Non-teaching staff in the public universities of Uganda have gone on strike over non-payment of arrears worth sh25 billion. The strike which took effect over the weekend, has paralysed the five public universities in Uganda. At Busitema University, examinations scheduled for May 2 but have not been able to take …
Read More »PROF. John Ssebuwufu appointed new Kyambogo VC
By Joan Akello Investiture of Prof. John Prancas Mukasa Sebuwufu as vice chancellor of the second largest public university is ongoing at Kyambogo University hall. In attendance is the minister of education and sports Jessica Alupo, Prof. Mondo Kagonyera , Makerere University Chancellor , chairman and members of Kyambogo University …
Read More »Kyambogo University’s Mr. Fix it
By Joan Akello Prof. Ndiege seeks to reconcile an institution haunted by its past Prof. Isaiah OmoloNdiege, the vice chancellor of Uganda’s second biggest university, Kyambogo, has the unenviable task of running a combination of former technical college, a teacher training institute, and a school of special education like a …
Read More »Rot in Kyambogo
By Joan Akello Mismanagement, fraud, unhygienic conditions take centre stage as public university goes to the dogs The arrest and eventual prosecution of seven top administrators of Kyambogo University is only a tiny indication of the rot going on at one of Uganda’s leading public institutions. The arrests appeared to …
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