President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his call to Ugandans to support the government’s strategy of providing free education in all government schools. Addressing the Mothers’ Union Buganda Conference on September 1st, 2024, in Luwero District, President Museveni emphasized that the success of the policy hinges on stakeholders’ active involvement in its implementation. “Our strategy […]
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. The appointment was announced through an official statement, with the university’s council extending a warm welcome to Dr. Kiyonga. Dr. Kiyonga, a seasoned politician and former Minister of Defence, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His appointment […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has acknowledged the government’s financial challenges in supporting medical interns, suggesting that their initial sponsors during medical school should continue financing their internships. This proposal was made during a lecture to 210 post-medical interns at State House, Entebbe, on August 24, 2024. “The government has many priorities, including roads and security, […]
The Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports conducted an oversight visit to Gulu University ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary Sitting in Gulu City at Kaunda Grounds from 29th to 30th August, 2024. The committee, led by Hon. Asiimwe Molly Musiimwe, commended the university for its achievements over the years. Hon. Asiimwe is the Deputy Chairperson Parliamentary Committee […]
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, launched the National Digital Agenda Strategy. This was at the handover ceremony for the expansion of nine technical institutes held at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds in Kampala on 22nd August 2024. In her keynote address, Hon. Museveni emphasized the importance of education […]
The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) has enhanced its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure with funding from the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB). On August 20, 2023, a delegation from ISDB, led by Dr. Umar Ishaq Iddris, visited the IUIU main campus in Mbale to assess the progress of various ISDB-funded projects. During the two-day […]
Nkumba University’s School of Social Sciences held a community sensitization workshop on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, focused on enhancing security within higher institutions of learning. The event featured a presentation by ACP Christopher Barugahare, Commander of the 999 System at Police Headquarters. “Strengthening security in our educational institutions requires a proactive approach based on regular […]
Kyambogo University, in collaboration with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) and the Oil and Gas Trainer’s Association of Uganda (OGTAU), is gearing up to host the 2nd Oil and Gas Skills Expo on August 22nd and 23rd, 2024. The event, set to take place at the university’s Central Teaching Facility (CTF) Grounds, aims to […]