Education

Mukono raises red flag over declining sanitation standards in schools Daily Monitor

The week-long festival brought together hundreds of Ugandan and Kenyan students to showcase talent, exchange cultural experiences and strengthen ties through music, dance and drama.

Accusations of plagiarism have become a potent way to undermine someone’s credibility, and if a claim is substantiated, the plagiarist is seen as dishonest COMMENT | ROGER J. KREUZ | After a meteoric rise to the top ranks of British academia, scholar Jason Arday was found dead at his London home on Aug. 14, 2026. … The post Jason Arday and the new politics of plagiarism appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The proprietor of Jozan Nursery and Primary School, Suzan Vivian Ariokot, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the ritual murder of a 5-year-old pupil, Joan Faith Apio, in February 2025. Ariokot’s husband, Joseph Okedi, and police officer John Bosco Obotol were also convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 and 45 years in prison […] The post Soroti school proprietor Ariokot jailed for life over ritual murder of

Eight schools reach Stanbic championship finale with community innovations PML Daily

120-Second recitation earns four Kyegegwa pupils lifetime university scholarships Daily Monitor

From nearly 1000 entrants, the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) has reached its climax, with eight schools out of the 12 regional finalists qualifying for the grand finale set for August 28, 2026. They are competing for a multi-million-shilling cash prize, but more important, an opportunity to showcase innovative solutions to some of Uganda’s most […] The post Meet the Eight Schools Competing for the Multi

Why education plans are a smarter way to secure your child’s future COMMENT | SHARON BYERETA | Every parent knows the pressure that comes with a new school term. Tuition, books, uniforms, transport, meals and other requirements can quickly turn school reopening into a financial scramble. In Uganda, the cost of education is … The post COMMENT: Don’t wait for the school fees deadline appeared first on The Independent U

The headteacher of St. Gonzaga Senior Secondary School, Anna Nanziri, is under police investigation following allegations from several students accusing her of facilitating the sexual exploitation of female pupils by a senior six student at the institution. According to formal complaints received by Jinja district authorities and the Kiira Regional police command, the 20-year-old male […] The post Jinja headmistress

Ugandan pupils in lower primary could spend a maximum of three hours a day in structured learning under a new competency-based curriculum (CBC) expected to be rolled out in 2028, National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has said. Dr Patrice Ssembirige, acting director of NCDC, said the proposed approach would limit structured learning time to cater […] The post Ugandan pupils to study for max 3 hours per day und

KAMPALA — Retired Brigadier Charles Bakahumura on Sunday joined family, parishioners, and well-wishers at St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church in Ntinda for a thanksgiving Mass celebrating more than three decades of distinguished service in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Edward Muwanga. Brig. Bakahumura—who formally retired last Thursday after […] The post Brig. Charles Bakahu

Kyambogo University Student Found Dead in Hostel ChimpReports

KAMPALA — For generations, African education systems have operated on a simple proposition: acquire knowledge, pass examinations, collect certificates and eventually find a place in the world of work. But what happens when knowledge is no longer scarce? Artificial intelligence can retrieve information in seconds, explain it in multiple languages, analyse data, write essays and […] The post AI, Decolonisation and Futu

A dark cloud has fallen over Pallisa District following the death of Dr. Henry Stanley Okia, the long-serving Principal of Hillside Schools Naalya and one of the district’s celebrated educationists.…

Global cartooning organisations have condemned Kampala International University’s legal battle against academic and cartoonist Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, warning that the university’s actions threaten freedom of expression and could leave lasting damage to its own reputation.

MUBS Students Outshine KIU in Siaka Challenge as Coca-Cola Screens EPL Opener ChimpReports

KAMPALA — Uganda is preparing to overhaul its primary school curriculum, with the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) saying the review will seek to reduce the workload on learners, strengthen life skills and deliberately identify and develop children’s talents. Dr Richard Irumba, the Deputy Director – Research, Consultancy and Library Services at NCDC, said the […] The post Uganda Plans Lighter Primary Cur

Makerere don asks US to reconsider visa bond affecting African academics Daily Monitor

Makerere don urges US to reconsider visa bond affecting African academics Daily Monitor

Curriculum reforms must benefit every learner, education experts say Daily Monitor

Nebbi authorities have warned private and government-aided schools against conducting holiday lessons, saying the practice violates Ministry of Education guidelines and deprives learners of time to rest and engage with their families.