EDUCATION
Makerere Signs Open MoU with London School of Economics and Political Science
Makerere University, Economic Policy Research Centre sign MOU with London School of Economic and Political Science on August 27th, 2025
National Curriculum Development Centre commissions a printing press
Dr Maria Nakachwa Ssemakula, council member (2nd from right) and NCDC Director, Dr Grace K. Baguma during the commissioning of the printing machine
Makerere University and UNICEF sign MOU to accelerate SDGs
UNICEF Uganda Country Representative Dr. Robin Nandy and Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe after signing the MOU
Ministry of Education To Implement the Competency-BasedAssessment
The Ministry of Education and Sports is engaging District EducationOfficers (DEOs) and selected Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) on theimplementation of Competency-Based Assessment.It is presided over by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kedress Turyagyenda,accompanied by the Executive Director of UNEB, Mr. Dan Odongo.This initiative is part of the Government’s broader reforms to improvelearning outcomes and equip learners […]
UNEB Seeks Shs6.5bn For Examiners To Eat
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) is seeking for extra Shs6.5bn in its 2024/25 budget to cater for the provision of five meals daily, utilities & basic health services to examiners and checkers during marking of examinations, after only Shs10.2bn was provided in the budget, yet the Board requires Shs16.7bn.UNEB is also in need of […]
MakData Repository System To Advance Research
The Minister of State for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi, has said that by launching Makerere University Data Repository (The MAKDATA system), a data management system, the university is showcasing its commitment to embracing technological advancements and staying at the forefront of academic excellence.”I do not doubt that it will serve as a valuable resource for advancing […]
Fast-track Kiswahili Use In Uganda – MPs
The Chairperson of the Parliament’s Committee on East African Community (EAC) Affairs, Noeline Kisembo, also the Woman Member of Parliament for Kibaale District has called for the approval of Shs3.2bn to integrate Kiswahili Language activities in Uganda.She said that although efforts have been made to integrate Kiswahili language in Uganda, in financial year 2024/25, the […]
Educated People Have Improved Quality Of The Army
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the educated people for improving the quality of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).“We value the educated young people, and we want them for our institutions, especially the scientists. The educated people including the social scientists have improved the quality of our army,” he said.Museveni made the remarks on Wednesday […]
UNEB Postpones UCE Transition Examination
The Minister of Education and Sport, Janet Museveni, has postponed the UCE transition examination based on the old curriculum from June/July as earlier scheduled to October/November 2024, Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revealed.The Minister reasoned that the period between June and July is too short for the repeaters to prepare and sit for the […]