Makerere University has adjusted the dates for the end-of-semester two examinations.Last week, Makerere University and other higher education institutions adjusted their academic calendars to accommodate the upcoming National Population and Housing Census 2024, as directed by the Ministry of Education.The National Population and Housing Census 2024 is
A concerned parent has sued Genesis Nursery and Primary School in Kampala for taking her daughter to sit for her Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in a rural school without informing him.According to court documents filed at the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala on April 2, 2024, Isabella Bahati Ndabateze (the daughter being talked about),
Aiming at facilitating the forthcoming national population census, the government has issued a directive mandating the closure of all schools and universities from May 10th to 20th. This decision, announced by the Ministry of Education and Sports.Ritah Namisango, the Principal Public Relations Officer of Makerere University, confirmed reception of the
10 schools in Luwero district are under investigation for blocking health workers from vaccinating learners against yellow fever.The schools are Mama’s Child Primary School in Wobulenzi town, Bugema Seventh Day Adventist Primary and Secondary Schools, Kisa Primary School, Ristak Primary and Secondary Schools in Busiika town council among others.The Ministry
KAMPALA – The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board – UBTEB signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kyambogo University to assess their TVET programmes and courses both at Diploma and Certificate level, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha – Board Chairperson said.He was on Wednesday speaking at the release of the UBTEB November-December 2023 Examination
A 58-year-old head teacher at Karukaata primary school in Rukungiri District who allegedly defiled two pupils and indecently assaulted another has been arrested and charged with aggravated defilement.The police spokesman for Kigezi region, Mr Elly Maate said the victims, aged 15, 14 and 12 years are pupils at the suspect’s school. “It’s alleged that between
All now set for UCE examsThe Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released sample papers for the Uganda Certificate of Education -UCE end-of-cycle competency-based Assessment under the new lower secondary school curriculum. Students and teachers have eagerly awaited details about the examination structure, including the number of papers per subject
Makerere University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has underscored a significant shortage of universities and higher education institutions in Uganda.With a population of nearly 50 million people, Nawangwe emphasized that the country is inadequately served in terms of tertiary education.Out of approximately 60 universities in Uganda, 40 are
