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UNESCO says Uganda has highest school dropout rate in East Africa

UNESCO says Uganda has highest school dropout rate in East Africa

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation has released a report indicating that Uganda has the highest number of school dropouts in the East African region. According to UNESCO,…

Minister of Planning Matia Kasaija assures students of job market relevant career guidance

Minister of Planning Matia Kasaija assures students of job market relevant career guidance

The new minister in charge of planning, Matia Kasaija has revealed plans by the government to have in place a career guidance for all students moving to higher institutions of learning over the…

North Youth MP Evelyn Anite appeals on Students Loan Scheme

North Youth MP Evelyn Anite appeals on Students Loan Scheme

The youth mp for northern region Evelyn Anite has called upon government to also consider job creation for university leavers as they consider giving loans to the students. Speaking to…

Bitamazire urged new Education Minister Jessica Alupo to intensify Inspecting of schools

Bitamazire urged new Education Minister Jessica Alupo to intensify Inspecting of schools

Former education and sports minister Namirembe Bitamazire has handed over office with a call to the new sector minister to intensify on inspection and monitoring mechanisms. According to Bitamazire, much…

Uganda urged to solve problem of school dropout in primary and secondary

Uganda urged to solve problem of school dropout in primary and secondary

The ministry of education has finalized the process of introducing universal secondary education at advanced level. Government has allocated 58 billion shillings to support the new initiative which begins early…

Makerere University to offer vocational skills training

Makerere University to offer vocational skills training

Makerere has stepped up efforts to spread vocational education in a bid to close unemployment gap. Under the development the university is working with partners like Uganda investment authority to…

Makerere University expects pro education improvement in national budget

Makerere University expects pro education improvement in national budget

Makerere University expects the national budget of 2011/2012 to consider improving the quality of education in the country. The University Vice Chancellor Prof. Venasius Baryamureeba says this time the Government should…

USA commits $100, 000 to empower Ugandan girls

USA commits $100, 000 to empower Ugandan girls

The United States has set aside 100,000 US dollars to empower Ugandan girls become economically independent and responsible leaders. The money will be channeled through seven selected schools namely Nabisunsa,…

Jesica Alupo confident she will deliver as new Minister of Education and Sports

Jesica Alupo confident she will deliver as new Minister of Education and Sports

Education and sports ministerial nominee Lt. Jessica Alupo has assured the parliamentary vetting committee that she will manage this sector and carry out reforms despite her alleged young age compared…

Uganda Government asked to provide special funding to technical institutions

Uganda Government asked to provide special funding to technical institutions

The government has been urged to provide special funding to institutions especially those offering practical and technical skills as the means to tackle unemployment among the youth. Officiating at the…