Among other things, Luboobi takes credit for successfully chairing the taskforce that drafted the university’s development plans. CUTTING THROUGH HELL: Bringing The Al Shabaab-Torn Somali Land to Ugandans Through Literature Former Makerere University vice-chancellor Prof. Livingstone Luboobi has passed on. Luboobi, a distinguished professor of biomathematics who led the university between 2004 and 2009, died […]
In Mukono Municipality, a familiar face is stepping back into the political arena. Margaret Nattabi, former Female Youth Councillor and 88th Vice Guild President of Makerere University, has officially submitted her expression of interest to run for a second term in office. Her comeback is more than a quest to retain a seat. It is a […]
Fears about modern contraceptives, especially concerns about side effects such as infertility or cancer, are pushing women away from clinical methods. Despite growing awareness and efforts to improve access to modern contraception, a surprising trend is emerging in Uganda. Educated and economically empowered women are increasingly opting for traditional birth control methods. The findings were […]
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa supported Ssemujju’s concerns and urged the Ministry of Education to ensure fairness in the restructuring process. Opposition MPs Who Bagged Sh100m Museveni Cash Bonanza Commits to Return It Makerere University is set to lay off up to 500 non-teaching staff in a restructuring exercise. The development, confirmed by the university, […]
Expressing his satisfaction with the diverse innovations displayed, President Museveni thanked the university administration for responding to societal needs. MPs Rewarded with sh100m Cash Bonanza His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been the Guest of Honour at the Makerere University Research and Innovations Week today, where he engaged with exhibitors and delivered a compelling […]
“Always strive to think outside the box bearing in mind that you are exposed to very many avenues of diversifying your mental capabilities for the benefit of communities, your families and yourselves”, he advised. Former Vice Chancellor for Makerere University, Prof. Ddumba Ssentamu has advised higher institutions graduates to use challenges faced by communities around […]
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema on Friday met and held fruitful discussions with the Makerere University Students’ Guild leadership. During the meeting held at SHIPU offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema acknowledged the role of the students’ Guild, saying that at the unit they are delighted to see […]
Graduate unemployment in Uganda remains a pressing issue, with figures reported by various experts as high as 80 per cent. However, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) states that the graduate unemployment rate currently stands at 15.2 per cent. Speaking at a high-level meeting held at Makerere University on November 21, 2024, UBOS Deputy Executive […]
Erios Thembo was among the students admitted to Makerere University in August 2024 through the government sponsorship scheme. Hailing from Kasese, Thembo was given a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering after emerging as one of the top students from his home district, which secured him the sponsorship via the district quota window. Like most students, Thembo […]
The National Unity Platform (NUP) Principal, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has mobilized food to feed the starving government sponsored students of Makerere University. Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine has today served over 300 students with a befitting meal and on top of that packed for them at least ten kilo grams of maize floor and […]