Lokung fee dispute exposes struggle to keep government-aided school running
While parents contribute to the running of the Lokung Senior Secondary School, the students should not be made to suffer because of financial disagreements between adults.
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100 State House scholarships open new doors for Acholi’s disadvantaged students
For many families, the State House scholarships represent not just an investment in education, but a renewed opportunity to break the cycle of poverty
OWC regional coordinators receive new vehicles for oversight duties
The OWC chief coordinator is Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, widely known as Salim Saleh.
Ugandan Parliament okays troops deployment to Gaza
Maj Gen David Gonyi, Commandant of the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) Kimaka and Whip of UPDF in Parliament, also backed the Gaza troops deployment motion.
New assessment shows over 31,000 learners face significant literacy gaps in Kwania, Amolatar
Specifically, 82.2% of learners in Amolatar and 73.4% in Kwania are below the “word level,” indicating they cannot independently read words, paragraphs, or stories.
Lango 5 districts warned of potential El Niño disaster
During thunderstorms, residents across Lango sub-region are cautioned to stay indoors, avoid sheltering under trees, and keep away from metal objects.
Buikwe: UMEC students told to prioritise practical skills
UMEC, established in 2009, has since grown into a key institution for training both military personnel and civilian students in various engineering disciplines.
Be key icons in fighting corruption, Hoima RCC tells students
About 571 students of senior one and senior five are participating in a one-week patriotism training at Kitara Secondary School.
Approx. 50,000 have joined UPDF in the last 5 years – says defence minister
Mimistry of Defence and Veteran Affairs is establishing in-house UPDF fuel storage facilities and the 30,000-unit housing programme, of which 1,000 units have so far been completed.
Lawmaker Acon asks Minister of Energy ‘why REA has failed to connect rural areas’
Lawmaker Acon recounted that during the 10th Parliament, REA delivered electric poles to his Otuke East constituency, but since 2019, the agency has failed to string wires from one pole to another.
MoDVA minister Kiryowa extols Egypt, Türkiye for military support
Minister Kiryowa also expressed appreciation for Egypt’s support in Uganda’s efforts to combat foot-and-mouth disease through vaccine assistance.
“Deserving lot”: 11 Lamwo students awarded State House scholarships for science courses
District leaders expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for extending the scholarship opportunity to deserving students from Lamwo.