Minister for Lands Beti Kamya has directed the Commissioner Survey and Mapping to conduct a joint site survey to establish the interests of all the claimants. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four institutions involved in the Kyambogo land saga have agreed to conduct a joint land survey. The Buganda Kingdom, …
Read More »Kyambogo asks students to report for studies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University has asked continuing students to report for face to face lectures in preparation for examinations. A February 9th memo to all staff and students by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Elli Katunguka Rwakishaya says the University will open for continuing students on March 1st, 2021 …
Read More »Sh410 million gate changes face of Kyambogo university
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An investment of 410 million shillings in a gate has boosted Kyambogo University’s physical image from the shabby one that the public had come to associate with. The Kyambogo main gate also known as west end gate is one of the many development infrastructures that …
Read More »Kyambogo University final year student tests positive for Covid-19
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Final year students at Kyambogo University are living in fear after one student tested positive for Covid-19. The patient is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) course. Last week, the student developed COVID-19 signs and she reported to the university …
Read More »Police to escort presidential aspirants to the nomination venue
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All presidential aspirants will be escorted by the police personnel from their intended set-off venues to the nomination centre at Kyambogo University. This is according to letters sent by the Inspector General of Police Martin Ochola to all persons who have been cleared for …
Read More »Politicians cautioned against chaos as presidential nominations draw closer
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Politicians have been cautioned against propagating chaos as the country prepares for presidential nominations due to start tomorrow November 2, 2020. The 2-day exercise will be held at the Kyambogo University cricket ground. According to guidelines issued earlier by the police, all presidential aspirants …
Read More »Kyambogo staff test for COVID-19
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One member of the Kyambogo University Staff has tested positive for COVID-19, barely two weeks after the university opened its doors for final year students. According to Reuben Twinomujuni, the University Senior Public Relations Officer, the patient is now receiving treatment at Mulago National …
Read More »Kyambogo admits students from private hostels
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University has decided to host students from private hostels because of the refusal by their proprietors to reduce accommodation fees. It came after some hostel owners decided to hike the accommodation fees following the return of final year students contrary to their agreement with …
Read More »Go read books! Kyambogo vice chancellor tells off his staff
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Elli Katunguka, the Vice Chancellor Kyambogo University has advised staff of Kyambogo University to go for further studies in order to meet the requirements for being appointed to serve in administration positions. Professor Katunguka’s comments come at a time when a section of …
Read More »Hike of hostel fees angers Kyambogo University students
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Final year students of Kyambogo University are unhappy about the hiking of hostel fees by the owners. Kyambogo University reopened the institution on 17th October for final year students for a period of six weeks. Some students started reporting in various hostels to get ready …
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