The Mukono District is facing a severe crisis as teachers in government-aided schools are forced to conduct lessons under trees due to the dilapidated state of school infrastructure. The situation has worsened to the point where some teachers have abandoned their posts, fearing for their safety as buildings collapse. District leaders are now calling for urgent government intervention to address the issue.
The Office of the Government Anti-Corruption Taskforce has announced a new initiative aimed at involving university students in the fight against corruption. The program, which has already kicked off in Kampala, seeks to educate students on how they can support government efforts to combat graft and eliminate unethical practices in the country.
Makerere University has officially inaugurated the 91st Guild Executive, marking a new chapter in student leadership at the prestigious institution. The swearing-in ceremony, held this morning, was presided over by Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, who was represented by Professor Makada Buyinza. The new guild leadership is headed by Sentamu Churchill James, the newly elected Guild President.
In a heartfelt address at Queen of Martyrs Secondary School in Kigoma, Wakiso District, Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala called on schools to take decisive action to curb the growing trend of student strikes. Speaking during a morning prayer session, the Archbishop emphasized the need for spiritual and moral guidance to address the underlying issues driving such behavior.
A recent report released by education stakeholders in Uganda has revealed significant challenges in the country’s education system, particularly in literacy and numeracy. The 2024 Education Report indicates that two out of every ten children aged between 5 and 16 years are unable to read or comprehend what they are taught in school. This alarming statistic underscores the need for urgent interventions to address the barriers to quality education.
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