This article was first published in the New Vision on January 27, 2021 By Ass. Prof. Mesharch Katusiimeh The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has warned universities and other tertiary institutions that have re-opened for all students, contrary to the government directive. President Yoweri Museveni, in October last year, cleared all institutions of learning […]
This article was first published in the New Vision on March 10, 2021 By Conan Businge Owners of private schools have written to Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), requesting it to withhold results of all fees defaulters. In a letter to UNEB’s executive secretary, the chairperson of the Private Proprietors of education Institutions Association of […]
By John Masaba Over 90 government and private schools in Hoima East and Hoima West divisions have received free textbooks to boost education standards in Hoima City. The beneficiary schools include Mparo Primary School, Good Shepherd, St Gertrude, Golden Nursery and Primary School, Glory Infant, Kabalega Nursery and Primary School, Bwinkya Muslims Primary School, Hoima […]
This article was first published in the New Vision on April 14, 2021 By Jackie Achan Schools in Kasese have risen above the floods after Save the Children and Unicef intervened to provide support to the affected communities. When River Tako in western Uganda burst its banks early this year, it washed away schools and […]
This article was first published in the New Vision on April 7, 2021 By Conan Busingye and Jackie Achan Amid unprecedented changes due to COVID-19, schools have changed the way they do things right from parties, associating at the school campus, parents’ visits and school exchange programmes. Never would a secondary school student take a […]
(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 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 21, 2022) By Owen Wagabaza In 2013, when Charles Kahigiriza assumed the role of headteacher at Ndejje Secondary School in Luwero district, revamping the institution’s infrastructure was high on his agenda. He believed that this would help improve the learning and teaching environment. Over […]
(This article was first published on the New Vision Website on March 4, 2023) By Agnes Nantambi Leaders in slum areas have asked government to consider increasing the number of schools in slums to reduce the number of children loitering on the streets of Kampala. Jengo Twaha, the vice chairperson in charge of children […]
By Ritah Mukasa Rwebiita Preparatory School located in Kagango division in Sheema district has opened a ‘TV station’ aimed at boosting learners’ confidence and skills including; writing, reading, listening and speaking. RPTV, the writer’s club runs the imaginary TV. It was launched on Monday, March 7 at the school assembly that had over 350 pupils […]