The leadership transition comes at a time when the university is focusing on improving efficiency, strengthening internal systems, and expanding its resource base to support academic and institutional growth. Makerere University has formally handed over the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration to newly appointed Prof. Henry Alinaitwe. The handover ceremony, […]
Eyewitnesses onboard the bus allege that the driver had been speeding and driving recklessly throughout the journey. Passengers reportedly raised concerns about his conduct, but these allegations were dismissed by the conductor. At least seven people have died following a fatal road crash in Lapok Mor Village, Nwoya District, in the early hours of Monday […]
On the government’s side, essential support measures also remain pending. These include providing land, constructing a hangar and related infrastructure, facilitating route rights, and enabling full use of the airline’s air services licence. Pressure is building on the Ugandan government to accelerate the revival of the Uganda Air Cargo Corporation, after the Auditor General highlighted […]
Several people are feared dead and many others injured following a serious road crash involving a Nile Star Bus and a truck along the Pakwach–Karuma road, near Anaka. The bus, which was traveling from Arua to Kampala, reportedly collided with a heavy truck at around 1:30 a.m. on Monday morning. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with […]
Despite being a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), he earned the trust and support of voters in Lyabaana, an area widely considered a stronghold of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). Residents of Lyabaana Town Council in Buvuma District have received, with profound shock, news of the passing of their chairperson, Bashir […]
In an official communication to the student body, Nasasira confirmed that Arinda, a student in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, had last been seen on April 21, as reported by his roommates. The Guild President of Makerere University, Gracious Kadondi, has expressed frustration over what she described as inaction by both police and […]
Social workers remain essential because the issues they address—poverty, unemployment, gender-based violence, child neglect, mental health challenges, and community breakdown—are still widespread. My name is Kiweewa Joel Julius. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) from Muteesa I Royal University, and I am employed today because of the very course […]
The campaign was officially launched with the planting of more than 500 fruit tree seedlings at Nawaningi Primary School and Nawaningi Seed Secondary School, marking the beginning of a broader regional restoration effort. A coalition of civil society organisations has launched a One Million Tree Planting Campaign aimed at restoring degraded forest cover and addressing […]
South Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Stephen Mukombe confirmed the incident, stating that the case has been registered at Serere Police Station as a suspected murder. Boyfriend Remanded as Police Probe Suspected Murder of UCU Law Student Police in Serere District have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the alleged stabbing to death of […]
“Bridget’s life was a bright beam in our class. Her contagious smile and laughter were shared with both the known and unknown. She always showed up for others, whether it was helping with academics or offering emotional support,” he said. A Mukono-based man has been remanded to prison as police investigate the suspected murder of […]
