Allan Ssembuusi Allan Ssembuusi's journey to graduation is a testimony to the power of perseverance and hard work. From starting as a houseboy at twelve years of age to selling water and working as a tout in the new taxi park, Ssembuusi's path to university was far from easy. After
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Mak 73rd Grad: How 55-Year-Old Taxi Driver Beat Odds To Attain A Master’s Degree In Clinical Psychology, He’s Now Focused On Changing Lives Of Vulnerable Persons
Tumusiime during Friday’s graduation ceremony Patrick Tumusiime Kamulegeya ,55, a former taxi driver on Friday February 17, 2023 graduated with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology during Makerere University’s 73rd graduation ceremony. After 23 three years out of school, Tumusiime decided to advance his education in 2012 with the aim of solving some of challenges
Read MoreMakerere University graduands The first cohort of students under the Bachelor of Youth Development Work Programme has graduated from Makerere university. The graduates received their degrees on day 2 of the week-long 73rd graduation ceremonies that kicked off Monday comprising graduates from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), and the College of Education and External
Read MoreHousing Finance Bank staff are joined by staff and students of Kyebambe Girls School to plant trees at Fort Portal based school Housing Finance Bank is providing schools with financial solutions and banking services s under the campaign “Get Ready For The Learners” to enable them prepare for student better as schools open up this
Read MoreIssuance of Transcripts on Graduation Day Remains a Dream for Makerere University As 73rd Graduation Kicks Off
Prof. Nawangwe Makerere University Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has stated that the plan to issue academic transcripts either on or prior to graduation day may not be possible in the near future. Nawangwe had earlier promised to streamline the process for obtaining clearance and ensuring that graduates receive their transcripts
Read MoreJanet Museveni releasing UCE results Students are struggling to pass science subjects. According to the results 2022 UCE results released on Thursday, there was a general improvement in the performance of physics, chemistry, and mathematics but overall, students are still struggling to pass the four compulsory science subjects others being biology
Read MoreDan.N.Odongo, UNEB Executive Director The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has raised concern about the increasing use of slang during examinations. According to UNEB, students are increasingly using jargon and can hardly express themselves without applying slang. Dan Odongo, the Executive Director of UNEB, notes the use of slang
Read MoreSt.Christine Primary school in Kakumiro.The school has closed over accumulated bank loan interests. More than 300 learners are stranded after St. Christine Nursery and Primary school in Mwintanzige sub-county, Kakumiro district failed to open for the first term of the academic year. Our reporter has learnt that the school is struggling
Read MoreSign post for Nakaseke district At least 21 primary school headteachers in Nakaseke district are in trouble for allegedly forging academic papers to obtain promotions. The headteachers are accused of forging Grade 111 certificates, degrees from universities, and certificates of registration from the Ministry of Education and Sports to gain
Read MorePrime Minister Robinah Nabbanja The Government of Uganda plans to establish a Technical University that will impart skills among academically challenged students who fail national examinations. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja made the revelation while responding to a question raised by Lilian Aber (Kitgum DWR) while reacting to statistics from the Primary
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