A review of recent education assessments, including Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB’s reports, highlights a consistent trend: learners continue to struggle in fundamental areas of education. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying knowledge to practical situations are among the skills where students fall short. These gaps are not easily visible in the overall pass rates, yet they have significant implications for the quality of education in the country.
The M23 rebels’ political spokesperson had in the wee hours of Friday morning released a statement claiming that Cirimwami has been shot dead by M23 fighters while in Kasengezi as he visited the front line to take pictures to portray how government army had stopped M23 fighters from conquering Sake town.
The investigation comes after Uneb discovered that some schools have been manipulating the system by registering healthy students as special needs candidates to give them an unfair advantage during the exams.
During the presentation of the results at State House Nakasero on Thursday, UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo announced that 84,301 candidates (10.7% of the total candidates) earned Division One in 2024, a slight decrease from 86,582 candidates (11.7%) in 2023, out of 736,931 candidates who sat the exam that year.
The associations have been established in the sub-counties of Loputuk, Nadunget, and Tapac in Moroto District, as well as Moruita Sub-county in Nakapiripirit District.
The associations have been established in the sub-counties of Loputuk, Nadunget, and Tapac in the Moroto district and the Moruita sub-county in Nakapiripirit.
Speaking to our reporter ahead of the official release of the examination results this morning, UNEB Spokesperson Jennifer Kalule revealed that the UNEB portal indicates many schools have outstanding balances, with some accumulating unpaid invoices dating as far back as 2017.
Hajat Minsa Kabanda, the Minister of Kampala Metropolitan Affairs, speaking to journalists during the exercise, urged residents to take responsibility for the waste generated in their homes and not solely rely on KCCA for cleanup.
The directive was issued during a heated plenary session on Thursday, January 23, 2025, after opposition legislators raised concerns over alleged human rights violations against Dr. Besigye and other inmates at Luzira.
Jane Nalunga, the Executive Director, SEATINI noted during the project launch that there are wide concerns in the sub-region on the quality of maize and maize products which has seen some being rejected internally and the international markets.
"In 2025, French companies will still be the leading investors in Uganda (accounting for more than half of foreign direct investment flows); their investments will amount to 4 billion dollars (nearly 15 trillion Ugandan shillings) over the next three years," says Ambassador Xavier Sticker.
Earlier on, UPDF received a donation of paint worth 63 million shillings from Sadolin Paint Uganda to support the forthcoming Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations. Brig Gen Kibuye, expressed gratitude to Sadolin for their generous contribution.
