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Kumi DEO Urges Stronger Support for Nursery Education

Kumi DEO Urges Stronger Support for Nursery Education

Kamuli — Kumi District Education Officer Sarah Adong has called on government, parents and communities to fully embrace nursery education, saying early childhood learning is a crucial foundation that prepares children to transition smoothly into primary school.She made the remarks during

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EACOP Academy: Record 141 students graduate from Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba.

EACOP Academy: Record 141 students graduate from Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba.

One hundred forty-one graduates trained in mechanical, electrical, production, instrumentation, leadership, and health, safety and environment (HSE) have graduated from the EACOP Academy at Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK).The training, a result of a partnership between

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JINJA: Primary School Teacher Arrested for Sodomizing own Pupil

JINJA: Primary School Teacher Arrested for Sodomizing own Pupil

A 22 year old teacher at Hamry Nursery and Primary School located in Wanyange Hill, Jinja district has been arrested for allegedly sodomizing a minor aged 11.Emmanuel Gaga who is a teacher of English was arrested on Monday, 10th November, 2025 having committed the offence on 8th

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Unemployment: students drop out of technical institutes to join army

Unemployment: students drop out of technical institutes to join army

Technical institutes in Tororo district are experiencing a significant student dropout rate as many learners abandon their studies to join the armed forces.According to Denis Mwesigwa Sserwanja, chief head trainer at Tororo Technical Institute, dozens of

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Over 4,500 Youth and Women Begin Vocational Training in Presidential Industrial Hubs

Over 4,500 Youth and Women Begin Vocational Training in Presidential Industrial Hubs

KIBUKU – A total of 4,560 young people and women have been enrolled in 19 Presidential Industrial Hubs across Uganda for a six-month vocational training program that officially commenced on August 1, 2025.The initiative, fully funded by President Yoweri Museveni, aims to tackle youth une

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NIRA Opens Applications for Correction of ID Records and First-Time Registrations for 16+ Ugandans

NIRA Opens Applications for Correction of ID Records and First-Time Registrations for 16+ Ugandans

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially opened applications for Ugandans seeking to correct or update their National ID records, starting today, July 21, 2025.While addressing the media NIRA Registrar Ollama Clare noted that the exercise will cater to U

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Ugandan Teacher’s U.S. Experience Sparks Fresh Debate on Education Reform

Ugandan Teacher’s U.S. Experience Sparks Fresh Debate on Education Reform

In a heartfelt and eye-opening letter, a Ugandan educator who recently taught students in the U

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Koboko RDC bans political campaigns near schools, markets

Koboko RDC bans political campaigns near schools, markets

Koboko RDC Emmy MitalaThe resident district commissioner (RDC) of Koboko, Emmy Mitala, has banned all political campaign activities in or near schools, health centres, and markets, citing concerns over public safety and disruption of essential services.

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Civil Society, Stakeholders Identify Four Major Barriers to Ankole Region’s Socioeconomic Transformation

Civil Society, Stakeholders Identify Four Major Barriers to Ankole Region’s Socioeconomic Transformation

Stakeholders from the Ankole subregion, together with civil society organizations, have outlined four key factors that have undermined the socioeconomic transformation of the region.The challenges include the commercialization of politics, low agricultural production driven by harsh climat

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IUEA Opens Admissions for August 2025 Intake, Announces Scholarships for Top UACE Performers

IUEA Opens Admissions for August 2025 Intake, Announces Scholarships for Top UACE Performers

The International University of East Africa (IUEA) has officially opened admissions for its August 2025 Intake, offering a fresh academic chapter for students across Uganda and the region.In a move to promote merit and equity, the university also launched a new scholarship initiative

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