(This article was first published in the New Vision on January 3, 2021) AS the country keeps schools and higher institutions of learning closed to stop the spread of COVID-19, about 60% of the universities countrywide have been cleared to teach online. However, to ensure that there is proper learning, the Government has sent teams […]
By Isaac Nuwagaba Buhweju County MP Francis Mwijukye on Tuesday called for an urgent review of Uganda’s ‘free’ education system to address declining standards, especially in government-aided schools in rural areas. The Government introduced Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) to provide access to education for all; it has been underfunded due […]
By Agnes Nantambi Makerere University has partnered with the Presidential Initiative on Skilling to integrate Swahili literacy into vocational skilling among youth. This is under the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MAK-RIF) supported project on integrating Kiswahili literacy in vocational skilling among vulnerable youths, coordinated under the College of Education and External Studies in […]
By Ibrahim Ruweza German ambassador Matthias Schauer has urged more schools in Uganda to teach German as a foreign language. He made the call during a courtesy visit to Kibuli Secondary School on Tuesday. Kibuli is one of the schools in Uganda that teach German — the second most spoken language in Europe. Over 100 […]
By Peter Abaanabasazi Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom premier Andrew Byakutanga has called on religious leaders to mobilise kingdom subjects to embrace the education of their children. He says there is a need for the subjects to invest in the education of their children if the kingdom is to achieve its transformation and restore its glory. Byakutaga […]
By Michael Odeng The Chinese government has pledged continued support to the teaching of Chinese language in Uganda. The move, according to China, is aimed at strengthening co-operation and collaboration. Deputy head of mission at the Chinese Embassy to Uganda, Chen Huixin, said the embassy is working closely with the education ministry to implement the […]
By Agnes Nantambi KAMPALA – The Chinese government has pledged continued support to the teaching of Chinese language in Uganda. The move, according to China, is aimed at strengthening co-operation and collaboration. Deputy head of mission at the Chinese Embassy to Uganda, Chen Huixin, said the embassy is working closely with the education ministry to implement […]
By David Lukiiza Parents from about 40 schools across the country have been advised on educating girls. Speaking at the launch ahead of the celebration of Mother Kevin’s Legacy at St. Joseph Secondary School, Nsambya, on Saturday, Annet Mpuga, who was the chief guest, advised parents to emulate Mother Kevin’s bequest instead of marrying them […]
This article was first published on the New Vision website on March 30, 2023 By Arnest Tumwesige Science students in Uganda’s northern city of Lira have begun undergoing compulsory training on mini smallscale irrigation units that can be used at household level. The innovation is a response to how learners can use the available nearby […]
This article was first published on the New Vision website on March 17, 2023 By Ritah Mukasa Back in the day, a school was incomplete without a library. However, today, some private schools look at libraries as a waste of their meagre resources. Edith Nagujja, a secondary school teacher says, every learner should have access […]