Tag: Ministry of Education and Sports

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts

Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Regional

Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.

National News

Gov’t Channels Billions into Hospitals, Universities, Roads and Energy

According to the ministry, the funds will finance key sectors, including health, education, transport, energy, local government services and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Education

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public University in Busoga Sub-Region

“After discussing the proposal to establish Busoga University as a public university, Cabinet decided to name it Iganga University,” Lumumba said.

Education

FDC Rejects Plan to Centralise Teacher Training, Warns of...

"Uganda has over 15 million learners and only about 300,000 teachers. The pupil-to-teacher ratio is already 1:58 to 1:60 in many UPE schools, against the recommended 1:45. Closing dozens of colleges and keeping only a few centres will drastically cut annual output. This gap will never be closed if this arrangement is fast-tracked by government," Lubega said.

Education

Education Ministry Explains New Teacher Training Structure

The government has been implementing the restructuring of teacher education through the establishment of UNITE and the transition from the previous college-based system. The reforms have included the phasing out of the traditional National Teachers Colleges and Primary Teachers Colleges as institutions for teacher training, with teacher education being reorganised under the new framework.

Sports