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
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
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
The Government of Uganda, through the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has held a press briefing in Rukungiri District to clarify the arrest and continued detention of Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale. The press briefing followed public concerns,... Read More
Rukungiri: Primary school pupils in Rukungiri District, especially in Bwambara Sub-County, are increasingly dropping out of school due to failure by parents to meet school requirements and fees. Many of these children are instead assisting their parents with domestic work. During interactions with several school dropouts in Bwambara Sub-County, our... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents have been encouraged to financially support their children and act as good role models during this long holiday. The call was made on December 17, by the Rukungiri District Inspector of Schools in charge of Guidance and Counseling, Ronald Twesigye. Speaking to our news reporter at the Rukungiri... Read More
Ntungamo: Fourteen pupils have graduated from Top Class to Primary One at Mahwa Primary School in Nyamunuka Town Council, Ntungamo District. The graduation and speech day ceremony was held on December 3, at the school premises in Mahwa Village, Iterero Ward, where parents, teachers, and community members gathered to celebrate... Read More
Rukungiri: 53 pupils of Mother Care Nursery and Primary School have graduated from Top Class to Primary One in a colorful ceremony held at the school premises in Rugando Cell, Nyakinengo Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county in Rukungiri District. The ceremony began on December 2, with a procession of pupils and parents,... Read More
Rukungiri: Candidates sitting for the ongoing Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) final examinations have expressed concern over the high cost of materials required to complete practical papers. The most affected are learners undertaking technical courses such as plumbing, building and construction, tailoring, and salon operations, whose exams demand... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 54 pupils have graduated from Top Class to Primary One at Star Parents Kindergarten and Primary School during a colorful ceremony held at the school playground in Kifunjo Cell, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. While addressing parents and guests, the school directors, Jacqueline Karyabakabo and her husband,... Read More