To tackle teacher absenteeism and improve monitoring, the Ministry introduced a smartphone-based system called the Teachers Effectiveness and Learner Achievement (TELA) tool. TELA was designed to provide real-time data on teacher attendance and classroom activities.
Gonzaga Kaswarra, an education consultant, says there is an urgent need to examine the underlying factors contributing to the trend and understand why more boys are not attending school or experiencing higher dropout rates. He called for a thorough analysis to address the causes and ensure boys are not left behind.
Dr. Robin Nandy, UNICEF Representative to Uganda, commended the impressive creativity and innovation displayed by children through their captivating designs and presentations, highlighting the boundless potential within every child. He emphasized that by providing children with the tools and opportunities to explore and develop their talents, and by offering them a platform to share their ideas, we are empowering them to become not only the leaders and innovators of tomorrow but also of today.
The report reveals that “87 percent of students walk between 0 to 3 kilometers, 10 percent walk between 3 to 5 kilometers, and 4 percent commute more than 5 kilometers.” This daily journey has been shown to restrict access to education, especially for children aged 6 to 12, with 5.7 percent of boys and 3.7 percent of girls in this age group struggling to reach school due to distance.
Speaking to reporters by phone on Monday morning, Abubakar Kawanguzi, the head teacher of Nkoma Secondary School, stated that the school cannot confirm or deny the student's involvement until the investigation concludes.
Balunywa explained that he had distributed the order paper and official invitations to the executive members, led by Bugweri LC V Chairman Shafic Muziransa, earlier this month before extending the same to the rest of the councilors. However, he expressed surprise and disappointment that the majority of councilors failed to attend the sitting.
Gordon Tukacungurwa, LC2 Chairman of Kitooma Parish, stated that once it was confirmed that Akandiinda could not be saved, locals employed traditional methods to prevent his body from sinking to the bottom of the lake.
Charlis Kabiri, the deputy city clerk, declined to address the teachers in the presence of the media, causing further frustration among the protesting teachers.
For the past eight years, Stanbic Bank Uganda has hosted secondary school debate competitions known as the Stanbic National School Championship. The competition aims to identify and promote talent, stimulate innovation, and recognize the best innovative idea with significant business sense and societal impact.
Jennifer Kalule Musamba, the UNEB spokesperson has confirmed that the sample papers are now available, and they distribute them to schools to familiarize both teachers and students with the format of Competency Based Assessment (CBA) questions.
According to the residents, ever since the inception of the sub county, they have not had a secondary school in the area. The situation has compelled children who complete primary education to drop out of school due to lack of secondary schools.
Motivated by these findings, Ssentongo and his classmates utilized plastic materials, including empty water bottles and metallic particles, in their chemistry laboratory to create a drone sprayer. The drone is equipped with two pesticide-filled bottles and an integrated camera.
Najib Musobya, a fisherman in the area, expressed concern about the safety of school children who frequently gather at the river after their evening lessons.
Lydia Kwikiriza collapsed after Jinja chief magistrate, Jude Muwone remanded 20-year-old Joel Musasizi, a senior six student at Jinja senior secondary school, and his 18-year-old sibling Andrew Muwanguzi, a senior three student at African secondary school for illegal possession of narcotic substances.
Wanyama says that they were preparing learners for the end of term exams when the disaster occurred, adding that the current situation does not favour them to continue with their daily school programs.
