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02.02.2012

No trace of Kololo school land investor

A pedestrian passes by East Kololo Primary School land that has fallen in the hands of an investor. #23:00 02.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

01.02.2012

Parent flaws that annoy teenagers

In Summary In trying to protect them, parents sometimes destroy their teenagers by their actions and words. #23:00 01.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Teachers reject 15% pay rise offer

In Summary Teachers union describes government offer as a “mockery” and demand to be included in negotiations. Teachers have rejected the government offer of a 15 per cent salary increment, describing it as a “mockery”. #23:00 01.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

90 schools shut in Ntungamo

This school in Kibaale District was closed on Monday due to infrastructure. Several schools in Ntungamo were also shut due to similar complaints. PHOTO by Francis Mugerwa.   In Summary There are 234 UPE schools in the district and 158 private ones. #23:00 01.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

City businessman Kajubi remanded again

In Summary Kajubi, who is accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy in 2008, has been remanded to Masaka Central Prison until February 15. The Masaka Magistrates Court has sent Kampala businessman Kato Kajubi, who is accused of murder, back on remand. #23:00 01.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

30.01.2012

Senior One selection starts Thursday

Government yesterday changed the venue for the selection of Senior One and technical school students from the usual Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to Wonder World Amusement Park –Kansanga. #23:00 30.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

After-effects of war still affecting education standards in Acholi

Reading through the media collections of the statistical data of last year’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), one could clearly see that the last few years of relative peace and stability in the Acholi Sub-region has not significantly weighed in to close the gap of the disparity in the education standard of the region with that of the rest of #23:00 30.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

29.01.2012

Adjumani-Amuru ,land conflict , families homeless

About 200 residents of Amuru District on Friday attacked and displaced 20 families in the neighbouring district of Adjumani over a land dispute. #23:00 29.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

NiE: the support schools need to improve education

Pupils in Butaleja during their NiE time. File photo  A lot has been said about the poor state of Uganda’s education but few solutions are being given. #23:00 29.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Patriotism: nationalism or just indoctrination?

Minister Alupo at the unveiling ceremony at Shimoni PTC with a focus on patriotism. Many wonder what the real worth of the programme is. Photo by Stephen Wandera  They braved the hot weather and spent two weeks doing military drills, sometimes bare-footed in the scotching sun. #23:00 29.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Are life skills courses the solution to weakness in the education system?

In Summary Whether parents do this for formality and for the sake of the occasion is debatable especially in a nation that excels at policy formulation and scores abysmally in implementation. #23:00 29.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Community tries to save school from closure

Many vocational schools are faced with the danger of closure. Iruhura Vocational Secondary School could be taken over by the government. #23:00 29.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Profile: Parliament has made me mature

The Observer - Profile: Parliament has made me mature. #22:01 29.01.2012 from channel The Observer

New names, ranks in UPDF reshuffle

The Observer - New names, ranks in UPDF reshuffle. #21:48 29.01.2012 from channel The Observer

28.01.2012

Mbale Town chokes on garbage

In Summary Mbale Municipal authorities say many of the garbage disposal trucks have broken down, adding that there is shortage of funds to buy fuel for the few functioning ones. #23:00 28.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Grinding millet is still a piece of cake for Prof.

In Summary Growing up as an orphan made Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba who he is today. The renowned social scientist, founder and diirector of Reev Consult International joined a risky business venture at the age of 17, but this was only the making of a successful businessman and academician. #23:00 28.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Grinding millet is still a piece of cake for Prof.

In Summary Growing up as an orphan made Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba who he is today. The renowned social scientist, founder and diirector of Reev Consult International joined a risky business venture at the age of 17, but this was only the making of a successful businessman and academician. #23:00 28.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

BACK TO OUR ROOTS: What it means to have twins in Buganda

Twins at a party. It is considered prestigious to give birth to twins in Buganda.   In Summary Initiation rites were second nature in most cultures. #23:00 28.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

South African firms clash over Janet’s school

A South African firm is seeking court redress after its local partner reportedly tried to take over its business and ownership of a school project donated to First Lady Janet Museveni. #23:00 28.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

27.01.2012

Repeating a class; how to help your child cope

Some children need to repeat classes in order to improve on their performance.   In Summary At the end of last term, your child came home with a report card that was suggesting that they repeat class. The marks on the report justified the reason why they have to repeat. #23:00 27.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

 

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