Education

In an announcement that brings much-needed optimism, the Uganda National Examinations Board ( UNEB ) revealed that a higher proportion of candidates have successfully passed the 2023 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). This uplifting news signals a positive shift in the educational landscape, instilling hope for a brighter future. According to UNEB’s official statement, the results for the 2023 PLE indicate ...

Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) reported that 1,278 educators in Uganda have passed away between 2021 and 2023. This concerning statistic, revealed during a recent UNATU delegate conference in Kampala, points to various causes. Among them is stress from unmet demands and poor working conditions. During the conference, UNATU Chairperson Zadock Tumuhimbise emphasized the need to address the factors leading ...

Education experts called for the education system to be examined and shifted from the current grading system. This comes as the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is in preparations to wind up the 2023 National examinations. According to the experts, the current grading system ignores all other talents and only focuses on academic excellence. One head teacher said focusing on ...

More than 700,000 pupils are set to take the Primary Leaving Examination ( PLE ) in an upcoming nationwide examination. This significant number of students reflects the importance and widespread participation in the examination in the country. The Primary Leaving Examination is a crucial milestone for pupils in their education journey, as it serves as the final assessment at the ...

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) revealed that two UCE candidates delivered babies shortly before exams. Apparently, this happened before the physics and chemistry exams on Monday and Tuesday respectively. The UNEB principal communications officer, Ms Jenipher Kalule said one of the students hails from Kabale district. She apparently delivered a healthy baby boy about an hour before her exam. ...