Browsing by Author "Nafula, Jane"

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    Corporal punishment still thriving in schools.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-20) Nafula, Jane
    In 2006, government through the Ministry of Education and Sports banned corporal punishment through a circular, and encouraged schools to opt for positive discipline. Currently, corporal punishment is legally prohibited in Uganda’s schools and penal system; however, it persists.
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    From financial struggles to Makerere's top male scientist.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-11) Nafula, Jane
    When Simon Mungudit arrived at Makerere University in 2021 to pursue a Bachelor of Science inpetroleum geoscience and production, he was determined to make the most of the opportunity he had earned.
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    Inside the innovations by university students.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-02) Nafula, Jane
    Kumi University: smart poultry house with automated feeders Mr. Reuben Oligo, pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree specialising in Mathematics and Physics, developed an automated chicken feeder.
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    Makerere's st Augustine chapel marks 85 years.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-14) Nafula, Jane
    Jubilant members of the St Augustine catholic community at Makerere University, alumni, students and a host of guests from all walks of life on Sunday gathered at the institution's freedom square to celebrate 85 years of faith, fellowship and formation of the chapel.
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    Makerere, Kyambogo dominate govt sponsorships.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-27) Nafula, Jane
    The government will this year sponsor 4,000 students at various public universities in the 2026/2027 academic year, with Makerere University and Kyambogo University taking the lion’s share. According to Prof Mukadasi Buyinza, the Academic Registrar at Makerere University, the institution secured 1,672 slots this academic year, compared to 1,732 students who were admitted under the same scheme during the 2025/2026 academic year.
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    NCDC explains new A-level grading system.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-11) Nafula, Jane
    The national curriculum development centre (NCDC) is putting the finishing touches on changes to the grading system for A-Level under the new advanced secondary curriculum, a senior officer at the body has confirmed.
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    Nyakecho's journey from a cleaner to an employer.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-11) Nafula, Jane
    The academic journey is not always smooth for many Ugandan students, especially those whose parents struggle to raise school dues or are abandoned by parents at a tender age. However, those who endure the hard times and strive to hunt for available opportunities,
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    'Reskill workforce for changing job market'
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-11) Nafula, Jane
    Chief Justices Flavian Zeija has appealed to education institutions to position themselves to reskill existing workforce in order to remain competitive in a technologically advancing world. Speaking as the chief guest at the 23rd graduation ceremony of Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
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    Rising postnatal stress worries health experts.
    (Daily monitor, 2026-02-16) Nafula, Jane
    Medical practitioners say more new mothers are reporting cases of anxiety, emotional breakdowns, and overwhelming stress shortly after delivery.
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    This is how the Graduate Transition Centre intends to tackle unemployment.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-08) Nafula, Jane
    Whenever students graduate, their parents and society expect them to immediately secure jobs, start earning a living and lead an independent and productive life. However, the reality is that whereas over 700,000 students graduate annually from Ugandan universities, only about 90,000 find formal employment.
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    What early childhood policy is bringing to the table.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-28) Nafula, Jane
    The government through the ministry of education and sports is expected to officially launch the long awaited party childhood this week.
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    Who monitors food children eat at school?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-09) Nafula, Jane
    A social media clip, showing children, probably from an average kindergarten, being served posho with diluted soup, containing a few beans scattered in a huge purple plastic basin that appears to be half-cooked, went viral on social media early last week. It raised the question of quality and quantity of food served to learners in some educational institutions.
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    Why govt is pushing for fish farming in Bukedi
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-01) Nafula, Jane
    The government has encouraged the people in Bukedi District whose livelihoods have for decades depended on rice growing to opt for aquaculture, to conserve the environment.
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    Why Hormisdallen Schools' owner spent 30 days in prayer.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-28) Nafula, Jane
    The widow says her husband always prayed for candidates every year, making the prayer mountain one of his go to places ahead of PLE.
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    Why universities should embrace research, innovation?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-08) Nafula, Jane
    As of 2026, Uganda has over 50 recognized universities, comprising 10 public and more than 40 private institutions. These universities are mandated to teach, while also conducting research, innovation and providing community service or outreach.
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    Zimbabwe to adopt Uganda's university access model.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-11) Nafula, Jane
    Zimbabwe is set to replicate Uganda's Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) programme to expand university access for students who fail to meet direct entry requirements, particularly those from disadvantaged and rural schools.