(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 12, 2022) By Moses Bikala There were only 145 pupils at Dube Rock Primary School in Butaleja district when Michael Okurut was deployed to run it in 2009. Many parents had withdrawn their children from the school located in Kachonga sub-county due to poor […]
(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 October 5, 2022) By John Eremu Winners of the 2019 and 2020 New Vision Teachers Making A Difference competition are in Ireland for a 10-day professional development programme. The teachers are Sr Gladyce Kachope of Immaculate Heart Girls School Rukungiri, Rose Moiti of Busesa Mixed […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 5, 2022) By Umar Nsubuga Kasenyi Secondary School in Mubende district had not been participating in sports competitions for years when John Njirabakunzi was sent to head it in 2016. The previous administrators had slapped a ban on participation in netball and football tournaments […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 5, 2022) By Geofrey Nyamwongera Hawa Kabugho was 18 years old when she was married off by her parents in 1998. Kabugho, who completed Primary Seven in the same year, was denied a chance to progress to secondary school uninterrupted and her right to […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 28, 2022) By Andrew Masinde Inside a Senior Four classroom at Mbale Secondary School, Victoria Bagaya, a teacher of English and Literature sits at a desk on a Friday afternoon to take questions from students. One by one, the students raise their hands to […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 28, 2022) By Patrick Okino Lango College in Lira, formerly one of the best-performing academic institutions in the country, had only 260 students when Sammy Okino was deployed to head it in 2017. It was common for the students to miss classes and sneak […]
(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 […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 14, 2022) By Andrew Masinde Residents of Bumasikye sub-county in Mbale district have asked the Government to take over a secondary school that they established in 2013 to serve their community. Before Bumasikye Secondary School was set up, learners in this community walked over […]