Wednesday, 28 October 2026 Verified first-party sources
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The Ministry of Education and Sports, through the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), has partnered with U24 TV to promote digital learning, improve access to quality educational content and strengthen public understanding of Uganda’s Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC). The partnership was launched on October 20, 2026, at the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Auditorium, in an event
The East African Community (EAC), the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), in collaboration with the Federal Republic of Germany, have taken a significant step towards strengthening Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy in higher education through the validation of the draft EAC AI Foundational Module.
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and Arizona State University’s University Design Institute (UDI) have established a strategic partnership to strengthen the capacity of universities across the East African Community (EAC) to respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI) and other forces transforming higher education.
The Ministry of Education and Sports, through its partnership with River Flow International, has stepped up efforts to strengthen practical science education in primary schools with a hands-on teacher training in Tororo Municipality. On Monday, 17th August 2026, the Ministry facilitated a specialized training at St. Kizito Primary School for science teachers from 15 Universal
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports, Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda, officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a modern skills laboratory at Hoima School of Nursing and Midwifery under the National Health Training Institutions Project, on 30th July, 2026. The infrastructure project, valued at €1.2 million (approximately UGX 4.9 billion), is
President William Ruto said the country’s future prosperity depends on producing globally competitive talent capable of driving the digital economy.
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton and Kenya School of Flying Strengthen Partnership to Advance Aviation Management Education BARATON, Kenya – The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB) recently held a productive consultative meeting with Martin Kibachio and Alex Koech of the Kenya School of Flying (KSOF) to strengthen collaboration in advancing the university’s Aviation Management program. The discussions focused on enhancing curriculum excellence, ensuring industry relevance, expandin
Uganda's Ministry of Education and Sports is strengthening school-based talent identification, linking grassroots sport to the skills-focused lower-secondary curriculum and longer-term athlete development.
The Ministry of Education and Sports reports that Uganda's student loan scheme has supported more than 16,000 learners, with continued emphasis on equitable access, priority skills and students facing financial barriers.
Education leaders and partners reviewed a nationwide school digital-readiness assessment that will guide Uganda's Digital Agenda Strategy for 2025–2032 and the expansion of technology-supported learning.
The Government of Uganda has committed funding for international promotion as the country prepares to co-host AFCON 2027, according to an update from the Ministry of Education and Sports.