President Museveni Reopens Makerere University’s Rebuilt Ivory Tower

President Museveni Reopens Makerere University’s Rebuilt Ivory Tower

Dr. Crispus Kiyonga installed as Makerere University New Chancellor President Yoweri Museveni has opened the restored Ivory Tower at Makerere University, four years after a devastating fire gutted the iconic structure. The grand reopening on October 2, 2024, marked a new chapter for the oldest Public University in Uganda. The newly reconstructed building now boasts […]

Government to support Makerere University Become Research-Led University -Education Minister

<strong>Government to support Makerere University Become Research-Led University -Education Minister</strong>

The Education Minister, Janet Museveni has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting Makerere University towards achieving its goal of becoming a research-led institution. The minister who is also the First Lady, said  on Monday while virtually presiding over Makerere’s 73rd graduation ceremony. Addressing the graduates, Janet Museveni said that as government, they are ready to […]

Nigerian Organisation to Sponsor Ugandan students

Nigerian Organisation to Sponsor Ugandan students

 Hill City Foundation, a Nigeria non-governmental organisation has offered eleven(11)  University scholarships to Ugandan students from low- income earning families. The scholarship is intended to provide mentorship, self-discovery and economic empowerment to its beneficiaries who could have been deprived due to social and financial constraints. According to the president of the foundation, Mr Obi Imemba said they […]

Janet Museveni tells Makerere University Lecturers to Call Off Strike

Janet Museveni tells Makerere University Lecturers to Call Off Strike

Janet Museveni who is the Minister for Education and Sports has asked lecturers at Makerere University to resume their work as soon as the University opens on January 19th. While speaking at the the University’s 69th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, the minister said that the government has already put up the funds to settle the […]

President Museveni installs Prof. Charles Olweny as Chancellor Mbarara University of Science and Technology

President Museveni installs Prof. Charles Olweny as Chancellor Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Prof. Charles Mark Lwanga Olweny has been installed as the Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He was installed at a function presided over by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the president of the republic of Uganda on Saturday, 28th October 2017. He becomes the 4th Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology. […]