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Western Region: Mbarara's academic heartland and its challengers
The South-West has long punched above its weight. We map who leads and who is catching up.
28 Mar 2026Read
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Judging runs through the 2026 cycle. The Regional School of the Year, Western shortlist is revealed in July 2026 and the winner announced at the ceremony in August. We never pre-announce, and we never fabricate.
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