The Ugandan Parliament has passed a new education bill aimed at improving learning standards and increasing access to quality education. The bill introduces reforms in the education sector, including the introduction of compulsory education for all children, improved teacher training, and enhanced curriculum development. The legislation also provides for increased funding for education, with a focus on disadvantaged groups such as girls and children with disabilities. The move is expected to have a positive impact on Uganda’s human capital development, with potential long-term benefits for the country’s economic growth and social development. Education stakeholders have welcomed the new bill, citing its potential to address the challenges facing the education sector.
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