Karobwa 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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Bishop Kibira Commended for Advancing Education in Kitagwenda
EDITORIAL Stakeholders have commended the Ordinary of Kasese Diocese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira, for championing development initiatives in Kitagwenda District, particularly in the education sector. The remarks were over the weekend made during celebrations to mark the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim at Buryansungwe Secondary School in Kitagwenda District. Speaking at the function, […]
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Virika Institute of Health Sciences Breaks Ground on New Katentebere Campus
Clare N Virika School of Health Sciences, formerly Virika School of Nursing and Midwifery, has broken ground on a new campus in Katentebere, Fort Portal Central Division, marking a major step in its expansion plans. The ceremony was yesterday evening led by Bishop Robert Kasaija Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Diocese. Expansion rather than relocation […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Schools Inspector Urges Pupils to Embrace Sports for Talent Development
The Inspector of Schools for Fort Portal City, Annet Keneema, has encouraged pupils to actively participate in sports, saying co-curricular activities play a vital role in nurturing talent, promoting good health, and preparing young people for future economic opportunities. Speaking during the St. Jude Primary School Kyegobe Sports Day held on Friday in Kyegobe Central […]
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Fort Portal : Girls Urged to Preserve Purity as St.Maria Goreti Girls S.S Marks Feast Day
Kaboha The St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary School community in Fort Portal has celebrated the feast day of their patron saint, bringing together students, parents, teachers, alumni, religious leaders, and clergy. The celebrations were held on Monday and began with a Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Robert Muhirwa Akiiki, assisted by the Vicar General, […]
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Kaboyo Secondary School Receives Major Infrastructure Boost through ENABLE Project
Lucky Patrick Stakeholders at Kaboyo Secondary School in Mugusu Town Council, Kabarole District, have officially handed over the site for the construction of a multipurpose hall, science laboratory, and pit latrines under a two-year infrastructure development project funded by ENABLE Uganda. Speaking during the site handover ceremony, Kabarole District Chairperson Ruben Kimome commended ENABLE for […]
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MMU Guild campaigns gains momentum with contenders taking part in open air debat
Kaboha Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) hotly contested guild presidential race is gaining momentum after two aspirating candidates participated tussled it out during an open debate organized by the university electro commission ahead of general elections slated for Thursday this week Murungi Michael from the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences and Kato Perepetua […]
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