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    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.
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    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
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    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.
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    An investigation into the causes of poor performance in English language in primary schools in western division, Tororo municipality
    (Busitema University, 2024) Ayeet Agnes
    This study investigated the causes of poor English performance in government primary schools’ Western division, Tororo District. The study answered the following questions; does Pupil’s attendance affect their performance in English in Primary Schools in Western division, Tororo Municipality, does teachers’ attendance affect the pupil’s performance in English in Primary Schools in Western division, Tororo Municipality, does the coverage in English syllabus affect pupil’s performance in English in Primary Schools in Western division, Tororo Municipality, The study was guided by descriptive survey design and targeted a population of 6523 comprising of 7 head teachers, 98 teachers and 6403 pupil’s. Both stratified and random sampling was applied to sample the respondents. The data was analyzed according to the questions using tables, frequency, percentages, pie charts and standard deviations. It was found that pupil’s attendance, teachers’ attendance, syllabus completion was not always effective leading to poor performance of English and worse was with syllabus completion. Therefore, the study recommended absenteeism to be curbed by the effort of community and local government in primary schools.
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    An investigation into the effect of single parenthood on academic performance of pupils in Bukedea Town Council Primary Schools, Bukedea District.
    (Busitema University, 2024) Acam Lilian Frida
    Single-parent-families may be caused by separation, divorce, death, or never-married parents. This study investigated the effects of single-parent-hood on academic performance of primary school pupils in Bukedea Town Council, Bukedea. In this study, the descriptive survey research design was adopted. The descriptive survey design was deemed appropriate because the study sought to collect quantitative and qualitative data on learners’ difficulties, effects on pupils’ performance and proposed solutions to challenges and learning difficulties from pupils, teachers and parents on how single parenting affects children’s education in Bukedea Town Council through the use of questionnaires. The findings revealed that learners from Bukedea Town council have significant learning difficulties that include poor hand writing had the highest percentage score of 27%, followed by reading and writing difficulty at 24% and poor organisational skills at 19%. Other learning difficulties were comprehension and mathematical skills at 16% and challenges with spelling words correctly and consistently at 14%. The study further revealed the effects single parenthood on academics of pupils to include Lacking part of the scholastic materials and reporting late after lessons 92%, absenteeism by the affected children 67% and below average performance 46%. All the three categories of respondents proposed provision of children with scholastic materials, provision of meals at school and the need to provide counselling and guidance services to children at school as solutions to the effects of single parenthood on children’s academics. In conclusion, children from single parent families do not get sufficient study opportunities, both at school and at home and as such the phenomenon of single parenting delivers a negative effect on the academic performance and development of pupils leading them to lag. It is thus recommended that children should be provided with the necessary scholastic materials, meals at school, counselling and guidance services and where possible children should be placed to the boarding section of school.
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    Analysis of the Shift from Knowledge Based to Competency Based Education among Secondary School Teachers in Uganda
    (International Journal of Educational Research, 2021) Olema, D. K.; Nabitula, A.; Manyiraho, D.; Atibuni, D.Z
    This paper analyzes the context of secondary school teachers’ continuous professional development as a key requirement of shifting from knowledge based to competency based education in Uganda. The shift is aimed at equipping teachers with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed both at school and in the various fields of work. However, the shift from a knowledge based to a competency based education has challenges including but not limited to inadequate preparation on the side of stakeholders, negative attitude of teachers, inadequate resources, and rigorous requirements for teacher training. For efficient and effective implementation of the shift from knowledge based to competency based education, there is need for implementation of critical strategies as suggested in the article. Key words: Teachers professional development, knowledge based education, competence based education, curriculum reform
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    Are teachers the foundation of education system?
    (New Vision, 2018-05-18) Bwebare, Nicholas
    According to the salary review documents which public service submitted to the ministry of Finance for adoption, science teachers will be some of the biggest beneficiaries of the new enhanced salary structure for public servants.
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    Be mindful when criticising your child's teacher
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-05-06) Kato, Joseph
    In the privacy of our homes, we can say anything we want . However, the little ones are always listening and their opinions of adults are formed by the words we say.
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    Breaking up to make up: Does it work
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-01) Oluka, Esther
    There is no perfect relationship. Any couple will tell you that there are ups and downs. Sometimes, couples will even break up only for fate to bring them back together eventually.
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    Bridge Schools won't open, says ministry
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-05) Ainebyoona, Emmanuel
    The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Mr. Alex Kakooza, has said Bridge International Academies will not be allowed to open for the first term today because they are not licensed.
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    Busoga Schools get 12,800 books
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Kirunda, Abubaker
    Manchester Grammar school in England has donated an assortment of textbooks to four secondary schools in Busoga sub-region.
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    Career options after completing senior four
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Nsubuga, Umar
    Alternative career options after UCE
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    Change how we teach children
    (New Vision, 2018-05-02) Enyasu, Cosmas
    The greatest pain the intellectuals face is to be led by the irrelevant people who are educated and presumed not just to be informed but transformed by what they have come across in the academia. Irrelevance is worse than ignorance - Abraham Lincoln.
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    Child Labor and pupils’ academic performance in Kisoko Subcounty, Tororo district
    (Busitema University, 2024) Aloo Juliet
    The study sought the relationship between child labor and pupils’ academic performance in Kisoko sub-county, Tororo District, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to identify the forms of child labor, establish the effects of child labor on the academic performance and to suggest ways of improving pupil’s academic performance in Kisoko sub-county, Tororo District. The study adopted case study methods. Data were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative data methods. The quantitative data analysis methos were descriptive statistics that included frequencies, percentages and means, and inferential analyses that were correlation and regression analyses. The study findings are; half of the pupils (65%) did not work for pay, profit, family or exchange or home use, the children had own employment, casual and unpaid family employment, the 25% of the pupils involved in non-paying activities. Majority of the pupils (75%) were exposed to labor, a high percent of teachers (50%) rated the pupil’s performance in class as good. The results disagree with those of 15% of the respondents who noted that pupils performance was poor. The study concluded that; government and other stakeholder.
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    City schools defy KCCA directives, start first term
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-07) Ngwomoya, Amos; Wandera, Derrick
    Teachers and proprietors said they had complied with most of the standards as required by the Ministry of Education and KCCA.
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    Closed busoga varsity admitting students
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-05-07) Ahimbisibwe, Patience
    Despite being closed, the University is still operational, as the administration is still optimistic that the fate of the continuing students
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    Closed city schools given one-day ultimatum to comply
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-01) Ngwomoya, Amos
    All thee 48 city schools that were closed over poor education standards last month have only up to tomorrow to comply with the standards if they are reopen, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has said.
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    Closed schools unaware of KCCA directive
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Ngwomoya, Amos
    The private city schools which were closed by KCCA over non-compliance with education standards aren't aware of the directive.
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    Contribution of infrastructural availability for school growth and sustainable improvement in academic performance in selected secondary schools in Tororo district
    (John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2025) Muweesi, Charles; Athieno, Marcellina; Kaweesi, Muhamadi; Taddeo, Kaahwa Yuda; Mugagga, Anthony Muwagga
    The study sought to establish the contribution of infrastructural availability to school growth and sustainable improvement of academic performance in selected secondary schools in Tororo District. The study employed a qualitative approach, and data were collected from school administrators, the management team and teachers using open-ended questions based on interviews. Results were analysed thematically and presented verbatively. Findings showed that teaching aids, such as lesson plans, blackboard rulers, chalkboards, and textbooks are available and help improve academic performance, but overcrowded classrooms, poor ventilation and small space compared with the number of learners for a particular class are linked to lower levels of student engagement and learning. Noise levels have a significant impact on both teacher and student performance, and proper levels of natural illumination increase test results and teacher and student moods. Lack of commitment leads to skipping school and failing to complete assessment tasks. It was concluded that the Ugandan government supports the building of classrooms, libraries and laboratories in schools; teaching aids, such as textbooks lesson plans, blackboard rulers and chalkboards, raise teachers' morale to hold classes consistently, which helps schools expand and sustain improvements in academic performance. However, classrooms have poor ventilation and are overcrowded because of large enrolments. It is recommended that the government should improve the school infrastructure by renovating the classrooms, providing desks for children, making supplementary funding available to low-performing schools and providing teachers with accommodations at schools to check the late coming, early departure and regular absenteeism of teachers on duty.
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    Councillor who defeated minister in PWD MP race sets priorities
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Kiwuuwa, Paul
    Tuesday, February 3, 2026 will forever remain a special day for Robert Ssewagudde, a councilor from Busukuma division in Wakiso District. Minister Asamo raised allegations of voter bribery during the voting exercise despite being praised to have been well organised.