• Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Who Are We
  • About
Monday, July 7, 2025
  • Login
The Pearl Times
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Business
    • Sports
    • World
  • 2026 Elections
  • People
  • Featured
  • Viewsroom
  • PROSE & POETRY
  • Archives
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Business
    • Sports
    • World
  • 2026 Elections
  • People
  • Featured
  • Viewsroom
  • PROSE & POETRY
  • Archives
No Result
View All Result
The Pearl Times
No Result
View All Result
Home News Sports

Education Minister Salutes Stanbic NSC for Complementing New Competency-Based Curriculum 

Pearl Times Reporter by Pearl Times Reporter
March 19, 2024
in Sports, Business, Featured, National, News
Education Minister Salutes Stanbic NSC for Complementing New Competency-Based Curriculum 

Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced the official commencement of the 9th edition of the esteemed National Schools Championship (NSC). The official launch took place during a meeting of Municipal and District Education Officers (DEOs) convened at the National Teachers College Muni in Arua City.

The National Schools Championship is an education programme under Stanbic Bank’s Corporate Social Investment. It aims to provide a holistic approach to learning and capacity development for students and teachers in secondary schools in various areas including; Career growth and development, Financial education, Business and Entrepreneurship, Teacher training and capacity development and Psychosocial wellness.

The ceremony was graced by Dr Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the State Minister for Education, who delivered the remarks of the First Lady and Minister for Education, Janet Kataaha Museveni. Minister Museveni expressed confidence in partners in the education sector, emphasizing the shared responsibility of providing quality education.

The minister commended the collaborative efforts of partners in complementing the ministry’s initiatives in improving performance in schools.

The minister hailed Stanbic Bank for championing a noble cause which complements the government’s efforts in enabling the young generation compete beyond the classroom setting.

She highlighted that the National School Championship competition directly aligns with the newly rolled out competency-based and learner-centred education curriculum aiming towards enabling the young generation acquire hands-on skills.

At the heart of the retreat’s agenda was the imperative to enhance school performance and adaptability to the evolving educational landscape. Minister Museveni underscored the necessity for stakeholders to devise strategies and innovations to address the diverse challenges facing schools in today’s dynamic world.

Under the theme ‘Empowering the Job Creators of Tomorrow,’ the NSC has, for nearly a decade, fostered an environment where students develop innovative solutions to community challenges.

This year, the competition encompasses four main categories; One is for existing innovations, called the StudentGrow challenge which is for Vocational and Secondary Schools in Uganda apply on behalf of their students with ongoing and active innovative projects & businesses. The StudentSpark challenge for vocational and Secondary Schools in Uganda to apply on behalf of their students with innovative projects & business ideas.

AlumGrow Challenge for secondary and vocational schools that previously participated in the Stanbic NSC bootcamp and have started a unique business or social project. And the other which targets innovations by Teachers, called the TeachInnovate for Teachers at secondary and vocational schools who have a unique business, social project or innovative teaching approach.

Diana Ondoga, the Manager of Corporate Social Investment at Stanbic Bank, remarked, “The Stanbic National Schools Championship has evolved from a simple debate competition into a transformative enterprise challenge, empowering students across Uganda to become the job creators of tomorrow. The participants go through skilling for future jobs including personal development, public speaking, digital management, budgeting and business planning addressing a critical future challenge of unemployment arising from inadequate skilling.”

Ondoga urged the District Education Officers to join the bank and drive schools to join the programme.

She told the DEOs and the minister that the NSC initiative has played a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and environmental conservation among secondary school students.

To date, Stanbic Bank has invested UGX 6 billion in the initiative, leading to the establishment of over 200 businesses, with 100 of them receiving capital grants through the NSC.

Mr George Mutekanga, Commissioner for Private Schools at the Ministry of Education, hailed the NSC as a transformative initiative aligned with the ministry’s efforts to realign the secondary school curriculum. He emphasized that participation in the NSC provides students with valuable exposure to ideation, fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

Education Minister Salutes Stanbic NSC for Complementing New Competency-Based Curriculum 
Albert Yiga (R), Stanbic Bank head of Education Sector and Diana Ondoga, head of Corporate Social Investment welcoming Minister Joyce Moriku Kaducu at Muni NTC in Arua

Albert Yiga, the Stanbic Bank Uganda education sector head implored schools to actively take part in order to benefit not only from the NSC grand price and mentorship but also tap into other school products being offered by the bank.

He revealed that Stanbic Bank Uganda is currently closely with accredited energy services companies (ESCOs) to deliver customer needs and engineering solutions that improve their service satisfaction by improving their balance sheets, reducing their carbon emissions, and increasing their work productivity.

“For this case, Stanbic Bank works closely with ECOCA East Africa SMC Ltd to deliver solutions for Solar Energy for Institutional Cooking. The institutional ECOCA Solar School Kitchen operates entirely on solar power, meeting cooking energy needs for various institutions. It can also customize lighting and power appliances like computers. Depending on the design, the ECOCA can support from 100 – 1,000 students and can be sequenced to have additional units to serve over 10,000 students. A single unit includes a 1,000-litre solar water heater, and battery backup system. Large ECOCA electric pots/ boilers are available in sizes from 110 to 500 litres,” Yiga explained.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are being accepted online via the National Schools Championship Website HERE. Successful applicants will progress through several qualifying rounds, including a boot camp where they will receive training in business plan development, product development, customer care, communication skills, branding, and marketing. The journey culminates in a grand finale in October.

(To advertise on The Pearl Times, send a WhatsApp message on +256(0)705690819)

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X

Related

Tags: Albert YigaDiana OndogaDr Joyce Moriku KaducuNational Schools Championship (NSC)Stanbic Bank UgandaStanbic Bank Uganda education sector
Previous Post

Prophet Kakande’s Shocking Promise to Followers: For Just $300, Your Dream Will Come True. (Watch Video)

Next Post

SWEAT as UWA Officials Struggle to Explain How They Paid Company That Failed to Do Work

Pearl Times Reporter

Pearl Times Reporter

Latest Uganda news, politics, business, health and entertainment coverage.

Next Post
UWA on the Spot Over Irregular Contract Award

SWEAT as UWA Officials Struggle to Explain How They Paid Company That Failed to Do Work

Ad

Stay Connected

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Archbishop Cyprian Lwanga accuses lawyers Ebert Byenkya, Julius Galisonga and Bainomugisha of pressurizing him over compensation money for church land in Entebbe and Nsambya.

Archbishop Lwanga Reports Top City Lawyers to Museveni Over Church Money

Minister claims mafia after her life over minerals row

Why Museveni is keenly Watching Companies Donating to Covid19 Fund

More Ugandan Covid patients recover but doctors’ allowances delay

Museveni, sacked EC secretary Sam Rwakoojo and NUP leader Bobi Wine

Were Top EC bosses fired over Bobi Wine NUP Party or Ballot Paper Printing scandal?

Watchman Ministries Pastor and Prophet Elvis Mbonye's anointed Joseph Kabuleta has announced his 2021 presidential bid.

Prophet Mbonye’s ‘Anointed’ Kabuleta declares 2021 presidential bid

Former Kampala deputy lord mayor Sarah Kanyike is one of the six dropped ministers appointed senior presidential advisors.

NEW CABINET: Museveni consoles Six DROPPED Ministers with Presidential advisor positions

PAYMENT ALERTS: Allowances for Gulu Sitting Deposited on MPs’ Bank Accounts. See How Much

PAYMENT ALERTS: Allowances for Gulu Sitting Deposited on MPs’ Bank Accounts. See How Much

CROSSFIRE: Museveni Fires Back at Andrew Mwenda for Opposing Eviction of 'Arrogant and Powerful Balaalo' From Northern Uganda

CROSSFIRE: Museveni Fires Back at Andrew Mwenda for Opposing Eviction of ‘Arrogant and Powerful Balaalo’ From Northern Uganda

Muhoozi Promotes Ex-UPDF Spokesperson Paddy Ankunda to Rank of Brigadier General

Muhoozi Promotes Ex-UPDF Spokesperson Paddy Ankunda to Rank of Brigadier General

Kyambogo University Government Admission List: See Names of Nearly 400 Students Admitted Under National Merit Scheme FULL LIST: See Names of Students Admitted to Kyambogo University on Private Sponsorship for 2023-2024 Academic Year

LIST: See Names of Thousands of Students Admitted to Kyambogo University on Private Sponsorship for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Paul Kagame Sickness Reports: Rwandan Army Breaks Silence DRC CONFLICT FURY! President Kagame Spits Fire in Meeting Attended by Museveni and Other EAC Leaders

Nobody Lives Forever! Kagame Speaks on His Health Amidst Rumors

Recent News

CROSSFIRE: Museveni Fires Back at Andrew Mwenda for Opposing Eviction of 'Arrogant and Powerful Balaalo' From Northern Uganda

CROSSFIRE: Museveni Fires Back at Andrew Mwenda for Opposing Eviction of ‘Arrogant and Powerful Balaalo’ From Northern Uganda

Muhoozi Promotes Ex-UPDF Spokesperson Paddy Ankunda to Rank of Brigadier General

Muhoozi Promotes Ex-UPDF Spokesperson Paddy Ankunda to Rank of Brigadier General

Kyambogo University Government Admission List: See Names of Nearly 400 Students Admitted Under National Merit Scheme FULL LIST: See Names of Students Admitted to Kyambogo University on Private Sponsorship for 2023-2024 Academic Year

LIST: See Names of Thousands of Students Admitted to Kyambogo University on Private Sponsorship for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Paul Kagame Sickness Reports: Rwandan Army Breaks Silence DRC CONFLICT FURY! President Kagame Spits Fire in Meeting Attended by Museveni and Other EAC Leaders

Nobody Lives Forever! Kagame Speaks on His Health Amidst Rumors

ADVERTISEMENT

Ad

The Pearl Times

The Pearl Times Is an online media publication for news and analysis from Uganda, the Greatest lakes Region and the world. The Pearl Times is your trusted source of news and analysis from Uganda and the rest of the world in the beats of politics, business, entertainment, technology, education and health.

Follow Us

Popular Posts

  • From Solomon Sserwanja's 'Audio' to Kakwanzi 'Leaked Video,' Here's How to Verify Fake or AI Generated Videos, Audios Elizabeth Kakwanzi Katanywa: So-Called Leaked Video & Dirty Politics of Western Youth MP Elections?

    Elizabeth Kakwanzi Katanywa: So-Called Leaked Video & Dirty Politics of Western Youth MP Elections?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • ‘Leaked Video’ Aside, Who are Elizabeth Kakwanzi Katanywa’s Opponents in Western Youth MP Election?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • IN PICTURES: Interesting Photos of Elizabeth Kakwanzi Katanywa Strategizing for Western Youth MP Position

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Recent News

CROSSFIRE: Museveni Fires Back at Andrew Mwenda for Opposing Eviction of 'Arrogant and Powerful Balaalo' From Northern Uganda

CROSSFIRE: Museveni Fires Back at Andrew Mwenda for Opposing Eviction of ‘Arrogant and Powerful Balaalo’ From Northern Uganda

Muhoozi Promotes Ex-UPDF Spokesperson Paddy Ankunda to Rank of Brigadier General

Muhoozi Promotes Ex-UPDF Spokesperson Paddy Ankunda to Rank of Brigadier General

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2024 - The Pearl Times by The Pearl Times.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
error: Content is protected !!
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Business
    • Sports
    • World
  • 2026 Elections
  • People
  • Featured
  • Viewsroom
  • PROSE & POETRY
  • Archives

© 2024 - The Pearl Times by The Pearl Times.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.