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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fresh Dairy has announced a ten percent (10%) Back-to-school discount on its flavoured milk slim pack -12 and 24 pack cartons. Fresh Dairy Flavoured milk is popular for being an on-the-go ready to drink snack and offers great refreshment for school time, during and post sports work-out activities. Marketing Manager Fresh Dairy – Vincent Omoth […]
A member of the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) implored universities in Uganda to equip students with work readiness skills beyond the theory.Dr. Martin Kyeyune, the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Roofings Group said skills such as critical thinking, communication, adaptability, teamwork, and problem-solving among others are a must-have for graduate students.Dr Kyeyune made the remarks […]
Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has sent out a warning to heads of centers and public against fraudsters claiming to have access to UNEB grading system.”It has come to the attention of the Board that there are some impostors coning Head teachers and School Directors of money, allegedly to either help them improve the grades […]
At the 73rd sitting of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) held on 13th October 2023, it was resolved that intake/admission of students to all medical-related programmes should be only once a year.This decision has been communicated to all Vice Chancellors and Principals of Medical and Health Training Institutions in a written by Professor […]
Makerere University is inviting nominations for the new Chancellor. The Chancellor is the titular head of the University. He or she presides over all ceremonial assemblies of the University.The Chancellor also confers degrees and other academic titles and distinctions of the University. The new Chancellor will replace Dr Ezra Suruma, 80, whose two terms are […]
