President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated the Teso Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub in Arapai, Soroti City, marking a significant step in Uganda’s youth empowerment drive. The hub, part of a national initiative under the Presidential Skilling Program, aims to equip over 12,000 youths annually with vocational skills to enhance self-reliance and economic integration. Speaking at the […]
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Prof. Moses Muhwezi as the principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), solidifying his position after nearly 17 months as acting principal. The appointment, confirmed on November 3, follows requests from students and staff for stable leadership at the Nakawa-based institution. “I, Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni, do hereby appoint Muhwezi […]
The Ugandan government has introduced reforms in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, aiming to expand opportunities for young people and reduce unemployment. Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet K. Museveni highlighted the sector’s potential to drive economic growth, saying, “These reforms will ensure our youth acquire the skills needed to […]
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) held its 31st graduation ceremony on 19th October 2024, awarding degrees to 1,615 graduates. The event, which also featured the introduction of Professor Pauline Byakika Kibwika as the university’s new Vice Chancellor, was marked by a ceremonial handover from outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Celestino Obua. Mr. Muzamil Mukwatampora […]
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Indian High Commissioner to Uganda, Upender Singh Rawat, to discuss the operationalisation of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Jinja. This campus marks India’s first international university and Africa’s first NFSU. During the meeting, held at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in […]
Ndejje University held its 26th graduation ceremony on October 11, 2024, at the main campus in Luwero, where 1,067 students were awarded degrees and diplomas. The event, officiated by Minister of Science, Innovation, and Technology, Dr. Monica Musenero, emphasized the university’s mission to produce innovative, God-fearing graduates ready to transform society. The theme for this […]
Makerere University has launched the “Safer Campuses Campaign,” a multi-university initiative aimed at tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in higher education institutions across Uganda. Partnering with UNESCO, the campaign seeks to break the silence around GBV, while promoting health, education, and gender equality on campuses. The campaign, unveiled at Makerere’s Freedom Square on 4 October 2024, […]
Katabi Town Council Mayor, Ronald Kalema, hosted the Nkumba University Football Team to a special homecoming dinner on Wednesday evening at Kebba Restaurant. The dinner was organized to celebrate the team’s return from Nigeria, where they represented Uganda in the All Africa University Games. During the event, Mayor Kalema praised the players for their dedication […]