Makerere University leadership is advocating for salary increments for teachers to be included in the National Teachers Bill 2024. This proposal was made on Tuesday, 01 October 2024, during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports, which included officials from public universities, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), and the Ministry…
Today, Crispus Kiyonga was officially installed as the Chancellor of Makerere University during a ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Makerere Main Building, also known as the Ivory Tower. The event, which marks a significant milestone for the university, took place in the presence of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and other dignitaries. Kiyonga takes over…
President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to take firm action against exploitative money lenders, accusing them of preying on the ignorance and desperation of vulnerable citizens. Speaking at the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices Forum on October 1 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Museveni condemned the unscrupulous practices of lenders who charge exorbitant interest rates. “Money…
In a significant move toward strengthening ties between the Buganda Kingdom and the legal fraternity, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga met with newly elected Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde. The meeting took place during the inauguration of the Buganda Youth Council’s new Executive Committee under the Nkobazambogo National Association. Announcing the encounter via his…
Makerere University’s renowned Main Administration Building, commonly known as the Ivory Tower, is set to reopen today following an extensive four-year restoration. The building, a hallmark of the university’s history and identity, was ravaged by fire in September 2020, prompting a massive restoration effort. The reopening ceremony, expected to be graced by President Yoweri Museveni…
In an effort to enhance tax compliance among government entities, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has launched a nationwide compliance health check exercise. This initiative is set to address several pressing tax-related issues, including non-filing of returns, incomplete returns—such as PAYE returns submitted without employees’ Tax Identification Numbers (TINs)—and the submission of NIL returns. The…
In a tragic incident, a passenger boat traveling from Lujaaba Island to Bukakata in Masaka District capsized at night, claiming the lives of several people. Out of all the passengers aboard, only three people survived the disaster. Six bodies have been identified so far, with many more passengers feared dead. Local MP, Kabuusu, expressed deep…
The Government of Uganda has unveiled plans to phase out fuel-powered motorcycles in favor of electric motorcycles, as part of its efforts to improve air quality in the country. This revelation has been made by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Monica Musenero today, during an announcement outlining the government’s environmental initiatives. Speaking on…
Staff members at Makerere University are reportedly on edge after rumors surfaced about imminent arrests of some colleagues involved in organizing a strike. The Joint Staff Association had scheduled a meeting for 2 p.m. today to vote on a motion to down tools, following the university’s failure to meet their demands for an enhanced pay…
In a significant push for peace across the continent, Rotary Uganda has unveiled the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert, slated for 10th January 2025. The concert, organized in collaboration with the Rotary Foundation, aims to raise $500,000 to promote peace building and conflict transformation initiatives across Africa. The funds raised through this event…
