Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
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 […]
Giving an example, Sempa said that last year, a student Caleb Tumanyawe died from ulcers shortly before graduation; the money lending business has arisen placing the students in danger, while a young woman is said to have posted on X, that female students are in sex work to survive. Following a complaint of failure by […]
Leaders of Makerere University staff have called on their members to persist with the strike that began last week, sparked by the university’s failure to align their salaries with those of staff at other public universities. The leaders of the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), the Makerere Administrative Staff Association (MASA), and the National […]
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 […]
