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150 UPE schools in Luwero operating in dilapidated structures

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The poor state of 150 schools under the Universal Primary Education programme in Luwero district has forced learners to take lessons in nearby churches and tree shades. The most affected primary schools include Vvumba, Kangave, Nakigoza, Bombo Mixed, Kibanyi, Luwero Boys, Kakabala, Lusenke, Kyanukuzi, …

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TVET gives universities one year to register diploma, certificate programs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Universities and institutions offering diploma and certificate programs under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) category have one year to comply with new government requirements. The institutions are required to register with the TVET Council and also ensure their students undergo national assessments …

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Low turnout, disputed results rock NRM LC5 and Mayoral primaries

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s primaries for LC5 chairpersons and mayors are still underway across Uganda with a mix of low voter turnout, chaotic incidents, heavy security presence, and rising calls for reruns in several areas. In Wakiso District, the LC5 primaries have …

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Chaos as contestants in Jinja LCV NRM race storm tally center

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was chaos at the Jinja district National Resistance Movement-NRM tally centre Thursday, when contestants accused each other of election malpractice. The NRM LCV flag is being contested between the incumbent Jinja district LCV chairperson, Moses Batwala and the Butagaya LCIII chairperson, Abdullah Suuta. …

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NaLIRRI hosts FAO chief for future-focused talks

Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) on Tuesday hosted Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), for a significant visit focused on stengthening Uganda’s agricultural sector. The visit highlighted the long- standing, harmonious cooperation between FAO and the Government of …

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UVTAB unveils strong 2024 vocational assessment outcomes

Kampala,Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) today released the highly anticipated results of the November/December 2024 Technical and Vocational Assessments, marking a pivotal moment in Uganda’s skills development landscape. These assessments, the last under the former Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) before …

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Fort Portal Catholic Diocese launches coffee policy

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has launched a five-year diocesan coffee policy (2025–2030) aimed at promoting sustainable coffee farming, food security, and economic self-reliance among Christian families. The launch event was held on Wednesday at the Diocesan Model Farm in Nkuruba, Rutete Sub …

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