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A-level schools on the spot over Shs 5.5bn
Seven years after the start of free A-level education in Uganda, there has been concern over whether funds allocated for this programme were earning value. ALI TWAHA has been studying a report by the...
View ArticleAnansi watches Bumpy go away
“So why are they taking Bumpy away, Uncle?” Dingo Pingo is confused The boys sit sadly on the verandah. Uncle Junior looks at their sad faces. They have watched a minivan take the big dog away....
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Private schools, donors, and NGOs tasked on revenue
The principal economist at the education ministry, Nelson Wanambi, has called for a compliance policy on data provision by all education institutions and development partners. Speaking at a validation...
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Youth urged to seek skills, then jobs later
Hilda Namakula, one of the reseachers When Hilda Namakula joined her A-levels at Mbogo High School in 2011, all she dreamed of was going to the university, do her a course, later get a job and finally...
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British students aid community school
A 10,000 pounds donation from 11 students from the Royal Russell School in the UK is making wonders at Two Bridges Nursery and Primary School in Wakiso, writes NICHOLAS BAMULANZEKI.Two years ago, Two...
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How university dons walked into a financial puzzle
Keith Muhakanizi Walking into his office at Makerere, this university don, who doesn't want his name disclosed, is excited. His June salary is late, but he is not worried. He thinks it will all work...
View Article11 African writers nominated for the 2016 Writivism Prizes
Ugandan writer, Acan Innocent Immaculate has been nominated alongside other 10 African budding writers for the 2016 joint Writivism Prizes . The shortlisted unpublished writers are from Kenya, Uganda,...
View ArticleAnansi’s boys walk and think
“Do you know what our president Thomas Jefferson said?” Dingo Pingo asks Justinian.“Your president is not named Thomas Jefferson! Your president is Barack Obama!” scolds Justinian. “His father is...
View ArticleJapan to increase support for the girl–child education in Acholi
The Japanese government has pledged to increase support to pupils in Acholi sub-region, to improve learning outcomes, years after the end of insurgency there. Japan’s ambassador to Uganda, Kazuaki...
View ArticleMadhvani awards scholarships
The Madhvani Foundation last week awarded 172 university scholarships worth Shs 711,000,000 to gifted but financially-challenged students for the year 2016/2017 academic year. The award is the largest...
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Maganja releases Adventures of Maganjo
Title: The Adventures of Maganjo Author: Johnson Grace Maganja Available: All bookshopsPublisher: Maganja Publishers Pages: 31 Price: Shs 3,000 Book Reviewer: JUSTUS LYATUUThe Adventures of Maganjo...
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Armless girl wins essay competition
Saidah Kasubo writes with feet. She was among the winners She is among the 74 candidates awarded certificates for winning the national primary essay writing competition 2016, for Kampala region, at...
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Support postgraduate training – govt urged
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has urged government to consider sponsoring master's and PhD students. Speaking during the launch of The State of Higher Education and Training in...
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Prof Masembe here to improve English writing
Prof Harriet Masembe After 30 years in the diaspora, the author of the storyline that produced the widely-loved 1988 movie, The Consequences, is back in town. Prof Harriet Masembe (a Ugandan-born...
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Why govt must get serious on inclusive education
When the Special Needs and Inclusive Education (SNIE) policy was drafted in 2011, children with disabilities (CWDs) were expected to have equal education opportunities. But as YUDAYA NANGONZI found,...
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When is a child too young for sex education?
Two weeks ago, police in Rubirizi district came in for a roasting after they released a defilement suspect, a one Umaru, under unclear circumstances. Umaru, a 48-year-old teacher at Nyabubare primary...
View ArticleAnansi goes to bed early
Dingo Pingo insists, “We did not respect the pineapple. We received a great gift. That pineapple was an amazing gift. We used it and we abused it.” “We did not abuse it, Dingo, we cared for...
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63 Bridge schools to close over poor standards
The government will soon close over 63 nursery and primary schools, operating under the Bridge International Academies (BIA) network. The network, the largest and most controversial chain of commercial...
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Civil society fight drug abuse in schools
Five youth organisations have started a movement to assist troubled children, especially those suffering from the consequences of drug abuse and other peer-related problems. FourSum Uganda, Wrist House...
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Review procurement of text books - Mak don
Prof Elisam Magara A Makerere University lecturer has proposed that the government set up a procedure involving the private sector to improve the procurement of school text books. Prof Elisam Magara...
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