Ministry of Education Releases 2025 Official School Calendar
The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2025 school calendar for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, providing key reporting dates for learners across all levels. This comprehensive schedule ensures smooth transitions and clear timelines for the academic year. Key Reporting Dates for Transitioning Learners Placement Dates: Term Dates for 2025 For other learners, the […]
Dabani Girls’ ICT Club: Empowering Young Minds Through Technology
At Dabani Girls Secondary School in Busia, the power of technology is transforming the lives of students through the ICT Club. Recently, learners from the ICT Club demonstrated their newly acquired skills in designing brochures and certificates—an impressive milestone for the students. In addition to design work, 20 of these learners are now actively involved […]
UNEB’s Latest NAPE Report Highlights Ongoing Educational Disparities in Uganda
A new National Assessment of Proficiency in Education (NAPE) report from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has highlighted severe and persistent disparities in the country’s primary school system. The report reveals a significant divide between learners in urban and rural areas, as well as between those attending private versus public schools. This stark inequality […]
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School Budgeting: A Financial Roadmap for Educational Success
In the realm of education, school budgeting is a critical component that, when executed effectively, paves the way for student success and academic growth. It serves as a financial blueprint for school operations, guiding administrators on how to allocate resources to meet the school’s goals and objectives. The importance of school budgeting cannot be understated, […]
Jaami Primary School: Empowering Teachers Through Blended Learning
Jaami Primary School, located in Kifuyo, Buyinja Subcounty of Namayingo District, is leading the way in teacher professional development through a unique blend of offline and e-learning methods. With support from the Iceland Embassy in Uganda and the Government of Uganda, the Kisubi Associated Writers Agency (KAWA) has implemented a training program that is equipping […]
Namayingo Primary School
Namayingo Primary School: Transforming Education Through Blended Learning Namayingo Primary School, located in Namayingo Municipality in Namayingo District, is at the forefront of a significant educational transformation. Through a partnership between the Iceland Embassy in Uganda and the Government of Uganda, teachers at Namayingo Primary School are undergoing an intensive Teacher Professional Development program, combining […]
UCC Executive Director Emphasizes the Role of ICT Clubs in Promoting Sustainability in Schools
During the recent launch of ICT Clubs, Hon. Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), delivered a powerful message addressing the importance of ICT in schools and the critical role it plays in the development of young people and teachers. In his speech, Hon. Thembo expressed his enthusiasm about working with […]
UNEB to release 2023 UCE results on Thursday
UNEB executive secretary Dan Odongo. A top official says UNEB plans to release the 2023 UCE results on Thursday The Uganda Certificate of Education Examination (UCE) results for 2023 will be made public on Thursday, February 15, 2024, KAWA has been informed by a senior Ministry of Education and Sports official. The results of the […]
Uganda’s Top Performing Schools with highest number of 4 in 4 in PLE 2023
The landscape of academic excellence in Uganda has been vividly illustrated in the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results of 2023. We have witnessed a remarkable display of scholastic achievement, particularly from Hormisdallen Primary School, Gayaza, which has set a new benchmark in educational prowess. A New Apex of Achievement: Hormisdallen Primary School, Gayaza […]
Education Sector Reform: Uganda to Abolish Automatic Student Promotion After PLE Results Reveal High Failure Rates
In a significant shift in education policy, the Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports, led by Minister Janet Museveni, announced the discontinuation of the automatic promotion policy in schools. This decision comes in the wake of the release of the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, which revealed a concerning level of underperformance among pupils […]
Tackling PLE Underperformance: KAWA’s Strategic Partnership in Education
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has disclosed the districts with the lowest performance in the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Kibuku, Madi Okollo, Dokolo, Kween, and Namisindwa districts have registered the highest number of failures, with the proportion of Division U candidates standing at a concerning 10.4% nationally. In response to these challenges, Kisubi […]