The dilapidated service trucks in the school's compound. Trophies from various activities like netball, swimming, chess, and music competitions, along with other co-curricular activities, remain the only visible memoirs of Fr. Damian Grimes, a Catholic priest who transformed Namasagali College into a distinguished center of learning known for quality education
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Patrick Komaketch from the Uganda Society of Architects The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has announced the highly anticipated construction symposium under the theme, "The Business of Construction in Uganda," scheduled to take place on 20th September 2024 at the Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. This one-day event, running from 8:00 AM to
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The award recognizes Huawei’s outstanding contributions to enhancing cybersecurity and fostering innovation in the digital landscape of Eastern Africa. Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has been awarded the prestigious Eastern Africa Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Award at the East Africa Internet
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Janet Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports A new survey has highlighted significant gaps in the implementation of the revised Ordinary Level curriculum, just a month before students sit for their Uganda Certificate Exams-UCE. The survey, conducted by the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) across seventeen schools in various
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Dr. Herbert Luswata, the President of the Uganda Medical Association Healthcare providers have expressed concern over a move by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to start taxing consultants and medical specialists who are part-time in private hospitals as full-time employees. In a notice seen by our reporter, the tax body asks
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Kyambogo University is set to enter a public-private partnership with an investor to develop a multi-purpose sports arena, a business center, and more than five student hostels. This initiative aims to boost the university’s revenue amid ongoing financial challenges. The plan is part of the university’s strategy to address funding
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Dr. Kiyonga (pictured) shortly before the interview. He says his focus will be on strenthening Makerere University further The newly appointed Chancellor of Makerere University, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, will focus on ensuring that the institution continues to play a key role in the transformation and development of Uganda. Last week,
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First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet K. Museveni The Ministry of Education and Sports and the Office of the Minister of Education and Sports have clarified that handheld mobile devices such as phones, tablets, and the like are not allowed for use by learners in School premises.
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Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, the former Director of Education Standards at the Ministry of Education revealed on Wednesday her troubling experience with substandard textbooks currently being used by teachers and learners in schools. Dr. Turyagyenda currently a member of the Education Policy Review Commission recounted discovering a chemistry textbook that had
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By Yusuf Masaba During a recent discussion on X Spaces, a feature that allows users to host live audio conversations with others on the platform formerly known as Twitter, organised by the young environmental enthusiasts under the Green Foster Action umbrella, a vocal and self-appointed climate activist labelled people who
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