Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has secured Shillings 8 billion from the government to commence the renovation of Lumumba hall, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has revealed. The hall has been vacant for over eight months after students were asked to vacate for the impending renovations. The government-sponsored …
Read More »Makerere’s Lumumba Hall to get a coat of paint for first time in 50 years
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has ordered students residing in Lumumba Hall of residence to immediately vacate and pave way for its renovation. A section of students had stayed in Lumumba hall to finish their recess period but in a letter dated …
Read More »Parents protest delayed repair of classroom blocks
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents with pupils at Kaitandovu primary school in Buyengo sub-county, Jinja district have staged a peaceful demonstration over the delayed renovation of the two classroom blocks at the school. Heavy rains blew off the roof of the affected classroom blocks in April last year. However, …
Read More »Gov’t releases UGX 500M for renovation of Maziba primary school
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has finally released 500 Million Shillings for the renovation of Maziba Primary School. The structures that include seven classroom blocks, head teacher’s office, staffroom, and store were destroyed by landslides in May 2020. However, there was no intervention from the government leaving teachers …
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