Read more ...The Luwero District Health Report reveals that between July 2022 and January 2023, 9,184 girls under the age of 19 sought antenatal services due to pregnancy.
Read more ...The new lower secondary curriculum has been hit by another controversy as the ministry of education and sports takes stand to ditch the Directorate of Industrial’s scheduled assessment for senior three students.
Read more ...Ismail Mushemeza, the Kitagwenda District LC V Chairperson, has confirmed that they have made several attempts to contact the contractor, who claims to lack the necessary funds to continue construction. However, the district cannot provide payment for work that has not been done.
Read more ...“Gallant Makerereans, 12:00 am today marks the end of six working days presented to us by the University Management through the University Secretary. I, therefore, call upon all students of the University to join us as we match peacefully to the main building at exactly 9 am to demand allowances for all government students.” Reads part of his letter that had called students to demonstrate
Read more ...Patrick Ayota, the acting Managing Director of NSSF, stated that this initiative is part of their corporate social responsibility policy, focusing on health, education, youth, and underprivileged groups. Ayota expressed optimism in raising the targeted amount, as some partners have already started contributing and others are expected to join the effort.
Read more ...Florence Aturo Ajungo, the principal of the college, admitted that the closure was a result of the previous administration's failure to remit taxes to URA. She inherited the tax arrears when she assumed her position in February 2022.
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