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14
Oct

Education

Col. Emmy Katabazi Advocates for Educational Reform and Mindset Change Among Students

Asekeny Joan / 2 months
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3 min read

Col. Emmy Katabazi, ISO’s Deputy Director General, urged student leaders to focus on education that promotes national development rather than ‘enslavement.’ He encouraged them to embrace a mindset of patriotism and discipline, avoid distractions like social media, and advocate for a productive future for Uganda. The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), […]

19
Sep

Education

2024 UCE, PLE, and UACE Exam Dates Set; UNEB Urges Local Governments to Budget for Invigilators

Asekeny Joan / 3 months
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2 min read

Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced key examination dates for UCE, PLE, and UACE candidates in 2024. PLE has seen a 6.6% increase in candidates, bringing the total to 749,374. UNEB’s Executive Director, Dan Odongo, highlighted concerns about delayed payments for invigilators, stressing the need for local governments to budget adequately for examinations. The […]

18
Sep

Education

Minister Janet Kataha Museveni Summons University Vice Chancellors.

Nkunda Ricky / 3 months
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2 min read

The minister of education, Ms. Janet Museveni summoned Vice Chancellors and Senates of all public Universities at state house to elect their representatives to the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) yesterday 17th September 2024. Yesterday, September 17, 2024, saw the vice chancellors and senates of all public universities called to the state house by […]

15
Sep

Education

Ugandan Lecturers Trained in Digital Education to Enhance Inclusion

Amanda Bae / 3 months
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3 min read

Twelve lecturers from various Ugandan universities, including Makerere and Bugema, participated in a three-day workshop on digital pedagogy, research methodology, and the use of educational technologies. Twelve lecturers from various Ugandan universities have undergone specialized training on research methodology and the presentation of research findings. The training, part of the Digital Education Practitioner Networks project, […]

10
Sep

Education

Launch of Ministry of Education and Sports’ Digital Agenda Strategy: Clarification on Mobile Device Use in Schools

Cherop Amarie / 4 months
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2 min read

On August 22, 2024, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports launched the Ministry’s Digital Agenda Strategy. The strategy aims to enhance the use of electronic tools and technologies in education and sports management. However, the Ministry is still developing policy guidelines to regulate digital tool usage in schools, including clarifying the roles […]

03
Sep

Education

President Museveni Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Education for All

Asekeny Joan / 4 months
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3 min read

President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandans to support the government’s initiative to provide free education in all government schools. He emphasized the need for affordable day schools and the elimination of fees to reduce school dropout rates. First Lady Janet Museveni also praised the Mothers Union for their efforts in promoting family and Christian […]

03
Sep

Education

Call for Mandatory Pre-Entry Exams to Improve Uganda’s Law School Admission Standards, Says LDC Director

Cherop Amarie / 4 months
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4 min read

Dr. Pamela Tibihikirra-Kalyegira, Director of the Law Development Center, advocates for mandatory pre-entry exams as a requirement for admission to law schools in Uganda to improve the quality of legal education. She argues that the current system, where candidates with just two principal passes can enter law school, compromises the quality of graduates. In order […]

31
Aug

Education

Uganda’s National Primary School MDD Festival 2024 Promotes Birth Registration Awareness

Cherop Amarie / 4 months
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5 min read

The National Primary School Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD) Festival, taking place in Mbale, Uganda, highlights the importance of birth registration and obtaining a National Identification Number (NIN). Some of the participating schools entertaining the audience. Prior to this festival, participating schools engaged in a series of competitions that began at the lower primary school […]

29
Aug

Education

UNSA and Education Ministry Partner to Equip Students in Fight Against Corruption

Asekeny Joan / 4 months
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2 min read

The Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has launched a nationwide campaign to train students in combating corruption through debates and community engagement, aiming for a corruption-free Uganda by 2030. The Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has announced a nationwide campaign aimed […]

26
Aug

Education

Ministry of Education Embraces Digital Learning with New ICT Device Policy

Nkwanzi Sheena / 4 months
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3 min read

The Ministry of Education has introduced a new policy allowing the use of laptops, smartphones, and tablets in primary and secondary schools as part of the Education Digital Strategy. While this marks a shift from previous bans, strict controls are required to prevent distractions, including device configuration to block harmful content and approval by regulators. […]

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