Daniel Tumwine, a Pupil of Buhinga Primary school, Wins the National Agroecology Poem Writing Competitions 2025
Kaboha Tumwine Daniel, a P.7 pupil at Buhinga Primary School, Fort-Portal City, has emerged as the overall winner in the 2025 National Agroecology Poem writing competitions organized by Eastern and Southern Small Scale Farmers Forum – ESAFF Uganda. The annual Schools Agroecology Poem Writing Competition offers a platform for learners nationwide to showcase […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Flags Off Education Week in Fort Portal Catholic Diocese
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has officially launched the Diocesan Education Week, during which all Catholic schools in the Diocese will participate in a series of organized activities. The launch was made yesterday during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Holy Trinity Bisozi Catholic Parish where the […]
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Fort Portal: Modern Chapel Opened at St. Maria Goretti Girls on What Doubled as School Feast Day
By Kaboha The Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa the bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese accompanied by clergy, religious men and women plus other dignitaries have on Friday presided over the official opening of the newly constructed modern chapel at St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary School The daylong colorful ceremony characterized with […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Government’s Proposal to Collect School Fees Via URA Sparks Controversy
Christine A recent proposal by the Ugandan government to have the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) collect school fees in all public schools has ignited a heated debate among parents and opposition figures in Fort Portal City. Haruna Kibirango, a prominent leader of the Democratic Party in Fort Portal, has strongly criticized the move, arguing […]
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Kabarole District Irked by Boy-Child School Dropouts
By Sylvia Educationists, health experts, and other stakeholders are increasingly concerned about the rising number of boys dropping out of school in Kabarole District. During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Kibale Forest School’s Program at Kasisi Primary School in Kiko Town Council, Kabarole District, several speakers expressed their concern over the increasing number […]
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Fort Portal: MMU Expands to Meet Uganda’s Growing Educational and Economic Needs
EDITORIAL Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), based in Fort Portal, has embarked on expanding its academic offerings to better address Uganda’s pressing needs. The university is establishing a School of Tourism, Hospitality, and Hotel Management to support the growing hospitality industry both locally and nationally. This expansion will increase the number of faculties to […]
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Kyembogo Seed Secondary School Marks Successful Board Transition and Growth
Clare N The Kyembogo Seed Secondary School has officially welcomed its new board members, totaling eleven, who assumed office yesterday following their recognition by the Ministry of Education last year. The swearing-in ceremony, which marked a peaceful transition of power from the founding board, was held at the school premises in Mparo Kyenjojo district with […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Names St Elizabeth Ann Seton as Patron of Nyabubaare Primary
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has encouraged pupils at Nyabubaare Primary School in Butunduuzi Sub-County, Kyenjojo District, to be strategic about their futures urging them to dream meaningfully and seek God’s guidance, with emphasis that anyone can move from nobody to somebody by God’s Grace. He noted […]
Continue ReadingVisit Your Candidate Children Before UNEB- Parents Advised
Clare As the UNEB examinations for P.7, S.4, and S.6 approach, Mr. Patrick Ategeka, the Senior Education Officer for Fort Portal City, has encouraged parents to visit their candidate students to ensure everything is in order for them to sit the UNEB exams. Mr. Ategeka made these remarks yesterday during a dedication ceremony […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori: Low Critical Thinking in Learners Worries Educators
Clare Associate Professor Dr. Edmond Kagambe, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University, has expressed concern about the lack of critical thinking skills among lower primary learners in the Rwenzori Region, particularly in rural schools. Speaking at Sts Peter and Paul Primary School in Virika, Fort Portal City, during the Fort Portal Diocesan […]
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