Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Geopolitics Conference is set to convene its seventh edition, focusing on critical regional and global issues. The event, scheduled for October 23rd to 24th at Makerere University’s Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, will explore “The African Dimensions in International Debates.” Organised by …
Read More »Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly appointed Chancellor of Makerere University, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, will focus on ensuring that the institution continues to play a key role in the transformation and development of Uganda. Last week, President Yoweri Museveni appointed former Defense Minister Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga as the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists attending the Annual Scientific Conference of Physicians in East, Central and South Africa (ESCACOP) have been urged to consider recommending vaccines for adults to curb the growing public health crisis of respiratory infections. Speaking at the conference on Friday, Prof Bruce Kirenga, a Lung …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni appointed veteran Politician, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Kiyonga replaces Dr. Ezra Suruma whose term in office ended. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University confirmed the appointment through his social media X space message. “Excellency …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former defence minister and ambassador to China, Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga, as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Makerere University’s Vice Chancellor, confirmed Kiyonga’s appointment on X. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga replaces Professor Ezra Suruma who retired this position in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Grace Wilson Igaga Mutekanga, the composer of Makerere University’s anthem who has been battling cancer, has died at 81 years old. Professor Bernabas Nawangwe, the vice Chancellor of Makerere University, announced his passing. “I have received sad news that Grace Wilson Igaga Mutekanga , composer of …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Academics from Uganda’s Makerere University and several Chinese institutions, including Xiangtan University, have gathered in the Ugandan capital of Kampala for a two-day conference focused on enhancing cultural exchange and mutual understanding between China and Africa. Buyinza Mukadasi, speaking on behalf of Makerere University’s vice …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two groups of anti-corruption protesters have been arrested in separate incidents near Parliament Avenue. The first group, comprising students from Makerere University, has been taken into custody on Nasser Road. Shortly afterwards, mores students, this time from the Islamic University of Uganda-IUIU have also been …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEEPENDENT | Makerere University has appointed Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi as the acting Deputy Vice Chancellor in Charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA). According to an internal memo obtained by URN, Prof. Buyinza, who has been serving as the University’s Academic Registrar, will take on this role for a period of six months, …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than one hundred students pursuing masters and PhDs at Makerere University have been ordered to vacate their hall of residence; Dag Hammarskjold to ostensibly create room for renovations. In a letter dated July 15, 2024, written by Winifred Kabumbuli the dean of Students, and addressed to the students, the university announced that …
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