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MasterCard Foundation Hails E-Learning Progress at Busitema University

A delegation from the MasterCard Foundation has applauded Busitema University for its strides in digital education, following a one-day monitoring visit aimed at assessing the institution’s e-learning initiatives.

During the visit, the team met academic leaders, staff, and students to evaluate how MasterCard-supported projects are improving access to digital learning tools and preparing students for the modern workforce.

Prof. Paul Waako, the Vice Chancellor of Busitema University, revealed that the university is developing an online entrepreneurship course, set to replace the traditional module. He said the new course will be reflected on student transcripts and will enhance the relevance of academic programs.

Prof. Waako also praised the university’s adoption of electronic voting during its recent Guild elections, describing it as a step toward “transparency and efficiency in student leadership.”

Prof. Jessica Aguti, Coordinator of the Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) program, highlighted that 51 courses now include online components. She emphasized the program’s alignment with Uganda’s National Development Plan III and preparations for NDP IV. She noted that digital learning has been especially beneficial for students with disabilities and reported growing interest from academic staff in digital teaching methods.

The MasterCard Foundation team, accompanied by Mr. Charles Ekanya, leader of the Cyber School project, underscored the Foundation’s commitment to creating opportunities for marginalized communities. Since 2006, the Foundation has supported over 30 million young people across Africa in sectors like agriculture, business, and technology.

A major focus of the visit was Busitema University’s plan to establish a Disability Resource Centre. The proposed facility will support the university’s 42 students identified as having special needs and is backed by the University Council. The university is now seeking development partners to advance the initiative.

The delegation concluded the visit with a tour of the Online Learning Studio at Nagongera Campus, where digital course content is produced under the ODeL program.

The visit reaffirmed both the university’s and the Foundation’s shared goal of strengthening digital learning, expanding inclusive education, and building resilient institutions across Africa.

Mbarara University of Science and Technology Government Sponsorship Admission List 2025/2026 Academic Year

The list of students admitted to Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) under the Government Sponsorship/ National Merit Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic year has been released.

The list features successful candidates selected to pursue various undergraduate programmes at the institution. The students earned the scholarships based on their academic excellence in the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations.

Below is the list of students admitted to Mbarara University of Science and Technology on Government Sponsorship for 2025/2026 Academic Year.

Mbarara University of Science and Technology Government Admissions List 2025 2026 Academic Year by The Campus Times on Scribd

Pope Francis Dies at 88

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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his passing at 7:35 a.m. CEST at his residence in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Vatican City.​

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis became the 266th pope in 2013, marking the first time a Jesuit and a non-European held the position in over a millennium. His papacy was characterized by humility, progressive reforms, and a focus on marginalized communities.​

Throughout his tenure, Pope Francis championed social justice, environmental stewardship, and interfaith dialogue. He was known for his efforts to modernize the Church’s approach to contemporary issues, including his support for same-sex civil unions and his emphasis on pastoral care over doctrinal rigidity.​

Francis faced health challenges in his later years, including a recent hospitalization for double pneumonia. Despite his ailments, he remained active in his duties, making a final public appearance on Easter Sunday, where he briefly greeted the faithful at St. Peter’s Square.​

The Vatican has announced that the College of Cardinals will convene in the coming weeks to elect a new pope. In accordance with his wishes, Pope Francis will be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, making him the first pope to be interred outside the Vatican since Pope Leo XIII in 1903.​

Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion, inclusivity, and a redefined vision for the Catholic Church in the modern world.​

Makerere University Releases Government Sponsorship Admission List for 2025/2026 academic year

Makerere University Historical building (Ivory Tower) restored
Makerere University Historical building (Ivory Tower)

Makerere University has released the official list of students admitted under government sponsorship for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The Office of the Academic Registrar confirmed the release, which also includes the cut-off points for each program. The admission list covers students joining both Makerere University and Makerere University Business School.

The list features candidates selected for various undergraduate courses, marking a key milestone for thousands of students who sat for Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams last year.

The Office of the Academic Registrar advised all admitted students to confirm their placements and prepare for the new academic journey.

You can download or scroll through the table below to see the names of students admitted under government sponsorship for the 2025/2026 academic year .

Makerere University National Merit Scholarship Admission 2025 2026 by The Campus Times on Scribd

Renewable Energy Water System Enhances Education in Karamoja region

By Patricia Namutebi

In the semi-arid desert of Karamoja, Uganda, access to clean water has been a longstanding challenge. The region’s seasonal rivers often dry up due to recurring droughts, exacerbating water scarcity.

The Problem

For Lamojin Rose, a 40-year-old mother of 10 from Lakara village, the struggle was real. “We used to suffer greatly with open water sources contaminated with animal and human waste. Our children were prone to water-borne diseases and skin infections. The older girls couldn’t attend school due to menstrual hygiene concerns.”

Young girls always faced a challenge of rape and defilement as they walked long distances in search for water.

Sustainable Solutions

Innovation Africa, an Israeli based NGO, has addressed this challenge by introducing a solar-powered water system that pumps water directly into homesteads and schools. Rose notes, “This innovation has transformed our lives.” Ajara a teacher at Lakara Primary School, adds, “Before the solar-powered water system, our students’ school days were disrupted by fetching water from distant sources. Early childhood marriages were also prevalent due to lack of access to education.” The project has impacted over one million people in Uganda with 271 completed projects.

“In Karamoja alone we are working in Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk Districts but we are expecting to expand to Napak and Abim,” says the regional manager, Charles Losike.

A woman drinking water from an open source

Girl Child empowerment

Daphine, a bright-eyed student, dreams of becoming a nurse. She shares, “Now that we have access to clean water, we can wash our clothes and reusable sanitary pads. We’ve also learned about agriculture by watering vegetables. The solar-powered electricity enables us to study at night, and we prefer boarding school life.” “I want to become a nurse so that I treat people in my community.” She stresses.

Breaking Cultural Barriers

In Karamoja, a cultural practice of child marriage and rape and defilement have hindered girls’ education. However, with improved access to clean water and education, girls like Daphine can now pursue their dreams.

Sustainable Solutions

Engineer Rachel Mutenyo emphasizes the importance of sustainability: “We ensure our taps have track numbers for carbon credits and conduct regular laboratory tests to guarantee safe drinking water.”

In Nasinyonoit Village alone, the solar system pumps the water to 38 taps within 6.9 kilometres.


Tap water enabled by the solar pump

Charles Losike also adds that since the water is ready to drink this system is very environmentally friendly. “we are instead encouraging the community to plant and water trees. He however says that the challenge they are addressing is on the community to adapt to mantainance of the system and water use. “This will improve with time as we work together with the schools teachers as well as parents.” He assures.

A Brighter Future

The introduction of renewable energy water systems in Karamoja has improved health, education, and overall well-being. By understanding the impact of water and technology on children at school, we can work towards creating more effective and sustainable solutions that support education and overall well-being. Children  during a   lesson  at  lakara primary school.

The Press Conference Everyone is Waiting for: Peace for Ukraine

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I actually first read this as alkalizing meaning effecting pH level, and I was like, OK I guess I understand how that could positively effect your body, but alchemizing means turning elements to gold basically through magic. That lead me to research each ingredient because I know alchemy is not actually happening in my body when I eat this, since alchemy is not real.

Be fearless in front of them with your ideas as many times as they’ll let you

Beauty Dust is very pretty to look at and it tastes like nothing, which is great. Here is what it’s supposed to do: This ancient empiric formula expands beauty through alchemizing elements legendary for their youth preserving, fortifying and tonifying qualities. Glowing supple skin, lustrous shiny hair and twinkling bright eyes are holistically bestowed from the inside out.

Find people with high expectations and a low tolerance for excuses. They’ll have higher expectations for you than you have for yourself. Don’t flatter yourself that this has much to do with you – this is just who they are. Don’t look for “nice” in these relationships. Look for trust.
In addition to loving beauty and taking care of myself, I also love opening people minds to other paths of self-care, and good marketing and I can honestly say that I use and personally love this product but I’m not sure for which reason.

I think it made me think about it more and really consider why I was choosing to add this to my routine

It poses an interesting question for me on the wellness category – will people be willing to buy in, or does eating something change your “sniff” test on the believe-ability of the claims?
The color is very long lasting and they have an interesting texture that’s like a powder and a cream but neither really. They’re made with pure pigments and oils and will never melt with the warmth of your skin because they don’t contain any waxes. You can literally use them for anything – obviously as eye shadow and liner, but the light shade is a great highlighter, and the red can be used for lip or blush with a little balm.

There’s also a little pouch to store the rollerballs, and a card with different inspirations as to how to blend them on your skin – but it’s foolproof. You can’t make a mess if you mix them all up.
Badger Beard Balm is perfect for the bearded gents in your life (is this everyone? beards are so trending). It is filled with good things such as vitamins A, D, E & F to keep his beard healthy, thicker and cleaner, as well as helping to relieve itchiness as it soothes the skin under the hair.

If you’re looking to get rid of this beard, maybe this is not the right angle for your gifting

Further, no one wants to cuddle with a dirty beard – who knows, maybe you already are and are dying for a nice way to help this problem of yours his. Beard Wash made by Beard Buddy. Started in 2011 in California, all Beard Buddy products are hand crafted by beards for beards. Both founders have large beards of their own to tame, and wanted to do this with organic products – kudos, and cuddles, to them.

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I actually first read this as alkalizing meaning effecting pH level, and I was like, OK I guess I understand how that could positively effect your body, but alchemizing means turning elements to gold basically through magic. That lead me to research each ingredient because I know alchemy is not actually happening in my body when I eat this, since alchemy is not real.

Be fearless in front of them with your ideas as many times as they’ll let you

Beauty Dust is very pretty to look at and it tastes like nothing, which is great. Here is what it’s supposed to do: This ancient empiric formula expands beauty through alchemizing elements legendary for their youth preserving, fortifying and tonifying qualities. Glowing supple skin, lustrous shiny hair and twinkling bright eyes are holistically bestowed from the inside out.

Find people with high expectations and a low tolerance for excuses. They’ll have higher expectations for you than you have for yourself. Don’t flatter yourself that this has much to do with you – this is just who they are. Don’t look for “nice” in these relationships. Look for trust.
In addition to loving beauty and taking care of myself, I also love opening people minds to other paths of self-care, and good marketing and I can honestly say that I use and personally love this product but I’m not sure for which reason.

I think it made me think about it more and really consider why I was choosing to add this to my routine

It poses an interesting question for me on the wellness category – will people be willing to buy in, or does eating something change your “sniff” test on the believe-ability of the claims?
The color is very long lasting and they have an interesting texture that’s like a powder and a cream but neither really. They’re made with pure pigments and oils and will never melt with the warmth of your skin because they don’t contain any waxes. You can literally use them for anything – obviously as eye shadow and liner, but the light shade is a great highlighter, and the red can be used for lip or blush with a little balm.

There’s also a little pouch to store the rollerballs, and a card with different inspirations as to how to blend them on your skin – but it’s foolproof. You can’t make a mess if you mix them all up.
Badger Beard Balm is perfect for the bearded gents in your life (is this everyone? beards are so trending). It is filled with good things such as vitamins A, D, E & F to keep his beard healthy, thicker and cleaner, as well as helping to relieve itchiness as it soothes the skin under the hair.

If you’re looking to get rid of this beard, maybe this is not the right angle for your gifting

Further, no one wants to cuddle with a dirty beard – who knows, maybe you already are and are dying for a nice way to help this problem of yours his. Beard Wash made by Beard Buddy. Started in 2011 in California, all Beard Buddy products are hand crafted by beards for beards. Both founders have large beards of their own to tame, and wanted to do this with organic products – kudos, and cuddles, to them.