In 2016, the U.S. Embassy in Kampala installed the first air quality standard monitor in Uganda and has continuously worked with key stakeholders to improve Uganda’s air quality Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Although the Uganda government and its partners in the private sector have recently stepped up efforts …
Read More »Data scientists race to design best air quality forecast solution for Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Hundreds of data scientists from around the world will over the course of this month (May) take part in a global competition aimed at creating a computer programme that accurately predicts air quality in Uganda. The challenge dubbed “The AirQo Ugandan Air Quality …
Read More »Nawangwe lifts ban on Makerere student elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has finally lifted a ban on the long awaited students’ guild elections. The decision is contained in his March 6, letter to the Dean of Students Cyriaco Kabagambe. According to Nawangwe, the decision follows the publication …
Read More »Makerere Legal Director throws in towel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Mwebe, the controversial Legal Director of Makerere University, has resigned from office. Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has confirmed Mwebe’s resignation. “He has given notice of resignation,” he said. It is still unclear why Mwebe threw in the towel but sources indicate …
Read More »Mak students doubt success of zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts to address sexual harassment at Makerere University are not succeeding due to lack of trust by the students, experts have revealed. Dr Josephine Ahikire, an associate professor of Gender Studies and the Acting Principal of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), …
Read More »Rema celebrates Dr Hamza Sebunya’s graduation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan musician Rema Namakula today celebrated the graduation of her new husband Dr Hamza Sebunya with two tweets. “I’m so proud of you hubby ❤❤ Bachelors degree in human medicine and bachelors degree in surgery,” she said in one of the tweets. Students cheered loudly when …
Read More »MAKERERE: The story of 13,509 graduands, 13,509 gowns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a crisis to secure gowns for everyone, Makerere is ready to celebrate the brilliance of Rita Namukose and Sarah Namayengo. They topped the class of the Makerere University 70th graduation that will take place starting tomorrow Namukose was the best student in Humanities …
Read More »GRADUATION: Makerere ready, launches Plan B for gowns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has reassured graduands that they will all have gowns for next week’s graduation ceremony. “Management has put in place emergency measures to ensure that gowns for all graduands are ready by the day they attend the …
Read More »MAKERERE: Up-Country students stranded with no gowns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 70th graduation ceremony at Makerere University starting Tuesday next week has suffered a setback over the delayed issuance of graduation gowns to more than 13000 graduands. The stalemate been described by the University Secretary ,Yusuf Kiranda as “breach of contract” resulting from the …
Read More »Makerere set for 70th Graduation Ceremony, women top class
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 13,509 graduands will be conferred upon degrees and awarded diplomas during the 70th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University over four days next week. Of these, 50.5% are female and 49.5% male. Two women emerged the best and will be recognized for this. …
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