Uganda Launches National Digital Agenda Strategy and Expands Technical Institutes

Uganda Launches National Digital Agenda Strategy and Expands Technical Institutes

The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, launched the National Digital Agenda Strategy. This was at the handover ceremony for the expansion of nine technical institutes held at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds in Kampala on 22nd August 2024. In her keynote address, Hon. Museveni emphasized the importance of education […]

Simon Wanyera – The revolutionary son

Wanyera Simon a student at Makerere University who has been on the forefront of every strike at the university has made his name sound louder at the university and the neighboring areas. It’s because of his endless involvement in the strikes and exhibition of a brave attitude during the move that he has won the name “The revolutionary son.” He believes the voices of the oppressed can be easily heard through striking and it's a means of seeking for attention from administrators to have the problems of students addressed. “A strike is a cause, if they increase tuition some of us who come from humble families cannot raise that money and the only way is to join hands as Makererians and say no." Says Wanyera with a frowned face.

Simon Wanyera – The revolutionary son

By Danbosco Mutaawe Wanyera Simon a student at Makerere University who has been on the forefront of every strike at the university has made his name sound louder at the university and the neighboring areas. It’s because of his endless involvement in the strikes and exhibition of a brave attitude during the move that he […]

First Lady Janet Museveni Launches African Centres of Excellence

First Lady Janet Museveni Launches African Centres of Excellence

The First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni on 15th November 2017 launched the World Bank funded Africa Centres of Excellence, two of which are housed at Makerere University. One of these centres is at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and technology (CEDAT) while the other is at the College of Agricultural and […]

UBTEB releases 10th Examinations Results with major milestones

UBTEB releases 10th Examinations Results with major milestones

On Wednesday 11th October 2017, the Honourable Minster of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni officiated at the release of the 10th Examinations results at President’s Office Conference hall in Kampala. On the release of the May/June 2017 Examinations, the Minister of Education and Sports First Lady Janet Museveni hailed UBTEB for ensuring credible assessment […]