As the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations kicked off across the country, examination officials in Mukono District have tightened security and enforcement of guidelines to ensure integrity and smooth running of the exercise.
At Station 003 in Mukono Municipality, examination supervisors and scouts emphasized strict adherence to identification procedures, invigilator deployment, and secure handling of examination materials.
Media scholars and experts have threatened to take litigation measures against all government departments and agencies that fail to comply with information requests within the prescribed 21 days.
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Pupils and Teachers at Bugoye Government Primary School in Mukono Fear for Safety Due to Dilapidated Infrastructure
MUKONO, UGANDA – As the second week of the third school term of 2025 begins, a climate of fear grips Bugoye Government Primary School in Ntenjeru Kisoga Town Council, Mukono District. Pupils, teachers, and parents are deeply concerned about the dangerous state of the school's infrastructure, which poses a continuous threat to the learners' lives.
For the first time, the Tuition Run will be held simultaneously across all UCU campuses — including Kampala, Mbale, Kagando, and Arua — on Saturday, October 18.
Mukono, Uganda – Uganda Christian University (UCU) has officially launched the 2025 Tuition Run, an annual fundraising drive aimed at keeping financially struggling students in school.
The government has issued a stern warning to arts teachers against proceeding with their planned nationwide strike.
Speaking through the Ministry of Education's Permanent Secretary, Ms Ruth Nakyobe, the government assured that the teachers' salary concerns will be addressed in the next national budget. The government also directed teachers not to abandon their schools but to remain and teach students until the official end of the term.
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