Taddeo Mulumba, a tutor at the Jinja-based Ophthalmic College of Health Services Taddeo Mulumba, a tutor at the Jinja-based Ophthalmic College of Health Services has found himself entangled in a perplexing salary predicament, going for months without pay after reporting an anomaly in his accounts. Mulumba recounts that his payment
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Associate Professor Saudah Namyalo Birabwa during an interview in her office at Makerere University. Dr. Saudah Namyalo Birabwa has broken through the proverbial glass ceiling to become the second Muslim female Associate Professor in Uganda. With her promotion last month, Professor Namyalo, who is the Dean of the School of
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Kiryasaaka Muslim Secondary in Kibinge, Bukomansimbi district is struggling to conduct computer-based studies over the lack of electricity. The government supplied 40 computer sets to the school in 2021, to support the implementation of the new secondary school curriculum which made computer studies compulsory for students in the ordinary secondary
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Dr. Martin Ongol is the newly elected Chairperson of NEMRA By Arinaitwe Rugyendo Amidst an atmosphere of anticipation and enthusiasm, the Network for Multidisciplinary Research Africa (NEMRA) has held its much-awaited board elections and brought a stellar team of top researchers in Uganda. NEMRA, a prominent organization dedicated to fostering
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Students in a science laboratory. Photo by The Observer Rwanda has taken a decision to eliminate science practicals from their national examinations, citing long-standing concerns over the lack of well-equipped laboratories in schools. Rwanda's Education Ministry announced the policy change, stating that starting this academic year, science practicals will no
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Her excellency Jessica Alupo signing a book in honor of Dr. Jonathan Musinguzi (Photo by Immaculate Amony) President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has singled out "illegal fees" as a major factor contributing to the high rate of school dropouts in Uganda. Speaking during the National celebration of World Population Day in
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The Higher Education Students' Financing Board (HESFB) has said the Board will not receive applications for student loans for the academic year 2023/2024. In a statement dated July 6, 2023, the Board attributed the decision to 'budgetary shortfalls." "The Board will continue to facilitate in-study Loan scheme beneficiaries while engaging
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Kyambogo VC Prof. Eli Katunguka Kyambogo University has decided to phase out several diploma and certificate programs that are commonly offered by other tertiary institutions in an attempt to optimize its resources. The vice Chancellor, Prof. Eli Katunguka, says that the move will enable the institution to concentrate on its core
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Representatives of CNOOC Uganda and contractors of the Kingfisher Oilfield Project handing over the cheque to Entebbe Children Welfare School CNOOC Uganda Limited, in collaboration with contractors of the Kingfisher Oilfield Project, has announced a significant donation to the Entebbe Children Welfare School, an educational institution serving vulnerable and disadvantaged children
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Promoting skills in Oil and Gas; President Museveni, accompanied by Education Minister Janet Museveni commissioned new facilities at the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba on 14 January 2023. The Ministry of Education and Sports is progressing well in implementing the NRM Manifesto Commitments for 2021-2026. Below is a detailed report about the
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