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NCHE Clears Victoria University To Start Online Teaching
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has granted Victoria University a permission to commence online teaching and learning during the COVID 19 Pandemic. In a letter to the Vice Chancellor, NCHE says after consideration it granted Victoria University permission to roll out emergency ODel for programmes it had submitted. “I wish to remind you…
Staying Well Together: NCHE Issues Guidelines For Re-opening Of Institutions For Final Year Medics
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has released guidelines for reopening of institutions for final year students undertaking health related institutions. In a statement which was on Tuesday September 1, 2020, addressed to all Vice Chancellors and Principals Institutions Offering health Related Training, Professor Mary. J.N Okwakol noted that finalist students undertaking training at…
IHK Nurse Killer Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison
The Nabweru Chief Magistrates court has sentenced to 17 years, the man who murdered a nurse at International Hospital in Kampala(IHK) Violet Kakai, 35, a nurse at IHK was hit several times with an axe by her husband, Simon Shimanya, a teacher by profession following a long standing domestic wrangle. On Tuesday, Patricia Amoko, the…
Police Arrest Two Supporters At Foiled Chameleon’s Office Launch
Today, National Unity platform (NUP) had organised to open their offices around Balintuma Road in Old Kampala. They had erected nine tents and mobilised people to attend in large numbers. They had also planned and hired a brass band to lead their procession from Namirembe up to the venue. “We talked to the organisers to…
Court Sets Date To Rule On The Dismissal Of DTB’s Defence In Shs 120Bn Fraud Case
Prominent Ugandan businessman Hamis Kiggundu has asked the Commercial Division of the High Court to throw out the defense evidence presented by Diamond Trust Bank in a row involving the two parties. The young tycoon through his Ham Enterprises (U) Limited earlier dragged Diamond Trust Bank Uganda and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya to Commercial Court…
Court Summons Bobiwine Over Age,Academic Documents
Wakiso Magistrates Court has summoned NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi to answer charge of uttering false information, contrary to section 115(a) of the penal code act. Hon Kyagulanyi better known as Bobi Wine was dragged to court by city lawyer Male Kiwanuka Mabirizi who previously petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) over Bobi Wine’s age and academic…
NUP’s Kyagulanyi calls upon EC and UNEB to reveal President Museveni’s academic qualifications
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament and presidential hopeful Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu commonly known as Bobi Wine has pressed the Electoral Commission and the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) to use the same determination they used in releasing his academic documents and settle the question surrounding President Museveni’s academic qualifications. Last week, city lawyer Male Mabirizi…
Ray Of Hope As Ruparelia Foundation Donates 10 Computers To African Institute For Investigative Journalism
The Ruparelia Foundation through Kampala Parents’ School has on Tuesday September 1, 2020 donated 10 computers to African Institute for Investigative Journalism to facilitate home-based learning as schools remain closed due to coronavirus. The donation was handed over to Mr. Solomon Sserwanja the Institute’s Executive Director by Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia one of the directors of…
Police Probes Sipapa’s Gang For Firing Bullets At Chairman Nyanzi’s Building
Police has launched an investigation into a Saturday shooting incident in Kamwokya, Kampala where two armed men who were traveling with renowned music promoter and socialite Charles Orema alias Sipapa fired bullets while near Chairman Fred Nyanzi’s property. Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Spokesman SP Patrick Onyango says Sipapa was driving a Super Custom vehicle registration…