Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i
The leadership crisis at Makerere University has taken a troubling turn as Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe continues to resist the appointment of permanent Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs), leaving key positions in limbo for nearly eight years.
Despite covering only 2 percent of the world’s land area, Uganda boasts a rich variety of flora that serves as a foundation for food security, medicine, water conservation, and biodiversity sustenance.Uganda has identified 42 Important Plant Areas (IPAs), criti
Hon. Barnabas Tinkasimire, the Member of Parliament for Buyaga County, appeared on NBS TV’s Morning Breeze with Simon Kaggwa Njala, where he shared his thoughts on various pressing topics in Uganda’s political sphere.
Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious institution, is facing controversy over accusations of corruption and governance issues. The suspension of Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a member of the University Council, has caused concern and raised que
President Yoweri Museveni is facing fresh criticism following concerns over his appointment of judges with foreign training. Professor Christopher Mbaziira questioned why Museveni chose to appoint such judges, despite their rulings sometimes going against the go
Migrants seeking asylum in the United States gather near the border wall with Mexico after crossing a razor wire fence, as a member of the Texas National Guard escorts them, on December 19, 2024.CNN — When Altagracia left Honduras to em
Since gaining independence in 1962, Uganda has had a dynamic political landscape, with the role of Vice President evolving alongside the nation’s governance.William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope III, also known as Sir William Wilberforce Nadiope, was a prominent Ugandan leader who serve
The future may be getting brighter in terms of reducing the threat of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), infectious disease experts told Newsweek.With new treatments and maybe even a vaccine on the horizon, 2
Professor Victoria Nakiboneka Mwaka stands out as Uganda's most educated female Member of Parliament. In 1991, she made history by becoming the first woman in Uganda to become a professor.Prof. Mwaka started her t
