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UNESCO says Uganda has highest school dropout rate in East Africa

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation has released a report indicating that Uganda has the highest number of school dropouts in the East African region. According to UNESCO, out of 100 pupils who join primary one in Uganda, only 25% reach primary seven while in Kenya, 84%, Tanzania 81% and Rwanda stands at […]

Minister of Planning Matia Kasaija assures students of job market relevant career guidance

The new minister in charge of planning, Matia Kasaija has revealed plans by the government to have in place a career guidance for all students moving to higher institutions of learning over the courses they want to take in relation to the current job market. Speaking in a meeting with the staff of National planning authority in Kampala, Kasaija said, this […]

North Youth MP Evelyn Anite appeals on Students Loan Scheme

The youth mp for northern region Evelyn Anite has called upon government to also consider job creation for university leavers as they consider giving loans to the students. Speaking to journalists at parliament Anite said that the students loan scheme will not yield any results because students will fear borrowing money after knowing that they won’t […]

Bitamazire urged new Education Minister Jessica Alupo to intensify Inspecting of schools

Former education and sports minister Namirembe Bitamazire has handed over office with a call to the new sector minister to intensify on inspection and monitoring mechanisms. According to Bitamazire, much as the ministry had made tremendous achievements in the tenure she has been in this office, there is a lot that needs to be done […]

Uganda urged to solve problem of school dropout in primary and secondary

The ministry of education has finalized the process of introducing universal secondary education at advanced level. Government has allocated 58 billion shillings to support the new initiative which begins early next year. Speaking to the media in Kampala, the permanent secretary in the ministry of education Francis Tibararo said the money shall be used to […]

Makerere University to offer vocational skills training

Makerere has stepped up efforts to spread vocational education in a bid to close unemployment gap. Under the development the university is working with partners like Uganda investment authority to drive this initiative which however is not yet mainstreamed program. The vice chancellor of Makerere university venansius Baryamureba says the venture will include promotion of […]

Makerere University expects pro education improvement in national budget

Makerere University expects the national budget of 2011/2012 to consider improving the quality of education in the country. The University Vice Chancellor Prof. Venasius Baryamureeba says this time the Government should put much emphasis on quality education in order to have better development in the country. On Wednesday, the national budget is expected to be read […]

USA commits $100, 000 to empower Ugandan girls

The United States has set aside 100,000 US dollars to empower Ugandan girls become economically independent and responsible leaders. The money will be channeled through seven selected schools namely Nabisunsa, Mbogo High, Gayaza senior, Nabingo, Bweranyange girls and Tororo girl’s schools. Speaking at the launching ceremony, his excellence the ambassador to Uganda Jerry P Lanier said […]

Jesica Alupo confident she will deliver as new Minister of Education and Sports

Education and sports ministerial nominee Lt. Jessica Alupo has assured the parliamentary vetting committee that she will manage this sector and carry out reforms despite her alleged young age compared to her juniors. According to Alupo who is also outgoing state minister for youths and children having people of different age bracket in the ministry […]

Uganda Government asked to provide special funding to technical institutions

The government has been urged to provide special funding to institutions especially those offering practical and technical skills as the means to tackle unemployment among the youth. Officiating at the 13th graduation ceremony of Tinner International School of Beauty, the Executive director of the school Ruth Kibirige said practical training centre’s which could help youth […]

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