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Socioeconomic disparities in children’s neurodevelopment before and during primary education: Evidence from Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Background Socioeconomic disparities in children’s neurodevelopment constitute a critical yet understudied developmental challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet longitudinal evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains limited. This study…
Plos.org · 27 Jul 2026UMSC Flags Off Ugandan Students Awarded Scholarships to Al-Azhar Al-Sharif University
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has flagged off eight students who are among the 23 Ugandan learners selected to benefit from scholarships offered by the prestigious Al-Azhar Al-Sharif University in Cairo, Egypt. The students were officially flagged off by the UMSC Education Secretary, Sheikh Juma Bakhit Cucu, who represented the Mufti […] The post UMSC Flags Off Ugandan Students Awarded Sc
Watchdog Uganda · 27 Jul 2026Thousands of qualified teachers left unhired as budget shortfall hits schools - PML Daily
Thousands of qualified teachers left unhired as budget shortfall hits schools PML Daily
PML Daily · 27 Jul 2026Youth urged to lead fight against corruption as Buryansungwe Secondary School marks St Anne and Joachim feast
Students of Buryansungwe Secondary School in Kitagwenda District have been challenged to embrace integrity and become champions in the fight against corruption as the school celebrated the Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim with a fundraising drive to enhance campus security.
Nile Post · 26 Jul 2026Serve with Integrity, Reject Prestige: Mukono District Chief Lukooya Urges Student Leaders at St. Andrew’s Ndwaddemutwe
KIMENYEDDE, MUKONO – Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has challenged student leaders to embrace leadership grounded in integrity, discipline, commitment, and a clear vision for the future, cautioning that power should be viewed as an opportunity to serve rather than a badge of prestige. Speaking as the Guest of Honour during the handover […] The post Serve with Integrity, Reject Prestige: Mu
Watchdog Uganda · 26 Jul 2026Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields'
The situation in the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan is worsening by the day, with rights organizations warning of mass atrocities. Children are traumatized and do not dare go to school.
DW (English) · 26 Jul 2026Government Urges Schools to Prioritise ICT Skills as Uganda Pushes Digital Transformation
Nile Post · 26 Jul 2026Pollar Awich receives Ntare School's highest honour
National Resistance Movement Director of External Affairs Maj (Rtd) Pollar Awich has joined an exclusive group of distinguished Ntare School alumni after receiving the Order of the Lion, the school's highest honour, during its Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Nile Post · 26 Jul 2026Adjumani Schools Turn to Patriotism Clubs to Nurture Responsible Citizens
Nile Post · 26 Jul 2026Court upholds Cavendish lecturer’s dismissal over dual full-time employment
The Industrial court has dismissed a claim by a former Cavendish University lecturer who challenged his dismissal after the university discovered he was simultaneously holding another full-time position at Makerere University. In a ruling delivered by Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana, alongside panel members Canon Amos Lapenga, Emmanuel Bigirimana and Dr Oling Dawn Kerjew, the court […] The post Court upholds Cavendish
The Observer · 25 Jul 2026CGSSB Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 begins for 2,294 posts at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in, apply here
CGSSB Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board has invited online applications for 2,294 Assistant Teacher vacancies under the E-Cadre and T-Cadre. The application process began on July 24, 2026, and will continue until Augus…
The Times of India · 25 Jul 2026UPDF Graduates 742 Recruits at Karugutu Mountain Warfare School
Nile Post · 25 Jul 2026Two quack teachers arrested in Kyotera after 15 years on Govt payroll
Kyotera, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Kyotera District have arrested two individuals accused of fraudulently working as government primary school teachers for over a decade despite lacking the required academic qualifications. The suspects, identified as Charles Sseruwu and John Kavuma, allegedly sneaked onto the government payroll through fraudulent means and continued receiving salaries while serving … The post Tw
The Independent Uganda · 25 Jul 2026KIU retains position as Uganda’s top private university
Kampala International University (KIU) has retained its position as Uganda’s highest-ranked private university, placed second nationally and among Africa’s top 50 universities in the latest July 2026 Webometrics Ranking of Universities. The latest ranking comes shortly after KIU staff and students participated in the prestigious Erasmus+ Exchange Programme at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ) in Türkiye, […] The post KI
The Observer · 24 Jul 2026who has a right to play?
since 1989, children’s play is understood as a fundamental right alongside education, shelter, and care – explore what that means for our built environment. The post who has a right to play? appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Designboom · 24 Jul 2026Sheema Primary School Uses Science Exhibition to Promote Hands-On Learning - ChimpReports
Sheema Primary School Uses Science Exhibition to Promote Hands-On Learning ChimpReports
ChimpReports · 24 Jul 2026Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings
The convictions come nearly two weeks after the authorities announced the rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted during co-ordinated attacks on three schools in Oyo's Oriire district in May.
Nile Post · 24 Jul 2026Adeknino Seed Secondary School Swears In New Student Leaders for 2026–2027 Academic Year
Dokolo, Uganda | Adeknino Seed Secondary School in Adeknino Sub-county, Dokolo District, has officially installed a new student leadership team that will serve during the 2026–2027 academic year. The handover…
Dokolo Post · 24 Jul 2026Kaberamaido ARDC Arikos Warns Headteachers Against Illegal School Charges
Kaberamaido, Uganda | Kaberamaido Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) Arikos Peter has warned headteachers in Kaberamaido District against the illegal practice of sending learners home over school charges, emphasizing that…
Dokolo Post · 23 Jul 2026KIU Expands Global Footprint via Erasmus+ Partnership to Boost World Ranking
By Shawn Kimuli KAMPALA, Uganda, Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Kampala International University (KIU) has reinforced its growing international profile after its staff and students participated in the prestigious Erasmus+ Exchange Programme at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ), Türkiye, a milestone expected to deepen global academic partnerships while enhancing the University’s international visibility and competitiveness. T
SoftPower News · 23 Jul 2026New School Bus with safety features boosts learner protection at Busoga High School - PML Daily
New School Bus with safety features boosts learner protection at Busoga High School PML Daily
PML Daily · 23 Jul 2026KIU Expands Global Partnerships Through Erasmus+ Exchange Programme
Kampala International University has strengthened its internationalisation agenda through the European Union's Erasmus+ Exchange Programme with Türkiye's Ondokuz Mayıs University, a partnership expected to boost research collaboration, academic mobility and the university's growing global profile.
Nile Post · 23 Jul 2026State challenges credibility of defence witness with prison, NIRA and school records in Pastor Kayanja case - PML Daily
State challenges credibility of defence witness with prison, NIRA and school records in Pastor Kayanja case PML Daily
PML Daily · 23 Jul 2026
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