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State challenges credibility of defence witness with prison, NIRA and school records in Pastor Kayanja case PML Daily

KAMPALA — The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, has called for a shift from research conducted solely for academic publication to innovation that delivers commercially viable products, creates jobs and drives Uganda’s journey towards a US$500 billion economy. The minister made the remarks during the second and final day of his […] The post “Science Must Solve Real Problems”: Minist

Mandela Day: CINAT Group backs school water drive PML Daily

Teacher training initiative boosts practical science education in Lyantonde PML Daily

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Makerere University has launched electronic academic transcripts and certificates, allowing graduates to access their credentials online and enabling employers and other authorized parties to verify them digitally, in what the institution says is a major step toward modernizing academic service delivery. The new system is part of a broader digital … The post Makerere University introduces e-tr

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda seeks to strengthen its hospitality and tourism sectors, culinary educator Chef Sheila Ahabwe says international exposure has become an important tool for improving vocational training and raising professional standards within the country’s food industry. Over the years, Ahabwe has participated in culinary competitions, training programmes, conferences and … The post Inte

NARO, Chinese University Partner on Livestock Research ChimpReports

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Bukomansimbi District to pay their last respects to King David Junior School director Tadeo Ssekadde, who died in the Kapchorwa road crash that also claimed the lives of pupils and school staff.

UNICEF has urged Uganda to strengthen road safety measures following a series of fatal crashes involving schoolchildren, saying every child has the right to travel safely to and from school and describing the deaths as preventable.

Students and staff of St. Mary’s Assumpta Girls Secondary School in Adjumani paid tribute to the late Gen. Moses Ali, remembering his contribution to girl-child education and his support for the institution that serves both Ugandan and refugee learners.

When Robert Kirunda argued that the empowerment of women is responsible for the breakdown of marriage, the internet received it with mixed and divided reactions. The usual supporters of “traditional family values” applauded him. Still, for others, such as myself, it was a shock such an argument came from a lecturer of law at Makerere […] The post A Stanford degree cannot cure colonial consciousness appeared first on

There are losses that cannot be adequately described, like the death of one’s child. When I learned of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of at least 24 innocent children of King David Primary School, Ndejje, after the bus returning from a school trip to Sipi Falls lost control, hit a large stone and […] The post Our children should not keep paying for our negligence appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

KAMPALA — Makerere University has announced a major digital transformation that will enable students and graduates to access electronic transcripts and academic certificates online, marking a significant shift away from paper-based processes and reducing the need for physical visits to university offices. The initiative, unveiled by the Academic Registrar, Professor Mukadasi Buyinza, is expected to […] The post Maker

Following a tragic Uganda school crash, the African Travel Commission (ATC) calls for stricter safety protocols for educational excursions across Africa to Read More: https://punchng.com/uganda-crash-atc-urges-stricter-safety-for-school-excursions/

Five institutions honoured for advancing higher education transformation in Africa Kigali, Rwanda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Mastercard Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a first-of-its-kind annual award, supported by a $500 million commitment over its first decade. The AHEFT Prize recognizes higher education institutions … The post Uganda’s Muni Unive

When Kenyagi left her home in Uganda in early 2025, she believed she was embarking on a career as an English teacher at a Cambodian school. Instead, the 20-year-old was delivered by human traffickers to a scamming compound known as “Park 8”—one of hundreds of…

Researchers at Makerere University have identified genetic changes in the Ebola Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) that could reduce the effectiveness of existing diagnostic tests, prompting efforts to develop new test kits and potentially informing future treatments and vaccines. The findings come as the Bundibugyo strain continues to infect people and claim lives in the neighbouring Democratic […] The post Makerere scientists

The Mastercard Foundation has launched a $500 million higher education initiative to support African universities driving institutional transformation, expanding access to quality education and creating employment opportunities for young people across the continent.

Private schools across Uganda will observe a national day of mourning on Wednesday for students and teachers who died in the Kapchorwa school bus crash, as education stakeholders call for stronger road safety enforcement instead of a permanent ban on school trips.

Makerere University has launched electronic academic transcripts and certificates, allowing graduates to access their credentials online while enabling employers and other authorised parties to verify them digitally, in a move aimed at modernising academic service delivery. The initiative is part of the university’s broader digital transformation strategy, which also includes expanded online learning and the […] The

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | The deaths of 20 pupils and one adult in Friday’s school bus crash in Kapchorwa have reignited calls for Uganda to fully implement smart enforcement, with commercial drivers and road safety experts arguing that technology-driven enforcement could help curb reckless driving before it turns fatal. The Isuzu bus belonging … The post After Kapchorwa, how many more deaths before Uganda sw

The deaths of 20 pupils and one adult in the Kapchorwa school bus crash have reignited debate over Uganda's delayed rollout of automated traffic enforcement, with drivers and road safety experts arguing that technology, stricter inspections and better regulation could help prevent avoidable road deaths.