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Kasese, Uganda | THEE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Force(UPDF) has denied claims that three students of Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Secondary School that were abducted by the Allied Democratic Forces(ADF) rebels had escaped from captivity. Last week, suspected members of the ADF rebel group attacked the school resulting in the loss of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Development Centre is struggling to handle a big number of students due to limited space at its Kampala campus. The Director of the Law Developement Centre Frank Nigel Othembi says that the number of learners joining the post-graduate institution has increased drastically since …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have arrested 54 students who were participating in a smoking festival organized in Kibulooka, Nansana West Ward, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district. The arrest came after residents of Kibulooka reported excessive noise coming from the students’ party. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six students of Excel Vocational Training Institute in Kalule, Nnyimbwa Sub-County, Luwero District suffocated Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out in the boys’ dormitory. The fire started mysteriously while the students were attending lessons. Upon discovering the flames, an alarm was raised, and …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Student leaders in higher learning institutions in Gulu have called on the private sector to invest in hostel facilities to address the shortage of accommodations for students from distant places. The newly elected Guild President of the East African Institute for Management Science, Stephen …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Students from the Karamoja sub-region, who belong to the opposition political party National Unity Platform (NUP), have issued a two-week ultimatum to the government, demanding prompt action to address the persistent issues of poverty and insecurity in the region. Led by Ernest Ayen, the …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | A total of 5,000 students in seven universities countrywide are expected to benefit from this year’s annual career expo. The focus is on empowering the beneficiaries to succeed in the emerging gig economy with the relevant skills. The two-week expo will be held from …

The art on showcase speaks on how the young artists have been mentored to embrace studio competence and innovation in order to be innovative artists and individuals. P  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The seasoned students’ art exhibition at Tadooba gallery as usual came with many expectations from both the …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly elected Gulu University Guild President, Francis Okot wants the institution management to create a child-friendly space for breastfeeding mothers who are students. Okot and his team also want the university management to procure play materials, and space for babysitters from where the infants …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University will have limited entrance and exit points after the construction of the new perimeter wall, management has revealed. This is one of the measures aimed at improving the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors to the university, which has had dozens …