Janet Museveni, the minister of Education and Sports, has commended King Ceasor University for its commitment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In her speech read by the Minister of state for Higher Education, John C. Muyingo, she congratulated the 240 graduates from 11 countries, including Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda,…
Victoria University has mourned its former chancellor Dr Martin Aliker who passed away on April 15th. Aliker served as chancellor of the university from 2013 to 2019. Dr Lawrence Muganga, the vice chancellor of the university said Aliker was very key in the growth of the institution. “He worked as chairman board of directors at…
Anselm Besigye, a son of Dr Kizza Besigye and Winnie Byanyima, has won a doctoral scholarship at Columbia University, one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. The good news was shared by Byanyima on her X handle. Byanyima said Anselm will do a PhD in Anthropology and his research will be on…
Once a vibrant academic, social and political community, Makerere University has increasingly come to resemble a glorified secondary school. Academic staff are strictly monitored like they are primary school teachers. Students no longer have the freedom to assemble and hold rallies. Airing of grievances can lead to suspension and swift dismissal like some students have…
Teachers of Kiswahili language under their umbrella body, the National Kiswahili Association (NKA), have expressed dissatisfaction over the way the language is being embraced in the country. Meeting with officials from the Ministry of Gender, the association’s leaders led by Dr Boaz Mutungi noted that Uganda is still lagging behind when it comes to prioritizing…
Janan Schools have bought kits worth Shs 4 million for Kabaka’s Birthday Run. The run will take place on April 7, 2024. The money was delivered by Michael Kironde, the director of Janan Schools to Waggwa Nsibirwa, the second deputy Katikkiro. Kironde called upon government to join Buganda Kingdom in the fight against HIV/AIDS, which…
The minister of state for Higher Education John Chrysostom Muyingo has said government will not close schools over the raging heat. ‘I understand there’s too much heat, but this will not make us close schools like our neighbouring country did, ” he said addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre. There have been calls from…
Buganda kingdom owned Mutesa 1 Royal University has been granted a charter by President Museveni. The president signed the charter on March 11, 2024. According to the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act, a charter is granted by the President as evidence that the university meets the requirements and standards of academic excellence set by…
Francis Isiko, a headteacher at Magoma Orthodox Primary School in Nakaseke has been instructed to refund Shs 4.3 million that he banked on his private account or face dismissal and charges of abuse of office. The money was allocated as a UPE capitation grant to facilitate the purchase of learning materials. The rot was unearthed…
Bukomansimbi Secondary School has excelled in the 2023 Uganda Advanced Certifcate of Examinations results which were released on March 7. According to the results, more than 10 candidates in the school scored above 14 points. The best candidate in the school, Faziirah Nakayiza scored 18 points in History, Economics, Divinity and ICT. She was followed…
