Rukungiri: The Parish Priest of Rutooma Catholic Parish in Buhunga Sub-County, Rev. Fr. Fisher Byaruhanga, has criticized the government of Uganda for neglecting St. Francis Buhunga High School, especially in terms of infrastructure since its establishment in 1984. Fr. Byaruhanga made the remarks on March 18, during celebrations to recognize... Read More
Rukungiri: Immaculate Heart Girls School Nyakibale in Rukungiri District has once again registered an outstanding performance in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations. According to the results released on Friday, March 13, 2026, the school recorded impressive scores among its candidates. Three students scored 20 points, eight... Read More
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
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
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
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
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