Makerere Students Unhappy with Semester Extension Over Census

Government-sponsored students at Makerere University have urged the university administration to consider a review of their welfare allowance before the semester is extended because of the upcoming census. Makerere University, along with other higher education institutions, has adjusted its academic calendar to accommodate the upcoming National Population and Housing Census 2024, as mandated by the […]

EAC Minister Kadaga Asks for Deployment of Kiswahili Language Teachers

Uganda has ample manpower to teach the Kiswahili language, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has assured Parliament. She, however, revealed that the biggest challenge is in deployment of the teachers. The teaching of Kiswahili is intended to support the East African Community (EAC) agenda of integration of […]

Sexual Harassment: Kyambogo University to Lose Donor Funding Over Senior Lecturer Who Defiled a Blind Student

Kyambogo University is at the verge of losing donor funds from various donors and benefactors who are accusing its administrators to show firmness in addressing sexual harassment incidents. The university management have however reiterated their commitment to combating the vice. Professor Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya, the Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University, says that the university recently has […]

Gov’t Urged to Reconsider Phasing Out of Nursing Courses

The Committee on Education and Sports has called for thorough research before the phasing out of certificate and diploma courses in nursing. This recommendation was made in a report of the committee presented to the House on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 by Phillips Lokwang. The report further recommends that government should in future, carry out […]

Makerere Dons Speak out on Threats to Dr Spire Ssentongo

Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) have said reported threats directed Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo for his crusade against corruption on twitter (X) should be investigated as they are against academic freedoms enshrined in the 1995 constitution. On Tuesday, Dr Spire revealed the reported threat of his life on twitter. “MUASA demands that the Inspector […]

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