KAMPALA, UGANDA —Victoria University has hosted its 8th graduation ceremony at Speke Resort Convention Centre, with over 1,471 students graduating in various academic disciplines. The ceremony, officiated by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, commenced at 8:00 am. Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga said, “We are proud of each of our graduands and look forward […]
PARLIAMENT – Lawmakers have demanded that the Ministry of Education and Sports pays salaries of part-time teaching staff of Kyambogo University.The beneficiaries include those who were discontinued and others who are still teaching but have deligently pushed on for several months without pay. The matter that was raised by Workers’ Representative, Hon. Margaret Rwabushaija during […]
By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has told academicians to find solutions to the recurring burden of youth unemployment in Uganda. According to Col. Nakalema, the rampant unemployment rate in Uganda exacerbated by corruption levels and the failure for the youth to access […]
PARLIAMENT – Government has been put to task over the delay in release of the capitation grants to schools with legislators noting that these often reach when the learning institutions have closed.According to Hon. Joseph Ssewungu (NUP, Kalungu West County), the Ministry of Finance has not availed the capitation grants in time despite Parliament’s guidance […]
By Our reporterMAKERERE – Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, has urged Ugandan youths to take responsibility in fighting the pressing issue of corruption.According to Brig. Gen. Isoke, the youths should reflect on their own contributions towards the fight against the vice.“As much as you blame the government, what have […]
By Our reporterOver 100 children, victims of the Kiteezi landfill garbage collapse that killed over 35 people, are still stranded with no basics and fees with the final third term few days away, authorities have said.According to Red Cross, majority of the children whose families were devastated by waste, including some candidates, are likely to […]
By Our reporterBUSIA – Parents have been urged to ensure children use smart phones to enhance their education other than playing games.Speaking at the traditional wedding of Stephen Wandera and Dinah Sanyu Mdebe in Busia, Rev. Geoffrey Efumbi, Parish Priest, Bunyadeti Parish in Buhehe Subcounty said smart phones offers many advantages, such as easy access to […]
By Our reporterENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions with H.E Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the Chancellor of Cavendish University and former President of Nigeria.During the meeting held at State House Entebbe on Friday 9th August 2024, President Museveni stressed the need for teaching courses that have a broad market base as […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – The second last event showcasing magnificent products made by students under the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC) has been held at the Subway Skilling Centre in Kampala Central Division.The Minister of Kampala City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda was Chief Guest.She expressed her gratitude in […]
The Ugandan government provides free primary education for all children, but parents whose children are enrolled in pre-primary school must pay often prohibitively high fees.The pre-primary years are a critical time for children’s development, and children who miss out on pre-primary education may never catch up to their peers. The lack of government-funded pre-primary also […]