A youth-led initiative under Apex Digital Skills has submitted a formal proposal calling for major reforms in Uganda’s secondary education system. The memorandum, delivered to the Ministry of Education and Sports, urges structural changes aimed at introducing early career specialization and strengthening practical skills training to better align learning with modern job market demands. The…
Final-year students fear graduation delays as lecturer shortage disrupts learning. Concerns are growing at Makerere University as Makerere veterinary students face weeks without lectures, raising fears over possible delays in their academic progress The affected students, especially those in advanced years of study, say they have missed several essential classes, including practical and clinical training…
Apac, Uganda — Police in Apac District have launched investigations into a violent nighttime attack that left seven students of Apac Seed Secondary School injured. According to preliminary reports, a group of unknown assailants armed with machetes and knives stormed the school under the cover of darkness and attacked students in their dormitories. The motive…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results at Nakasero, State House. There has been an increase in the number of candidates who sat for the examinations compared to the previous years. In an exclusive interview with Uncovered UG reporters, Dan Odongo, UNEB Executive Director, said…
Kalungu, Uganda — A nine-year-old Primary Four pupil at an unlicensed boarding school in Lukaya Town Council, Kalungu District, has died, leaving parents, teachers, and classmates in mourning. The child, Vanessa Nakayemba, reportedly became ill while in her dormitory. School officials attempted to provide care, but the pupil succumbed to the illness. The family has…
Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has praised MK International School in Busega for investing in modern facilities and student welfare, urging parents to consider the school Hon. Balimwezo visited the school today, February 10, 2026, during an official opening of the newly upgraded facilities at MK International School, which was founded in 2009. During his…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) executive director Dan Odongo has finally released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. The results show a rise in the number of candidates and a slight improvement at the top performance level. UNEB registered 817,883 candidates from 15,388 centers, up from 797,444 in 2024. Of these, 522,036 candidates…
Kampala— Uganda’s international school sector has grown steadily, providing students with high-quality curricula recognized worldwide. These schools cater to both expatriate families and local parents seeking global-standard education for their children. They offer programs such as the British IGCSE and A-Level, American Advanced Placement (AP), and the International Baccalaureate (IB), blending academic rigor with extracurricular…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed that 2025 national exams for the registered candidates are set for October According to our reporters, we have been told that over 1.4 million students are fully registered to sit their final papers this academic year. The exams will cover the three major sets, including Primary Leaving…
As the school term is on the way, Bobi Wine donates books and scholastic materials to support children of arrested foot soldiers, showing care for education and the next generation. In a remarkable display of unity and compassion, Bobi Wine has provided scholastic materials to the children of arrested foot soldiers. Recognizing the challenges these…
