Masaka Seed School at Bunaddu village in Bukakata sub county whose delayed opening is returning students to fishing The newly opened Seed secondary schools in several districts are struggling to operate due to an apparent shortage of staff and basic equipment. The government through the World Bank-funded program of the
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The Uganda Women’s Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) is set to table a motion before parliament to discuss the recent ban by Church of Uganda against teenage pregnant mothers from accessing church founded schools. The notice was given by Sarah Opendi, the Tororo District Woman MP, who also doubles as Chairperson UWOPA
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A Primary school teacher of Lakwana Primary School (pictured above)in Omoro district has been suspended from his job due to misconduct and abusing his office. Alex Ogwan, a Primary Five teacher has been suspended from conducting lessons by his boss, the head teacher of that school Mr. Acelam Oyet Resceker
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Mivule Secondary School in Bukakata Sub county, Masaka district which was recently changed to Primary leaving students stranded Hundreds of students in Bukakata sub-county in Masaka district are stuck in their homes following the conversion of the sole community secondary school in their area to a primary school. Both
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Anne Juuko, the Stanbic Bank Chief Executive Stanbic Bank Uganda has taken bold steps to support parents, teachers and schools as learners settle in class after nearly two years of education sector closure. Speaking at a recent virtual forum titled ‘Bank of Uganda address on credit relief measures for school
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The Ministry of Health (MOH) is planning to start immunizing children aged 12 to 17 against COVID-19. Although the majority of COVID-19 vaccines were initially approved for use in adults aged 18-years and above, an increasing number of vaccines are now also being authorized for use in children. So far,
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Namalere Mixed Secondary School, Namalere-Kawanda Namalere Mixed Secondary School in Kawanda, Wakiso District has been turned into a labour recruitment training centre. Prior to its closure, the school had an enrollment of 150 students. Julius Beyongyera, the school proprietor said that the school could not continue operating because they were
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The school closed abruptly after students had reported There were tears, frustration, and anguish at East High School Ntinda on Thursday afternoon as parents, and guardians turned up to pick their children following the abrupt closure of the school days after reopening for a new term. Many parents dropped their
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Pupil of Kasana UMEA PS pushing garbage collected from wheelbarrow Leaners returned to bushy and dirty school premises this morning following the resumption of studies after nearly two-year of closure triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. At St. Martin's primary school Mulago in Kampala learners in upper classes who arrived with
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Minister Kaduch launching the training at Mbale SS Schools have to prepare to receive child mothers and pregnant learners, Dr. Cleophus Mugenyi, the Commissioner Basic Education in the Ministry of Education and Sports has revealed. According to Dr. Mugenyi, a recent study by the UN population fund indicates that the
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