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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged youth mobilizers under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to prioritize meaningful transformation in their communities over short-lived political excitement. Addressing youth groups at the State Lodge in Mbale, Museveni said genuine mobilization must focus on identifying and solving the daily challenges Ugandans face, especially poverty. He cautioned that crowds The post Museveni Urges Youth to Pursue Real Change, Not Political Excitement appeared first on The Campus Times.

Uganda’s tourism appeal received a boost after twelve German travel trade partners completed a ten-day familiarization trip across the country, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Berlin in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). Themed “Experience Uganda, the Pearl of Africa,” the initiative was designed to expose German tour operators The post German Tour Operators Complete Familiarization Trip Showcasing Uganda’s Tourism and Investment Potential appeared first on The Campus Times.

Kabale University has conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates to 1,673 students during its 10th Graduation Ceremony, celebrating a decade of academic growth and innovation at its main campus in Kabale Municipality. Among the graduates were 7 Doctorates, 151 Master’s Degrees, 41 Postgraduate Diplomas, 1,005 Bachelor’s Degrees, 319 Undergraduate Diplomas, and 150 Certificates—signifying the university’s growing The post Kabale University Awards 1,673 Graduates at 10th Ceremony, Calls for Innovation and Expansion appeared first on The Campus Times.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged university graduates to embrace creativity, innovation, and self-reliance in addressing Uganda’s unemployment challenges. Speaking at Nkumba University’s 27th graduation ceremony on Saturday, Tayebwa encouraged the 2,087 graduates to leverage government programmes and funding opportunities to develop income-generating ventures instead of waiting for white-collar jobs. “Uganda needs leaders The post Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa Urges Nkumba University Graduates to Embrace Creativity and Self-Reliance appeared first on The Campus Times.

Lawmakers have asked the Ministry of Education and Sports to overhaul the Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme (HESFS) to address regional disparities, digital exclusion, and limited access for vulnerable learners. The call came after the Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. John Chrysostom Muyingo, presented a statement to Parliament revealing that only 2,047 students The post MPs Demand Review of Student Loan Scheme Over Regional Imbalance appeared first on The Campus Times.

Parliament has directed the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs to provide an update next week on the long-delayed closure of the Kiteezi landfill and the compensation of families affected by last year’s collapse. The directive came after East Kyadondo MP Muwada Nkunyingi raised a matter of national importance, criticizing the government for The post Parliament Demands Report on Delayed Kiteezi Landfill Closure appeared first on The Campus Times.

The High Court has dismissed an application by the National Unity Platform (NUP) that sought to stop the government and the Electoral Commission from excluding it from statutory political funding. In a ruling delivered by Justice Collins Acellam, the court declined to issue an interim injunction against the Attorney General and the Electoral Commission. The The post Court Throws Out NUP Bid to Block Political Funding Directive appeared first on The Campus Times.

Victoria University has awarded 100 fully funded Master’s scholarships in memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, the institution’s former Managing Director, whose life was dedicated to promoting education, innovation, and youth empowerment. The announcement was made during the university’s 9th graduation ceremony held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, where 2,029 students received degrees, diplomas, and certificates The post Victoria University Launches 100 Master’s Scholarships in Memory of Rajiv Ruparelia appeared first on The Campus Times.