Victoria University, a private chartered university in Uganda, has introduced nine new programmes – highly competitive on the world market place to enrich the education in the country. The revelation was made by the University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Lawrence Muganga at the university’s sixth graduation ceremony held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala. They include: o Bachelor Science in International Oil and Gas Management o Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering o Bachelor of Pharmacy o Master of Science in Cyber Security – this speaks to your cyber safety today o Master of Science in Blockchain and Financial Technologies – 1st…
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President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday commissioned the Solana Lifestyle and Residences, National Social Security Fund – NSSF’s Lubowa Housing Project. The President applauded the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for its contribution to the socio-economic development of the country through their investments in real estate and other productive sectors of the economy. Seated on 60 hectares, the project consisting of 306 houses is just 10% of the total land (600 hectares) that the Fund intends to develop at a cost of about half a billion dollars. Richard Byarugaba, the chief executive officer of the Fund told the guests that launched…
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Kampala Innovation Week (KIW) has now scaled up to include participation from across the country and consequently rebranded to Uganda Innovation Week (UIW), with a focus on the entire country. This was revealed on Tuesday at OUTBOX Hub –Soliz House. This, according to Startup Uganda, is geared towards bringing together all actors within the startup ecosystem this year promises more inclusivity, a wider reach, and a general country-wide movement. Consequently, Startup Uganda will host the annual Innovation Week from the 22nd to the 24th of November 2022 at Mestil Hotel in Kampala under the theme Uganda’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Unlocking the…
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PostBank Uganda Limited, a financial institution that is committed to transforming lives and livelihoods, has on Tuesday announced its flagship CSR activity for the year 2022 that will be headlined under the Bank’s Financial Literacy and Skills Enhancement pillar. The CSR activity will be conducted in partnership with the Federation for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (FSME) under the theme “Yongela Ko Omutindo.” It is aimed at equipping SMEs countrywide with value addition and financial literacy skills. “This year we decided to focus on our financial literacy and skills enhancement pillar, because of the many disruptions in the SME space….
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Without any separation in judgement, Supreme Court in Kenya on Monday confirmed William Ruto as the next president of the Republic of Kenya, dismissing his rival’s election petition. Last month, Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared Ruto as the winner of the 09 August 2022 presidential election. Parallel to four of his commissioners, IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati announced Ruto with 50.49% against his rival Raila Odinga who got 48.85%. However, Odinga would later run to court seeking to overturn the results, alleging that the tally had involved “criminality”, sharpening a political contest gripping East Africa’s powerhouse. In the…
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Jan Sadek, new European Union Ambassador to Uganda is in the country, and on Sunday, joined of Ugandans in the 11th edition of the much sought-after annual Cancer Run marathon. Sadek takes over H.E. Attilio Pacifici who heads to Brussels, the European Union headquarters. “Happy to have arrived in #Uganda to take up my duties as Ambassador of the European Union! Great to engage with my new colleagues at the #EU Delegation and glad to already have met with 40000 Ugandans in the #Kampala #RotaryCancerRun22,” excited new EU Ambassador posted on his Twitter handle. The new ambassador during the Rotary…
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NIC Holdings has come out to explain the suspension of the operating licence for NIC Life Assurance Company Limited (NIC Life). The Insurance Regulatory Authority – IRA recently suspended the operating licence NIC Life Assurance Company Limited (NIC Life) due to the delayed appointment of Managing Director/Principal Officer. NIC Life is a subsidiary of NIC Holdings Limited. The Board says they had advertised the position in the newspapers in July, 2022 and that the process of recruiting a substantive Chief Executive Officer was underway. Elias Edu, Esq, Company Secretary says in a meeting, with the regulator on 12th August, 2022…
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Victoria University, the newly chartered private university on Saturday evening held its sixth graduation. The ceremony is the first one of its kind after attaining Charter status and on a new road of redefining higher education teaching and assessment in the country and the entire East African region. Held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala, the event was graced by Education and Sports Minister, Janet Museveni represented by the Minister of State for Higher Education Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo who applauded the remarkable transformations at the University. “Victoria University has changed the education tide with its Authentic Learning and work…
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The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has introduced the Unique Humanitarian Award, at the 2022 Accountancy Service Awards (ASA). The Award is aimed at recognising individuals who have impacted the community in the areas of humanitarian relief and assistance, human development, refugee assistance, civil society, equitable economic development, health, environment, education, population or public policy. Among other criteria, the nominee must demonstrate an innovative approach to humanitarian service. CPA Derick Nkajja, the Chief Executive Officer of ICPAU said, “In the face of growing disruptions, every year, we add new Accountancy Service Awards categories to recognise and award…
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Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited has announced a commitment worth UGX 50m towards Makerere University’s centenary celebrations. The commitment will go towards supporting the university’s year-long anniversary celebrations, which were launched in November 2021 during a stakeholder mobilization event organized by Makerere. Opening its doors to 14-day students in 1922, Makerere University has grown to become one of the most prestigious learning institutions in Africa. In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, of Makerere University, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe lauded Standard Chartered Bank for its support, noting that the company’s dedication to supporting the education and skills development of youth in Uganda was…
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