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1,400 unlicened schools defy govt, reopen.
(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-03) Ahimbisibwe, Patience
At least 1,422 private schools have defied government and reopened for third term after they were closed last term over failing to meet their basic minimum required standards. Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, the Directorate of Education Standards (DES) director;
10 head teachers fired over poor PLE results
(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-01) Nakato, Tausi
Advised. Parents have been advised to check status of various schools before enrolling their children. Jinja. The poor performance by Jinja in the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) has forced authorities to close more than 200 unregistered and unlicensed schools and also demote 10 headteachers.
21st Century Dating System Case Study: Nagongera Town Council
(Busitema University, 2023) Achieng Lydia
21st century dating system was designed to connect men to ladies online. It consisted of two components that is a website that enabled men to view ladies and send messages as well as an admin interface that enabled the editing and updating of user’s information. The different sections within this system include the men Web and Apps that offered an easy way for a man to find and choose a lady that is through the Search button at the index page. Furthermore, it enabled the men to view the different ladies as well as the messages and images available on the site. Another section is the Admin Dashboard as well as Panel which required one to sign up first before accessing it. The admin was able to update, as well as viewing both men and women. In addition, she was able to update as well as viewing both men and women. The methodologies used include the Structured System Analysis and Design (SSAD) which was used for analysis and designing the system as well as the RAD (Rapid Application Development) which was easy to deliver a working system with all the modules worked upon one after the other. Furthermore, I went ahead and employed MySQL as a database management system, PHP as the technology which is an open-source general purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. In addition, HTML (Hyper-text Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) which are the core web scripting languages for building web pages and web applications were used. HTML provided the structure of web pages whereas CSS was mainly used to control the styling and layout of web pages.
300 private schools blocked from opening, says federation
(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Ahimbisibwe, Patience
About 300 private primary and secondary schools did not open yesterday for first term after they failed to meet the minimum standards as required by the Ministry of Education, according to the Federation of Non-state Education Institutions (Fenei), an umbrella organisation for all private schools in Uganda
300 scholarships available for science students
(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-23) Kasozi, Emphraim
A women's educational organisation and the United States-based Mastercard Foundation have announced a new package of 300 scholarship slots for Ugandan students to study science courses at tertiary institutions and Universities.
49 charged over UCE exam leak
(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-07) Ahimbisibwe, Patience
Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has said about 49 people were arrested, charged and some released on bail over their alleged involvement in examination malpractice.
5 KIU students die in accident.
(Daily Monitor, 2017-11-06) Kato, Joseph; Wandera, Dan
Students of Kampala International University (KIU) in Kansanga, Kampala, are perished in an accident in Nakasongola district on Saturday. Four students and a Rwandan national died on spot after a taxi they were travelling in rammed in to a truck parked by the roadside at Kakooge village on the Kampala -Gulu highway.
55% of pupils drop out of school in Luuka- Survey.
(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-06) Kolyangha, Mudangha
Joan Namukobe, 15, dropped out of school when in primary four at Bugomba primary school after her parents failed to provide her with scholastic materials and uniform. Namukobe says going to school was "hell on earth" because she would be sent back home over lack of uniform, books and pens daily.
58-year-old school has no classrooms.
(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-25) Emwamu, Simon Peter
A visit to Tokor Primary School in Bukedea district reveals what has become a common sight in many Ugandan rural schools: pupils learning under trees. The government- aided school's structures were destroyed by rain storm over four months ago.
6 arrested over O-Level exam leak.
(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-27) Ahimbisibwe, Patience; Ngwomoya, Amos
Six people have been taken into custody and a head teacher is on the run after a massive leak of the ongoing O-Level examinations triggered a police crackdown on masterminds. "I can confirm to you that arrests have been made and investigations are going on",
990 lawyers fail LDC entry examinations.
(New Vision, 2017-08-18) Walubiri, Moses
the Law Council yesterday released exams for the mandatory pre-entry exams for layers, indicating that 814 out of the 1,812 who registered to sit for the paper passed. With five of the lawyers who registered to sit for the exams skipping the examinations,
A descriptive analysis of the progress made in the implementation of the competence based Curricuilum in the selected schools in Karamoja region.
(Busitema University, 2023) Namoe, Amalia
Quality of education depends on various factors among which are good preparations of students’ education programmes. The development of a student requires a lot of application of skills learnt through practice, various class activities and personal research which are all aimed at proper development of the child. However, to achieve proper development of students, there needs to be implementation of a competent based curriculum which makes students active participants during study time other than passive participants like in the knowledge-based curriculum where the teacher is the fountain of knowledge. The main stakeholders in implementing competence-based curriculum are teachers, thus the professional competence of teachers can endow learner’s competent knowledge in their profession which promotes national and global development. Soon after her independence in 1962, Uganda, like many other African countries, adopted a knowledge-based curriculum. However, in 2008, the Ministry of Education and Sports set a plan to introduce a curriculum which would to the development of competence-based curriculum for learning and assessments in the lower secondary level (Ordinary level). The curriculum was later implemented in the 2020 academic year, and it met a big challenge of the pandemic. Nevertheless, the ministry continued to emphasize its use across the country. This study sought to investigate the progress of the implementation of competence-based curriculum in secondary school in Karamoja region in North Eastern Uganda. Specifically, the study focused on the resources, instructional strategies, training provided for the teachers and assessment procedures in implementing competence-based curriculum. The study employed qualitative research methods with a phenomenological approach to come up with the best possible results, and data was analyzed qualitatively. The study used Kaabong Secondary School and Jubilee 2000 Secondary School as the case study to analyze the progress of the competence-based curriculum in Karamoja region in Eastern Uganda.
A review on heavy metals contamination in some vegetables
(Busitema University, 2022) Oloka, Xaviour
Agricultural produce such as vegetables has been a primary source of food for many homes. Green vegetables in the diet provide the body with vital vitamins, minerals and fiber which are very essential for human growth. There are two categories of HM namely; essential HM and non-essential HM. Essential HM include Manganese, Zinc, Copper and Iron, all the essential metals play different key roles in human body for example Iron as a metal complex in the heme plays a key role in biding molecular oxygen in the lungs and transport it to other cells in the body, Manganese is responsible for metabolism of lipids and amino acids, Copper is responsible for making red blood cells and Zinc responsible for cell division. On the other hand, non-essential HM include; Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, Chromium and Nickel. Essential HM is required by the human body in small portion however, when it is concentration becomes high results into a number of diseases affecting the kidney, heart, brain and central nervous system. The human body get exposed mostly to heavy metals through consumption of vegetables contaminated with heavy metals. This has raised concern about the food security for good human health. Over use of fertilizers, mining, use of pesticides, use of waste water for irrigation of the vegetables mentioned but a few are some of sources of heavy metals. This reviews heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Pb and Ni) accumulation in vegetable crops (onions, green pepper, cucumber, potatoes and tomatoes) and their impact on human health. Key words: Bioaccumulation, Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), Heavy Metals (HM)
A study of the difference in language use in ideational, interpersonal, and textual meta functions between s1 and s4 students at Tororo mixed school in Tororo district, Eastern Uganda.
(Busitema University, 2024) Nabwire, Ketty
This study aims to explore the differences in the use of meta functions between Senior 1 (S1) and Senior 4 (S4) students at Tororo Mixed Secondary School. Meta functions, as defined by Michael Halliday in Systemic Functional Linguistics, encompass ideational, interpersonal, and textual functions that facilitate language as a tool for meaning-making. The research aims to identify how these functions are employed differently across the two academic levels, considering the linguistic and cognitive development stages of the students. A mixed-methods approach will be employed, combining quantitative analysis of written texts and qualitative interviews. Text samples will be collected from a random selection of S1 and S4 students, and these samples will be analyzed for their use of meta functions using Halliday’s framework. Additionally, semi-structured interviews shall be conducted to gain insights into the students ’understanding and intentionality in their use of language. The study's results may underscore the importance of targeted linguistic support at different educational stages. By understanding these differences, educators can better tailor their teaching strategies to address the specific needs of students at various levels, ultimately enhancing language proficiency and academic performance. This research contributes to the field of educational linguistics by providing empirical evidence of how language functions evolve with age and education. It also offers practical implications for curriculum development and instructional methodologies aimed at fostering advanced linguistic skills among secondary school students.
A study of the microbial diversity of milk products obtained freshly from farmers and in comparison, with urban dairies of tororo municipality
(Busitema University, 2023) Wanzusu, Ezekiel
Microorganisms play a crucial role in various aspects of our lives, including food production and safety. One such area where microorganisms are of significant importance is in the production of milk. Milk is a highly nutritious and widely consumed beverage that serves as a source of essential nutrients for humans. However, it’s also an ideal medium for the growth and proliferation of microorganisms, which can have both positive and negative effects on its quality. This research study aimed at understanding the bacterial spp. composition in fresh milk obtained from two different sources for example that obtained from local milk vendors and that from urban dairies located within Tororo Municipality. The methods that were employed in this study involved an experimental research design in which microbes were cultured in the Busitema University Biology laboratory using different milk samples collected aseptically from Tororo town using an ice box with ice parks to prevent further contamination during transportation. The collection of milk samples involved a random selection of local milk vendors and Diary outlets in which a single sample of 100ml of fresh milk was collected from 3 local milk vendors and 3 dairy outlets within Tororo Municipality plus one milk sample from UV-treated milk from Lato Milk Company. This gave a total of n=7 samples at each time of sampling. Each sample was diluted to make 3 more replicates. 21 petri dishes of Nutrient agar (NA) were each inoculated with microbes from milk samples from all the three sources. Pure cultures of the bacterial colonies made on TSA (Tryptic Soy Agar) were Gram stained before microscopy. Gram staining helped in classifying the bacteria into two groups of Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on their ability to retain crystal violet, the primary stain. The petri plates were incubated at 37°C for 24-48 hours. Colonies on the petri dishes were counted using the total plate count technique and the plates having colonies were recorded. Data collection involved the physical counting of bacterial colonies based on colony color, colony characterization based on phenotypic characteristics such as colony morphology, elevation and shape/form using the Total plate count technique so as to obtain numerical data that was tabulated in statistical tables and graphs. This data was used to calculate the microbial load in all the milk samples. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel software where numerical data was entered and different graphs and pie-charts were drawn and used to describe various relationships between variables. It was discovered that milk from local vendors had the greatest microbial diversity of 96.1 CFUs/100ml of sample, milk samples from dairy outlets constituted 56.3 iv CFUs/100 ml of sample meanwhile that from UV-treated milk gave the lowest bacterial load of 15.5 CFUs/100 ml. In conclusion, all stakeholders involved in milk handling and processing were advised to implement proper milk handling practices such as use of clean milking, storage and handling equipment, ensuring proper housing of the animals and regular inspections and education of the people involved in milk production
A study on the factors causing girl child dropout in primary schools in busolwe town council, Butaleja district. (case study of Busolwe primary school)
(Busitema University, 2024) Nanima Joseph
The study on the cause of girl child drop out of school in Busolwe Town Council is one of the counties in Bunyole west in Butaleja district in eastern Uganda. The high constant drop out in the population of girls’ child in primary schools in Busolwe town council has caused a threat to the district of Butaleja. It was on this back ground that the study was conducted to find out the reason as to why constant drop out of girl child from school is on the increase. The objective of the study is as follows: To find out whether school environment influences girl child drop out at schools. To find out if peer groups influence girl child drop out of school in Busolwe town council. To establish if home back ground influences the drop out of girl child in Busolwe town council. Both random and purposive method of data collection were used selection of all 50 respondents and their views captured. The girls may agree that the beauty and brains are both parts to success and therefore focused on things which make them physically attractive this leads to dropping out of school and hoped for marriage as one way of climbing up social ladder to achieving new and more nature relation with age males of both sexes (peer group), achieving famine social role, accepting for marriage and family life in short. Inconclusion As seen from the survey, this minority group are likely to irregularly attend or drop out of schools due to impairments. There exists a strong relationship between class and school dropout rates as receded by the respondents. It is observed that in most cases, dropout is at the peak in primary six (29%), primary five (28%) and primary four (26%). Parents are the primary care givers to the learners in primary school and other levels of education. Recommendation Strengthen stakeholder engagement in schools and community through the school management committees, village education secretaries to do mobilization of learners to go back to school. Promote co-curricular activities to attract some of the learners back to schools Promote Sports competitions. Encourage parent and child meetings in schools to enforce close relationship and support of the parents to the learners and improve performance. Lobby for more support to cater for the minority groups like the special needs learners and creating more friendly facilities to them. This will encourage them to stay in school. Creating more youthful activities within schools to engage and empower the youth so that they are not redundant and end up in bad peer groups that leave unproductive.
A time bomb in the proposed teachers salary disparity
(New Vision, 2018-04-18) Kansiime, Rosemary
Ideally, salary enhancements should follow a systematic procedure, if they are to ensure employee motivation. However, the recent Government proposals do not respect conventional practice.
A trend analysis of coffee production in elgon zone of bududa district in buwali sub-county from 2018 to 2024
(Busitema University, 2024) Majeme Godfrey
This study examined the reasons for higher decline of Arabic coffee production level in Elgon zone of Bududa district in Buwali sub-county from the year (2018-2024). The study objectives were; to find out the factors for the higher decline of Arabica coffee production in Bududa district in Buwali sub-county, to assess the effects of high decline of Arabica coffee production to the people of Buwali sub-county in Bududa district, to determine the possible solutions to decline of Arabica production levels in Bududa district, Buwali sub-county.The study employed a descriptive survey research design and took qualitative approaches. The total number of respondents was 65 out of which a sample size of 100 was obtained. Data were analyzed with a for descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that there are factors for the higher decline of Arabica coffee production, there are effects of high decline of Arabica coffee production to the people, there are possible solutions to decline of Arabica production levels in Bududa district. The study recommends that support programs for farmers should be implemented, financial assistance programs or subsides could help farmer cope with economic pressure. Basing on the findings, it is recommended that there should be increased funding for research into climate adaption strategies, pest management and sustainable practices. Developing disease resistant and climate resilient varieties through genetic research could help to sustain yields despite adverse conditions. Utilizing data analytics and technology driven farming techniques can optimize resource use and improve productivity.
Abandoned blind Jinja twins start school.
(New Vision, 2017-08-07) Bita, George
The four-year-old duo busily piece up learning toys set on the table before them at Buckley High School in Iganga district. Except for the clattering noise made by their study tools and the click is no other sound in the classroom. Ever since Bright Tenywa and Herman Waiswa joined the school of Blind and Deaf early this year, they were started on nursery lessons.
Admision Management System For Schools (A Case Study Of: Kworus Secondary School)
(Busitema University, 2024) Chelangat Meshak
Admission management system is a software tool that helps streamline the process of accepting and managing student admissions rather than relying on traditional paperwork and face-to-face interactions to manage admissions, which often resulted in delays, errors, and a cumbersome process for both students, parents and school administrators. The study was conducted at Kworus secondary school and resultantly came up with admission management system for schools that aids management of student’s admissions and related issues. These systems typically include features such as online application forms, document uploads, fee payment gateways, school events, and communication channels between students, parents, and school staff. The study employed qualitative methods of data collection for example, observation, document review and focus groups. Qualitative analysis is the use of non-quantifiable methods to evaluate investment or business opportunities and make decisions. In qualitative analysis, the data collected is structured in a proper sequence, basing on the method of collection. After collecting data System design methods like includes structured analysis. which involves breaking down a complex system into smaller components and analyzing their functions interactions, and data flows. Whereby I used rapid application development method (RAD) that focuses on developing the system rapidly through frequent iteration and continuous feedback and I came out with the prototype of the system. The successful implementation of the admission management system in schools will facilitate seamless communication between the school and applicants, allowing them to address any queries or concerns promptly. It also helps schools maintain a database of student information, making it easier to generate reports, track enrollment numbers, and analyze admission trends.(Kosgei and Munyua 2022) Continuous evaluation and improvement of the system to adapt changing needs, training and support for School staff to ensure effective usage and recommend This work to be used as a literature to further the study of the area.

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