JINJA – Stakeholders in health education and training have called for a technical and training system that responds to labour market needs and places employers at the centre, as Uganda works to build a more competent health workforce. The call was made at the 4th National Health Professionals’ Education, Training and Healthcare Conference, which is being held alongside health skills competitions Read More…
The Minister of State for Primary Education Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu has underscored the critical role that Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and skills competitions play in shaping the country’s workforce. Speaking during the national skills competitions 2026 at Kiryandongo Technical Institute, Kaducu said that the competitions are a powerful demonstration of Uganda’s resolve to Read More…
The number of girls entering Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has jumped to 41%, up from 35.7% registered in 2024. This was revealed by the Minister of State for Higher Education John Muyingo who was representing the Minister of Education and Sports and First Lady Janet Museveni at the release of the assessment results of Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) Read More…
The Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board on Friday released results of the second national assessment series conducted under the newly enacted Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act, 2025, covering more than 100,000 candidates across accredited health training centres. The assessment, conducted from December 1 to 12, 2025, took place at 215 accredited Health TVET assessmeRead More…
The Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni has urged Primary Seven leavers to consider pursuing technical and vocational education, highlighting it as a viable and government-supported pathway that has changed lives. Speaking on Friday while releasing the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results at State House Nakasero, the minister emphasized that learners can now transition dirRead More…
Uganda’s future innovators were on full display as hundreds of learners converged at Kabojja International School in Kampala on Thursday December 11, 2025 for the Third National STEM and Robotics Skills Competitions. The event has rapidly grown into one of the country’s most influential youth technology platforms. Organised by Next Gen Restyling Limited under World Skills Federation Uganda,Read More…
Education experts, government officials, and development partners have rallied young people to embrace technical and vocational education as a gateway to employment, innovation, and national development. Speaking during the vocational skills fair and competitions at Lugogo Vocational Training Institute over the weekend, experts stressed that vocational skills are no longer a fallback option butRead More…
The Minister of Education and Sports and First Lady, Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni has reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a critical driver for employment and national development. Speaking at the International Day of Education celebrations held at Kololo Independence Grounds on Tuesday, the Minister said TVET holds the potRead More…