[Efa] UNESCO/Nairobi: Education in the press - 27th Nov - 1st December 2006

Mon Dec 4 16:03:24 EAT 2006

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Ethiopia: SCH, World Vision Say to Highlight 'Education for Children' As
Country Marks World Aids Day

Education for children will be the major theme that will be brought to light
at this year's World AIDS Day, the alliance of seven members of the Save the
Children and World Vision jointly disclosed on Wednesday.

>>Source: The Daily Monitor 30th November, 2006                           
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Ethiopia: Ministry Calls on Stakeholders to Work for Improving Education
Quality

Education Minister Dr. Sintayehu Wolde-Micheal has called on all
stakeholders to exert concerted effort to raise the quality of education at
all levels.

>>Source: The Ethiopian Herald 30th November, 2006                    
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Rwanda: German Delegation Visits Ruhango

A team of 12 German nationals are currently on a seven-day visit in Ruhango
district to access education, health and water projects sponsored by Landau
district in Germany, the Mayor of Ruhango François Byabarumwanzi has said.

>>Source: The New Times 29th November, 2006                                
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Somalia: Center for Education and Development Assists Flood Victims

Center for Education and Development, CED, which started assisting Somalia's
flood victims by supplying them with food like maze and oil on 24 November,
is still engaged in helping operations in villages in Bal'ad district some
30 km south of the capital Mogadishu.

>>Source: Shabelle Media Network 29th November, 2006                   
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Harnessing the advantage of the alumni connection 

In a job market where it can be disheartening just to prove that you exist,
don’t you need everyone and everything swearing to your talents and
abilities?

>>Source: The Standard 29th November, 2006

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Aggressive networking: a case study 

The university of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB), the first private
university to be chartered by the Commission of Higher Education, has a well
organised alumni association.

>>Source: The Standard 29th November, 2006

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UNEB starts marking PLE today             

Uganda National Examinations Board Executive Secretary Mathew Bukenya
yesterday said marking Primary Leaving Examinations would begin today or
tomorrow.

>>Source: The Monitor 29th November, 2006

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Kenya Airways pledges education support

In a bid to support education in Rwanda, the Country Director of Kenya
Airways Timon Omondi has said that Kenya Airways is ready to support the
noble undertaking of investing in the education sector especially in the
countries of Africa.

>>Source: New Times 28th November, 2006

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Masaka school gets laboratory 

Islamic Development Bank has donated Shs600 million towards the construction
of a modern science laboratory at Sseke Secondary School in Masaka District,

>>Source: The Monitor 29th November, 2006

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Uganda: Museveni to Build Schools in Tanzania

Statehouse has entered a contract with a local firm to build two secondary
schools in Tanzania. Multiplex Ltd, a Kampala based firm has been contracted
to build the schools at Nyaligamba, Muhutwe, Kamachumi and at Nyamiyaga
Murongo in Muleba district.

>>Source: The Monitor 28th November, 2006

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Uganda: Is Govt Serious About Mass Higher Schooling?

This week the Ministry of Education and Sports quietly stopped receiving
applications for prospective secondary school teachers. It had temporarily
lifted the government moratorium on hiring new teachers as it attempts to
plan for the introduction of Universal Post-Primary Education next year.

>>Source: The Monitor 28th November, 2006

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Kabaka advises on jobs 

Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has called for the establishment of vocational
institutions. He said such institutions would help fight unemployment in
Ugandan.

>>Source: New Vision 28th November, 2006

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Ethiopia: Minister Reaffirms Gov't Commitment to Improve Education

Education Minister Dr. Sintayehu Wolde-Michael announced that the government
is giving due attention to improve the quality of education.

>>Source: The Ethiopian Herald 28th November, 2006                          
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Eritrea: Abraha Bahta School for the Blind Introduces Advanced Braille
Device

Abraha Bahta School for the Blind here in Asmara has introduced a new
computerized Braille translation devise.

>>Source: Shabait.com 28th November, 2006

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Uganda: Giving Hope to Women

She picks up a trouser and places it under the needle of the sewing machine.
Its wheel spins, producing a rhythm that attracts your attention even before
you see it. Her legs move up and down, with her hands pushing the trouser
forward. Stella Aine is at work.

>>Source: New Vision 28th November, 2006

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Uganda: Rotarians Urge On Curriculum

The Government should vocationalise the curriculum, the former Secretary
General of the Uganda National commission for UNESCO said on Friday.

>>Source: New Vision 28th November, 2006

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Uganda: Kirumira Pays Sh160 Million for Rural School

CITY tycoon Godfrey Kirumira is a man with a sharp nose for business. You
would think that a man who (under his GKK Group of Companies) owns a myriad
of companies ranging from hotels, real estate to service stations, would
frown at the idea of a rural primary school.

>>Source: New Vision 28th November, 2006

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Uganda: JCRC Gives Life to Children Living With HIV

IF it were not for the quick action of the doctors from the Joint Clinical
Research Centre (JCRC), young Kiwanuka would not be alive today. At the time
of admission at JCRC, Kiwanuka was suffering from several illnesses and as a
result, his chest was severely affected. He had to be confined on an oxygen
cylinder for six months.

>>Source: New Vision 28th November, 2006

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Kayonza head teachers train on management

With the assistance from the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), Kayonza
district authorities have organised a four day training program to equip
over fifty primary school head teachers with some proper school management
and Administration skills.

>>Source: New Times 27th November, 2006

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UK to set up strategic studies centre    

The British government is to assist Uganda establish a centre for strategic
studies. The centre will be based at the Senior Command and Staff College
(SCSC), in Kimaka in Jinja district.

>>Source: New Vision 27th November, 2006

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Kenya: Burial Plans for 'Father of Aids Orphans' Announced

The late Fr. Angelo D'Agostino, a Jesuit priest and medical doctor who set
up homes for needy HIV-positive orphans, will be buried on Monday, Nov. 27.

>>Source: Catholic Information Service for Africa 27th November, 2006    
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Eritrea: 90 Nurses Graduate from Mendefera Associated Nursing School

90 nurses graduated on Saturday from the Mendefera Associated Nursing
School, 32 of whom are females. The graduation ceremony was held at the
Mendefera Referral Hospital.

>>Source: Shabait.com 27th November, 2006

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Kenya, Japanese pupils in satellite exchange 

It was one of the most unforgettable experiences for these primary school
pupils from Tiriki in Western Kenya when they visited JICA offices in
Nairobi recently to participate in a discussion with Japanese pupils via
satellite.

>>Source: Kenya Times 27th November, 2006

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Returnees to join schools by 2007

The government is planning to enroll all youth returnees who were recently
expelled from Tanzania in schools by year 2007, Robert Kashemeza, the Mayor
of Nyagatare district has said. “These are fellow Rwandans.

>>Source: New Times 27th November, 2006

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Education on right track, Official

The Gicumbi district Director of education, youth, culture and sports,
Julienne Uwamahoro has said that her district is on the right track given
the progress registered this year.

>>Source: New Times 27th November, 2006

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2,000 students to graduate at NUR                                          

About 2000 students of the National University of Rwanda (NUR) will be
awarded degrees and certificates on December 9, the University Rector,
Professor Lwakabamba Silas Benard has said. Speaking on Phone last week,
Lwakabamba said the total number of students confirmed for this year’s
graduation.

>>Source: New Times 26th November, 2006

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Keep your children busy during the holidays   

Congratulations upon ending third term. We all look back with a sense of
accomplishment. Going back home after three months of school is often
received with a lot of excitement and joy. However, most parents find it
challenging to keep their children busy during such long holidays.

>>Source: New Vision 26th November, 2006

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Accredit our certificates, adult learners ask government         

FUNCTIONAL Adult Literacy (FAL) learners in Busoga region want their
certificates accredited by the Ministry of Education and Sports so as to
access secondary school education.

>>Source: New Vision 26th November, 2006

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New accounting training kit launched  

Strathmore University in Kenya, the London-based BPP and ACCA publishers
have launched the latest training kit for accounting students and trainers
in Uganda.

>>Source: New Vision 26th November, 2006

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Commonwealth meeting in Cape Town  

The 16th conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (16CCEM) will be
held in Cape Town, South Africa on December 11-14 under the theme ‘Access to
Quality Education: for the Good of All’.

>>Source: New Vision 26th November, 2006

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MP warns parents 

The Woman MP has said Parliament will soon enact a by-law to punish parents
who do not take their children to school.

>>Source: New Vision 26th November, 2006

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VP tips ministry on low-cost schools     

The Vice-President has urged the education ministry to put up low-cost
projects in poor areas. Prof. Gilbert Bukenya said, “Ministry of education
is concerned for poor areas like Wakiso. Put up low cost projects so that
people can benefit.”

>>Source: New Vision 26th November, 2006                                    
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Where is Our Higher Education Heading?

Adjustments in our institutions of higher education has been one of the main
topics of discussion by interested nationals in the last few months. Even
though, many have a better understanding of the government’s policy on
education, many believe that higher education is deteriorating. 

>>Source: The shaebia.org 24th November, 2006                          
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Eritrean nationals in UK donate books

In expression of their support to the Government’s efforts to develop
education in the country, Eritrean nationals living in the UK donated around
20,000 books to the Ministry of Education and other institutions.

>>Source: The shabait 24th November, 2006                              
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“Keep the Promise-Accountability”      

 Keeping promise is one of the important values we often pick up as a
criterion to judge the quality of a person or institution. A person or
institution that keeps his/her its promise satisfied gets respect from
others for doing the right job at the right time.

>>Source: The Ethiopian herald 1st December, 2006                    
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Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV

Circumcision, microbicides and microfinance. These are some of the most
promising options being examined as potential ways to prevent AIDS. As World
AIDS Day is marked Friday, some public health experts are saying the current
focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an
unintended effect: sidelining prevention

>>Source: Miami.com 1st December, 2006                               
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MSF's African HIV/Aids projects

The progress of efforts to prevent spread of the virus and to help those
living with it.

>>Source: The guardian 1st December, 2006                           
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Living full life in age of Aids 

Hope springs eternally as Kenyans join in celebrations to mark the World
Aids Day.

Not only can anti-retroviral therapy (ART) prolong the lives of HIV-positive
people by more than 20 years, infected couples can now get uninfected
children, thanks to advances in medical technology.

>>Source: The Standard 1st December, 2006                         
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State's new plan to support teachers infected with HIV 

The Government yesterday announced a raft of policies to support teachers
living with HIV/Aids. It announced that no teacher would be sacked or denied
job or transfer because of HIV status.

>>Source: The Daily Nation 1st December, 2006                    
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A couple’s challenge living with the virus 

August 13, 2002, will forever remain a memorable day for Mr Fred Otieno and
his wife Philomena.It is the day Philomena was to give birth to their first
born after staying together for two years.

>>Source: The Standard 1st December, 2006                         
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Gains against Aids must be sustained 

Today is World Aids Day and it will be marked internationally in an effort
to sustain the war against the plague of the past two decades. The good news
is that the situation is not as grim as it was a decade ago. Many strides
have been made locally and internationally against the scourge. The days
when an HIV/Aids infection was tantamount to a death sentence are long gone.

>>Source: The Standard 1st December, 2006                            
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Africa: Secretary-General's Message on the Occasion of World Aids Day

In the 25 years since the first case was reported, AIDS has changed the
world. It has killed 25 million people, and infected 40 million more. It has
become the world’s leading cause of death among both women and men aged 15
to 59. It has inflicted the single greatest reversal in the history of human
development. In other words, it has become the greatest challenge of our
generation.

>>Source: United Nations 1st December, 2006                             
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Africa: UNAIDS Message on the occasion of World AIDS Day

This is the 19th World AIDS Day, the 25th year since the first case of AIDS
was identified and 10 years since UNAIDS was established.

>>Source: Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS 1st December, 2006      
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MPs test for HIV 

MPs will today be tested for HIV at the parliamentary gardens as the world
marks the World Aids Day.

>>Source: New Vision 30th November, 2006                                    
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Ethiopia: SCH, World Vision Say to Highlight 'Education for Children' As
Country Marks World Aids Day

Education for children will be the major theme that will be brought to light
at this year's World AIDS Day, the alliance of seven members of the Save the
Children and World Vision jointly disclosed on Wednesday.

>>Source: The Daily Monitor 30th November, 2006                           
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Africa: Poor Countries to Benefit from Vaccine Fund

A new initiative has been launched to provide affordable rotavirus and
pneumococcus vaccines for the world's poorest nations.

>>Source: SciDev.Net 30th December, 2006                                   
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Africa: Overcoming HIV/Aids Requires Leadership From All Parts of Society -
Mckinnon

"Most people have broken promises, but few have - however unconsciously -
caused millions to die in the process." 'Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise' is the
slogan for this year's World AIDS Day, and its theme is Accountability.

>>Source: Commonwealth News and InforService 30th November, 2006 
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Africa: Transcript of Global AIDS Alliance Teleconference for World Aids Day

Operator:  Good day and welcome to the World AIDS Day Preview Conference.
Today's call is being recorded and at this time, I'd like to turn the
conference over to Dr. Paul Zeitz.  Please go ahead.

>>Source: Global AIDS Alliance 30th November, 2006                        
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Rwanda organised in Aids war -- US                                         

Lusaka, Zambia: The Government of Rwanda has been appreciated for its
campaign against the HIV/Aids pandemic by the US Government.

>>Source: New Times 29th November, 2006

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Eritrea: Ensuring an Aids Free Future is Part of National Security Endeavors

It is a well-known fact that Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions of the
world with the highest rates of HIV infection. Particularly in East and
South Africa HIV/AIDS is spreading with such intensity that it is
threatening the existence and continuity of life of the people in these
areas.

>>Source: Shabait.com 29th November, 2006

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Uganda: Govt Adopts Global Fund Report

On November 22 Cabinet met in Kampala to discuss the White Paper on the
findings and recommendations of the Ogoola Commission of Inquiry into
allegations of mismanagement of the Global Fund to fight Aids, tuberculosis

>>Source: The Monitor 29th November, 2006

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Parliament launches Aids week            

Parliament has organized an HIV/Aids awareness week ahead of the World Aids
Day on Friday in a countrywide campaign to fight the scourge. The campaign
begins today with an exhibition by members of the civil society and other
key players in the HIV/Aids field.

>>Source: The Monitor 29th November, 2006

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Residents urged on VCT                                                

An official in the National Aids Control Commission (CNLS) has urged
Rwandans to seek voluntary testing services in order to fight Aids in the
community.

>>Source: New Times 28th November, 2006

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Uganda: Moneygram Aids Nkozi

MONEY Gram International has donated 10 benches and bins worth sh7.5m to
Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi (UMU).Moneygram chief supervisor at Prime
Forex Bureau, Ismail Kisabagire, handed over the items to UMU's publist
Joseph Ssengoba recently.

>>Source: New Vision 28th November, 2006

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Tanzania: Country to Introduce New HIV Testing Process

Tanzania is to introduce a new testing system for HIV the virus that causes
Aids. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare,
Hilda Ausi Gondwe, said, "The ongoing system of Capillus followed by
Determine will continue for some time pending preparations to introduce the
new systems - SD Bioline and Unigold.

>>Source: The East African 28th November, 2006

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Kenya: Centre for Drug Addicts Opened

A drug addiction treatment centre has been opened in Coast Provincial
General Hospital to contain drug abuse and spread of HIV/Aids. The project
sponsored by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (Unodc) was
officially opened yesterday by the Director of Mental Health Dr David Kiima.

>>Source: The East African Standard 28th November, 2006

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Support for 780 vulnerable children                                        

The Amahoro Mobile Project and the National Museum in conjunction with
UNICEF are supporting over seven hundred and eighty vulnerable children from
the Southern Province.

>>Source: New Times 28th November, 2006

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Plan to free inmates with HIV or Aids 

Prisoners with Aids will soon be released if a draft Bill is passed into
law. Vice-President Moody Awori said yesterday that HIV-positive inmates or
those with full-blown Aids would "have quality life with their families
instead of being left to die in prison." But he said those to enjoy the
amnesty must prove that they are not a security threat.

>>Source: Daily Nation 28th November, 2006

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AMREF course tailored to fix Africa's health problems 

Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a report on the
status of health in Africa, reviewing the scale of diseases such as
HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria in the continent. The report also highlights the
importance of equipping health professionals with skills that are suited to
working with current health care systems across Africa.

>>Source: Kenya Times 27th November, 2006

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AIDS drug demand up   

The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in need of anti-retroviral therapy
(ART) has shot up. An estimated one million Ugandans are living with the
virus that causes AIDS, according to the 2004/05 HIV/AIDS sero-behavioural
report.

>>Source: New Vision 26th November, 2006

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Official advises Ruhango on Aids

An official from the National women’s Council (CNF) has advised Ruhango
parents to embark on sex education as a means of fighting HIV/Aids in their
community. Clemence Nzamukosha, the CNF Secretary in Ruhango made the
remarks during a meeting with parents and children held at Ruhango sector
last week.

>>Source: New Times 25th November, 2006

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