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Genesis School Uses Outreach to Teach Learners Life Values

Genesis Junior School in Lira City is using community outreach programmes to teach learners compassion, responsibility and practical life skills, with its Primary Seven candidates recently visiting Ngetta Babies Home…

Dokolo Post · 24 Oct 2026

Jinja RDC Kasibante Hassan Sheds Tears of Joy as He Graduates from Nkumba University

Entebbe, October 24, 2026 — Jinja Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kasibante Hassan broke down in tears of joy on Saturday after graduating from Nkumba University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Management. Kasibante was among hundreds of graduates who received undergraduate degrees, master’s degrees and PhDs during the university’s graduation ceremony. The event […] The post Jinja RDC Kasi

Watchdog Uganda · 24 Oct 2026

MUMSA Daawa Show Explains Three Basic Islamic Principles

The Makerere University Muslim Students Association programme on Salam TV explored the Islamic teachings of knowing Allah, understanding Islam and following Prophet Muhammad as foundations of Muslim faith and practice.

Nile Post · 24 Oct 2026

BWANIKA JOSEPH: NUP Makerere Kavule’s rolling Caskets are Uganda’s looming debt

By Bwanika Joseph The regular arrival of rolling caskets at the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Makerere Kavule has become a grim, permanent feature of Uganda’s political outlook. What should be the vibrant, bustling offices of the country’s largest legitimate opposition party has effectively morphed into a de facto sanctuary for the dead, a […] The post BWANIKA JOSEPH: NUP Makerere Kavule’s rolling Cas

Watchdog Uganda · 24 Oct 2026

UCU Graduates Urged to Reject Corruption and Uphold Integrity

Uganda Christian University graduated 670 students, with university leaders and the chief guest urging them to reject corruption, uphold ethical values and apply their knowledge to solving Uganda’s social and economic challenges.

Nile Post · 23 Oct 2026

Over 650,000 pupils to benefit from expanded hygiene programme

At least 650,000 additional pupils are expected to benefit from hygiene education and practical handwashing skills under the third phase of the Dettol Hygiene Quest initiative, which will extend the programme to 750 more schools across Uganda. The initiative, launched in 2024 by Reckitt’s Dettol brand in partnership with the ministry of Education and Sports […] The post Over 650,000 pupils to benefit from expanded hy

The Observer · 23 Oct 2026

Monthly Education Buzz Report – September 2026

Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on the WordPress Campus Connect, WordPress Credits, and WordPress Student Club education initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, prom…

Wordpress.org · 23 Oct 2026

The Rise of Fondling in Schools: Parents Must Take Responsibility

By Nyanzi Martin Luther Fondling among students in secondary schools is becoming a worrying issue. Some learners have been caught engaging in these acts and ended up suspended or expelled. But as we blame the students and the schools take disciplinary action, we need to ask ourselves a simple question: where are the parents? Many […] The post The Rise of Fondling in Schools: Parents Must Take Responsibility appeared

Watchdog Uganda · 23 Oct 2026

Police paid Makerere Shs 59.32m to transcribe Besigye audio recordings

Makerere University was paid Shs 59.32 million to transcribe more than 24 hours of audio recordings allegedly linked to meetings involving jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, a police detective has told the High court. Detective Inspector Benedict Odyek testified on Thursday that the recordings, extracted from electronic devices submitted for forensic examination, ran for […] The post Police paid Makerere

The Observer · 22 Oct 2026

JOBS: Uganda and Somalia agree terms for Ugandan workers

Mogadishu, Somalia | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda and Somalia have agreed terms for the employment of Ugandans in Somalia. The terms require written contracts, wages paid into workers’ own bank accounts and employer-funded insurance and travel. The agreement was signed in Mogadishu on Thursday by Gen. Henry Tumukunde, Uganda’s Minister of Gender, Labour and … The post JOBS: Uganda and Somalia agree terms for Ugandan w

The Independent Uganda · 22 Oct 2026