“There was a general feeling that Jalmeo would mobilise students to again protest the tuition increment. More so management feared that he would be part of the guild government would pose a great threat,” a source disclosed to URN.
Read more ...“It is reported that both yourself and the police within Makerere University is being used to engage in illegal activities by the university,” the IGP, whose letter was signed by the force’s director of human rights and legal services, AIGP Erasmus Twaruhukwa said.
Read more ...The pupils include Sharif Mugega, a P7 pupil at Royal Junior and Primary School in Kamonkoli and Lemy Kagezi from Family Hope Project Primary school in P6 class who went missing July 19th and June 29th respectively.
Read more ...“It has been alleged that you have been involved in acts of sexual harassment against residents of Olympia Hostel. Following these allegations, management has decided to suspend you from work to pave way for thorough investigations,” Dr. Byamugisha’s letter reads.
Read more ...Findings of the study conducted between April and March 2019 show that 89 percent of the voters interviewed predict violent polls. A total of 450 people from 13 regions around the country took part in the study. The study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature.
Read more ...The directive by the IGP was prompted by a petition by Elias Nuwagaba, a staff whose dismissal from the university was set aside by the university Staff Appeals Tribunal early this year.
Read more ...Sources in the university say employees from the Estates and Works Department accessed Kitumba’s residence on Monday evening under the instruction of the acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor William Bazeyo and removed the water and electricity meters effectively cutting off supply.
Read more ...“This is to inform you that the directive to remove you from the webmail list was made by me due to your misuse of the privilege accorded to you in contravention of the provisions of the communications policy of the university,” writes Nawangwe to staff leaders.
Read more ...In the August 16th orders, Kulabako faults the university authorities for executing the eviction unlawfully. On Friday, URN broke a story in which Makerere university Estates and Works department forcefully evicted Kitumba with the help of university security and Uganda Police force following the expiry of his contract.
Read more ...Johnson Muhinda, the Chairperson Ntungamo District Head Teacher’s Association, says the challenge is serious among some teachers who embark on ambitious projects, which leave them heavily indebted. The teachers are said to have alongside loans from commercial banks gone ahead to get more money from microfinance institutions and money lenders.
Read more ...Mathias Maruti, the General Secretary Bulambuli Primary School Head teachers’ Association who had earlier presented a memo on behalf of the head teachers requesting government to consider constructing class room blocks in Bunambutye resettlement site and also asked government to increase the teacher’s salaries.
Read more ...The school foundation body led by acting Luweero district Acting Kadhi Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja locked her out of office, on accusations of disrespect and failure to account for Primary Teachers’ Association-PTA funds. Each of the 700 pupils at the school pays 30,000 Shillings per term as PTA fees.
Read more ...The elders George Acaa Lamola, Okeny Pa Olwoo and Dario Ouni resolved to donate the land located at Laraba freely to Gulu University after establishing that the institution’s study centre in Kitgum was closed.
Read more ...Stanley Okecho, Eng. Kitumba’s lawyer described the eviction as unfortunate and a contempt of the law.
Read more ...In an August 13, 2019, circular sent out to all senior administrative staff of Makerere, Andrew Abunyang, the institution’s Human Resources Director confirmed Wegosasa’s nomination.
Read more ...Dr. Kakungulu Mayambala told Uganda Radio Network on Thursday morning that those behind the suspension of the pre-entry exams seem more interested in a big number of students and are not bothered about quality issues that come with it.
Read more ...According to Omoding, the Shillings 717 million meant for wages was returned because the recruitment process was only concluded in May this year for 50 staff including teaching and non-teaching staff. He says the staff was only paid for May and June and the balance of ten months was returned to the treasury.
Read more ...The suspension came two days after Magoola's dismissal from the position of the Dean, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, a position he has occupied since July 1, 2018. In the letter justifying his removal from the position, Balunywa stated that it was unacceptable for Magoola as a member of MUBS management to continue acting as the academic staff association chairperson.
Read more ...Now, Caesar Akena, the Gulu District Education Officer, says provision of midday meals to learners has improved from 68 percent in the first term to 100 percent in the second term because of the bumper harvest both in the school farm and parent’s homes.
Read more ...Bernard Wandega, a resident of Mbaya Parish, says the absence of a single secondary school in Butandiga Sub-county is affecting their children. He explains that their children risk their lives climbing mountains on wooden ladders to access school in Buluganya Sub County
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