education

Rwanda ranked most prosperous country in East Africa

Rwanda ranked most prosperous country in East Africa

The Republic of Rwanda has been ranked as the most prosperous in the East African region. Legatum Institute yesterday June 1st 2016 launched their 2016 Africa prosperity Report. An international think tank and educational charity focused on promoting prosperity, the institute researches core themes of revitalising capitalism and democracy. The report released considered eight economic and […]

Werder Bremen’s Melvyn Lorenzen uncertain over Uganda commitment.

Werder Bremen’s Melvyn Lorenzen uncertain over Uganda commitment.

Werder Bremen’s Melvyn Lorenzen is undecided over commiting himself to Uganda according to media reports. The 21-year-old will not feature in Africa Cup of Nations qualification match when Botswana will take over Uganda Cranes on Saturday June 4, 2016. “Decision time [for Lorenzen] will be after the match against Botswana,” Uganda FA communications manager Ahmed […]

Uganda Cranes lose to Zimbabwe, Sudan hold Kenya in friendlies.

Uganda Cranes lose to Zimbabwe, Sudan hold Kenya in friendlies.

Uganda Cranes suffered a 2-0 defeat on Tuesday May 31 in a friendly match played at Rufaro stadium in Harare with  Zimbabwe. The match was played in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations qualification match with Botswana scheduled June 4th 2016. A brace from Tennage Hadebe in the first half  gave the Harare stars […]

Children in Kyankwanzi and Kiboga lacking scholastic materials

Children in Kyankwanzi and Kiboga lacking scholastic materials

School-going children in Kyankwanzi and Kiboga districts are still sitting in classes with no writing materials which affect their education. The school teachers in these districts note that children are sent to schools with no books, pencils and pens, making  teachers fail to teach children  to the required standard. The leaders note that even the schools are […]

Commission warns of fraudsters in headteacher shortlisting

Commission warns of fraudsters in headteacher shortlisting

THE Education Service Commission has  warned the public to guard against fraudsters who are soliciting money from them in the pretext of getting them short listed for the post of head teachers and deputy head teachers in government schools. The chairperson of the  commission Lubega Wagwa says that the commission is looking at appointing  221 head […]

MUBS to run open week for S6 leavers

MUBS to run open week for S6 leavers

The Government of Uganda has appealed to many unqualified Ugandans and senior six leavers to take advantage of their work to upgrade and get qualified so as to work comfortably to avoid loosing jobs. As part of the new measures, government-owned Makerere University Business school has set up special programs that will enable senior six leavers […]

Mafabi opposed to scrapping of Human rights and Integrity courses at MUK

Mafabi opposed to scrapping of Human rights and Integrity courses at MUK

The member of parliament for Budadiri west in Sironko district Nathan Nadala Mafabi has opposed the proposed move of scrapping of Human rights and integrity courses at Makerere University. This as the authority at Makerere university is in a move for some of the courses to be either  merged, dropped or restructured to give a holistic […]

UBOS to release results of 2014 National housing and population census

UBOS to release results of 2014 National housing and population census

Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is in the final stages of releasing the results of 2014 National housing and population census with detailed indicators beyond the number of people that was released in the provisional results. The head of Communication and Cooperate Affairs at UBOS Mr. Geoffrey Nabongo while addressing Journalists at UBOS head office […]

New grading system to be used in 2016 as UACE 2015 results released

New grading system to be used in 2016 as UACE 2015 results released

UACE  results for 2015 have been released by UNEB. These show female candidates performing better than male candidates. The results indicate that 99847 sat the examinations and females performed better than male in Arts subjects and the later performed better in sciences subjects. 13,484 female candidates got 3 pass level (3p) compared to 16230 boys . […]

Minister asks for review of National Education policy

Minister asks for review of National Education policy

The minister of state for sports Charles Bakabulindi has called for the review of the National education policy and market Act of 1942. Bakabulindi is concerned that private schools have out numbered the government schools calling for the review of education policy to ensure that both government and private schools have better school facilities and staff […]