Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 13 public interest litigants, led by Lawyer Amos Kuuku, has petitioned the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, challenging the decision to charge fees for accessing the 7th Revised Edition of the Principal Laws of Uganda. The petitioners include …
Read More »Govt asked to rescue Ugandan students stranded in Iran
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Igara West MP, Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, has called on government to account for and rescue Ugandan students stranded in Iran following an alleged fake scholarship scheme coordinated through the Office of the National Chairman of NRM Party in Kyambogo. Mbwatekamwa said that the 100 students were …
Read More »Students challenge govt on tax waivers, free sanitary pads
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students have appealed to the government to consider dropping tax levies on private education institutions and to accelerate the process of providing free sanitary pads to schools. While making submissions before the Education Police Review Commission, during its regional consultation meeting at Masaka Senior Secondary …
Read More »Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | A Ugandan education official has encouraged the country’s students to pursue Chinese language studies. “All our students should learn Chinese because most of the jobs or opportunities come when you know at least two foreign languages,” said Hilda Ayebare, assistant curriculum specialist for foreign languages …
Read More »Symbolism on canvas
A group exhibition by undergraduate students of Kyambogo navigates everyday themes with the allegorical technique ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | It has become an annual tradition for Tadooba gallery to showcase the works of undergraduate students of Fine art from Kyambogo University as a motivation for their breakthrough in the now …
Read More »Govt asked to reconsider funding for education sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The call for increased funding to the education sector was again highlighted as Uganda observed its first-ever National Education Day. The celebration occurred at Kololo ceremonial ground, bringing together various stakeholders in the sector. This included parents, teachers, students, political leaders, technocrats, and development …
Read More »Huawei rewards Kenyan students for winning digital contest
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Chinese technology giant Huawei rewarded 18 Kenyan students on Friday after they emerged winners of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024. The Huawei ICT Competition, initiated in 2015, comprises contests in the fields of cloud computing, networking, and innovation as part of a cooperative effort to …
Read More »Kyambogo University VC warns students against delayed return
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University students remain absent from lectures despite the start of the new semester. This has prompted concerns among administrators about the loss of valuable time and the disruption of teaching. Even though the semester has started, the campus, typically bustling with activity, is quiet. …
Read More »UK issues tough visa restrictions for Ugandan workers, students
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Ugandans seeking to work or study in the United Kingdom will lose the privilege of travelling with their families according to new immigration rules issued by the Home Office. According to the new rules, only students pursuing a postgraduate research programme will be allowed to …
Read More »Govt issues new guidelines for students studying abroad
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued new guidelines for students on various scholarships who are studying abroad. According to the Ministry, failure to submit progress reports will lead to the suspension of stipends. Dr. Jane Egau, the undersecretary at the ministry, announced …
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