http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/stories.php?iStatus=&iUser=&iLocation=&iKeyword=&iType=&iCategory=12&tAuthor= Uganda Radio Network (URN) is a subscription-based independent news agency and training center that produces current affairs programs, documentaries and the latest news on Uganda. en-en http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/images/logo.png http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/stories.php?iStatus=&iUser=&iLocation=&iKeyword=&iType=&iCategory=12&tAuthor= http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52551 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52551 Fri, 17 May 2013 17:46:27 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52453 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52453 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:17:23 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52432 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52432 A first year student from the faculty of special needs education faulted the University administration for drawing students into the administrative clashes.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 18:48:57 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52380 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52380 Fri, 10 May 2013 16:22:17 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52342 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52342 James Kato, a parent at Masese primary school complained about the rampant land grabbing in Masese-Walukuba Division. ]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 06:50:06 +0300 0.437773 33.2031 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52345 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52345 A total of 400 school going-age children in Amudat District have fled their homes in the last 10 months for fear of being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). The children aged between three and 12 years, have abandoned cattle keeping and enrolled in schools.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 17:42:39 +0300 1.28009 32.3862 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52321 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52321 On Wednesday, the affected students pitched camp at Lira Central Police station seeking police intervention in the matter.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 13:05:24 +0300 2.24569 32.8962 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52226 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52226 According to the circular, private Primary Leaving Examinations candidates are required to pay shillings 14,000, UCE UGX 92,000 and UACE UGX 95000.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 12:29:15 +0300 0.833333 32.5 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52189 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52189 The Education and Sports ministry undertook to set up computer laboratories in each secondary school and hire instructors to kick start the program. ]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 07:42:59 +0300 -0.7799 31.3428 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52185 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52185 Makerere University exams start today after lecturers resolved to suspend their strike over salary increment. The lecturers under their umbrella, Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) last week announced a sit-down strike once again demanding a 100% salary increment. In the MUASA General Assembly on Sunday, however, the lecturers agreed to suspend the strike after the University management agreed to include their demands in the 2013/2014 budget. ]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 07:17:10 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52168 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52168 However, on Friday, Ritah Namissango, the Makerere University public relations officer issued a list of the new college principals and their deputies.]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 12:43:03 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52173 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52173 Sat, 04 May 2013 10:57:07 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52117 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52117 As Uganda marked the International Labor Day on Wednesday, a primary school teacher in Hoima was crying foul over her unpaid salary arrears. Margaret Asiimwe a teacher in Buhimba Sub County says she went without salary for six months from May to November 2012.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 07:49:33 +0300 1.43194 31.3525 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52083 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52083 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:52:48 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52105 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52105 Paul Wasswa, the Rakai district speaker strongly objected to the motion. Tempers flared between the councilors and the speaker as he insisted that the interdiction was premature. ]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 11:16:34 +0300 -0.71406 31.4387 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52081 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52081 Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor John Ddumba Ssentamu has backed lecturers on their demand for a 100 percent pay rise. On Tuesday, lecturers under Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), held a meeting and issued a three-day ultimatum for the university management to consider their demands of having an increment of their salaries.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 07:31:54 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52068 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52068 Margaret Rwabushaija, the UNATU chairperson, says that teachers have little reason to celebrate Labour Day and mark it out of obligation. She says government has to motivate teachers if the Skilling Uganda project is to succeed. ]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 14:02:29 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52050 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52050 Students are flocking the Indian Educational Expo in Kampala with hopes of securing University places in some of India’s prestigious Universities. Already, India is set to develop an educational hub in Uganda to serve the rest of East Africa.]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 12:11:59 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=51992 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=51992 Private schools implementing the Universal Secondary Education – USE program have to wait for at least another year for government to increase capitation grant from 47,000 to 100,000 shillings per student per term. ]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:32:57 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=51971 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=51971 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:18:26 +0300