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EXCLUSIVE: Victoria University Named Among Top-100 Achievements Register In 2021 Best Innovative Institutions
Uganda’s leading private education hub, Victoria University Kampala has been included in the Oxford Academic Union’s list of ‘TOP-100’ Register ranking of best prospective innovative educational and scientific institutions for their immerse achievements amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. “We are pleased to inform you that by the decision of the Expert Council of the Academic Union…
Exposed Fraud: How & Why Ex-Simbamanyo House Owner Peter Kamya Rushed To Pay Court Filing Fees After Whistleblower Exposing Him
The former owner of Simbamanyo House, Mr Peter Kamya has rushed to pay the court filing fees after a whistle-blower exposed him. City lawyers from Walusimbi & Co.Advocates, who also double as representatives of Meera Investments in the property row between Equity Bank and Architect Peter Kamya of Simbamanyo Estates petitioned the High Court seeking…
MILESTONE: NCHE Grants Victoria University Operating Charter
The National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) has granted Victoria University a Charter Status that allows it to offer and award Master’s and Doctorate programs. In a letter dated December 15th addressed to the Vice-Chancellor Victoria University, the NCHE Deputy Executive Director, Rev Canon Alex M. Kagume confirmed the board’s decision to grant Victoria University…
Why Your Child Must Enroll At KISU For Academic Year 2022
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) has announced that it’s still conducting interviews for pupils who want to join their academic year 2022. According to an announcement released via its socials, KISU said Academic year 2022 interviews for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary are still taking place every day Monday to Friday. The requirements for one to…
Luxurious Forest Cottages Unveils Special Festive Season Room Rates In Mega X-mas Bonanza
Forest Cottages – Kampala’s most eco-friendly boutique hotel has unveiled special room rates for this new month of December that will see its loyal clients save more on accommodation as they relax and unwind off at the hotel during this festive season. According to the Rooms and Reservations Manager at Forest Cottages, this Christmas holiday…
Big Story: Minister Musenero Calls Institutions To Adopt Digital-Based Education To Boost Uganda’s ICT Innovation
The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Minister Monica Musenero has called on all institutions in the country to switch to digital-based education and bury analog ways of doing things if Uganda is to reach the heights of development it cherries for. The Minister made remarks while officiating as a guest panelist at Victoria…
Museveni Reassures Indians On Recognising Their ‘Tribe’, Commends Community On Contribution To Economic Development
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Indian community in Uganda for its contribution to the economic development of the country and appealed to them to encourage more people to exploit the vast investment opportunities here. “Thank you so much for your contribution to the economic development of the country. Bring more business people for investments…
Min.Musasizi Presents National Budget Framework Paper
The National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for Financial Year 2022/23 has been presented before Parliament. The NBFP presented by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning), Hon Henry Musasizi, in line with the Public Finance Management Act at the last Parliament sitting for the year on Tuesday, 21 December 2021. The…
Uganda,Kenya Sign Pact To Ease Trade Barriers
Kenya has agreed to lift the ban on imports of poultry and poultry products from Uganda imposed late this year, Agriculture Ministers of both countries have announced in a joint statement on Tuesday. The lifting of the ban, a joint communique on the status of bilateral relations between Kenya and Uganda said, follows successful trade…
Government Withdraws €96 Million Loan Request For 5 Oil Roads
The Government of Uganda has shelved plans to finance construction of critical oil roads using a 96.3 million Euros loan from the China Construction Bank Corporation. The loan request had been tabled before parliament for financing of roads including Masindi – Biiso (54-km), Hohwa – Nyairongo-Kyarushesha – Butole (25 km) and Kabaale-Kiziranfumbi (25.7 km). The…