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Ugandan Schools Struggle with Sanitation Despite Major Hygiene Initiative

Millions of schoolchildren in Uganda have been safeguarded from hygiene-related illnesses following the construction of 1500 handwashing facilities under the Dettol Hygiene Quest Program. The initiative, implemented by Chil Ai with support from Reckitt, aims to improve sanitation in schools across the

March 22, 2025

Education

Parliament Demands Government’s Clear Position On Re-opening Of Schools

The Prime Minister, Rt Hon Ruhakana Rugunda has been directed by the Speaker of Parliament to present the government position on the re-opening of schools. This followed concern by Bulamogi County Member of Parliament, Hon. Kenneth Lubogo who wondered why government should

September 16, 2020

Education

Education Ministry Drafts New Guidelines For Re-opening Schools

The Education Ministry has drafted new guidelines to offer actionable guidance for safe reopening and running of education institutions and reduce the impact of the pandemic on teaching and learning. Although the government is yet to officially announce dates for the reopening

September 11, 2020

Education

Teachers, Group Employees In Primary and Secondary Schools Jubilate As Treasury Orders For Return Of Capitation Grants

A directive by the Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi to all headteachers across Uganda to return capitation grant in line with the public finance Act 2015, has caused excitement and worry among stakeholders. Headteachers who may not have properly used the

September 10, 2020

Education

Covid-19 Crisis: Ugandan Students Expected To Sit For UNEB Exams In March 2021

All indications are that a dead year will not be declared, schools will reopen soon, and national exams usually set by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in November and December, will likely go ahead, in March 2021. According to a letter

September 9, 2020

Education

Education Ministry Revises Academic Year, Students To Report For Second Term

Education authorities have revised the Academic Year schedule to allow students to report for the second term of school this month, as part of the phased reopening of educational institutions across the country. The Academic Year was prematurely cut short on March

September 8, 2020

Education

Big Story: Gov’t Okays Schools To Open In Fortnight!

The Government of Uganda have resolved that schools should reopen on September 20, 2020 amidst Continued reports of Covid-19 community cases. Sources in the education ministry yesterday confirmed to this website that the ministry had at last agreed with the COVID-19 National

September 6, 2020

Education

Education Ministry To Start Implementation Of TVET Policy

The ministry of education has started implementation of the technical vocational education training (TVET) policy that will see a number of reforms in the sector. Speaking during the opening of the TVET policy implementation workshop at UMA showground, the ministry’s permanent secretary,

September 3, 2020

Education

Education Institutes for Final Year Students in Health Related Courses to Reopen

President Museveni has allowed reopening of educational institutions for final year students in health related courses. The final year students at Bachelors level in Medicine, Bachelors of Surgery, nursing, midwifery, dental, surgery, pharmacy, allied medical professionals, finalist postgraduate students on health-related programs,

September 2, 2020

Education

Ray Of Hope As Ruparelia Foundation Donates 10 Computers To African Institute For Investigative Journalism

The Ruparelia Foundation through Kampala Parents’ School has on Tuesday September 1, 2020 donated 10 computers to African Institute for Investigative Journalism to facilitate home-based learning as schools remain closed due to coronavirus. The donation was handed over to Mr. Solomon Sserwanja

September 1, 2020

Education

Give Us Food, Rent & Other Basic Needs Not Loans – Private Teachers Uncertain About Proposed Scheme

Private school teachers have expressed uncertainty about the funding availed by the government through the Microfinance Support Centre, to help them overcome the challenges they are facing amidst the ongoing closure of schools. The government has availed 22 billion Shillings to be

August 28, 2020

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