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Schools declining to admit new candidates

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several city schools have declined to take in additional candidates citing varied reasons. While reopening schools, the Education and Sports Ministry directed schools to admit scholars within their surroundings who wouldn’t wish to return to their former school because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a …

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Omoro leaders recommend compulsory pregnancy test for P7 girls

Omoro, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Omoro District authorities have recommended mandatory pregnancy tests for primary seven candidates following the resumption of their classes after six months of closure.  The decision stems from the reported surge in the number of teenage pregnancies attributed to the prolonged lockdown imposed by the Government …

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Parliament passes UGX 3.7 trillion supplementary budget

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Parliament has approved a supplementary budget worth Shillings 3.729 trillion for the 2020/2021 financial year to cater for critical areas that are not covered for in the budget and an increase in the budgetary pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.    The supplementary comes just …

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