National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) regulates higher education and guides the establishment of institutions of higher learning in Uganda. National Council for Higher Education also ensures that quality and relevant education is delivered in the country. NCHE was established by an Act of Parliament and is governed by a number of statutes and regulations. List […]
According to the new rankings of the top 100 universities and Colleges in Africa by world university rankings, only Makerere university and Gulu university appear among Universities in Uganda. Makerere is ranked number 11 and Gulu takes on the 99th position. Here is the list of the top 100 universities in Africa Top 100 Universities […]
Public universities in Uganda are funded by the government through the ministry of education. The government subsidizes the cost of education making it cheaper than the private universities. Public universities in Uganda also admit privately sponsored students who pay all educational costs by themselves.  There are Eight public universities in Uganda.     Busitema University […]
 Bayimba International Festival of the Arts is organizing a training for Ugandan arts journalists. The training will run from 16th to 22nd of September 2013.  The training will be led by Ole Tangen Jr, an American journalist and part-time lecturer of journalism at Makerere University. Simon Musasizi, a journalist with The Observer newspaper will also […]
Arach Zilla Mary, 22 will be sworn in as the new guild president of Busitema University on 3rd April. Mary emerged victorious with 1006 votes beating two others in the race. Ongom Isaac got 775 votes while Omongot tailed with 578. She is not affiliated to any political party though those close to her say […]
Just as Anna Adeke Ebaju did it at Makerere University, Madinnah Zalwango,22, also wants to try her luck at Nkumba University. And one Doreen Ashaba (NRM) has come out to race with four other men for the same post at the embattled Kyambogo university. Anna was the only girl in the guild race at MUK […]
Makerere University Guild Presidential campaigns have attracted eight contestants. The electoral Chairperson, Akankwasa Allan said the successful candidates are Oketta Boniface of NRM, Anna Adeke representing FDC, Okello Caucus from UPC among others. Akankasa said voting will be on 5th March and told the candidates to campaign within the normal working hours and should not […]
BY AHMED SERUNKUMA As the light turn on court. Unlike football, basketball seems to attract more funs and sponsors. During the early 80’s, basketball in Uganda did not attract as many funs as it does today, and a few could a penny to watch. Now basketball has planted a profound background starting from schools trying […]