Fort Portal Leaders Back School Fees in Government Schools, Demand Accountability
Sylvia Leaders in Fort Portal City, including LC1 and LC2 chairpersons, have agreed that parents should continue paying school fees in government schools, but head teachers must account for the money. This comes as the Minister for Local Government, Baramu Barugahara, is arresting head teachers who charge fees in government schools under the free education […]
Continue ReadingDay Three :Fort Portal UCE Exams on Steady Progress
Kaboha As the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations entered their third day across the country, school administrators and education officers in Fort Portal City have reported a largely peaceful and orderly exercise despite minor logistical delays and weather concerns With the Official kickoff with Mathematics and Chemistry on Monday this week, candidates across […]
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UCE Exams Begin Smoothly in Fort Portal City
Christine Exams in Fort Portal City have commenced smoothly, with candidates joining thousands across the country to sit the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education examinations. Speaking to our reporter, the City Principal Education Officer, Ategeka Patrick confirmed that candidates began today with Mathematics in the morning and Chemistry in the afternoon, and that Fort Portal […]
Continue ReadingSix Remanded Over Fake Papers as UCE 2026 Exams Kick off
Editorial people accused of selling fake examination papers on social media have been remanded to prison until October 19th. The suspects appeared before the KCCA Magistrate’s Court, as more than 503,000 candidates began the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education exams today. The Uganda National Examinations Board, UNEB, has warned that anyone trading in exam papers, […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocesan Inspector of Schools Calls for Peaceful Environment for Candidates Ahead of UNEB
Editorial As candidates nationally settle in for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Senior Four examinations next week, the Fort Portal Diocesan Inspector of Schools,Rev. Fr. Andrea Isingoma, has urged candidates, teachers, parents and administrators to play their part in ensuring success. Speaking to Jubilee Radio this evening, Fr. Isingoma advised candidates to be confident, […]
Continue ReadingKarobwa Questions “Name and Shame” Campaign
Yunisent Former Ruwenzori Diocesan Head of Laity, Tushabe Chris Karobwa, has criticised the way the “Name and Shame” anti-corruption campaign is being run in schools by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara. Speaking in Iruhura Village, Kasenda Sub-county, Kabarole District, Tushabe said the campaign is being conducted like a crusade and will yield little without serious […]
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UNATU Raises Concern Over Impromptu Arrests by Minister Balam in Schools
Editorial Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has criticised the Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, over the way he arrests and publicly questions head teachers and education officials during his inspections of government schools. UNATU General Secretary Filbert Baguma said that while the union supports the government’s fight against corruption, enforcement should follow established investigative […]
Continue ReadingBuhinga Parents Agree to Keep Paying PTA Fees
Christine A Parents at Buhinga Primary School in Fort Portal City have agreed to continue paying Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) fees to maintain and improve the quality of education. The decision was reached on Friday at a meeting of parents, teachers and political leaders, called to discuss the suspension of PTA fees in UPE and USE […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Education Authorities are set to Train Teachers to Improve Candidates’ Performance
Alice As schools across the country begin the third term, Fort Portal City education authorities have organized a special training for teachers handling candidate classes as one of the measures to improve learners’ performance in the forthcoming final examinations. The training is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday next week and will bring together teachers and […]
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