PHOTOS: Ferry with unknown number of passengers capsizes in Lake Victoria

A ferry with an unknown number of passengers has capsized in Lake Victoria. The boat popularly known as Water Bus ...

What’s next for schools after coronavirus? Here are 5 big issues and opportunities

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

02/05/2020

No schools, no exams, more online learning and parents in COVID-19 lockdown with their kids. What a mess! People are ...

Uganda’s coronavirus cases rise to 85 as another Kenyan truck driver, Masindi man test positive for COVID-19

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

01/05/2020

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Two new coronavirus infections have been identified on Friday May 1 bringing Uganda's total cases to 85, the Ministry of ...

Hon. Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, champions reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), paving the way for a skilled workforce and economic growth. With a focus on industry-led training, accessibility, and equity, Uganda's TVET sector is poised for transformation

Education Minister Janet Museveni directs Universities on term opening

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

01/05/2020

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Education Minister Janet Museveni has directed university councils of all universities throughout Uganda ensure that intended work is covered when ...

Futures of 370 million children in jeopardy as school closures deprive them of school meals – UNICEF and WFP

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

30/04/2020

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As the COVID-19 crisis pushes up levels of hunger among the global poor, the World Food Programme and UNICEF are ...

Kenya’s guidelines on school term opening excite students, parents

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

30/04/2020

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The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) said the 2020 national examinations will now be set according to the syllabus ...

New guidelines for safe reopening of schools

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

30/04/2020

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UNESCO, UNICEF, WFP and World Bank have issued new guidelines on the safe reopening of schools amidst ongoing closures affecting ...

Ghana records 271 fresh COVID-19 cases in one day — week after lifting lockdown

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

29/04/2020

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Ghana recorded 271 new cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours, a week after lifting the lockdown in Accra, the country’s ...

Rakai, border communities on the brink as two coronavirus infections are identified from community

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

29/04/2020

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Uganda has on Wednesday 29 registered two new COVID-19 positive cases— taking the tally to 81. Both cases are male ...

DISTURBING IMAGES: MP Zaake rushed to Rubaga Hospital in dilapidated state

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

29/04/2020

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Mityana Municipality MP has been admitted at Lubaga Hospital after he was handed over to his family but in dilapidated ...

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