Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
There is a timeless quote by Gen Kahinda Otafiire where he advises journalists to “leave matters of the Generals to the Generals.” Indeed, in military protocol, the standard operating procedure is never to send a Colonel to arrest a General or a Private to quiz a Colonel. A commander of a unit cannot be someone […]
President Museveni appointed veteran Politician, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Kiyonga replaces Dr. Ezra Suruma whose term in office ended. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University confirmed the appointment through his social media X space message. “Excellency the President of Uganda has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as […]
In a bid to enhance the quality and reputation of locally produced wine in Uganda, researchers from three prominent universities have teamed up with winemakers to improve production standards. This collaboration aims to elevate the quality of Ugandan wine, making it more competitive with imported brands, while also ensuring that consumers have access to affordable, […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe the Vice Chancellor, Makerere University confirmed his appointment on X. “His Excellency the President of Uganda has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. On behalf of Makerere University Council, I extend […]
Grace Wilson Igaga Mutekanga, the composer of Makerere University’s Anthem has died. He was 81 years old. He has been battling against cancer since early 2000’s. Professor Bernabas Nawangwe, the vice Chancellor of Makerere University, announced his passing. “I have received sad news that Grace Wilson Igaga Mutekanga , composer of the Makerere University […]
Two groups of anti-corruption protesters have been arrested in separate incidents near Parliament Avenue. The first group, comprising students from Makerere University, has been taken into custody on Nasser Road. Shortly afterwards, mores students, this time from the Islamic University of Uganda-IUIU have also been arrested at Parliament Avenue. “Anita Among must go, we’re tired of […]
More than one hundred students pursuing masters and PhDs at Makerere University have been ordered to vacate their hall of residence; Dag Hammarskjold to ostensibly create room for renovations. In a letter dated July 15, 2024, written by Winifred Kabumbuli the dean of Students, and addressed to the students, the university announced that renovations would commence in two weeks. To facilitate this process, […]
A 3rd year Mechanic Engineering student at Makerere University has been advised to apply for a dead year as police continues with investigations into a case where he is charged with alleged rape. A 23-year-old Benjamin Oumo has been on remand at luzira prison since February 2024 without bail for allegedly raping a female student […]
Poliisi ekutte n’eggalira abayizi babiri abasomera ku Makerere University ng’entabwe evudde ku kusangibwa nga bakukusa enkima okuzifulumya ebweru w’eggwanga nga tebagoberedde mateeka. Okusinziira ku mwogezi wa poliisi mu ggwanga, Fred Enanga, abakwate kuliko; Lubega Frederick n’omuvubuka Ankunda Isborn. Enanga asinzidde ku kitebe kya poliisi ekikulu e Naguru ategeezezza nti ababiri bano baakwatiddwa nga balina enkima […]
The Makerere University Staff Appeals Tribunal has overturned a decision by the university’s Appointments Board to deny law Professor, John Jean Barya, a post-retirement contract. The Tribunal, chaired by the newly appointed chairperson, Dr Henry Onoria, also awarded Prof. Barya sh100m in general damages and directed the board to reconsider the decision, which was considered […]
