Uganda Launches Landmark Early Childhood Education Policy to Secure Children’s Future
24 April 2026 | Kampala, Uganda Uganda has taken a significant step toward securing the future of its youngest citizens with the upcoming launch of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy (2025), a comprehensive national framework aimed at transforming early learning and child development across the country. The policy will be officially launched
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Strengthening Education Data Systems in Africa: A Shift Toward Evidence-Based Decision Making
Kampala -Uganda: A high-level regional forum brought together policymakers, researchers, development partners, and education stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, including Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The discussions centered on a shared vision: building stronger education data systems to support evidence-based decision-making and improve learning outcomes across Africa. “We are entering an
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How Uganda Secured AFCON 2027 Under the PAMOJA Bid
Uganda’s journey to hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now entering a decisive phase, as Kampala hosts a key Confederation of African Football (CAF) kickoff workshop this week. More than a routine meeting, the gathering signals the transition from winning the bid to delivering a tournament that will place East Africa firmly
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UVTAB Releases Results; Skills, Inclusion and Employability Take Centre Stage
The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, officially released the November/December 2025 end-of-course and programme assessment results at its headquarters on Kigobe Road, Kyambogo Hill. The event brought together officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports, Parliament, development partners, TVET providers, private sector representatives and the media. The
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Human Capital Development and Growth Review Report
On July 3, 2025 – The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, who is the chairperson of the committee, has released the Human Capital Development and Growth Review Report, marking a pivotal step in its socio-economic transformation. The report, initiated on December 7, 2022, was co-chaired by the Ministry of
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Celebrating the Journey Towards a New Home for the Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Ministry of Education and Sports Headquarters in Kyambogo was a historic event marked by gratitude, hope, and unity. Distinguished guests, including the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet K. Museveni, and the State Minister for Higher Education, Hon. JC Muyingo, shared their perspectives, reflecting on the
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Teacher Effectiveness and Learner Achievement (TELA) System
Ministry of Education and Sports embarks on the rollout of the TELA system throughout the country beginning with Eastern Uganda. Training Program: Eastern Uganda SUB-REGION DISTRICT DATES TIME NO. PARTICIPANTS BUKEDI BUTALEJA 5TH DECEMBER, 2022 MORNING 232 BUDAKA 5TH DECEMBER, 2022 AFTERNOON 138 KIBUKU 6TH DECEMBER, 2022 MORNING 116 PALLISA 6TH DECEMBER, 2022 AFTERNOON 172
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Call for Applications: Capacity Building for Industry Demand-Based TVET in Uganda
Six-month short courses training is supported by the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) as a partner organization with Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). KCCI & KOICA. Project aim: “The Project of Capacity Building for Industry Demand-Based TVET in Uganda 2020-2027” in order to cultivate TVET system for strengthening the employability of youth in
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