(This article was first published on the New Vision Website on April 4, 2023) By Denis Nsubuga Children in primary schools across Kampala capital city will get hands-on experience in what they study in class, thanks to a new urban farming project. Teachers will aid learners to set up small gardens, code-named Kitchen gardens, in […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision website on March 28, 2023) By Prossy Nandudu The second Early Childhood Care and Education symposium is underway at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. Organised by the education ministry, with support from Plan International, the symposium is aimed at identifying challenges in the early childhood development […]
(This article was first published on the New Vision website on March 23, 2023) By Nelson Kiva and Charles Jjuuko KAYUNGA – The education ministry in partnership with the Vision Group on Wednesday launched the Primary Six Nile English Coursebook with the intent to strengthen the language again and broadly benefit the education sector. This was […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 26, 2022) By Melanie Nabukwasi and Mollan Joyce Oliver Nabirye, a 22-year-old visually impaired student at Kyambogo University, was thrown into panic when she learnt that her caretaker had been taken ill and could not take her to class. “It left a hole in […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 26, 2022) The Ministry of Education and Sports has been developing a digital agenda to facilitate blended learning in higher institutions of training. While the ministry has not yet rolled out the agenda, it says that the plan will increase enrollment and reduce pressure […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 12, 2022) By Patrick Kaboyo On September 6, I was joined by Dr Denis Mugimba, the spokesperson of the education ministry, to discuss issues of school fees on a radio talk show. During the discussion, Mugimba raised a number of policy issues that were […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 12, 2022) By Victoria Nampala At 11 years, Afua Awori was in Primary Four class, but could hardly read a sentence written in English. Frustrated at Awori’s inability to read, her parents moved her to another school. Three years later, Awori, who now attends […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 5, 2022) By Vision Reporter A total of 21 schools in Gulu and Omoro districts have embraced a new initiative designed to boost the capabilities of teachers to enhance teaching and learning. The initiative – School-based Learning Community (SLC) – is being implemented by […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 28, 2022) By Richard Wetaya Catherine Muraza, 25, a student of agronomy at Bukalasa Agricultural College in Luweero district, is upbeat about the prospect of finding work upon graduation. Muraza says her course has equipped her with in-demand practical skills and knowledge in soil […]
By Patrick Kaboyo The book of 2Peter 5-7, reminds us to; add, double and multiply our blessings. This reminder is specific to Christians and generally to every reader of the Holy Book. This message is not only a Biblical call to mankind for spiritual nourishment, but for application to varied contexts as well. Kindness and […]