Uganda: Buganda Education Minister Celebrates 10 Years of Smiling Star Junior School - Buloba

The Minister for Education in the Kingdom of Buganda, Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, joined the Smiling Star Junior School - Buloba community to mark the institution's 10-year… Read more »

Uganda: Makerere Ranked Second in Sub-Saharan Africa for University-Industry Collaboration

Makerere University has been ranked second in Sub-Saharan Africa and first among low-income countries for university-industry and international engagement, according to the latest… Read more »

Uganda: Michael Mabikke Returns to Makindye East Race, Pledges Action On Education,Urban Poverty

Former Makindye East legislator and Democratic Front (DF) Secretary General, Michael Mabikke, has called for renewed government attention on urban poverty and education equity as… Read more »

Uganda: Over 166,000 Senior Six Candidates Begin 2025 Uace Examinations Today

A total of 166,402 Senior Six candidates have today, Monday, November 10, 2025, commenced the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, marking the final phase… Read more »

Uganda: Karamoja Schools Struggle With Acute Furniture Shortage

Schools across the Karamoja sub-region continue to grapple with severe shortages of classroom furniture and essential learning materials, forcing pupils to study in difficult and… Read more »

Uganda: Half of Pajar Primary Pupils in Kaabong Forced to Sit On the Floor Due to Lack of Desks

At Pajar Primary School, both pupils and teachers are battling harsh learning conditions caused by a chronic shortage of desks and chairs. Read more »

Uganda: Makindye West Race Heats Up As Rukundo Highlights Education and Teacher Equity

Makindye West Member of Parliament aspirant under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag, Moses Kanyangoga Moses , has emphasized the need for greater commitment toward… Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest Teachers,Uneb Officials Over Ple Examination Malpractice in Greater Masaka

The Uganda Police Force has arrested several teachers and UNEB officials in connection with cases of examination malpractice during the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE… Read more »

Uganda: Teacher Arrested in Kisoro Over Alleged Ple Science Paper Leak

A major examination scandal has hit Kisoro District after a teacher was arrested for allegedly leaking the PLE Science paper to candidates before the official start of the exam. Read more »

Uganda: Police Warn Presidential Candidates Against Rallies Near Exam Centres

The Uganda Police Force has cautioned presidential candidates and their campaign teams against staging rallies or loud political events near examination centres, saying such… Read more »

Uganda: Over 817,000 Candidates Begin PLE Today

A total of 817,885 Primary Seven candidates across Uganda are today beginning their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Says Will Expel Illegals, Give Free Education and Healthcare

The Common Man's Party presidential candidate, Mubarak Munyagwa, has pledged to expel all white foreigners from Uganda within 48 hours if elected, while promising free education,… Read more »

Uganda: Man, 36, Nabbed Writing UCE Exams for Student

Police in Mubende District have arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a student during the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. Read more »

Uganda: Kyabazinga Urges Graduates to Embrace Digital Innovation

The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, has urged graduates to embrace innovation and digital literacy as key drivers of… Read more »

Uganda: School Director Arrested for Setting Fake Ple Papers, Issuing Results

A Kampala school director who allegedly set and administered his own fake Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) to unsuspecting pupils in 2020 has been arrested after evading police… Read more »

Uganda: Upgrade of Bunyoro University Access Roads Nears Completion

Government is nearing completion of the exercise of opening and upgrading existing roads leading to the site chosen to host a public university in Buhimba Town Council, Kikuube… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Rwashande Earns First-Class Degree

Retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande has earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy with first-class honors from Nkumba University. Read more »

Uganda: Tumwebaze Urges Prioritisation of Road Safety Education for Children to Curb Rising Road Crashes

The Regional Traffic Officer (RTO) for the Albertine region, Joram Tumwebaze, has called on communities to prioritise road safety education among schoolchildren as a long-term… Read more »

Uganda: Students Challenged to Take Charge of Their Future At Brightermonday's Career Fair in Mbale

Students have been called upon to take responsibility for their future as the 2025 Eastern Edition of the National Career Fair concluded at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU),… Read more »

Uganda: Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs Beneficiaries Trained in Management of Museveni's Shs8.8 Bn Empowerment Funds

State House officials led by Eng. Raymond Kamugisha, the Director of Presidential Projects and Industrial Hubs, have met and held discussions with beneficiaries of the Zonal… Read more »

Uganda: Police Hunt Mityana School Director Over Missing UNEB Registration Fees

The Territorial Police in Mityana District have opened investigations into an alleged case of theft and fraud involving Henry Ssemakula, the director of Bizmark High School in… Read more »

Uganda: Mbale School Unaffected By Teachers Strike As Uce Exams Begin

-- The start of the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations across the country has coincided with an ongoing strike by secondary school teachers, but Nkoma Secondary… Read more »

Uganda: UCE Exams Begin in Kamuli Amid Fee Concessions and Teacher Strike Mitigation

The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations commenced today in Kamuli District, with headteachers granting concessions to candidates who have not fully paid school fees. Read more »

Uganda: Government Pledges Phased Salary Increase Amid Ongoing Teacher Strike

The government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing teacher salaries in a phased manner, starting with the financial year 2026/27, as part of efforts to resolve ongoing… Read more »

Uganda: Vote for NRM to Build a Better Tomorrow, Janet Museveni Rallies Madi-Okollo

Frist Lady, Janet Museveni, who is also the Minister of Education and has urged Ugandans to vote President Museveni and the NRM to ensure a better Uganda. Read more »