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Arts Teachers’ Union Threatens to Resume Strike Over Salary Harmonization Delay

March 11, 2026    By admin

National: The Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers’ Union (UPHTU) has warned government that Arts and Humanities teachers may resume industrial action if the presidential directives on salary harmonization and other welfare commitments are not implemented in the ongoing 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 budgeting process. In a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed... Read More

Country Radio, Kyabugashe High School close ties with 4 goals game thriller.

February 28, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: It was a joyous day on Friday February 27, 2026 as Kyabugashe high school and Country Radio staff moved to strengthen their relationship in a friendly football match held at Kyabugashe High School playground in Rushasha parish, Nyakagyeme sub-county, Rukungiri District. The much anticipated -thrilling game ended with all... Read More

2,535 Students Graduate at MIU’s 8th Graduation Ceremony

February 27, 2026    By admin

Mbarara: A total of 2,535 students have graduated from Metropolitan International University (MIU) during its 8th graduation ceremony, held on Friday, February 27, at the university’s Mbarara Campus in Biharwe Town, Mbarara City. According to graduation statistics, the graduates included 84 Master’s degree holders, 66 Postgraduate Diploma recipients, 969 Undergraduate... Read More

NCHE Handsover Charter to Metropolitan International University Leadership

February 17, 2026    By admin

Education: Metropolitan International University (MIU) has officially received a university charter, granting the institution full legal recognition to train students from all parts of the world and to confer undergraduate, master’s, PhD, postgraduate, and professorship degrees. The charter was presented by officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)... Read More

Bishop Asiimwe Urges Teachers to Shun Absenteeism as Schools Reopen

February 10, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: As schools reopen for first term 2026, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged teachers to remain committed to their work, noting that cases of absenteeism are on the rise, especially in public schools. Bishop Asiimwe made the call on February 10, during an... Read More

Sub-County Performance: Only 297 Pupils Fail 2025 PLE Exams in Rukungiri District

February 7, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: Only 297 pupils failed the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Rukungiri District out of a total of 6,620 candidates. According to statistics from the Education Department of Rukungiri District Local Government, 6,620 pupils registered for the 2025 PLE examinations. Of these, 3,020 were boys while 3,600 were girls.... Read More

Son of Street Bread Vendor Shines with 4 Aggregates in 2025 PLE

January 31, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: The son of a man who sells bread on a motorcycle in Rukungiri District has scored 4 aggregates in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The pupil has been identified as Given Nasasira, a student of Rubanga Parent’s Primary School, located in Nshungyenzi Trading Centre, Rubanga Parish, Buyanja Sub-County,... Read More

Ministry of Education Postpones School Re-opening to February 10.

January 18, 2026    By admin

Kampala: The Ministry of Education and Sports has postponed the re-opening of all schools and education institutions across Uganda to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, citing the ongoing General Elections and the need to ensure the safety of learners. In an official statement issued on Friday January 16, the Ministry revised... Read More

Jim Muhwezi Pledges to Continue Parish Scholarship Program for Youth in Rujumbura

December 23, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency, Rt. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, has pledged to continue providing scholarships to students from across the constituency at Rujumbura Institute of Business and Technology (RIBATECH). Muhwezi made the announcement on December 22, while campaigning in Ruhinda Sub-county. He... Read More