The strike, spearheaded by the Joint Staff Associations—which includes the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), the Makerere Administrative Staff Association (MASA), and the National Union of Education Institutions (NUEI)—was formally declared in a letter dated October 7, 2024.
Talking to our reporter, Atukwase said that her mother, a single parent, struggling to provide for her family, simply could not afford the school fees, let alone enough food to eat.
Available data indicates that the validation process has identified nearly half a million over-reported learners in several schools across the country.
The report, based on a study conducted in 48 schools across Yumbe, Namayingo, and Sheema districts, shows that despite considerable efforts by the government and education stakeholders to improve funding and address teacher issues, the lack of governance and accountability is hindering progress in these areas.
The campaign“Safer Campuses Campaign” is piloted by three universities Makerere Main and Jinja Campus, Ndejje University, and Kampala International University, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, said that this initiative, set to be implemented next year, aims to streamline the registration process and eliminate bureaucratic delays, among other benefits.
The ministry has issued five key guidelines to school heads aimed at preventing the spread of Mpox. These measures echo those previously implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.
The Chancellor is the titular head of the University. He presides at all ceremonial assemblies of the University and in this name, confers degrees and other academic titles and distinctions. The President appoints the Chancellor on the recommendation of the University Council.
Efforts to streamline education data management and learner identification process have been underway, with the goal of creating a cohesive system that allows for effective tracking of student performance and other administrative purposes. However, this initiative has resulted in a situation where a single learner may now possess a minimum of three different identifiers.
Dr. Nandy, who previously held a similar position in the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented his credentials to John Mulimba, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala on Tuesday.
Ritah Namisango, the University’s Principal Communications officer said that the exterior has been restored to its original grandeur. However, interior changes were made to reflect modern designs and safety standards.
Midwives play a crucial role in providing emotional, physical, and medical support to expectant mothers, ensuring safe and healthy childbirth. However, the role has traditionally been viewed as a female profession.
Under the revised lower secondary curriculum, UNEB's End of Cycle assessment accounts for 80 percent of a learner's overall grade. The remaining 20 percent comes from the Continuous Assessment and project work conducted at the school level.
The launch, held at Makerere University, was part of the International Translation Day celebrations under the theme,
“Celebrating and Protecting the Art of translation.”
“Universities should be challenged to spearhead the battle to identify community challenges and solutions to the community challenges affecting our people. He said.
Developed in collaboration with Makerere University, Life Ministry Uganda, and the Global Leadership Summit, the program is being piloted at Makerere under the banner "The Safe Campaign." It seeks to build capacity and influence behavior, starting with students in tertiary institutions.
Prof Buyinza pointed out that the board has faced significant issues over the years with physical forms submitted, which had to be entered into the system by data clerks. This process has sometimes resulted in incorrect information being recorded, negatively impacting applicants.
Dr. Robert Kakuru, Chairperson of MUASA, said the Chancellor’s immediate interest should be in defending the Staff Appeals Tribunal, which he claims is under threat from university management. According to Kakuru, management has repeatedly sought judicial reviews of tribunal decisions, undermining the independence of the tribunal, which is a key institution for staff who wish to contest decisions made by the university’s Appointments Board.
In an interview with our reporter, the retired teacher, sportsman and administrator emphasized that the current education system is largely influenced by private commercial interests and a focus on examinations, which has led to a loss of sight on foundational principles and basics which are well laid in several documents developed.
