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Nakasero - The results of the 2021 Grade III Teachers’ Certificate in Primary Teacher Education Examinations were announced last Friday at the State House in Nakasero, revealing a mixed performance by students compared to the previous year. Professor Elly Katunguka, the Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University, presided over the announcement and shared insights into the examination outcomes. While the overall performance showed a decline in 2021 when compared to 2020, it's important to highlight that all subjects in the 2021 exams achieved an impressive pass rate of 97 percent. One standout improvement was observed in English Language Education, where students achieved a remarkable pass rate of 99.80 percent, a substantial increase from the 94.7 percent recorded in the 2020 Grade III Exams. However, there was a concerning decrease in the performance of students in Mathematics education, with a pass rate of 75.24 percent, down from a robust 96.0 percent in the previous ye...

Uganda, September 30, 2023 - In a significant development, Janet Kataha Museveni, Uganda's First Lady, and Minister of Education and Sports, has issued fresh directives concerning the timeline for educators to obtain a minimum bachelor's degree qualification. This announcement represents a crucial moment in Uganda's education sector and is a response to the evolving challenges faced by educators. The Emergence of Uganda's Teacher Policy in 2019 In 2019, the Ugandan government introduced a transformative teacher policy aimed at revolutionizing the nation's education system. A central component of this policy was the phasing out of lower qualifications for teachers. According to this new directive, teachers at all educational levels, from those instructing nursery to primary students, were required to hold a Bachelor's degree. However, the full implementation of this groundbreaking policy did not occur immediately. Educators were granted a ten-year gr...

Kampala, (UG): The Ministry of Education in Kampala announced on Friday that the government has taken the decision to discontinue operations at 22 Primary Teacher Training Colleges (PTCs) nationwide. These institutions will now be repurposed to offer different educational programs. According to Education Minister Janet Museveni, this move to phase out these institutions comes after extensive consultations with various stakeholders. She emphasized that the actual transformation of these colleges will depend on the availability of financial resources. Among the affected colleges, one will be transformed into a senior secondary school, five will become health training institutions, six will serve as campuses for different public universities, three will focus on TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) skills, one will become a TVET Agro-Vet institution, two will be designated as health tutors’ training institutions, and four will become instructor training instituti...

By Kundu Ronald President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unleashed his wrath on money lenders in Uganda, expressing outrage at their exorbitant interest rates of 20% per month. This scathing condemnation came during the NRM Caucus meeting held at Entebbe State House on Thursday afternoon, where Museveni directed the Minister for Finance to take immediate action by issuing a statutory instrument regulating the interest rates charged by money lenders. Museveni's fiery statement left no room for ambiguity: "These moneylenders who are causing suicide among our young people, who allows them to operate? Why should someone charge 20% interest on a loan per month? This must stop," he declared. The Ugandan President's comments reflect growing concern over the practices of money lending institutions in the country, particularly their impact on vulnerable borrowers. High-interest rates, often coupled with aggressive debt collection tactics, have pushed many Ugandans to t...

Mityana, Uganda - September 28, 2023 - Territorial police in Mityana are intensifying efforts to unravel the mystery behind a suspected mass food poisoning incident that left over 100 pupils at the Golden Learning Centre Nursery and Primary School in Namungo Central Village in critical condition. The distressing incident unfolded on September 27th when scores of pupils, some as young as 6 years old, began displaying symptoms of stomach ache, headache, and vomiting shortly after partaking in their midday meal of posho and beans, which was served around 2 pm. Alarmed school staff quickly rushed the affected children to nearby medical facilities, including Namungo Health Center III and MUKJ Medical Clinic, for urgent treatment. In response to the alarming situation, police spokesperson SP Kawala Racheal stated that detectives from Mityana swiftly arrived at the scene to gather vital evidence and record statements from witnesses. Two school cooks, identified as Kule Alfred and ...

By Kundu Ronald Kampala – In a recent development, officials from the Federation of Ugandan Football Associations (FUFA) announced their plans for the upcoming AFCON 2027 games, sparking a wave of discussions and concerns about the suitability of Nakivubo Stadium. The stadium's slow redevelopment progress and potential safety issues have drawn criticism from stakeholders, including security and safety officer Dixon Adol Okello. FUFA officials revealed that Akii Bua Stadium, set to be constructed, and Namboole Stadium are the chosen venues for AFCON 2027. However, Nakivubo Stadium, which boasts an artificial turf, failed to meet the standards required by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for hosting AFCON games. This revelation has left Nakivubo's future in question, as it may only be suitable as a training facility. Mixed Reactions on Social Media The news of Nakivubo Stadium's unmet standards has ignited a storm of social media discussion...

By CNN In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through China's property market, a respected former official has exposed a housing surplus so vast that even the nation's staggering population of 1.4 billion cannot fill it. This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the formidable challenges plaguing China's real estate sector, stemming from the catastrophic 2021 default crisis instigated by China Evergrande Group. Historically hailed as the linchpin of the Chinese economy, the property market began its descent into turmoil following Evergrande's debt default and intensified with the Chinese government's crackdown on excessive borrowing. In a grim twist of fate, prominent developers like Country Garden Holdings continue to hover perilously close to default, perpetuating a climate of uncertainty that has stifled prospective homebuyers. The most recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), as of the end of August, paints an alarming...