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SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | The U.S. Donald Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effectively barring the institution from enrolling new international students. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision. “Let this serve as a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Raymond Musiima, a Ugandan student who founded an agribusiness initiative to support youth, has been awarded the Homer Higbee International Education Award. The Homer Higbee International Education Award recognizes Michigan State University (MSU) students and other individuals who have made significant contributions to support …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A Kampala-based social enterprise is taking bold steps to address what it sees as an emerging crisis of financial illiteracy among Uganda’s youth. This challenge could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s economic future. With only 34% of Uganda’s population considered financially literate, and …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Halima Wakabi Akbar, the Academic Registrar of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), is facing scrutiny over alleged involvement in a phony degree scandal that has rocked the institution. Sources have informed Uganda Radio Network (URN) that the issue stems from the graduation …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has banned the public display of individual candidates’ national examination results, warning that the practice violates the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. In a May 5th, 2025, circular addressed to all heads of institutions and proprietors of private …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for Higher Education-NCHE has accredited Mountains of the Moon University to offer a PhD program in Agro-Ecological Sciences. It is the first PhD program to be undertaken by the University. NCHE has also accredited the university to offer more academic programs …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly established Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has launched its inaugural national assessment, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of the country’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. UVTAB was established under the TVET Act by merging the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 young people aged 8 to 23 have showcased their creativity through a national mental health writing competition, with five finalists each receiving sh3 million toward their education at the the Queen’s Ball 2025 on Friday night. In a night that blended elegance with …

Online tech courses surge in Africa as learners seek in-demand skills to crack a tough job market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Young Africans are increasingly sidestepping traditional degrees in favour of online tech courses that promise faster, more practical routes to employment as the job market tightens and …

IGANGA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has released 3.7 billion Shillings towards the refurbishment of Busoga University in Iganga District, marking a critical step in efforts to revive the institution. Busoga University’s provisional license was revoked in 2016 following investigations that uncovered irregularities, including the …