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Ministry of ICT Launches Game Jam 2026 to Monetize Youth Digital Skills

Environment Agency (NEMA) Uses School Competitions to Drive Climate Literacy and Action

Airtel Uganda Awards 20 STEM Students with Merit Scholarships and Laptops

Victoria University VC Dr. Lawrence Muganga Renews Call for “One Laptop Per Child” Policy

UNICEF Report Reveals Reality of 3,276 Secondary Schools

Month: March 2026

Makerere’s Digital Leap: RIMS System to End Graduate Supervision Delays
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Makerere’s Digital Leap: RIMS System to End Graduate Supervision Delays

admin March 30, 2026

Makerere University, the “Ivory Tower” of East African academia, has officially rolled out the Research Information Management System (RIMS). This digital transformation marks the end of an era defined by physical … Read More

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Traffic Management: Kampala Schools Urged to Stagger Start Times
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Traffic Management: Kampala Schools Urged to Stagger Start Times

admin March 24, 2026

In a bid to alleviate the gridlock that paralyzes Kampala during “back-to-school” and “end-of-term” weeks, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in conjunction with the Ministry of Education has released … Read More

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Kyambogo VC Calls for Reform in Doctoral Supervision Standards
Higher Education

Kyambogo VC Calls for Reform in Doctoral Supervision Standards

admin March 24, 2026

During a high-level retreat for university administrators in Entebbe, Kyambogo University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka issued a bold call for a total overhaul of the PhD supervision model in Uganda. … Read More

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Ministry of Education Issues Mass Transfer Letters for Teaching Staff
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Ministry of Education Issues Mass Transfer Letters for Teaching Staff

admin March 24, 2026

The Ministry of Education and Sports has officially released the first batch of transfer letters for primary and secondary school teachers for the 2026/2027 academic cycle. The exercise, which affected … Read More

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Soroti University Wins Big at National Industry 4.0 Hackathon
Higher Education

Soroti University Wins Big at National Industry 4.0 Hackathon

admin March 24, 2026

In a massive win for “Upcountry” institutions, Soroti University has emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 National Industry 4.0 Hackathon. The competition, which brought together tech teams from … Read More

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UCU Announces Deadlines for 2026/2027 Medicine and Law Intake
Higher Education

UCU Announces Deadlines for 2026/2027 Medicine and Law Intake

admin March 24, 2026

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has released a critical roadmap for its upcoming 2026/2027 academic year, setting strict deadlines for its most competitive flagship programs. The university, widely regarded for its … Read More

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Kyambogo University Senate Summons Students Over Exam Irregularities
Higher Education

Kyambogo University Senate Summons Students Over Exam Irregularities

admin March 24, 2026

The management of Kyambogo University has summoned dozens of students to appear before the Senate Examinations Committee following a string of irregularities reported during the recently concluded Semester I exams. … Read More

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Buganda Kingdom Urges Central Ugandan Youth to Rekindle the Lost Art of Reading
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Buganda Kingdom Urges Central Ugandan Youth to Rekindle the Lost Art of Reading

admin March 23, 2026

Cultural leaders from the Buganda Kingdom’s education department have embarked on a massive sensitization tour across schools in Central Uganda, urging students to reclaim a vibrant reading culture. During visits … Read More

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Mulasa Foundation Launches Vocational Skills Initiative in Mityana to Tackle Youth Dropout Rates
Social Impact & Inclusion

Mulasa Foundation Launches Vocational Skills Initiative in Mityana to Tackle Youth Dropout Rates

admin March 23, 2026

The Mulasa Foundation has officially commissioned a grassroots skills training center in Mityana District, targeting youth who have dropped out of the formal academic cycle due to financial constraints. The … Read More

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Hornby High School Struggles to Support Visually Impaired Learners Amid Budget Shortfalls
Social Impact & Inclusion

Hornby High School Struggles to Support Visually Impaired Learners Amid Budget Shortfalls

admin March 23, 2026

Hornby High School in Kabale, renowned for its historic commitment to inclusive education, is facing an existential crisis as it struggles to maintain facilities for visually impaired learners. Despite consistently … Read More

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