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Makerere University Gets New Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance as Leadership Promises Continuity

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, […]

Audit Flags Delays and Rising Losses in Uganda Air Cargo Revival Plan

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 […]

Makerere Guild President Demands Action as Missing Student Case Hits 11 Days Without Update

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 […]

Stop Blaming Arts Courses for Unemployment—Fix Uganda’s Broken System

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 […]

Civil Society Groups Launch One Million Tree Campaign to Restore Forest Cover in Eastern Uganda

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 […]

Police Arrest Boyfriend Over Alleged Stabbing of S4 Student

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 […]

Boyfriend Remanded as Police Probe Suspected Murder of UCU Law Student

“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 […]

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