Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dismissed Kyambogo University Lecturer Dr. Eron Lawrence administered date-rape drugs before defiling a visually impaired underage girl prosecutors told the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court. Dr Eron was appearing before the court where he is being tried on charges of aggravated defilement The Prosecution led by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University is facing a staffing crisis that has forced its management to resort to part-time lecturers. It is considering a tuition increase to address budgetary shortfalls. Prof Eli Katunguka, the Vice-Chancellor, notes that the university has 404 full-time teaching staff members out of an …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Eli Katunguka, the vice chairperson of Kyambogo University, has responded to the National Council for Higher Education, clarifying that the university’s study centres are not illegal, contrary to the council’s recent assertion. In a letter dated July 2, the National Council for Higher Education …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Dr. Eron Lawrence, a Senior Lecturer at Kyambogo University on charges of aggravated defilement. It alleged that he defiled and infected a visually impaired teenager with HIV. On Friday, Dr Lawrence appeared before Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege who …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government to transform one of its football pitches into a modern training facility for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. The facility, located near the university’s main building, will be one of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecommunication companies have teamed up to guide upcoming and prospective telecom engineers to ensure a bigger pool of professionals to serve the sector. Rajesh Agarwal, Airtel Uganda Networks Director says that just like the Ugandan market, the human capital resources from which the telecom’s source …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University has reiterated their committment to combating sexual harassment. Their statement comes amidst pressure and threats of funding withdrawal from various donors and benefactors who accuse the university management of lacking firmness in addressing sexual harassment incidents. Professor Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya, the Vice Chancellor …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has intervened to alleviate the financial burden faced by five National Teacher Colleges (NTCs), resulting in relief for students eager to obtain their academic documents. Professor Eli Katunguka, the Vice-Chancellor of Kyambogo University, confirmed this development, revealing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Stephen Ndawula, an expert in Educational Communication and Technology, says that there is no need for Uganda, and other countries alike, to make a blanket ban on smartphones from students in schools. Dr Ndawula who is the head of the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 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 …
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