As a result of frequent strikes at Uganda's premier institution of higher learning, Makerere University council came up with a new tuition policy that is currently being popularised by GRCs and the University bursar at college levels. JANET LABAK has been looking at how the policy is being adopted.
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When we fall in love, our expectations are high on hanging out with our lovers, being close to them, among other things.
But it is heart breaking when you are at the full brim of your love joy and your partner tells you that they are going far for work and it is going to take some time when the two of you are apart. Frankly speaking, it's a horrible moment when you've to learn to live a long distance relationship.
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The department of Journalism and Communication at Makerere University last week erupted with joy as news filtered in of the promotion of DR GORETTI NASSANGA to full professor of journalism. Marion Alina spoke to the new professor.Makerere University’s senate sat on July 29, 2016, to approve applications for staff promotion. Nassanga appointment makes her the first full professor of journalism and communication in Uganda.
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This highly anticipated pageant of Miss Tourism Uganda 2016 ended with minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Maria Mutagamba crowning Eildad Epiaka Odongkara from West Nile.
In an event that was held from Serena Hotel Kampala yesterday under the theme: "Let The Pearl Shine", Odongkara also won other titles like Miss Popularity and Miss Best National Costume.
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The ICT minister Frank Tumwebaze yesterday said the trial provision of free wireless internet for Kampala and Entebbe people will start today October 1.
While addressing journalists at Uganda media centre, Tumwebaze added that the wireless internet will only be accessible between 6pm and 6am during week days, and from 3pm to 6am during weekend.
HOW TO ACCESS THE INTERNET
1. For access to the service look out for hotspots named #MYUG.
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Have you ever waited for your periods that you even pray to God saying you'll never do bad manners again?
Late menstruation periods can be scary to most girls who are not intending to produce babies soon and it is a situation that happens to most university girls out there who engage in unprotected sex.
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Samuel Mugarura, the third-year student of Bachelor of Science in botany (Chemistry) at Makerere, who made tear gas from sugar and promising to make bombs too, has written to Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda seeking support of government.
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From a mere technical school, Makerere University, which is Uganda’s oldest institution
of higher learning, has risen to become third in Africa in the latest World University Rankings.
Out of 980 institutions worldwide the University was, however, ranked in the band of 401-500 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World
University Ranking 2016-2017.
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Samuel Mugarura, a fourth year Chemistry student at Makerere who made tear gas and demonstrated how it works on Sunday has cried out for recognition as a law abiding Ugandan and not a terrorist.
“I am a student and a proud citizen who just made his imaginations real, so let no one make this political... I am simply a mukiga who hails from Kigezi though my family migrated to Kiruhura” he revealed.
Post date: 8 years 2 months ago
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A book titled: “Informed and Healthy; The Theoretical And Applied Perspectives On The Value Of Information On Health Care” that was launched at Makerere University yesterday has left many scholars and health experts optimistic that the health sector may improve on service delivery.
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