Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Public University Joint Admission Board-PUJAB concluded the selections of students who are joining universities during the 2020/2021 Academic Year, through the National Merit Government Sponsorship admissions. At least 103,000 Senior Six leavers applied for undergraduate government sponsorship in different public universities …
Read More »Full list of Makerere University govt sponsored students
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Makerere University has released the official admission lists for government sponsored students for A ‘ Level applicants for the academic year 2020/2021. The courses listed are tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School (MUBS) respectively. (See lists below) Also released …
Read More »OPM resolves ‘conflict’ between Health Ministry, Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has embarked on a process to mend the relationship between Makerere University and the Ministry of Health whose officials are reportedly fighting over COVID-19 cash. The process started with a crisis meeting presided over by the …
Read More »Uganda’s air quality: Public must support ongoing interventions
In 2016, the U.S. Embassy in Kampala installed the first air quality standard monitor in Uganda and has continuously worked with key stakeholders to improve Uganda’s air quality Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Although the Uganda government and its partners in the private sector have recently stepped up efforts …
Read More »Data scientists race to design best air quality forecast solution for Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Hundreds of data scientists from around the world will over the course of this month (May) take part in a global competition aimed at creating a computer programme that accurately predicts air quality in Uganda. The challenge dubbed “The AirQo Ugandan Air Quality …
Read More »Nawangwe lifts ban on Makerere student elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has finally lifted a ban on the long awaited students’ guild elections. The decision is contained in his March 6, letter to the Dean of Students Cyriaco Kabagambe. According to Nawangwe, the decision follows the publication …
Read More »Makerere Legal Director throws in towel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Mwebe, the controversial Legal Director of Makerere University, has resigned from office. Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has confirmed Mwebe’s resignation. “He has given notice of resignation,” he said. It is still unclear why Mwebe threw in the towel but sources indicate …
Read More »Mak students doubt success of zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts to address sexual harassment at Makerere University are not succeeding due to lack of trust by the students, experts have revealed. Dr Josephine Ahikire, an associate professor of Gender Studies and the Acting Principal of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), …
Read More »Rema celebrates Dr Hamza Sebunya’s graduation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan musician Rema Namakula today celebrated the graduation of her new husband Dr Hamza Sebunya with two tweets. “I’m so proud of you hubby ❤❤ Bachelors degree in human medicine and bachelors degree in surgery,” she said in one of the tweets. Students cheered loudly when …
Read More »MAKERERE: The story of 13,509 graduands, 13,509 gowns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a crisis to secure gowns for everyone, Makerere is ready to celebrate the brilliance of Rita Namukose and Sarah Namayengo. They topped the class of the Makerere University 70th graduation that will take place starting tomorrow Namukose was the best student in Humanities …
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