Education

President Museveni appoints Dr Ruhakana Rugunda as Chancellor of Gulu University

200Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the long-serving leader of Uganda, has recently made an exciting announcement that has stirred the academic world in the East African country. He has appointed the Former Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, as the new chancellor of Gulu University. The news was received with excitement and admiration by […]

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H.E VP Jessica Alupo installed as the 3rd Chancellor of St Lawrence university

Education / Ronald Kabuubi

H.E VP Jessica Alupo installed as the 3rd Chancellor of St Lawrence university in a colorful ceremony presided over by Vicar General Msgr Charles kasibante of Kampala Archdiocese who had earlier led the congregation in the holy mass. Alupo now presiding over the 13th graduation ceremony of St Lawrence university. God bless St Lawrence University.

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Tayebwa tips private universities on growth

Education / Ronald Kabuubi

A student (right) leads the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Thomas Tayebwa (left) and the Chancellor of the University of Saint Joseph, Mbarara City, His Grace, Lambert Bainomugisha, to the 2nd graduation ceremony on Saturday, 18 February 2023 The only way private universities can expand is through collaboration and sharing their resources, Deputy Speaker, Hon. Thomas Tayebwa

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Tanzania bans children’s books for promoting LGBTQ rights

East Africa, Education / Ronald Kabuubi

The Tanzanian government has banned a popular series of children’s books from schools in the conservative East African country, claiming they violate local cultural norms. Tanzania’s Education Minister Adolf Mkenda announced Monday an immediate ban on “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books and said the government was monitoring libraries in both public and private

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Makerere University students graduating at the #Mak73rdGrad 🎉 presided over Janet Museveni-Minister of Education and Sports

Education / Ronald Kabuubi

It is always a joy for me to witness another cohort of graduates accomplish a key milestone in their education journey. I, therefore, extend my warmest congratulations to all the @Makerere graduates for their hard work and determination in completing this phase.First lady and Minister of Education and Sports and Hon.Janet Museveni. Congrats to all

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UNATU expresses concern over delayed government intervention on the continued commercialization education

Africa, Education, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

Uganda National teachers Union ( UNATU ) expresses concern over delayed government intervention on the continued commercialization education According to UNATU has not only locked out vulnerable children from accessing education but has also affected the quality of education especially in public schools Kampala and the surrounding districts are on the top list of districts

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SFC ARMY SCHOOLS COMMENDED FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE IN LAST YEAR’S PLE

East Africa, Education / Ronald Kabuubi

Saturday, February 11, 2023 The Deputy Commander of Special Forces Command (SFC), Brig Gen. Charity Bainababo has congratulated pupils of SFC Army Primary Schools for their excellent performance in last year’s Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). The Deputy Commander lauded the schools today at a function that was organised by the SFC leadership in recognition of

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King Ceasor University appoints Ex-Makerere University boss Alfred Namoah Masikye as new academic registrar

Africa, East Africa, Education, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

KAMPALA —King Ceasor University (KCU), a private cosmopolitan university in Uganda has named Makerere University’s long-serving Academic Registrar, Mr Alfred Masikye Namoah to head the education directorate. Mr. Masikye is a Social Scientist/ Graduate teacher by profession. He holds a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation, from European University Centre for Peace Studies, a Masters

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UCE: UNEB registers decline in exam malpractice

East Africa, Education / Ronald Kabuubi

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has recorded a decrease in suspected cases of examination malpractice during the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE). This was revealed by the UNEB Board Chair, Professor Mary Okwakol, during the release of the 2022 UCE results. According to statistics from UNEB, the number of

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Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan kick-off joint loyalty programme partnership

Africa, Business, East Africa, Education, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

Skywards and Aeroplan members can now earn and redeem Miles and Points on all flights operated by Air Canada and Emirates, respectively. Reciprocal airport lounge benefits for top-tier loyalty members coming soon to Dubai and Toronto. The carriers recently launched a codeshare partnership providing customers with seamless connectivity to 46 destinations* across three continents.

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