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Makerere University ranked top in East Africa

Prof. Sarah Ssali (3rd Left) with Left to Right: Mr. Matthias Ssemanda, Dr. Cyprian Misinde, Prof. Julius Kikooma, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli, and Prof. Robert Wamala during the press briefing held on 16th October 2025 Makerere University has been ranked the number one university in East Africa, according to the 2026 World University Rankings by Times […]

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P.7 candidates anxious ahead of PLE as arts teachers’ strike enters 10th day

Iganga, Uganda: With just weeks left to the kick-off of 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), anxiety is rising among Primary Seven candidates in Iganga District as the nationwide strike by arts teachers in government schools stretches into its tenth day. The industrial action, declared by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) on September 15, has left

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Prof. Sarah Ssali Becomes Makerere’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Makerere University has named Prof. Sarah Ssali as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs, making her only the second woman to hold the powerful post in the institution’s century-long history. The appointment, confirmed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and formalised by Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga on the recommendation of the University Council and Senate,

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MTN Uganda hosts second graduation for MTN ACE initiative, celebrates over 100 youth graduates

MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has graduated 103 youths from the second cohort of its MTN ACE Initiative, a programme providing digital, business, and entrepreneurial skills.   Of 154 students admitted, 103 completed the programme. Forty-four of these advanced through the ACE Career path, which combines practical training with paid internships, and

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“NIRA Hits 10M ID Renewals Amid Challenges, Pursues 15M Target”

 By Solomon Lubambula Over 10.6 million national IDs have been renewed and 2.4 million new registrations completed as Uganda marks International ID Day. NIRA hosts Members of Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA),takes them through their operations  at Kololo. A group Photo of UPPA Members with the staff of NIRA after the engament.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates.

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UJ’s CTS project office boosts efficiencies through project portfolio management maturity assessment

JOHANNESBURG – September 16, 2025- The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Central Technical Services (CTS) project office has significantly enhanced its project portfolio management (PPM) practices through recommendations made following a comprehensive diagnostic maturity assessment provided by Project Portfolio Office.     The maturity assessment results have enabled UJ to refine its approach to monitoring the progress of critical projects, such

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Arts teachers announce strike ahead of 3rd term

Uganda National Teachers Union -UNATU has announced their planned industrial action over what they termed as government inaction in addressing salary disparities for three years now According to UNATU General Secretary Filbert Baguma,  their action has been fueled by continued neglect of their demands even after several engagements. On monday, 15th, learners across the country

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI OFFICIATES AT THE INAUGURATION OF AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officiated at the inauguration of the Aga Khan University and commencement of the construction of the Aga Khan Hospital in Nakawa Division, Kampala city. During the ceremony, President Museveni assured private and foreign investors of protective legislation for their investments in Uganda. He explained that the Uganda government is

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The Showdown 16: Kibuli SS Emerge Winners of the FUFA Tv Cup 2025

Kibuli SS have emerged winners of the third edition of the FUFA Tv Cup after a 3-1 win in the Final over Jinja SSS on 9th September 2025 hosted by St. Joseph’s College Layibi, in Gulu City. A brace in both halves by Wacha David is all ‘The School’ needed to ease past Jinja SSS

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI RALLIES EAST AFRICA TO EMBRACE INTEGRATION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged East African countries to embrace integration as the surest path to prosperity, security and transformation. Speaking at the opening of the 1st Regional Ministerial Conference on the East African Community Common Higher Education Area (EACCHEA) at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, today, the President outlined five reasons why integration is essential

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