During the investigations, the authorities have learned that most of the schools operating boarding sections in Soroti City and the district don’t have the licenses for the same. Out of 60 private schools in Soroti City, it's only two that are cleared to have mixed day and boarding sections; Soroti Parents and Goshen Nursery and Primary Schools.
Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo while unveiling operation of the Dero Kwan and the lists of it's beneficiaries noted that the scholarship is fully funded by contribution of the Acholi people who responded to their calls for revival of the education sector.
According to UNICEF, to guarantee continuity, they have been setting up temporary learning spaces and distributing school materials along with hygiene and sanitation kits but are also exploring using radio-based education to expand reach with conflict making it difficult for physical education.
Previously, UCU offered degrees such as the Bachelor of Arts in Education and the Bachelor of Science with Education, which did not emphasize competency-based training. According to university officials, this made it difficult for graduates to effectively teach within the new system.
At Nabuyonga Primary School, head teacher Grace Iren Kabuni was transferred to Nauyo Primary School. However, the Church of Uganda Mbale Diocese, through Bishop Wilson Nandaa, wrote a letter to Mbale City, rejecting the transfer.
Athieno Mwebesa, the Commissioner for Climate Change in the Ministry of Water and Environment, emphasized that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an ongoing crisis impacting communities, livelihoods, and biodiversity.
Maj. Gen. Dick Ulum Print, the chairman of the fundraising drive and head of the construction team, unveiled the architectural design and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for the project, which is estimated to cost UGX 166,000,000.
Museveni noted that Uganda needs more professionals to tackle challenges affecting the social wellbeing adding that the NRM government has created a favourable environment for the private sector and young people must be focused on how they can tap into this ever growing sector.
The machines donated to 12 selected schools in the districts of Bukedea, Kumi, Ngora, and Serere are meant to provide vulnerable students with access to reusable sanitary pads. The sowing machines are part of the project initiatives to attract, maintain, and provide opportunities for girl-child education in the region.
Joy Kabugho, the school’s headmistress, praised Frontier Energy for the initiative, noting that the school’s primary challenge had been limited space. However, she expressed concern that many pupils who enrol in Primary One fail to complete Primary Seven.
At just 13 years old, Odoch has already faced more challenges than many could imagine. Born with a physical disability that affected his mobility, his dream of an education seemed out of reach.
"During this time, students may face increased pressure, leading to disengagement, especially if struggling academically due to financial challenges among others," says a report by a youth-focused NGO, Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU).
Additionally, 14 percent identified a lack of childcare support in case the mother returns to school, and 12 percent pointed to inflexible school policies towards student-mothers.
Educators highlighted growing concerns over the competitive race among schools to showcase themselves as top performers in the recently released examination results.
Councilors and the Central Executive Committee members have tasked KCCA to compile a detailed report within one month, outlining the current status of schools in Kampala, including the state of school buildings, health conditions, and other key factors affecting learners’ performance.
This disregard for privacy regulations persists, undermining efforts to safeguard sensitive data. Education Minister Janet Museveni, while releasing the latest UCE exam results this week, said that the publication of individual learners’ results violates privacy and urged schools to find alternative ways to celebrate academic excellence without breaching the law.
According to results of Primary Leaving Examinations for Nakaseke district, atleast 253(4.6%) out of 5547 candidates that sat examinations failed whereas 102 cndidates didn’t turn up.