June 03
Uganda: Ian Kyeyune Vows to End Teacher Shortage in Wakiso Schools
The newly elected Wakiso District Chairperson, Eng. Ian Kyeyune, has pledged to address the persistent shortage of teachers in government schools, describing adequate staffing as a… Read more »
Uganda: Al Mustafa Islamic College Principal Visits Next Media Park, Signals Education and Media Partnership With Salam TV
Dr Rouhallah Dehghani, Principal of Al Mustafa Islamic College, today, June 3, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to Next Media Park, where he held discussions on advancing Islamic… Read more »
June 01
Uganda: Pharmacists Reject Health Training Policy, Demand Suspension Over Internship Dispute
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has rejected key provisions of the National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025, calling for its suspension over concerns about… Read more »
Uganda: Doctors Form Technical Team to Review Contested Health Training Policy
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has established a Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the controversial National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025 and assess… Read more »
Uganda: Fire Destroys Students' Property At Ngora School As Police Probe Cause
Police in Ngora District are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred on the morning of May 31, 2026, at Mukura Union Vision Primary and Secondary School in Mukura Town Council. Read more »
May 25
Uganda: Balimwezo Calls for Clean Water and Better Sanitation in Kampala Schools
Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has called for increased efforts in promoting clean water, sanitation and hygiene in schools and communities to prevent disease outbreaks and environmental… Read more »
May 26
Uganda: Kagadi Schools Register Poor Attendance As Term Opens Amid Fees Challenges, Ebola Fears
Most primary and secondary schools in Kagadi District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening, with school administrators attributing the situation mainly to… Read more »
May 25
Uganda: Police Urge Caution As Schools Reopen for Second Term
As learners across the country return to school for the second term of 2026, the Uganda Police Force has appealed to motorists, parents, school administrators, and the public to… Read more »
May 20
Uganda: Makerere Retrains Over 80 Guards to Boost Security in Campus
Makerere University has intensified efforts to strengthen security across its campuses, with more than 80 security guards completing a specialized refresher training programme… Read more »
Uganda: Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students
The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's National Defence College Undertakes Strategic Study Tour in Algeria
A delegation from the National Defence College - Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025-2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study visit to Algeria, highlighting growing defence… Read more »
May 19
Uganda: Nche Calls for Competency-Based Health Training
The Executive Director of the National Council for Higher Education, Prof Mary Okwakol, has called for major reforms in nursing and midwifery training, saying Uganda's health… Read more »
May 12
Uganda: Wakiso - Body of Missing Milk Vendor Found in Unfinished School Building
Police in Matugga are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 17-year-old male milk vendor. Read more »
May 11
Uganda: Today in History - LRA Rebels Abduct 41 Students From Lacor Seminary
On this day in 2003, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) carried out one of its most chilling attacks on an educational institution in Northern Uganda, abducting 41 students from St… Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Mayiga Urges Student Leaders to Embrace Truth, Integrity and Discipline
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on student leaders to prioritise honesty, integrity and discipline in both leadership and daily life, saying these values… Read more »
May 05
Uganda: Kabale University Students Urged to Uphold Journalism Ethics in Digital Era
Kabale University journalism students have been urged to uphold professional ethics and responsible reporting in the face of rapidly expanding digital media platforms and growing… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Tables Arts Teachers' Pay Rise Proposal
The government has proposed a revised salary structure for arts and humanities teachers, although officials say the timeline for implementation has not yet been finalised. Read more »
May 03
Uganda: Uganda Celebrates HTTC Students' Success At Ladha Za Afrika Contest
Students of the Hotel and Tourism Training College (HTTC) who excelled in the recently concluded Ladha Za Afrika Culinary Competitions in Nairobi, Kenya, have been officially… Read more »
April 28
Uganda: Ugandan Diplomat Wins Prestigious Madinah Alumni Social Impact Award
Uganda has earned international recognition after being selected among a small group of countries honoured at the Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Awards (Fifth… Read more »
Uganda: Rubanda West MP-Elect Kabaasa Pushes Girl Child Education, Rejects Early Marriages
Rubanda West MP-elect Bruce Balaba Kabaasa has called on communities to reject early marriages and prioritize girl child education, describing it as critical to sustainable… Read more »
April 27
Uganda: Mbarara University Joins Makerere to Push Back Against Sovereignty Bill
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has formally raised concerns about the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, joining a growing list of institutions… Read more »
April 19
Uganda: Tension Erupts At Kawanda SS Over Headteacher Transfer As Parents Reject New Appointment
Parents, students, and teachers at Kawanda Secondary School, a government-aided institution in Kawanda Sub-county, Sembabule District, have expressed strong dissatisfaction… Read more »
April 15
Uganda: KCB Uganda Launches Inaugural Schools Chess Tournament
KCB Bank Uganda has unveiled the inaugural KCB Schools Chess Tournament, a purpose-driven national initiative aimed at nurturing strategic thinking, discipline, and confidence… Read more »
April 14
Uganda: Madhvani Foundation Unveils Shs750m Scholarship Fund for 2026-2027 Academic Year
The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation has announced a Shs750 million scholarship package for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting Ugandan students pursuing both… Read more »
Uganda: Justice Bareeba Urges Kabale University Law Students to Embrace Digital Skills
Rosemary Bareeba, the Resident Judge of the High Court in Mukono, has urged university students to prioritise career readiness and responsible use of social media as they prepare… Read more »
