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Currently, the government allocates Shillings 17,000 Ugandan per learner at the primary level and Shillings 56,000 per student enrolled under the USE program. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As schools open up their gates to welcome learners for the final and promotional term of this academic year, the government …

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bee farmers in Amudat district are experiencing a significant increase in honey production, thanks to ongoing training in modern beekeeping techniques. Farmers credit their success to the skills they’ve acquired through various training programs, particularly those focusing on modern beekeeping practices such as using modified …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the global agenda shifting to the use of science to shape evidence-based national policies and strategies, researchers in Africa are concerned that the data generation speed doesn’t match the rate at which this evidence is being picked for use by the community. Elizabeth Birabwa …

Abim, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Local Government has successfully completed the rehabilitation of a 16.267km road connecting Abim in Karamoja to Agago district in Acholi sub-region. This road project was carried out as part of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) program and cost 1.8 billion …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Namulonge are in the final stages of coming up with a remedy to deal with the problem of aflatoxins, which is increasingly becoming not only a health issue but also a threat to the economy. …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kiira Regional Police are currently investigating the alleged poisoning of 40-year-old Ismael Kalende, a former resident of Mpumudde cell in the Southern division of Jinja city. It is reported that Kalende had won a betting prize of Shillings 300,000 after accurately predicting the score …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Leah Sikoyo, a curriculum specialist at Makerere University, has shed light on crucial issues and chronic gaps that have historically obstructed the effective implementation of the revised curricula in Uganda. These challenges continue to cast a shadow over the implementation of the recently revised …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda government has been hailed on the progress made on transparency in the oil and gas sector, though some challenges remain, according to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). EITI is the global standard for the prudent management of natural resources, which currently targets …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anesthesia Department at Mulago Hospital has acquired a new capnography device, which promises to enhance its medical services. Anesthesia is a critical medical practice where healthcare professionals induce temporary unconsciousness in patients to perform medical procedures without causing pain or discomfort. Capnography is a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) is actively formulating strategies aimed at revitalizing its presence and maintaining competitiveness in the printing and publishing sectors. According to Professor Sudi Nangoli, the Managing Director of UPPC, the comprehensive plan involves the development of clear strategies for …