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 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Catholic Diocese Marks Education Week, with a call For Holistic Learning & Virtue
Clare Over 40 schools under the Fort Portal Catholic Education Secretariat have gathered today at Sts. Peter and Paul Primary School in Virika, Fort Portal City, to celebrate the culmination of Education Week 2024. The event, themed “We Are Called to Love,” Fostering all-round education”, featured a Solemn Mass led by Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Education Week Focuses on Science and Skills Development in Schools
Clare As the Education Month in the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese approaches its climax tomorrow, Mr. Trophy Atuhairwe, Chairperson of the Association of Catholic Heads of Education Institutions (ACHEI) doubling as the Head Teacher St.Leo’s College Kyegobe, has highlighted the importance of science and practical skills development in Catholic schools within the Diocese, as prioritized […]
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Ntoroko: Seven Schools Closed Due to Flooding
Lucky P Ugandan authorities have announced the closure of at least seven primary and secondary schools in the western part of Ntoroko district as a result of severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Edward Bashungura, the Resident District Commissioner for Ntoroko, informed yesterday informed our reporter that the heavy rains have led to the […]
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