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 Dec KIU Shines in Karate, Stumbles in Tennis and Darts on Day Three
By Isaac Akugizibwe Maseno University, Kenya - Day three of the 2024 Eastern Africa University Games was a mixed bag for Kampala International University (KIU). While the Karate team delivered a phenomenal performance, clinching multiple gold medals... read more |
 Dec 2024 Eastern Africa Games:KIU Maintains Momentum After Impressive Day Two
By Isaac Akugizibwe Maseno University, Kenya - KIU continues to impress at the 13th edition of the Eastern Africa Games, with at least six individuals and three teams aiming for gold or silver as they head into day three. The Darts Dazzle&nbs... read more |
 Dec KIU Shines at 2024 Media Challenge Awards
By Akunyo Deborah Kampala International University's (KIU) Mass Communication and Journalism students have made a sweeping victory at the 2024 Media Challenge Awards, taking home seven prestigious awards. The students demonstrated their excellence i... read more |
 Dec KIU Shines on Day One of the 13th Eastern Africa University Games
By Isaac Akugizibwe Maseno University, Kenya - KIU made an impressive start across all sporting disciplines at the 13th Eastern Africa University Games, hosted by Maseno University in Kenya. The games officially commenced on Monday, December 16th, 2... read more |
 Dec Vice Chancellor Prof. Ngoma Meets KIU's Award-Winning Journalism Team
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS - Vice Chancellor Prof. Muhammed Ngoma on 13th December 2024 met the Kampala International University (KIU) team from the Department of Journalism and Media Studies that won the 2024 National Newsroom Contest (NNC) ... read more |
 Dec KIU Darts Team Seeks Regional Glory at 2024 Eastern Africa University Games
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- As the clock ticks closer to the much-anticipated 2024 Eastern Africa University Games at Maseno University in Kenya, KIU's darts team has received a significant boost. The rookies are determined to fight for go... read more |
 Dec KIU HONORED FOR CHAMPIONING MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: SUDANESE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES DR. HASSAN BASAJJABALABA'S IMPACT
By Shawn Kimuli KIU, Main Campus - Throughout history, wars, economic crises, and natural disasters have forced millions of people to flee their homelands, seeking safety and stability. Uganda has emerged as a global leader in refugee hospitality, h... read more |
 Dec KIU Confirms Participation in the 2024 Eastern Africa University Games
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- The KIU Sports tutor, Miss Annet Kabasindi has confirmed that the University will be taking part in the 2024 Eastern Africa Games scheduled for 15th-21st December at Maseno University, Kenya. The 13th edition of... read more |
 Dec KIU EXCELS IN OZONE CONTEST, AND DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
By Shawn Kimuli KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence and environmental sustainability, as one of its students emerged among the top eight finalists in the Ozone C... read more |
 Dec KIU TAKES STAND AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
By Shawn Kimuli and Allan Okwir KIU, Western Campus—On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, Kampala International University's (KIU) western campus community joined forces to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with a ca... read more |
 Dec Empowering Young Journalists: KIU Representatives Complete Media Challenge Fellowship
KIU, Main Campus - On 29 November 2024, KIU participants Phiona Kayinza, Akanshemeza Jimmy, and Lynnette Masudio completed their Media Challenge Fellowship training programme at the Media Challenge Initiative. Media Challenge Fellowship is a trainin... read more |
 Dec Kampala International University (KIU) Excels in the Prestigious $100M Global 100&Change Competition
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation and societal impact by achieving an impressive total score of 103.8428 in the prestigious 100&Change competition. Organized by the MacArthur Fou... read more |
 Nov KIU Western Campus Hosts Successful 5-Day Grant Proposal Writing Training
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Western Campus - The Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy, and Extension (DRICE), in partnership with the Directorate of Grants and Partnerships (DGP), hosted a five-day grant proposal writing training from November... read more |
 Nov KIU Eyes Glory at 2024 Eastern University Africa Games
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The 2024 KIU Inter-Faculty Sports Gala, held from Wednesday, October 17th to Sunday, October 22nd, 2024, left behind unforgettable memories of a spectacular event that brought the entire university community to... read more |
 Nov From Humble Beginnings to Medical Leadership: Dr. Magaya's Inspiring Journey
By Agnes Kiconco Dr. Timothy Magaya, a proud KIU alumnus shares his inspiring journey to becoming a medical doctor and president of Federation for Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI) President 2024 / 2025. Interviewer: Congratulations on your graduation ... read more |
 Nov KIU Win Erasmus Mobility Grant For 5 Years, in Addition to 4 million Euros TB Research Project From Horizon EU, and 25,000 USD from WHO
By Obinna OsigweThe Directorate of Grants and Partnership has announced the award of European Union funded Erasmus Mundus Mobility Grant. The grant which is valid for 5 years allows 10 students and 10 staff from KIU to visit Ondokuz May?s University,... read more |
 Nov KIU School of Law
Elevating Legal Education: The School of Law at Kampala International University Kampala International University (KIU) School of Law is now one of the most dynamic and innovative legal education centers in East Africa. With its commitment to critic... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad: From Convent to Campus: Sr. Stella Inspiring Journey at KIU
KIU Main Campus: For Sister Stella Kanyunyuzi, stepping into Kampala International University (KIU) was like opening the door to a new world. It was a world alive with intellectual curiosity, vibrant diversity, and boundless challenges. Coming from t... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad: Somali Student Mohamed Ali Farah Achieves Academic Success at KIU
By Nakanwagi AnnetMohamed Ali Farah, a Somali student pursuing a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Development at Kampala International University (KIU), is poised to graduate at the University's 30th graduation ceremony. He chose KIU for its reputa... read more |
 Nov Sharif Ntume Harnessed Social Capital Worth a lifetime in Four Years at KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Former KIU Guild Union Attorney Sharif Ntume says he used his time at Uganda's leading private university while harnessing social capital alongside gathering academic knowledge. Ntume, currently at LDC, Mbarara ... read more |
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 Nov KIU Scholarship Opened Doors I Never Thought Possible" Allen Mukandayisenga
For Allen Mukandayisenga, furthering her studies at Kampala International University (KIU) was more than just an academic endeavor. It was a fulfillment of dreams nurtured by a deep appreciation for diversity, quality education, and personal growth. ... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad: Sewankambo Wants to Embark on Motivational Education after his Master's Degree
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus- Martin Pinto Sewankambo is determined to make a difference in Uganda's education system as he looks to embark on what he calls,"motivational education" when he achieves a Master of Education in Educational Management... read more |
 Nov KIU Wins 2024 National Newsroom Competitions
KIU Main Campus: Kampala International University (KIU) delivered an outstanding performance on Friday, November 15th, 2024, winning both the English and Luganda television news bulletins at the National Newsroom Contest (NNC). The competition, held ... read more |
 Nov 'Inclusivity Inspired me to Join KIU' Phionah Kayinza
By Eunice Nangobi Phionah Kayinza is one of the students at Kampala International University awaiting graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication on November 23rd, 2024. She believes that inclusivity drove her to choose KIU. “The... read more |
 Nov KIU30thGrad: Ahmed Ali Abikar Shares his Journey of Growth and Leadership at KIU
Ahmed Ali Abikar, a Master's student in Project Planning and Management, is set to graduate at Kampala International University's 30th Graduation Ceremony. Ahmed chose KIU because of its dynamic academic offerings and its commitment to a global pers... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad: KIU Ex-Guild President to Graduands: 'Stay United & Despise No Job'
By Deborah Akunyo KIU MAIN CAMPUS: Godfrey Agaba, the immediate past Guild President of Kampala International University (KIU), will be graduating on November 23rd, 2024, alongside thousands of others during the university's 30th graduation ceremony... read more |
 Nov ‘KIU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre is a Strong Network of Partnerships’ Dr.Mariam Oyedeji
By Annet Nakanwagi At Kampala International University (KIU), the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre has become a vital engine driving student success and fostering a culture of creativity, resourcefulness, and economic empowerment.Established ... read more |
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 Nov "Integrity and Empathy are Key Principles That Guide Practice and Interpretation Of Law" - Justine Jane Abodo
By Annet Nakanwagi On Friday, November 15th, 2024, Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, the first female DPP of Uganda, delivered a mentorship lecture to KIU School of Law (SOL) students focused on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions ... read more |
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 Nov KIU30thGrad: "Failure is Not the End but a Stepping Stone to Success," Steven Niyonkuru
By Annet Nakanwagi KIU, MAIN CAMPUS: Niyonkuru Steven, a Bachelor of Information Technology graduand from Kampala International University (KIU), is eagerly preparing for KIU's 30th graduation ceremony set for November 23rd, 2024. Driven by a strong... read more |
 Nov KIU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre is a Strong Network of Partnerships, Dr.Mariam Oyedeji
By Annet Nakanwagi At Kampala International University (KIU), the Centre of Excellence, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CoEEI) has become a vital engine driving student success and fostering a culture of creativity, resourcefulness, and econ... read more |
 Nov KIU30thGrad: Former KIU Guild President Moses Ebye Wants to see Change in Society upon Graduation
By Annet Nakanwagi KIU, MAIN CAMPUS: Guild President emeritus Moses Ebye will also complete his first degree in Legal studies at KIU's 30th graduation ceremony on November 23rd,2024. He is poised to influence his colleagues to work towards the tran... read more |
 Nov KIUSSA Gets New Leadership
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – The KIU South Sudan Students Association (KIUSSA) on Saturday, November 8, 2024, welcomed a new leadership team led by John Nyonyo Baba, who succeeded Tabitha Ajah Chol Manyiel. Upon being sworn in, the ... read more |
 Nov KIU AMR Club Hosts Annual Run to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
KIU, Western Campus - Kampala International University Antimicrobial Resistance (KIU- AMR) Club held its third Annual Awareness Run, under the theme “Educate, Advocate, and Act Now.” The event kicked off at the university’s basketba... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad: Joining KIU Was the Best Choice of My Life, Said Abdikadir
By Annet Nakanwagi KIU, Main Campus - Said Abdikadir Farah, a Somali student at Kampala International University (KIU) awaiting the university's 30th graduation ceremony, describes choosing KIU as the best decision he’s ever made. Farah, who i... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad:Hassan Ali Encourages Fellow Graduands to Pursue Further Studies
By Eunice Nangobi KIU Main Campus: Hassan Sheikh Ali, an international student from Somalia, is one of many students eagerly awaiting KIU’s 30th graduation ceremony, set for November 23rd, 2024. Formerly a senior advisor for the KIU Somali Com... read more |
 Nov KIU AMR Club Hosts Annual Run to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
By Shawn Kimuli Kampala International University Antimicrobial Resistance club (AMR) Club KIU held its third Annual Awareness Run, on November 9th, 2024, under the theme “Educate, Advocate, and Act Now” The event drew participants across... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad: 'Studying Law at KIU Has Been Very Transformative' Livingston Muhumuza
KIU MAIN CAMPUS: As Kampala International University (KIU) prepares for its 30th graduation ceremony on November 23rd, 2024, Livingston Muhumuza, a law graduand, reflects on what he calls, “a transformative journey" at the university. While pu... read more |
 Nov Hosts Public Lecture on Role of Discipline and Religion in Educational Attainment
By Annet Nakanwagi On Friday, November 8th, 2024, the College of Education, Open & Distance Learning (CEODL) in collaboration with the Directorate of Research, Innovations, Consultancy and Extensions (DRICE), organized an impactful and education... read more |
 Nov Omara Tonny Bachelor of Pharmacy Student Excels in Indonesia
By Shawn Kimuli KIU, Western Campus - Omara Tonny, a fifth-year Bachelor of Pharmacy student from Kampala International University (KIU), recently returned from an outstanding academic exchange program in Indonesia. Sponsored by the University of In... read more |
 Nov KIU Teaching Hospital Leads Uganda's Largest Free Surgical Camp Initiative
In a groundbreaking effort to address critical healthcare challenges, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital and Research (KIU-THR), in partnership with the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) and the Ministry of Health, launched the... read more |
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 Nov #KIU30thGRAD: "Do Not Be Afraid to Step Out of Your Comfortable Zone," Ssembalirwa Advises
By Eunice Nangobi KIU Main Campus: Enock Ssembalirwa, a soon-to-be Bachelor of Laws graduate from Kampala International University (KIU), is gearing up for his big moment at KIU's 30th graduation ceremony on November 23, 2024. Known for his ambitiou... read more |
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 Nov "Preserving Our Wetlands is a Shared Responsibility" - David Okurut
KIU Main Campus - On Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, the School of Natural and Applied Sciences (SONAS), in collaboration with the Directorate of Research, Innovations, Consultancy, and Extension (DRICE), organized an impactful public lecture on wetland... read more |
 Nov KIU Wins 2024 Uganda National Karate Championship
By Isaac Akugizibwe Just days after showcasing their martial arts skills at the university's inter-faculty games, the KIU Karate team went on to claim victory at the 2024 National Karate Championship, the first event organized by the Uganda National... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad: Twinomujuni Johnson - Civil Engineering Graduand Ready to Make an Impact
KIU Main Campus: Twinomujuni Johnson joined Kampala International University (KIU) in August 2022 to pursue a Diploma in Civil Engineering, attracted by the university’s strong focus on science, technology, and its reputation for excellence. &... read more |
 Nov KIU Hosts Public Lecture on Startup Ecosystem and Tech Collaboration
KIU Main Campus: On Monday, November 4th, 2024, the School of Mathematics and Computing (SOMAC) and the Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy, and Extension (DRICE) hosted an exciting public lecture focused on "The Startup Ecosystem: Build... read more |
 Nov #KIU30thGrad: Naimo Mohamed to Return to Somalia with a Mission to Empower Youth and Create Opportunities
KIU, MAIN CAMPUS: Naimo Mohamed Ali Ismail, one of the candidates eagerly awaiting KIU’s 30th graduation ceremony, attributes her academic success to hard work. She expressed relief that her efforts had finally paid off. Naimo shared that her ... read more |
 Nov Invitation to PhD Viva Voce Presentations November 8th, 11th - 12th, 2024 - Main Campus
KIU, Main Campus -The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and the General Public to upcoming PhD Viva Voce presentations. Date: Friday 8th November, 2024 09:00 am (Venue: Senate Board ... read more |
 Oct The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Clash in Inter-departmental Friendly Games and Sports Competition
KIU, Western Campus - On Saturday, October 26th, 2024, the School of Engineering held an electrifying interdepartmental games and sports competition. The friendly competition, held at Country Side Resort, Bushenyi, was designed to promote teamwo... read more |
 Oct Balunywa Leadership Academy Empowers KIU Students for Future Success
By Umar Kisekka In today’s fast paced and ever evolving world, leadership skills are key to achieving success. Recognizing the importance of these skills, a group of students from Kampala International University (KIU) recently participated in... read more |
 Oct KIU Hosts 2nd Annual International Research and Development Conference, Showcasing Innovation and Global Collaboration
Kampala International University (KIU) successfully hosted the 2024 Annual International Research and Development Conference (IRDeC) under the theme "Partnership for Sustainable Development: Bridging Disciplines, Solving Complex African Challenges." ... read more |
 Oct KIU Woodball Captain Tonny Sekyeene Poised for National Debut at 2024 Woodball World Cup in China
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Woodball team captain, Tonny Sekyeene, is only a few days away from achieving his lifelong dream of featuring on the Uganda National Woodball team after being selected to represent Uganda at the 2024 Woodba... read more |
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Oct Global Recognition: KIU Student Bags International Phytomedicine Training Travel Grant
KIU Main Campus: Kampala International University (KIU) continues to cement its reputation as a hub for exceptional talent, with fifth-year Bachelor of Pharmacy student Tony Omara making waves internationally. Omara was competitively selected from a ... read more |
 Oct KIU Advocates for a Secure Student Environment in the Safer Campuses Campaign Against GBV
By Allan Okwir KIU Western Campus: In a groundbreaking initiative to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promote student well-being, Makerere University, Ndejje University, and Kampala International University (KIU) joined forces to launch the Sa... read more |
 Oct KIU Wins Silver at the 14th Uganda Woodball Open Championship
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The KIU Woodball team finished second despite displaying a spectacular performance at the 14th edition of the Uganda Woodball Open Championship held at Soroti University, Eastern Uganda, on Saturday 5th an... read more |
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Oct ALICE NYADOI AIMS TO MAKE SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES A BEACON OF INCLUSIVITY
KIU, Western Campus - Sworn in on Friday 27th Sept 2024 as President of the Association of Allied Health Students’ Association of KIU Western Campus, Alice Nyadoi aims to use her position to foster unity among the students under the School of A... read more |
 Sep KIU law Students Face-off in Kanyeihamba &Co. Advocates Moot competition
KIU, Main Campus- Law Students from all years are today battling for the ultimate prize in the Moot competition organised by Kanyeihamba & Co. Advocates a student-led law firm in partnership with the KIU Department of Clinical Legal Education (CL... read more |
 Sep KIU starts the 2024/2025 University Football League campaign Against KU on Friday
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Kampala International University (KIU) football team will travel to Luzira Playgrounds to kick off their 2024/2025 University League season against Gaba Road neighbours Kampala University (KU) on Friday afternoo... read more |
 Sep IRDEC2024: Announcement
Best Paper Award will be given for each Track The papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings Series on Futuristic Intelligent and Smart Technologies (FIST), CRC Press, USA. The proceedings volume will be sent for indexing to Scopus for ... read more |
 Sep Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CoEEI) at KIU Western Campus Trains Students on Soap Making
KIU, Western Campus - On Friday, September 20th, 2024, the Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy, and Extension (DRICE) through its Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CoEEI) at KIU Western Campus, organized a one-day... read more |
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Sep KIU TEACHING HOSPITAL LEADS UGANDA'S LARGEST FREE SURGICAL CAMP INITIATIVE
By Shawn Kimuli KIU, Western Campus - In a groundbreaking effort to address pressing healthcare challenges, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital and Research (KIU-THR) has partnered with the Association of Surgeons of Uganda and the Mi... read more |
 Sep Over 500 Grace 2024 White Coat Ceremony
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, WESTERN CAMPUS- Over 500 attendees graced the 2024 White Coat ceremony at the Kampala International University (KIU) organized to induct new medical students into the prestigious medical school. Organized by the Association of... read more |
 Sep KIU Empowers The Top Management Team For Greater Performance
"The job of a leader is to change things. As a leader, your life is about empowering the people you work with", Prof. Waswa Balunywa. KIU, Main Campus – From September 17th - 18th, 2024, the top management team of Kampala International Univers... read more |
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Sep KIU Holds Orientation for August Intake Postgraduate Students
KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- Kampala International University (KIU) on 13th September 2024, hosted its Postgraduate Orientation at the university's main campus in Kansanga, Kampala, marking a significant step for new students as they begin their academic journe... read more |
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Sep PhD Student Donates Advanced Molecular Biology Lab Equipment to the Institute of Biomedical Research
KIU, Western Campus - Kampala International University, through the Institute of Biomedical Research, has received a generous donation of advanced laboratory materials (Micropipettes and magnetic rack) to enhance its research capabilities in molecula... read more |
 Sep KIU Receives Medical Models From Hubei Polytechnic College China
KIU, Main Campus - On Thursday, September 12th, 2024, KIU received medical models from Hubei Polythechnic College aims to strengthen the professional competencies of nursing faculty and students, preparing them to meet international standards in nurs... read more |
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Sep KIU Guild Union Announces Date for Chief Fresher Elections
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – The KIU Guild Union Electoral Commission released the roadmap for the 2024-2025 Chief Fresher Elections on Monday, with the elections scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th,2024. The winner of the Chief Fre... read more |
 Sep Call For Applications: KIU Erasmus Mobility Grant
KIU, Main Campus - Application is open for the Erasmus+ Learning Mobility For Higher Education Students and Staff between Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Turkey and Kampala International University. About The KIU Erasmus Mobility G... read more |
 Sep KIU Drawn Against KU in the 2024 University Football League
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus – Kampala International University has been drawn against Ggaba road neighbours, Kampala University (KU), in Group D of the 2024 University Football League, which is set to kick off on Tuesday, September 17t... read more |
 Sep Justice Mike Chibita Advices KIU Law Students on How to Thrive in Trans-border Legal Practice
By Eunice Nangobi KIU, Main Campus – On Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, Kampala International University School of Law organized a public lecture featuring the Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mike J Chibita, under the theme “Legal pr... read more |
 Sep Revolutionizing Education: Professor Ngoma Unveils Vision for KIU's Future Excellence
By Shawn Kimuli KIU Western Campus - Kampala International University's (KIU) Western Campus recently welcomed Professor Ngoma, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, who shared his visionary plan to propel the institution to new heights. Professor N... read more |
 Sep KIU Teaching Hospital Strengthens Partnership With Kitagata General Hospital
By Shawn Kimuli KIU, Western Campus - Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH), a leading healthcare provider and training institution in Uganda, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Kitagata General H... read more |
 Sep KIU Law Students Visit the Judiciary Headquarters, Kampala
KIU, Main Campus – On Friday, August 30th, 2024, more than 70 students from the KIU Law Clinic visited the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala to acquaint themselves on how the Judiciary works. The tour was organized by the Department of Clinical... read more |
 Aug KIU GUILD UNION DONATES AID TO KITEEZI LANDFILL VICTIMS
A team of 10 KIU Guild Union representatives, led by Guild Presidents Yvonne Keinembambazi (Main Campus, Kampala) and Prudence Mahirwe (Western Campus, Uganda), visited the Kiteezi Landfill tragedy site on August 27th, 2024, to donate essential relie... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans Reach 2024 NBL Finals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Titans on Sunday 24th, August 2024, beat arch-rivals Namuwongo Blazers 81-78 in game five of the highly contested semifinal series to book a place in the 2024 National Basketball League finals. The Titans' ... read more |
 Aug Leadership is About Service, Vice Chancellor Tells Guild Leaders
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Muhammed Ngoma, has urged student leaders to prioritize service above self to become effective leaders. Speaking at the induction seminar for the 2024/2025 Guild Union Leaders, held on ... read more |
 Aug KIU DRICE Meeting Advances Research, Innovation & Grant Strategies
KIU Western Campus- The Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Extension (DRICE) Stakeholders meeting took place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, under the leadership of Prof. Regina Ejemot Nwadiaro, the Director of Research, Innovation, Co... read more |
 Aug 'Embrace Solution Journalism' Award-Winning KIU Alumnus Ruhweza advises Students
KIU, Main Campus-KIU Alumnus Ibrahim Ruhweza has attributed his recent achievement in journalism to telling stories that provide solutions to common problems in Society. He wants Journalism Students to follow suit. The New Vision reporter scoo... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans and Rangers Tip-off NBL Semifinals Tonight
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU basketball teams, KIU Titans and Rangers head to Lugogo Indoor Arena this evening for their first games of the 2024 National Basketball League Semifinals. KIU Titans face arch-rivals Namuwongo Blazers in Thurs... read more |
 Aug Mombassa County Representatives Visit KIU For Possible Areas of Collaboration
KIU, Main Campus - On Tuesday, August 13th 2024, the Management of KIU received visitors from Mombasa County, Republic of Kenya. The delegates from Mombasa include Dr. Mbwarali Kame, the County Education Committee Member and VTC and Ms. Zahra Omar Ab... read more |
 Aug CHSS Research and Publication Workshop a Success
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), in collaboration with the Directorate of Research, Innovations, Consultancy, and Extension (D-RICE), hosted a two-day Research and Publication Workshop on Wed... read more |
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Aug KIU Set To Host Africa Life Science (Afrilsc) RNA Salon's Mini-Symposium in Uganda: Third Edition
On Thursday, KIU Western Campus will host the third edition of the Africa Life Science (AfriLSc) RNA Salon Mini-Symposium. The event sponsored by Lexogen is themed Innovation in RNA Biology From Bench to Bedside. During the event, participants are e... read more |
 Aug KIU Celebrates August 2022 Batch of the Nigerian TAC Volunteers
In a heartwarming ceremony that some top members of KIU Management attended, the August 2022 Set of the Nigerian Government Technical Aid Corp (TAC) Volunteers were celebrated by the University on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, at the Main Campus. The Ma... read more |
 Aug KIU RESPONSE TO ANONYMOUS ALLEGATIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The Management of KIU is deeply concerned by the anonymous suicide threat by an alleged medical student of the University. Investigation into this matter has revealed no such author among our students or parents to whom the suicide note was addressed... read more |
 Jul KIU Alumnus, Ruhweza Nominated for National Journalism Awards
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - Ibrahim Ruhweza, a member of KIU's Mass Communication class of 2018 and currently a journalist at New Vision, is among the nominees for the 2024 National Journalism Awards. The National Journalism Awards are orga... read more |
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Jul Nuanced Exploration of Democracy's Dimensions
By Owiny Hakim Democracy is often viewed as a political system, but it is more than that. It is a cultural and social maturity mindset that recognizes the value of collective decision-making and agrees to govern themselves through a system of represe... read more |
 Jul KIU Titans Beat JT to Reach 2024 NBL Semifinals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Titans have reached the 2024 National Basketball League Semifinals after sweeping JT Jaguars in the best-of-three quarterfinal series at YMCA court on Sunday. The Titans won game two 57-41 at the fully parked... read more |
 Jul CoEEI Holds Hands-on Training on Liquid Dishwash Production
On Thursday, July 18th, and Friday, July 19th, 2024, the Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CoEEI) at Kampala International University (KIU) conducted a hands-on training session on Liquid Dishwash. Held at the Iddi Basajjabalab... read more |
 Jul KIU Hosts Ms. Faithy Ngaira from Mastercard Foundation to Highlight Postgraduate Scholarships at Edinburgh University
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday, July 22, 2024, Kampala International University (KIU) welcomed Ms. Faithy Ngaira, the International Recruitment Manager from the Mastercard Foundation at Edinburgh. Ms. Ngaira shared exciting information about postgradua... read more |
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Jul KIU 29th Graduation: Dr. Salad Wants to use his Master's Degree to Provide High-Quality Healthcare Services to Children
KIU, Western Campus - Dr Abdirahman Hassan Salad graduated with a Master’s Degree in Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health during KIU’s 29th graduation ceremony held on Saturday 13th, July 2024. Salad says he wants to use his Master&r... read more |
 Jul KIU Western Campus Acholi Students Association Organizes Free Medical Camp in Agago District
KIU, Western Campus – The Acholi Students Association (ASA) from KIU Western Campus organized a free medical camp at Lukole Health Center III in Agago District, Northern Uganda. The camp was held from July 8th to 10th, 2024 and was organized in... read more |
 Jul KIU 29th Graduation: KIU Changed My Life: Tabitha Chol
Ajah Tabitha Chol Manyiel, one of the graduands at KIU's 29th graduation ceremony on Saturday 13th, July 2024 has admitted that the University greatly changed her life. The South Sudanese International finally received her Bachelor of International R... read more |
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Jul KIU Staff Profile: Asaba Enjoys the Fulfillment That Comes With Shaping her Students' Futures
KIU, Western Campus – Shabiluh Asaba, an assistant lecturer and manager for grants and partnership at KIU Western Campus, says she enjoys the fulfillment that comes with knowing that she has played a role in shaping her students’ futures.... read more |
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Jul KIU 29th Graduation: Graduands Should Make Meaningful Contributions to Their Communities- Bamwine
KIU, Western Campus – Rhidah Bamwine, who will be graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at KIU’s 29th Graduation ceremony on July 13th encourages fellow graduands to make meaningful contributions to their communities. &ldquo... read more |
 Jul KIU 29th Graduation :
By Agnes: Agnes Kiconco International student Christine Foni a South Sudanese national who describes her journey at Kampala International University (KIU) as a cyclone of learning, growth and self-discovery is relieved and happy to have finally made ... read more |
 Jul KIU 29th GRADUATION: MASTERS GRADUAND ABDIKANI ADAN AHMED COMMITS TO PHD AT KIU
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- Thrilled to graduate on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, Abdikani Adan Ahmed looks forward to achieving his ultimate goal at Kampala International University (KIU) with a Master's of Arts in International Relations and Di... read more |
 Jul KIU Western Campus Students at Kiryandongo Hospital Champion Community Healthcare
By Simon Peter Olara On Tuesday 9th, July 2024, fourth-year medical students from KIU Western Campus, who are undergoing clinical training at Kiryandongo Hospital, participated in a community outreach programme in Kiryandongo sub-county. The programm... read more |
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Jul KIU's Bursary Scheme Aided me in Achieving my Goal: Joan Logose
KIU, Western Campus – Joan Logose says KIU’s bursary scheme aided her in achieving her goal - a Master’s degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology, which will be bestowed upon her at KIU’s 29th graduation ceremony on July 13th, 2024... read more |
 Jul KIU Western Campus Faculty of Education Holds Academic Writing and Grant Workshop
KIU, Western Campus – The Faculty of Education at KIU Western Campus held an academic writing and grant workshop on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at the Postgraduate Boardroom. The workshop was organized to teach faculty staff members about academi... read more |
 Jul KIU 29th Graduation: Being a leader Turned me into a Better Version of myself - Jonathan Areeba
By Eunice Nangobi Jonathan Areeba, one of the Law graduands believes his involvement in leadership while at KIU, has reshaped him to a better person. He served as president of the KIU Law Society (2023-2024). Considered one of the greatest student or... read more |
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Jul Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed Nur Confident His Mastercc¬c?cs Degree Will Help Him Achieve Career Goals
KIU, Western Campus – Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed Nur will be graduating with a Master’s Degree of Medicine in Internal Medicine at KIU’s 29th graduation ceremony on July 13th, 2024, and he is confident that the degree will help him achieve h... read more |
 Jul KIU 29th Graduation: Ahmed Abdulle is Determined to Drive Transformation and Progress in his Society after Graduating
By Eunice Nangobi Ahmed Isse Abdul, an international student of Somali origin, is looking forward to returning to his society to drive transformation and progress with the expertise he has acquired while at Kampala International University (KIU). &ld... read more |
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Jul KIU 29th Graduation: Concentrate on Creating Opportunities Rather Than Looking for Them, Hatim
KIU, Western Campus – Eemam Hatim, who will be graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at KIU’s 29th graduation ceremony on July 13th, 2024, has advised his fellow graduands to concentrate on creating opportunities ... read more |
 Jul Directorate of E-Learning Trains Staff on Advance eLearning Methodologies and Digital Tools
Main Campus – From June 26th – 28th, 2024, the Directorate of E-Learning at KIU conducted a highly successful three-day intensive eLearning training program for staff. The program aimed at equipping staff with advanced methodologies and d... read more |
 Jun KIU 29th Graduation: I Feel Proud of Myself - Abdullahi Hassan Kahin
Abdullahi Hassan Kahin is thrilled to have achieved his ultimate goal at KIU, a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy. Kahin is proud that he will be among the graduands at KIU's 29th graduation ceremony on July 13th, 2024. "I feel ... read more |
 Jun Dr. Ani Kalayjian Guides KIU Students on Post-Trauma Healing
On June 24, 2024, Dr. Ani Kalayjian, founder of the Association for Trauma Outreach and Prevention (ATOP) MeaningfulWorld, led a humanitarian post-trauma healing workshop at Kampala International University (KIU). The workshop aimed to teach students... read more |
 Jun KIU Rangers, Titans Registered Victories Over the Weekend
By Akugizibwe Isaac KIU Rangers ended the Weekend with a magnificent 100-35 Victory over Nabisunsa girls on Sunday while the Titans beat KCCA Panthers 79-66 on Saturday. KIU Rangers Captain Ines Kanyamuneza was exceptional in the team's triumph... read more |
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Jun KIU 29th Graduation: "Choosing the Right University is a Decision That Can Shape Your Future,c??- Mununuzi
KIU, Western Campus – Gideon Mununuzi, who will graduate at KIU’s 29th Graduation ceremony on July 13th, 2024, with a Bachelor of Pharmacy, believes that choosing the right university is a significant decision that can shape your future.&... read more |
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Jun KIU 29th Graduation: KIU Has Given me the Opportunity to Fulfill my Dream Career, Fuambe
KIU, Western Campus – Vanessa Prisca Fuambe enrolled at KIU in August 2017, believing it was the ideal place to fulfil her dream of becoming a medical doctor. And close to seven years after making that decision, she will be among the graduands ... read more |
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Jun KIU to Host PhD Viva Voce Presentation on Environmental Justice and Community Participation in Ugandacc¬c?cs Oil and Gas Sector
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a PhD Viva Voce presentation of a PhD candidate Kisubi Esther Christine from the School of Law titled: Environmental Justice and Participation of Lo... read more |
 Jun KIU 29th Graduation: Niwamanya Wants to Engage in Research That Contributes to the Advancement of Medical Science
KIU, Western Campus – Jawadu Niwamanya will graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the KIU 29th Graduation Ceremony on July 13th, 2024. The former vice president for External Affairs at the Federation of Uganda Medical Students Ass... read more |
 Jun KIU Hosts Four-Day Art Exhibition for Over 100 High Schools
KIU, Main Campus- Over 100 schools across the country participated in the four-day practical art workshop held at the 6th floor of the Idd Basajjabalaba Memorial Library from Monday, June 10th to Thursday, June 13th 2024. The exhibition, themed "The ... read more |
 Jun KIU Western Campus Bachelors and Diploma Engineering Students Engage in Workshop Training
KIU, Western Campus –Bachelor's and Diploma students at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) of KIU Western Campus are participating in an intensive mandatory workshop training as part of their recess semester curriculum. The w... read more |
 Jun KIU Receives Delegates From 10 Chinese Vocational and Technical Institutions
On Thursday, June 6th 2024, Kampala International University received delegates from 11 universities, and vocational and technical institutions from the People's Republic of China. The visitors were received by the Management of KIU led by the Vice-... read more |
 Jun Keinembabazi: Becoming Guild President Has Been an Ambition Since Joining KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe Besides achieving a Bachelor of Laws, KIU's 20th Guild President, Yvonne Keinembabazi, started planning to take over student leadership immediately after she joined campus. When she took oath on Friday, April 26th 2024, Keinembaba... read more |
 Jun Over 100 UBTEB Academic Registrars Trained at KIU in a Three Days Workshop
KIU, Main Campus - From June 4th - 6th, 2024, Kampala International University (KIU) hosted a three(3) day ICT Training that had over 100 Academic Registrars of various institutions under the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UB... read more |
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May KIU Explorer of the Week: KIU Provided the Global Perspective I Sought- Deogratias Morani
KIU, Western Campus – Deogratias Likele Morani, a second-year Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering student at KIU Western Campus, says he joined KIU because of its comprehensive curriculum which provides a global perspective. And he ... read more |
 May KIUPSA Organizing Holiday Trip to Murchison Falls
KIU, Western Campus – As students head off for their holidays, the KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) is organizing a short getaway to Murchison Falls National Park in the North-Western region of Uganda. The trip, which starts on June 1... read more |
 May KIU Journal of Science, Engineering, and Technology (KJSET) Indexed By the Graz University of Technology Austria
The KIU Journal of Science, Engineering, and Technology (KJSET) has been indexed by the EZB Electronic Journals Library, Graz University of Technology Austria. KIU Journal of Science, Engineering, and Technology (KJSET) is an official academic ... read more |
 May KIU Western Campus Organizes Induction Ceremony for the 10th Guild Union
KIU, Western Campus – The induction ceremony for the 10th Guild Union of KIU Western Campus was held on Friday, May 24th in the Staff Common Room. It was graced by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Bushenyi District William Donanto ... read more |
 May KIU Titans Beat JT to Extend Winning Run
KIU Titans displayed another remarkable display to beat Jaguars 82-56 at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Sunday. This Victory made it six consecutive wins in as many games of the second round of the 2024 National Basketball League for the high-flying Ti... read more |
 May End of Era: The Cohort that Ruled KIU for the Last Four Years
By Isaac Akugizibwe Throughout history, remarkable individuals have risen from challenging situations to leave a lasting impact on their communities. Amidst the trials of the COVID-19 pandemic, KIU experienced its own set of difficulties, yet it also... read more |
 May Gift Wagaba Wins KIU Western Campus Chess Grandmaster Tournament
KIU, Western Campus – Gift Wagaba (extreme right), a Bachelor of Pharmacy student, beat ten other participants to win the KIU Western Campus Chess Grandmaster Tournament, which was taking place at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences ... read more |
 May Dr. Mutegeki Becomes Patron for KIU Tooro Students Association
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Dr. Bright Mutegeki a Lecturer at the Department of Development, Conflict and Peace Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences was on Saturday, May 19th 2024, sworn in as th... read more |
 May KIU Hosts Workshop to Enhance Research Writing and Publishing Skills
As part of the initiative to advance research at KIU, the office of the Associate Dean of Research, School of Law, along with the Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy, and Extension (D-RICE), organized a workshop on “Advanced Resear... read more |
 May KIU Titans Set to Extend Winning Streak Against D-Mark Power Tonight
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Titans will play Power Basketball Club this evening at 9 pm in the National Basketball League as they look to extend their winning run in the second round. The game will be played under the floodlights of YMCA c... read more |
 May Eng. Samuel George Onep to Defend his PhD in Mechanical Engineering Tomorrow
KIU, Western Campus – Eng. Samuel George Onep, a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will stage the viva-voce presentation of his dissertation tomorrow, May 17th, 2024 in the SEAS board... read more |
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May KIU Explorer of the Week: 'KIU is Offering me a Platform to Nurture my Leadership Abilities' cc¬c?? Paul Womaungo
KIU, Western Campus – Paul Womaungo, a prominent students’ leader at KIU Western Campus, says that the university is offering him a platform to nurture his leadership abilities by virtue of the various positions he holds. The third-year B... read more |
 May CHSS Formerly Receives Interfaculty Football Trophy
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Friday 10th, May 2024, received the Interfaculty football gala trophy for keeps amidst cheers and jubilation. The trophy was handed over to the Col... read more |
 May CHSS are the Champions of the 2024 KIU Inter-Faculty Football Galla
By Ritah Babirye KIU, Main Campus- The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) beat the College of Economics and Management (CEM) 2-0 in the finals on Wednesday to win the first of it's kind interfaculty football gala. Following the final wh... read more |
 May SEAS Hosts a Successful 2nd Seminar Series to Empower Researchers
KIU, Western Campus – On May 7th, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) hosted a successful 2nd seminar series to empower researchers at the SEAS Boardroom. The seminar was held to offer invaluable insights into research g... read more |
 May KIU Welcomes April Intake Students with Inspiring Orientation Ceremony
KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- On Tuesday 7th, May 2024, April intake students were officially introduced to life at Uganda's leading private University as part of the orientation ceremony held in the University's Main Hall. KIU Main Hall buzzed with excitement a... read more |
 May KIU Explorer of the Week: Okwir Successfully Chasing his Dreams Because of KIU Bursary Scheme
KIU, Western Campus – Allan Okwir, a fourth-year Bachelor of Pharmacy student, is successfully chasing his dreams of being a pharmacist thanks to KIU’s bursary scheme. Okwir, who represents the School of Pharmacy as a Member of Parliament... read more |
 May KIU Legal Aid Clinic Hosts Workshop with Her Worship Nasambu Esther Adonyo
On Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, the KIU Legal Aid Clinic under the Department of Clinical Legal Education (CLE), School of Law organized a training aimed at preparing student clinicians for the field. Addressing the students, the guest of honour, Her W... read more |
 May KIU Rangers Maintain Dominance over KU Lady Eagles
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The KIU Rangers extended their supremacy over the Kampala University Lady Eagles with a commanding victory of 96-44 in the National Basketball League on Sunday. The Victory moved the Rangers up to second place o... read more |
 May KIU Western Campus Concludes Orientation of April 2024 Intake Students
KIU, Western Campus – New students who reported to the university as part of the April 2024 intake have concluded their orientation as they look forward to beginning their lectures today, May 6th. The orientation, which was held in the Conferen... read more |
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May KIU Rangers Ease Past UPDF Lady Tomahawks
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus -KIU Rangers made it two wins in as many games of the second round of the National Basketball League (NBL) when they beat UPDF Lady Tomahawks 82-51 at the Lugogo Indoor Arena on Wednesday. KIU Rangers, who have now... read more |
 May Kanyereketo wants to Turn FFI into A platform for Innovation
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- The newly elected Principal Coordinator for the KIU Forum for Ideas (FFI), Zubair Kanyereketo says he wants to turn the platform into one that favours a generation of innovative but diverse ideas. The second-year ... read more |
 May CHANGE IN KIU 29TH GRADUATION DATE TO JULY 13TH, 2024
KIU, Main Campus - The KIU 29th Graduation Ceremony previously scheduled to hold on June 15th, 2024 has now been shifted to July 13, 2024. This was made known in a circular released by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Academic Affairs, Dr. Tom... read more |
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May KIU Explorer of the Week: Ronnie Ssonko Wants to Solve the Communitycc¬c?cs Challenges Through Research and Innovation
KIU, Western Campus – Ronnie Ssonko, a third-year student of Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering, and also the current Vice-President of the KIU Western Campus Guild government, Member of Parliament for School of Engineering and Pres... read more |
 Apr KIU JOB VACANCY: GRANT WRITER NEEDED
Job Summary: Kampala International University is a private chartered university in Uganda. We are seeking an experienced Grant Writer to join our team. As a Grant Writer, you will be responsible for researching and writing grant proposals to secure f... read more |
 Apr You Need to Be Multi-skilled, Vice Chancellor Tells New Guild Union Leaders
KIU, Main Campus-KIU Vice Chancellor, Professor Mouhamad Mpezamihigo has advised the newly elected student leaders to try learning more than one skill in order to survive in today's competitive society. He said this during the Guild Union Handover Ce... read more |
 Apr KIUPSA Launches Medical Quiz and Essay Writing Competition
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) has launched the medical quiz and essay competition for 2024. The competition will be held under the theme, “Ensuring medication safety through pharmacovigilance as a te... read more |
 Apr Basoga Nseete Students Association Prepares for Vibrant Handover Ceremony with Diverse Cultural Showcase
BY: Eunice Nangobi KIU MAIN CAMPUS- Basoga Nseete Students Association's preparations for the forthcoming handover ceremony slated for Saturday, 27th April 2024, are in high gear. This event will follow the recently concluded elections to introd... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Lango Students Association to Hold Medical Camp in Lira District
KIU, Western Campus – The Lango Students Association at KIU Western Campus is planning to hold a medical camp at Ogur Health Center IV in Lira District from July 8th to 12th, 2024. According to Tony Omara, a fourth-year Pharmacy student who is ... read more |
 Apr KIU 29th Graduation Ceremony: Mack M Gbangandimbo's Journey of Insight at KIU
KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- As the sun sets on another academic year, Kampala International University (KIU) prepares to bid farewell to yet another cohort of accomplished graduates on its 29th Graduation ceremony to be held on Saturday, 15th June 2024, at the... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Swears in First Female Guild Pesident Mahirwe, MPs and Cabinet
KIU, Western Campus – Prudence Mahirwe has been sworn in as the first female Guild President of KIU Western Campus, along with Members of Parliament (MPs) and her cabinet. Mahirwe was sworn in by the university lawyer Paul Tusuubira in a functi... read more |
 Apr Bunyoro-Tooro Students Association Participate in Games to Mark Their Sports Day
KIU, Western Campus – Bunyoro-Tooro Students Association (BUTOOSA) of KIU Western Campus held their Sports Day on Saturday, April 20th 2024 where they competed against each other in a variety of sports activities. According to the president of ... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Hosts Tanzanian Delegation for Swahili Club Launch
KIU, Western Campus - KIU Western Campus hosted a delegation from the Tanzanian High Commission as they launched the Swahili Club on April 19th, 2024. The delegation, which represented the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Uganda, His Excellency M... read more |
 Apr Prudence Mahirwe Elected First Female Guild President of KIU Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus – Prudence Mahirwe, a fourth-year student of Bachelor of Pharmacy, has been elected as the first female Guild President of KIU Western Campus. Mahirwe got 55.2% of the vote to beat Amon Nkwasiibwe who got 44.8% after being e... read more |
 Apr KIU Department of Clinical Legal Education Participates in the National Court Open Day April 2024
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday, April 15th 2024, KIU through the Department of Clinical Legal Education (CLE), School of Law, participated in the National Court Open Day held at Kololo. The National Court Open Day organized by the Judiciary of Uganda o... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Mind Hub to Spearhead Innovation and Research Among Students
KIU, Western Campus – Ronnie Ssonko (second right), a third year student of Mechanical Engineering at KIU Western Campus, had always been bothered by the perception that students from private education entities are always fed with theoretical c... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Organizes Successful Cervical Cancer Run
KIU, Western Campus – On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at KIU Western Campus organized a successful Cervical Cancer Run. Over 200 people participated in the run which was organized in collaboratio... read more |
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Apr KIU Titans Beat Ndejje to Close First Round In Style
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Titans ended the first round of the 2024 National Basketball League(NBL) in style after an emphatic 85-53 Victory over Ndejje University Angeles at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Sunday. The Titans' Victory was greatly by a spectacula... read more |
 Apr KIU Celebrates April 2022 Batch of Technical Aid Corp (TAC) Volunteers
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the Management of KIU, led by the DVC Academic Affairs, Dr. Tom Mulegi, celebrated the April 2022 batch of Technical Aid Corp (TAC) members who marked the end of their two-year mis... read more |
 Apr Hon. Diana Mutasingwa Kagyenyi, Minister of State at VP Office, Speaks to KIU Diplomatic Students on Pan-Africanism
On Friday, April 12th, 2024, the KIU Diplomatic Students Association hosted Hon. Diana Mutasingwa Kagyenyi, the Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President and the Woman Member of Parliament (MP) Buikwe District at the Main Campus in Kansan... read more |
 Apr Col Edith Nakalema to Grace the 2024 KIU Law Dinner
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The State House Investors Protection Unit Commander, Colonel Edith Nakalema will be the Guest of honour at the 2024 KIU Law Dinner at Protea Hotel on Friday evening, the KIU Law Society has Confirmed. The glamour... read more |
 Apr Abdkarim Muse Nur Elected President of KIU Somali Students Association
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Abdkarim Muse Nur has been declared the President-elect of the KIU Somali Students Association (KIUSOMSA), after securing 62% of the votes in the Thursday election. Muse garnered 85 votes out of the 137 cast, sol... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Guild Electoral Commission Declares Winners of Faculty Elections
KIU, Western Campus – The chairperson of the Electoral Commission for the Guild elections yesterday declared the winners of the parliamentary elections for the different faculties and schools. The KIU Western Campus students’ fraternity o... read more |
 Apr KIU Students to Vote for Guild Representatives on Friday
By Jacob Junior Munghesi KIU, Main Campus- On Friday, April 12th, 2024, students across all colleges and schools will vote for their respective representatives in the KIU Guild Union for the year 2024/2025. Each College is expected to send a ma... read more |
 Apr KIU Staff Profile: Dr. Bot Wants to Continue to Explore Research in Molecular Toxicology
KIU, Western Campus – Dr. Yakubu Sandy Bot, the Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) contends that he wants to continue exploring research and research collaborations regarding Molecular Toxicology. Dr. Bot, who is also the Forme... read more |
 Apr KIU Titans Are Back to Winning Ways
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- KIU Titans displayed unmatchable quality as they beat JT Jaguars 78-51 in the National Basketball League game played at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. The Titans went into Wednesday's game see... read more |
 Apr KIU Hosts Day 4 of the 14th Annual NSSF Career Expo: Students Inspired to Define Goals and Defy Odds
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday, April 8th, 2024, Kampala International University hosted the 14th National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Career Expo held on the 5th floor of the Idii Basajjabalaba Memorial Library. The event, themed 'Define your goals, D... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Construction Materials Laboratory Offers Soil Testing and Concrete Compression Services
KIU, Western Campus – The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) set up the Construction Materials Laboratory with the aim of offering soil testing and concrete compression services to construction projects at KIU Western Campus and ... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Bids Farewell to April 2022 Batch of Nigerian TAC Volunteers
KIU, Western Campus – The Federal Republic of Nigeria-sponsored Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers that have been serving at KIU Western Campus since April 2022 were yesterday, 8th April 2024, bade farewell to by the University Management in ... read more |
 Apr KIU To Elect New Guild President on April 19th
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU Students will elect a new Guild president on April 19th, according to the road map released by the Guild Union's Electoral Commission last week. The release of the road by the Electoral Commission chairperson, ... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Organizes Sensitization on Research, Publication and Grants
KIU, Western Campus – On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, the office of the Deputy Director for Research organized a successful sensitization session on research, publication and grants. The session was held at the Post Graduate Boardroom, KIU Wester... read more |
 Apr School of Allied Health Sciences to Hold the Inaugural Mr and Miss Allied Contest on Saturday April 6th, 2024
KIU, Western Campus – The inaugural Mr. and Miss Allied Contest for students from the School of Allied Health Sciences will be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at 7pm, at Safaris Motel in Ishaka Town. The contest, which which set to become an... read more |
 Apr KIU Titans and Rangers Mark Easter Holiday with Victories
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- During the Easter period, both KIU basketball clubs, KIU Titans and the KIU Rangers, emerged victorious in their respective games in the National Basketball League. KIU Titans rounded off the holy weekend with an ... read more |
 Mar KIU Beats Makerere University at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court National Competition: Set to Represent Uganda at Regional Level in South Africa
KIU Main Campus - In scintillating and exhilarating moments on Saturday, 30th March 2024, KIU emerged as National Champions at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition for Uganda. The Space Law Competition is themed, "Case Concerning the Pr... read more |
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Mar KIU Explorer of the Week: KIU Has a Strong Focus on Science and Technology, Johnson Twinomujuni
KIU, Western Campus – Johnson Twinomujuni, a second-year Diploma in Civil Engineering student, says he joined KIU because the university has a strong focus on science and technology and a reputation for excellence. Twinomujuni was inspired by h... read more |
 Mar Justice Musa Ssekaana Urges Students to Lay Career Foundations While at Campus
By Eunice Nangobi KIU Main Campus- On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, the Clinical Legal Education Department at the KIU School of Law organized a public lecture on Civil Procedure, featuring Honorable Justice Musa Ssekaana, the Head of the Civil Divisi... read more |
 Mar KIU Forum for Ideas Honors Cleaners with Community Cleanup and Generous Donations
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, the KIU Forum for Ideas (FFI) undertook a comprehensive cleaning of the entire KIU Main Campus, expressing gratitude for the exceptional efforts of our dedicated cleaners. They sai... read more |
 Mar KIU School of Engineering Joins Stakeholders in Breakfast Meeting on Dissecting OHS Legal Framework in Uganda
KIU, Western Campus – On Friday, March 15th, 2024, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at KIU Western Campus, joined other stakeholders for a pivotal breakfast meeting aimed at dissecting the Occupational Health and Safety (OH... read more |
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Mar Milestone Alert: KIUcc¬c?cs Dr. Zubeda Ukundimana Wins OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Research Prize
KIU, Western Campus – Dr. Zubeda Ukundimana from the Department of Civil Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD... read more |
 Mar KIU Successfully Participates in the 1st Regional Higher Education Exhibition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU joined several other universities and institutions of higher education at the 14th Higher Education Exhibition hosted by Uganda Christian University at their Graduation grounds in Mbale City from March ... read more |
 Mar Dr. Temesgen Tantu Returns From Salzburg Weill Cornell Seminar in Obstetrics and Gynecology
KIU, Western Campus – Dr. Temesgen Tantu, an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at KIU Western Campus has returned from Salzburg, Austria where he attended the Weill Cornell seminar in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The one-week semin... read more |
 Mar Team Visits KIU Western Campus on Joint Technical Support Supervision of 03 Plus
KIU, Western Campus – A team comprising of members from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Kampala office, the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Ministry of Health visited KIU Western Campus on ... read more |
 Mar KIU'S Hakim Owiny Wants To Turn Kampala Into a Smart City
KIU, Main Campus - Hakim Owiny, a finalist student of Public administration is determined to influence the transformation of Uganda's capital Kampala into a smart city by advocating for safe cycling lanes. Owiny is currently serving as an e-mobility,... read more |
 Mar KIU Neuroscience Forum Successfully Holds Brain Awareness Week 2024
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Neuroscience Forum in association with the IBRO-DANA Foundation and the Anatomical Association of Uganda successfully held Brain Awareness Week 2024 on March 15th and 16th, with an insightful seminar and aerobics s... read more |
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Mar KIU Law Society Joins Moslem Students Association to Restore Hope in Luuka
KIU, Main Campus- On Saturday, March 9th, 2024, the KIU Law Society and the KIU Moslem Students Association came together to extend a helping hand to the residents of Waibuga sub-county in Luuka district. Their generous donations included food, schol... read more |
 Mar Team From School of Engineering Represents KIU at Consultative Meeting Hosted by National Building Review Board
KIU, Western Campus – A team from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) represented KIU at a consultative workshop on Steel-Timber-Concrete (STC) composited construction method held on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at Silver Sprin... read more |
 Mar FFI Confirms 11 Recruits
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU'S leading student think tank, Forum for Ideas confirmed on Monday that 11 new members have joined the family of intellectuals. Monday's initiation ceremony was preceded by interviews on Saturday in which 16 c... read more |
 Mar Tanzania Students Association to Launch Swahili Club at KIU Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus – The president of the Tanzanian Students Association has announced the launch of the Swahili club at KIU Western Campus, slated for Friday, April 19th, 2024. Hamisi Swalehe Mahanga told this website that the club is being l... read more |
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Mar KIU Explorer of the Week: Come to KIU if You Want to Excel and Succeed in Your Career - Nkundimana
KIU, Western Campus – Nathan Nkundimana, a fourth-year student of Pharmacy at KIU Western Campus, advises whoever aspires to get quality university education to come to KIU if they want to excel and succeed in their careers. Nkundimana, who is ... read more |
 Mar Cervical Cancer Run to be Held on April 13 to Aid in Fight Against Cervical Cancer
KIU, Western Campus – The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at KIU Teaching Hospital, is organizing the Cervical Cancer Run 2024 on Saturday, April 13 to aid in the fight against cervical cancer. According to the Chairperson of the Organi... read more |
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Mar KIU Henry Baligwa Recognized By the UN | UNESCO RCE Youth Art Challenge: From Waste to Art
KIU, Main Campus - KIU Henry Baligwa, a student of Bachelor of Fine Arts with Education from KIU was among the awardees of the RCE Youth Art Challenge: From Waste to Art organized by the Global RCE Service Centre at the United Nations University Inst... read more |
 Mar KIU Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Indexed By the Directory of Open Access Journals.
KIU, Main Campus - In a bid to foster innovation, and address critical challenges through research, the KIU Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KIJHUS) has been indexed by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This wa... read more |
 Mar Prioritize Your Mental Health, Seek Counseling, Dr Faith Nakalema Advises KIU Students
KIU, Main Campus - In an interactive session on Mental and Reproductive Health on March 5th, 2024, Dr. Faith Nakalema, the former HoD of Applied Psychology, at KIU, advised the students to place great importance on their mental health. The session wa... read more |
 Mar KIU Teaching Hospital Holds Medical Camp Targeting Over 1,000 Patients With Different Medical Conditions
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Teaching Hospital is holding a medical camp targeting over 1,000 patients with different medical conditions. The camp, which commenced on Monday, March 4th, 2024, will come to close today, March 6th and will cater for ... read more |
 Mar Diploma Nursing and Midwifery Students at KIU Register 100% Pass Rate in 2023 UNMEB Exams
KIU, Western Campus – Nursing and Midwifery Diploma students at KIU Western Campus have registered a 100% pass rate in the December 2023 Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board (UNMEB) exams, which were released yesterday. Their colleague... read more |
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Mar Invitation to the Public Presentation of PG Students From March 4th - 7th, 2024 - Main Campus
KIU, Main Campus - The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under-listed students scheduled: Monday 4th March 2024 - 09:00am (Venue: Sen... read more |
 Mar KIU PHD STUDENT TO PRESENT A VIVA VOCE ON SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research invites the entire KIU Community and the General Public to a Viva Voce presentation by Friday Christopher, a PhD Student from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Title: Sustainable Land Manage... read more |
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Feb Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research to Hold PhD Viva Voce on March 4th, 2024
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a PhD Viva Voce presentation of a PhD student, Nansamba Ritah from the College of Economics and Management, titled: Human Resource Management Practi... read more |
 Feb Celebrating Cultural Diversity: The 2024 KIU Cultural Gala
By Eunice Nangobi KIU Main Campus- For years, the Cultural Gala has remained unrivaled as one of the most anticipated events at Kampala International University (KIU), delighting students, staff, and the local community. The upcoming cultural gala on... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Week: Lindah Ainembabazi Hopes to Make a Difference in the Field of Medicine
KIU, Western Campus – Lindah Ainembabazi, a third-year Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery student at KIU Western Campus, says she wants to make a difference in the field of medicine once she completes her studies. She also says she intends to us... read more |
 Feb First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni Set to Speak at the AAYC Mental Health Dialogue Hosted by KIU
KIU, Main Campus - On Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, the Leading Private University in Uganda, Kampala International University will host the Mental Health Dialogue with the topic, 'Plight of Persons With Mental Health Challenges' as part of the activitie... read more |
 Feb KIU Neuroscience Forum to Host the Brain Awareness Week 2024
KIU, Western Campus - The KIU Neuroscience Forum in collaboration with the DANA Foundation and Anatomical Society of Uganda will be hosting the Brain Awareness Week 2024. The program, which will be held over two days on March 15th and 16th, 2024, is ... read more |
 Feb School of Allied Health Sciences Wins KIU Western Campus Football Gala
KIU, Western Campus – The School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) won this year’s football gala after defeating Clinicals 2-0 in the finals on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. The gala started on February 23rd, 2024, with the group stage ma... read more |
 Feb KIU Guild Union Sets Date for Cultural Gala
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The Guild Union has officially announced that the eagerly awaited KIU Cultural Gala for 2024 is scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 2nd. The event will be held at the Main campus starting at 8:00 AM local ti... read more |
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Feb KIU Wins 2024 Inter-University Law Faculty Football Gala
KIU, Main Campus-The KIU School of Law showcased an exceptional performance, clinching a thrilling 2-1 victory against Cavendish University in the Finals of the 2024 Inter-University Law Faculty Football Gala at Nkumba University in Entebbe on Saturd... read more |
 Feb AMSKIU Ready for National Medical Quiz 2024
KIU, Western Campus – The Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) will participate in the National Medical Quiz at Makerere University, which kicks off tomorrow and concludes on February 25. The quiz is organized by the Federation of Ug... read more |
 Feb KIU Western Campus 2024 Inter-Faculty Football Gala Kicks off Today
KIU, Western Campus – The 2024 Inter-Faculty football Gala was officially opened today, February 23rd, 2024 at the KIU Western Campus Basketball Court. The Gala, which will feature teams from all the Faculties and Schools, kicked off today with... read more |
 Feb KIU Staff Profile: Dr. Muhammad Tukur Wants to Give More to KIU and the Community
KIU, Western Campus – Dr. Muhammad Tukur, the Dean of the Faculty of Education at the Western Campus says that he wants to make more contributions to KIU and the community. Dr. Tukur, who doubles as a Senior Lecturer, says he can do that by usi... read more |
 Feb INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARING FOR PG STUDENS UNDER THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT, SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES
KIU, Western Campus - The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR), KIU Western Campus, is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the Proposal, Concept, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) presentations of the students under th... read more |
 Feb Invitation to Public Hearings on February 23rd, 2024
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under-listed students scheduled for: Friday 23 rd February 2024 Time: 09:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 ... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Week: Nicholas Bogere Wants to Transform Bughendera Constituency as MP
KIU, Western Campus – Nicholas Bogere, a final-year Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery student at KIU Western Campus says he wants to contest for the position of Member of Parliament (MP) for Bughendera constituency in Bundibugyo district. Mr Ni... read more |
 Feb KIU Western Campus Guild Electoral Commission Sworn In
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Guild Electoral Commission, which will oversee the election of the Guild Union has been sworn in on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024. The Commission was sworn in by the University Lawyer in an event that... read more |
 Feb KIU Guild Union PM Joshua Ashaba Wants To Become President of Uganda Some Day
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus: While Joshua Ashaba currently serves as the prime minister of the 19th Guild Union government at KIU, his ambitions extend far beyond. He has openly expressed his aspiration to pursue the presidency of Uganda in ... read more |
 Feb Aspiring Guild Leaders Advised to Have the Proper Mindset by DSA
KIU, Western Campus – Students aspiring to be part of the next guild leadership have been advised by the Dean of Students Affairs, Ms. Florah Bamutura to have a proper mindset for leadership. Bamutura also said they were liaising with the Elect... read more |
 Feb KIU Rangers End Busy Weekend with Victory Over YMCA Lady Hamsters
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- KIU Rangers returned to winning ways with a dominant 79-41 win over the newly promoted YMCA Lady Hamsters on Sunday morning at the YMCA court in Wandegeya. KIU Rangers who began the 2024 National Basketball League... read more |
 Feb Civil Engineering Students Pay Industrial Site Visit to Tausi Tea Factory
KIU, Western Campus – Civil Engineering students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) paid an industrial site visit to learn about a structural steel installation at Tausi Tea Processing Factory on Tuesday, February 13th, ... read more |
 Feb Pakistani High Commissioner to Uganda Visits KIU For Possible Areas of Collaboration
KIU, Main Campus - On Tuesday, February 14th, 2024, the management of KIU led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mouhammad Mpezamihigo, and the DVC Finance and Administration, Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye hosted the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Uganda... read more |
 Feb KIU Staff Profile: Pius Wants to be a Renowned Professor in Public Health
KIU, Western Campus – Theophilus Pius, the Head Of Department (HOD) Laboratories at KIU Teaching Hospital says he wants to be a renowned Professor in Public Health. Pius is also an alumnus of KIU with a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences a... read more |
 Feb Students Urged to Embrace Discipline and Integrity to Become Better Professionals
By Deborah Akunyo KIU, Main Campus-Students have been advised to embrace discipline and integrity if they are to become better professionals. This was during a groundbreaking mentorship session organised by the KIU Law Society on Monday, February 12,... read more |
 Feb Law Society Elections: Voting Set for February 23, 2024
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- On February 23, 2024, the KIU School of Law will hold elections to select its upcoming leaders, as outlined in the newly unveiled elections roadmap. The roadmap disclosed by Jonathan Areeba, the Outgoing Presiden... read more |
 Feb Call For Applications: All 4 Wash Summer School Program
KIU, Western Campus - The Department of Civil Engineering under the ALL4WASH PROJECT is delighted to extend an invitation to currently enrolled postgraduate students (Masters in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Engineering) to participat... read more |
 Feb Invitation to Public Hearings February 14th and March 13th, 2024
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research, Western Campus is pleased to invite the KIU Community and the General public to the work-in-progress and seminar presentations of Postgraduate students scheduled for: Date: 14th, February 2024 Time:... read more |
 Feb District Governor for the Lions District 411B Uganda Dr. Bubikire Visits KIU Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus – The District Governor for the Lions District 411B Uganda Dr. Stanley K. Bubikire visited KIU Western Campus on February 9th, 2024, and took part in various activities organized by the Leos Club of KIU Western Campus. Dr. B... read more |
 Feb Pius Kiyemba Returns with Resilience and Vision
By Deborah Akunyo KIU, Main Campus-After losing to Jonathan Areeba by a margin of 14 votes in last year's race for president of the Law Society, Pius Kiyemba(PK) is becoming an embodiment of resilience and perseverance as he returns to seek the manda... read more |
 Feb Mangen Hands Over KIUPSA Leadership to Gaboyi
KIU, Western Campus – Joshua Fred Mangen has officially handed over the leadership of the KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) to Charles Jesse Gaboyi. In a ceremony that was held on Monday, February 5th, 2024, at the University Main Hall... read more |
 Feb Ntanzi Wants To Make KIU Law School Better Than Ever
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU law school boasts of producing some of the best brains in Uganda including the current speaker of the Parliament of Uganda. Allan Ntanzi Kiwalabye wants to inspire more of his colleagues to emulate Rt Hon. An... read more |
 Feb KIU Western Campus January 2024 Intake Students Oriented
KIU, Western Campus – Students of the January 2024 intake from KIU Western Campus have today completed their orientation process which started on February 6. The event, which took place in the KIU Teaching Hospital Conference Hall, involved mem... read more |
 Feb Postgraduate Students Urged to Prioritize Research Time Management for Academic Success
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Postgraduate students have been urged to pay maximum attention to research and ensure it is done on time. This was during a groundbreaking meeting between the Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) and... read more |
 Feb KIU Guild President, Godfrey Agaba Discloses Plans For New Semester
KIU, Main Campus- The first semester of the year is underway and it is set to get more interesting in the coming weeks according to a set of activities proposed by the Guild Union. Guild President Godfrey Agaba and his team have planned a series of a... read more |
 Feb KIU Rangers Face Magic Stormers in NBL on Wednesday Evening
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Rangers are striving to uphold their perfect start to the 2024 National Basket League season as they prepare to take on the Magic Stormers on the evening of Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, at the Lugogo Indoor Arena. The game w... read more |
 Feb Invitation to Public Hearings of Postgraduate Students On February 9th, 2024
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for: Friday 9th February 2024 Time:09:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 2 Friday 9th February 2024 Time: 09:00 a... read more |
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Feb Invitation to Public Hearings of Postgraduate Students On February 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for: Monday 5th February Time:09:00am Venue: Seminar Room 5 Tuesday 6th February Time: 09:00am Venue Seminar Ro... read more |
 Feb KIU Titans' Magnificent Redemption Sinks UCU and Kampala Rockets.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The KIU Titans defeated Kampala Rockets 73-53 on Sunday to cap off the weekend with two consecutive victories after beating UCU Canons 83-52 on Friday, all in spectacular fashion. The two victories were a signifi... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Week: John Tendo Senkaaba Wants to Use AMSKIU Leadership as Platform to Serve People
KIU, Western Campus – John Tendo Senkaaba was elected Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) president on January 25 and he says he wants to use the position as a platform to serve many more people. The fourth-year Bachelor of Medicine... read more |
 Feb Your Core Goal is To Attain A Qualification - KIU Vice Chancellor
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -January Intake students were officially introduced to life as well as the do's and don't's of KIU during an Orientation Ceremony held in the University Main Hall on Friday 2nd February 2024. The guest of honour a... read more |
 Feb KIU Western Campus Launches English Proficiency Course for International Medical Students
KIU, Western Campus – The Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry (FCMD) at KIU Western Campus yesterday launched the English Language proficiency course. The launch, which was held in the Conference Hall of KIU Teaching Hospital, was graced... read more |
 Feb Leos Club at KIU Western Campus Welcomes the District Governor for the Lions District 411B Uganda
KIU, Western Campus - The Leos Club of KIU Western Campus is gearing up to host the Lions District Governor 411B Uganda, Lion Dr. Stanley K. Bubikire, on February 9. Leos Club President Leo Amon Nkwasiibwe highlighted the significance of this v... read more |
 Jan KIU Sports Administrator Joel Chote Munyendoh Receives 2024 FIFA Badge, Sets Sights on Global Officiation
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Joel Chote Munyendoh, a sports administrator at KIU Main Campus, is among the 24 referees in Eleven-a-side football, Futsal, and Beach Soccer who have been awarded FIFA badges for the 2024 calendar year. The FIFA... read more |
 Jan Department of Publication and Extension Concludes Faculty Sensitization on Research and Publication
KIU, Western Campus – The Department of Publication and Extension has today concluded its faculty sensitization workshops with a session focusing on the Faculty of Education. The department has been sensitizing all Faculties and Schools at KIU ... read more |
 Jan Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on February 2nd 2024
KIU, MAIN Campus-The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for: Friday 2nd February 2024 Time: 09: 00 am Ven... read more |
 Jan KIU Ranked Among The Top 50 Universities in Africa in the Latest Webometrics Ranking
Kampala International University (KIU), the No. 1 Private University and 2nd overall best ranked University in Uganda, has solidified its position in the latest Webometrics World Ranking of Universities for three rank sessions in a row. The Janu... read more |
 Jan John Tendo Senkaaba Wins AMSKIU Presidency
KIU, Western Campus – John Tendo Senkaaba has been declared the outright winner of the Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) presidential race election held on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Senkaaba got 259 votes to beat Davis Ssebayiga... read more |
 Jan KIU Western Campus Receives January Intake Students
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus is currently receiving new students for the January intake 2024 to help them settle in as they prepare to begin their studies. The activity is being coordinated by the Directorate of Student Affairs, als... read more |
 Jan KIU Titans and Rangers Impress in Exciting start of the 2024 NBL Season.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU basketball clubs made a noteworthy beginning to the 2024 season of the National Basketball League, which commenced on Friday at the Lugogo Indoor Arena. KIU Rangers began with a hard-fought 61-57 victory over... read more |
 Jan APPLY NOW: A JOINT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME BETWEEN KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (KIU) AND ACADEMY CITY
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University in partnership with Academic City is pleased to commence a 3-track certification programme in Advanced Web Application Development. This Programme will be coordinated by the Centre of Excellence for... read more |
 Jan Invitation To Concept and Proposal Presentation For Postgraduate Students From SEAS and FST, KIU Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus - The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite the KIU Community and the General Public to the Concept and Proposal Presentation of postgraduate students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sci... read more |
 Jan Rotaract Members Urged: Embrace Knowledge for Wealth Growth
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- Members of the Rotaract Club of KIU have been advised to embrace knowledge and socialisation in order to transform their lives. This call was made by Rotarian Edson Besigomwe, a finance and accounting specialist w... read more |
 Jan DHDR Holds Capacity-building Training for all Postgraduate students and staff
KIU, Main Campus- The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is geared towards ensuring quality research and supervision for Postgraduate students. As part of the process, the Directorate on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, conducted a succe... read more |
 Jan ADVERTISEMENT FOR MASTERS AND PHD STUDY OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE KIU STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEME - JANUARY 2024
Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of African Universities as well as the Inter Universit... read more |
 Jan AMSKIU Releases List of Successful Applicants for Executive Board Posts
KIU, Western Campus – The Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) has released the final list of successful applicants for posts on the Executive Board. The list, which was released on Monday, January 22, has 3 candidates contesting for... read more |
 Jan KIU Western Campus Guild President Rwotomiyo to Publish Book
KIU, Western Campus – The Guild President for KIU Western Campus Brian Rwotomiyo is planning to publish a book, which he will do after the completion of his trenure. He revealed this news to this website on January 22 and he said the book, whic... read more |
 Jan KIU Titans Name Collins Kasujja as the New Captain
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Collins Kasujja has been confirmed as the new captain for KIU Titans ahead of the 2024 National Basketball League that tips off this Friday. KIU Titans will start the 2024 NBL campaign against arch rivals Namuwon... read more |
 Jan INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON JANUARY 22ND AND 24TH, 2024
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for: Monday 22nd January 2024 Time: 09:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Panel... read more |
 Jan Davis Ssebayigga Hopeful of Clinching AMSKIU Presidency
KIU, Western Campus – Davis Ssebayigga, a fifth-year medical student, is hopeful of winning the race for being President of the Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU). We had a sit-down with him so that he can tell us his plans for the... read more |
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Jan I am Gradually Achieving my Dream of Becoming a Medical Doctor at KIU- Chris Asingwire
KIU, Western Campus – When Chris Asingwire was growing up, one of the things he wanted to achieve after his time in school was becoming a medical doctor. And he says that coming towards the end of his course, he is well in line of achieving thi... read more |
 Jan Prioritise Academics: Sewankambo Advises Fellow Students
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Martin Pinto Sewankambo a second-year student of Master of Education Administration and Management has advised junior students to prioritize academics in the new year in order to achieve the main goal that brought... read more |
 Jan Invitation to Public Hearings of Postgraduate Students
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for: Wednesday 17th January 2024 Time: 9:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Pan... read more |
 Jan KIU JOB VACANCY: RECRUITMENT FOR ASSISTANT LECTURERS
Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of African Universities as well as the Inter Universit... read more |
 Jan 7 KIU Western Campus Master's Students to Attend Viva-Voce Hearings
KIU, Western Campus – Seven students from KIU Western Campus are scheduled to attend their respective Master’s Viva-Voce or public defence hearings on Tuesday, January 23. The students are going to make presentations for Master in Busines... read more |
 Jan KIU Western Campus Department of Publication and Extension to Hold Faculty Sensitization
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Department of Publication and Extension will hold faculty sensitization on research and publication beginning on Monday January 22. The communication was made in an invite to the different Faculties ... read more |
 Jan KIU Explorer of the Day: Acolnz Limited Ishaka Proprietor Collin Aine Turned to Business to Take Strain off Parents
KIU, Western Campus - Collin Aine decided to venture into business to take the financial strain off his parents, and the Acolnz Limited Ishaka proprietor is reaping dividends. He says his father pays his tuition but the money he gets from business, h... read more |
 Jan Invitation to Public Hearings of Postgraduate Students On January 15th 2024
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for: Monday 15th January 2024 Time:09:00am Venue: Seminar Room1 CHSS... read more |
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Jan KIUcc¬c?cs Victor Atoki Selected for Award of CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers
KIU, Western Campus - KIU’s Victor Ayomide Atoki from the Department of Biochemistry has been selected for the award of the prestigious CV Raman International Fellowship for African researchers. This was communicated to Atoki through an award l... read more |
 Jan DSA for KIU Western Campus Encourages Students to be Focused and Determined
KIU, Western Campus – The Dean of Students Affairs (DSA) at KIU Western Campus Flora Bamutura (speaking in the picture) has encouraged students to be focused and determined as they begin the new semester. KIU Western Campus officially opened fo... read more |
 Jan Call for Applications at the Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, KIU
The Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CoEEI) which serves as Kampala International University’s Innovation Gateway into the Society and the Industry is receiving applications for the 2nd Cohorts of the Research and Innov... read more |
 Jan KIU Western Campus Orients its Faculty of Education First-Year Students
KIU, Western Campus – The Faculty of Education has today oriented its first-year in-service students in an event held in a Faculty lecture room at the Post-Graduate block. In-service education can be defined as the relevant courses and activiti... read more |
 Jan New Semester Message From the KIU Western Campus Guild Union
By John Kennedy Kalanda KIU, Western Campus – My name is John Kennedy Kalanda and I am the 9th reinstated Guild Speaker for KIU Western Campus. I take this distinguished opportunity to congratulate you all upon having gone through the festive d... read more |
 Jan The KIU Darts Team That Turned Tables At the 2023 University Games
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- At the 19th edition of the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games hosted by Uganda Christian University (UCU) at the end of 2023, several sporting stories unfolded, yet many went untold. KIU's trium... read more |
 Dec IMPORTANT DATES FOR JUNE 2024 GRADUATION
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ALL STUDENTS INTENDING TO GRADUATE IN JUNE 2024 We congratulate you on reaching the final semester of your studies at KIU. As you finalise your last semester on campus, and to enable... read more |
 Dec End of Semester Circular/Modular Classes for January 2024
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS To all students We congratulate you upon successful completion of the end-of-semester examinations. This memo serves to inform you that there will be modular teaching in January 2024. Be reminded that lecturers s... read more |
 Dec KIU Leaves Unforgettable Mark at the 2023 University Games
KIU, Main Campus: After a tremendous performance in all sporting disciplines, KIU will leave the 2023 University Games hosted by Uganda Christian University in Mukono with great pleasure. With their heads held high, the green-clad team will bring hom... read more |
 Dec KIU Karate Team Strives for Excellence with a Gold Standard
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU continues to impress in Karate for both boys and women having claimed Gold at the AUUS Games hosted by Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono. With this victory, team KIU can now classify thems... read more |
 Dec Students Gear up for the Festive Season
By Phionah Kayinza KIU, Main Campus - As the end of semester exams approach, Kampala International University has begun to clear up. Some have already begun singing Christmas carols, which have spread like wildfire and reached the ears of other... read more |
 Dec KIU Western Campus Guild President Vying for UNSA Speaker Post
KIU Western Campus – The Guild President of KIU Western Campus Brian Rwotomiyo is vying for the post of Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) Speaker in a poll that will take place between December 27 and 30. Rwotomiyo, who is contesting ... read more |
 Dec Promising Start for KIU at the 2023 AUUS Games
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Team KIU began this year's Association of Uganda University(AUUS) Games campaign with a 3-0 victory over Mountains of the Moon University in Volleyball before falling short in Basketball at the hands of team Ndej... read more |
 Dec KIU 28th GRADUATION: What Next for Mass Communication Graduate Isaac Tayebwa
By Agnes Doreen KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- Having completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, fresh graduate Isaac Tayebwa has four things on his mind. "Now that I have graduated, four things are on my mind; coming back for a master’s deg... read more |
 Dec KIU's Ray Maxwell Odongo Organizing Charity Outreach to Bushenyi Health Center IV
KIU, Western Campus – Ray Maxwell Odongo, the Health Minister in the KIU Western Campus Guild Union and the Project Manager, Lango Students Association is organizing a Charity outreach to Bushenyi Health Center IV on Friday, December 15. Odongo... read more |
 Dec O3 PLUS KIU Concludes the 16Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus on Sunday, which was United Nations Human Rights Day finished marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign, which began on November 25, was held under the theme “Inve... read more |
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Dec 2024 ALL4WASH SHORT-TERM MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTERS STUDENTS
Kampala International University under the ALL4WASH project, is pleased to announce the short term MSc. Mobility Scholarship at partner universities for a period of three (3) months to carry out research/laboratory work. Project Description All... read more |
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Dec Anti cc¬c?? GBV Run at KIU Western Campus to Take Place Tomorrow
KIU, Western Campus – The “Run for Respect” anti-GBV Run will take place tomorrow, starting at 9:00 AM at the KIU Western Campus Basketball Court. This was confirmed in a press conference that took place yesterday at the administrat... read more |
 Dec KIU Western Campus Nursing and Midwifery Students Begin UNMEB Exams
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus Nursing and Midwifery students yesterday commenced their Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board (UNMEB) exams. Finalist Nursing and Midwifery students at Certificate and Diploma level will do the ... read more |
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Dec KIUcc¬c?cs Victor Atoki Attends IBRO-ISN School on Neurodegeneration in Africa
KIU,Western Campus – KIU’s Victor Ayomide Atoki (left in the picture) from the Department of Biochemistry has attended a conference at the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) - International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) S... read more |
 Dec Gutaka Publishes About Depression among Adult Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Diabetic Clinic at KIU Teaching Hospital
KIU, Western Campus – Emma Gutaka (in the picture), the Deputy Principal Nursing Officer (DPNO) at KIU teaching Hospital has made his latest publication, about depression among adult patients with Diabetes Mellitus attending the diabetic clinic... read more |
 Nov KIU Department of Publication and Extension Holds Program on Nurturing Research and Publication Skills
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Department of Publication and Extension recently conducted a comprehensive sensitization program across the Main and Western campuses, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the intricate world of academic re... read more |
 Nov Anguria Wants to Be A Good Example to Sportsmen and Women
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Jude Anguria, a member of the KIU football team graduated with a diploma in Business Administration during KIU's 28th graduation ceremony. He described this achievement as the first step toward his objective of be... read more |
 Nov Farhan Gutale Looks Forward to Doing Many Life-Saving Surgeries
KIU, Western Campus – When Farhan Gutale joined KIU for his Master’s of Medicine in Surgery in 2020, he had no idea what was awaiting him. But now Gutale says he looks forward to doing so many life-saving surgeries because of the experien... read more |
 Nov KIU Western Campus Marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
KIU, Western Campus – The O3 PLUS Club at KIU Western Campus is marking the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, which is meant to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls around the country. The campaign, which is b... read more |
 Nov Mohamed Shueib Looks to Develop Homeland with Knowledge Attained From KIU
KIU, Main Campus- Somali International, Mohamed Shueib, has completed his Masters in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies at KIU, graduating during the 28th graduation ceremony on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. He intends to use his degree ... read more |
 Nov School of Pharmacy Wins Inter-Faculty Chess Competetion
KIU, Western Campus - The KIU Western Campus Chess Consortium has confirmed the School of Pharmacy as the winners of the Inter-Faculty Chess competition 2023. The School of Pharmacy topped the standings with 315 points out of the available 330 as per... read more |
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Nov You Should add More to the Academic Award You Have Received From KIU, Cooper Otim
KIU, Western Campus – Moses Cooper Otim advises all graduands to add more to the academic award they have received from KIU as it is not enough to guarantee their success in future. “On top of the certificate/diploma/degree/masters/PhD yo... read more |
 Nov KIU Graduand Sumayo Hassan Mohamed Gears up for Post-University Transition
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- An academic journey has never been a straight line and work life doesn't get easier. Sumayo Hassan Mohamed describes her academic journey as a perfect blend of highs and lows. "Achieving high grades, gaining a deepe... read more |
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Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: I Made the Right Choice to Join KIU, Stephen Mugerwa
KIU, Western Campus – Stephen Mugerwa says he made the right choice to join KIU because of the conducive environment he found at the university that helped him to complete his Bachelors of Pharmacy Degree. Mugerwa was among the 1,862 students w... read more |
 Nov 'Focus on your studies!' Master's Graduate Doreen Kiconco Cautions Students
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- Doreen Kiconco a Kampala International University (KIU) graduate of Masters of Science in Mass Communication cautioned students to focus on their studies and utilize the opportunity they have because not everyone ha... read more |
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Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: I Plan to use my Knowledge and Skills to Save Lives and Help Humanity, Niyonsenga
KIU, Western Campus – Klause Niyonsenga graduated with a Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery during KIU’s 28th Graduation Ceremony held at KIU Main Campus on November 25 and he says he plans to use his knowledge and skills to save lives and... read more |
 Nov KIU Enters Into Collaboration Agreement With Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Turkey
KIU, Main Campus - As part of the strategic goals of Kampala International University to expand her international partnerships and collaborations, On Thursday, November 23rd, 2023, KIU signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Acibadem... read more |
 Nov Scholarship Announcement: Mechatronics and Automation (Intelligent Systems) Study Program Under ALL4WASH Project
Kampala International University under the ALL4WASH project is pleased to announce the MSc. Scholarship undertaken at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway. These Masters scholarships will be offered in the mechatronics ... read more |
 Nov KIU Celebrates Nigerian TAC Volunteers After Successful Completion of Service
KIU, Main Campus - On Thursday, November 23rd, 2023, The KIU Management celebrated the November 2021 Batch of the Nigerian Government-sponsored Technical Aids Corps (TAC) volunteers, the completion of their 2-year mandatory service. KIU was represent... read more |
 Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: Funda to Concetrate on Pharmacognosy and Clinical Practice
KIU, Western Campus – Michael Daniel Funda made KIU Western Campus his academic home in 2018, and he has had a transformative journey in Pharmacy in all these years. And now, the Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy graduate-to-be says he wants to make... read more |
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Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: My Academic Journey at KIU has Been a Transformative Experience, Clovis Ntafakabirhi Aganze
KIU, Main Campus - Clovis Ntafakabirhi Aganze says his academic journey at Kampala International University has been a transformative experience and one of growth and transformation. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management graduate will b... read more |
 Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: Joackim Ssesanga to Fight Anti-Microbial Resistance
KIU, Western Campus – Joackim Ssesanga will be among the graduands on KIU’s 28th Graduation Ceremony on November 25 at KIU Main Campus. And the fresh pharmacist says he will gear his energies towards fighting Anti-Microbial resistance (AM... read more |
 Nov Mohamud Ali Diyad Sets Eyes On PhD
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Mohamud Ali Diyad has made up his mind to stay at KIU for a PhD after completing a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies. He will graduate this Saturday during KIU's 28th graduation cer... read more |
 Nov Jesse Charles Gaboyi Scoops KIUPSA Presidency, Promises to Make it Known Globally
KIU, Western Campus – Jesse Charles Gaboyi scooped the KIU Pharmaceutical Students Association presidency on Monday November 20, and immediately promised to make the association known globally. “I promise to make KIUPSA known globally by ... read more |
 Nov KIUPSA Executive Ends Term on a Positive Note
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Pharmaceutical Students Association (KIUPSA) led by Joshua Fred Mangen has completed its term on a positive note, having conducted most of its activities of the year successfully, including the Pharmacy week, one o... read more |
 Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: Meet Muhindo, the DJ Who Has Successfully Made it Through Pharmacy School
KIU, Western Campus – Herbert Muhindo, better known by his stage name DJ Riley Kyle, will be one of the graduands at KIU’s 28th Graduation Ceremony on November 25 at KIU Main Campus in Kansanga, where he will graduate with a Bachelor&rsqu... read more |
 Nov Former KIU Law Society President Wins LDC Mbarara Campus Guild Race
KIU, Main Campus-Reagan Kaddu, the immediate past President of the KIU Law Society is the Guild President elect for the Law Development Center, Mbarara Campus. Kaddu had 154 votes while his closest opponent, Marvin Ssenyonga gathered 117 votes. At le... read more |
 Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: Justice Ochieng Emphasizes KIU's Role Beyond Academia
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Justice Ochieng is one of the happiest people after confirming that he will be graduating with a bachelor of laws degree during KIU's 28th graduation ceremony on Saturday, 25th November, 2023. Ochieng missed the J... read more |
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Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: It's like I am in the promised world of the achievers: Agnes Nyamwija On Graduation.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Agnes Nyamwija is sweltering in wonder as she looks to celebrate her bachelor of Business administration and finance during the 28th Graduation Ceremony this Saturday 25th November 2023. Because it is her first de... read more |
 Nov KIU Western Campus Hosts the 2nd Annual Allied Intra-School Quiz Competition
KIU, Western Campus - The association of Allied Health Science (SAHS) students of KIU Western Campus recently organized an inclusive and collaborative medical quiz under the school of allied health sciences. The quiz, which ran from 8 to 11 Nov... read more |
 Nov Eng. Caleb Mwesigwa Advises Graduands to Network and Share Knowledge
KIU, Western Campus – Engineer Caleb Mwesigwa advises his fellow graduands at KIU’s 28th Graduation Ceremony on November 25, 2023 to always ensure that they network and share knowledge. Mwesigwa, who will be graduating with a Master of Sc... read more |
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Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: Sharon Achancc¬c?cs Journey of Gratitude
By Isaac Akugizibwe After being delayed by the unpopular COVID-19, Sharon Achan will finally graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management during the 28th graduation ceremony on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She is grateful to K... read more |
 Nov KIU Edges Busitema to Maintain Hopes for UFL Knockouts
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The KIU football team defeated Busitema University 1-0 at home on Sunday, moving them to second place in Group D of the Pepsi-sponsored University football league, where they need three more points to proceed. The... read more |
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Nov KIU Participates at the National Science Week Exhibition, 6th to 11th November, 2023
Kampala International University (KIU) participated in this year’s edition of National Science Week Exhibitions (NSWE), themed "Uganda Tusimbudde: Our Science-Led Journey towards Socio-Economic Transformation", from 6th to 11th November 20... read more |
 Nov KIU Gears Up for Crucial UFL Showdown Against Busitema This Sunday
By Isaac Akugizibwe On Sunday, November 12th, 2023, the football team of KIU is gearing up to welcome Busitema University to Lukuli for their second last Group D match in the University Football League. Seated in the third position with a total of 4 ... read more |
 Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: Mustapha's Remarkable Journey from Somalia to KIU
Abdihafid Mustaf Elmi is a driven and ambitious individual hailing from the vibrant nation of Somalia poised to achieve a remarkable milestone in his academic journey. With a heart full of gratitude and eyes set on the future, he is one of the studen... read more |
 Nov KIU 28th Graduation Ceremony: Dedication and Discipline Lead Musa Tumukorere to Graduate Top of His Class with a CGPA of 4.61
By Lynette Masudio With a CGPA of 4.61, Musa Tumukorere will end his undergraduate studies in Social Work and Social administration on top of his class. He is set to graduate during KIU's 28th graduation ceremony on 25th November 2023. Tumukorere is ... read more |
 Nov Invitation to Public Hearings of Postgraduate Students On November 7th, 8th, and 10th 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for:- Tuesday 7th November Time: 9:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesday 8th November Time: 9:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 ... read more |
 Nov KIU HOSTS DELEGATION FROM UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
On Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, Kampala International University (KIU) hosted a delegation from the University of South Africa (UNISA) to explore potential areas of collaboration in mutually interesting academic fields. The discussions aimed to form... read more |
 Nov KIU's AMR Club Organizes Second AMR Run with Focus on Raising Awareness and Combating Resistance
KIU Western Campus: Kampala International University's Anti-Microbial Resistance Club (AMR Club of KIU) has organized the second edition of the AMR Run 2023, themed “Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance”. The AMR run 2023, slated for Saturda... read more |
 Nov Invitation to Public Hearings of Postgraduate Students On October 27th, 31st, and November 1st, 3rd
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for:- Friday 27th October Time: 9:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Tuesday 31st October Time: 10: 00 am Venue: Senate Boardroom... read more |
 Oct KIU's John Kameri Ochoko Presents Study on Limoto Wetland Restoration
By Agnes Kiconco MAIN CAMPUS- Kampala International University (KIU) PhD student John Kameri Ochoko on Tuesday, 31st October, 2023 presented a study on "Spatial-Temporal Changes, Alternative Livelihood Options and Management of Limoto Tropical Riveri... read more |
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Oct KIU Football Coach Remains Confident Despite Draw Against UCU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU football team coach, Geoffrey Akabwai is confident that the boys will make it out of a tough group D despite being held 1-1 by UCU at home on Wednesday. KIU put up an excellent performance in Wednesday's game ... read more |
 Oct KIU's PHD Student Christiana Funke Toriola Presents Viva Voce
KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- PhD student Christiana Funke Tortola from the College of Education, Open and Distance E-Learning on Tuesday, 24th October made a Viva Voce presentation on; "Workforce Diversity And Academic Staff Productivity In Private Chartered Un... read more |
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Oct KIU Titans Seek To Level Finals Series
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans are looking to level up this year's National Basketball League finals series as they gear up for a crucial game six showdown against City Oilers on Wednesday evening. Trailing 3-2, the Titans have no op... read more |
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Oct INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON OCTOBER 24th AND 25th 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for:- Tuesday 24th OctoberTime:10:00amVenue: Senate Board Room Wednesday 25 th OctoberTime: 09:00 amVenue: Seminar Room 1Pane... read more |
 Oct KIU Titans Not About To Give Up
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-In a gripping showdown on Sunday, October 25, 2023, the KIU Titans secured a hard-fought 65-62 victory over the City Oilers, shifting the National Basketball League finals to 3-2. With a pivotal game looming on Oc... read more |
 Oct KIU Rangers Secure WNBL 2023 Silver
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers clinched the first runners-up spot in the 2023 Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), facing a 68-50 defeat against JKL Lady Dolphins in game five on Sunday. Despite it being their inau... read more |
 Oct KIU Hosts International Research and Development Conference
MAIN CAMPUS- The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research of Kampala International University (KIU) on Wednesday, 18th October officially launched the commencement of the International Research and Development Conference held under the theme: "Afri... read more |
 Oct NBL FINALS: KIU Titans Edge Oilers in Game Three
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The Titans put a stunning display of teamwork to secure a crucial 70-68 victory in game three of the National Basketball League finals against City Oilers on Wednesday night. The Titans are now trailing 2-1 in th... read more |
 Oct KIU Football Team Faces UCU in a Thrilling UFL Showdown
By Isaac Akugizibwe Kampala International University's (KIU) football team is gearing up for an intense match against Uganda Christian University (UCU) at 3:00 PM today as part of the ongoing University Football League (UFL). KIU enters this game wit... read more |
 Oct KIU Basketball Teams Secure Spots in NBL Championship Finals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans and KIU Rangers have etched their names in the National Basketball League Finals history, a remarkable feat for the university. Dominating the Semifinals, the Titans swept UCU Canons 3-0, while th... read more |
 Oct KIU Titans Eye NBL Finals As they Clash With UCU Canons
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans stand on the brink of securing a spot in this year's National Basketball League finals, holding a 2-0 lead in the Semifinal play-off series against UCU Canons. The upcoming game at the YMCA court in Wan... read more |
 Oct Game Two of the NBL Semifinals: KIU Rangers set to Battle JT Lady Jaguars
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Rangers and JT Lady Jaguars will this evening face-off in the second game of the best-of-five National Basketball League Semifinal series at the YMCA court in Wandegeya. This game is expected to be highly con... read more |
 Oct KIU Titans Is One Win Away From the 2023 NBL Finals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -KIU Titans are on the brink of securing a spot in the National Basketball League Finals after a dominating weekend against UCU Canons. With consecutive victories, the Titans now lead the best-of-five Semifinal se... read more |
 Oct KIU's Centre of Excellence Nurtures Innovators: Celebrating the Success of Pioneer Cohorts
On September 29, 2023, Kampala International University's Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CoEEI) hosted a Mini-Exhibition on the 5th floor of the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library. This event serves as a platform to showc... read more |
 Sep KIU Titans Beat UCU in Game One of the NBL Semifinals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans began their ongoing National Basketball League Semifinals playoff series with an 86-72 triumph over UCU Canons at the YMCA court in Wandegeya on Friday evening. Despite UCU Canons posing a tougher chall... read more |
 Sep Journalism Students Begin Preps Ahead of The National Newsroom Contest
By Deborah AKunyo KIU, Main Campus -The mass communication students of Kampala International University have intensified training ahead of the highly anticipated radio participatory competitions scheduled for 18th-20th October 2023 organized by the M... read more |
 Sep KIU Law Students Receive Valuable Tips for Success in the Legal Field
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Students from the School of Law were provided with insights into the essential skills required to excel in the legal profession. This guidance was shared during a mentorship workshop held on Tuesday, September 2... read more |
 Sep KIU Hosts Microsoft African Development Center Training on Empowering Africa Through Innovation
In an effort to empower Africa through innovation, Kampala International University (KIU) through the School of Mathematics and Computing (SOMAC) hosted a significant training event on Tuesday, 26th September 2023. This enlightening session themed "E... read more |
 Sep KIU Kicks Off University Football League with Determination
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU football team commenced this season's University Football League with a spirited effort, despite a narrow 1-0 loss to Busitema University on Saturday 23rd, 2023. Coach Geofrey Akabwai remains optimistic ... read more |
 Sep KIU Titans Advance to the NBL Semifinals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -The Titans are now just five games and three wins away from securing a spot in this year's National Basketball League finals, following their impressive journey to the semifinals. Their path to this stage was hig... read more |
 Sep Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research to Hold PhD Viva Voce on October 4th, 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a PhD Viva Voce presentation of a PhD student Asingwire Richard from the College of Education, Open and Distance E-Learning titled: Students' ... read more |
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Sep KIU Western Campus Mega Fresherscc¬c?c Ball Set for Tomorrow at Crane Resort
KIU, Western Campus – KIU western Campus freshers will get the first feel of their campus social life when the Mega freshers’ ball gets underway tomorrow September 23. The do, which will take place at Crane Resort Hotel, will see freshers... read more |
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Sep Leocc¬c?cs Club of KIU Western Campus Clean Basajja Market
KIU, Western Campus - On 21st September, The Leo's club KIU Western Campus, together with Lions Club of Bushenyi engaged in a cleaning exercise of Basajja Market in Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality. The Leo’s Club of KIU Western Campus is a club un... read more |
 Sep First-Year Students Cast Their Votes for KIU Guild Union Representative
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Today marks an important event as first-year students from various colleges and schools exercise their right to vote for their representative in the University's student think tank, the Guild Union. The voting p... read more |
 Sep Frank Ocero Wants to Use His Time in the Millenium Fellowship Class of 2023 to Reach for Bigger Things
KIU, Western Campus – Frank Ronald Ocero was selected to the Millenium Fellowship Class of 2023, a semester-long leadership development program created by the United Nations for undergraduate students to improve partnership building and communi... read more |
 Sep Oliver Maxwell Installed as President of The Rotaract Club of KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Oliver Maxwell's installation as President of the Rotaract Club of KIU on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, marked a significant moment for both him and the club. He succeeded Mildred Kwagala, and their joint effo... read more |
 Sep KIU Rangers Roar into NBL Semifinals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Rangers have shattered records and expectations in the 2023 National Basketball League. In a jaw-dropping performance, they've become the first women's team this season to reach the Semifinals, matching the ... read more |
 Sep KIU Rangers Target NBL Semifinals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Rangers are on the brink of securing a spot in the NBL Semifinals as they prepare to face off against the Miracle Ravens in a crucial Game Two. This pivotal matchup takes place tonight at the Lugogo Indoor A... read more |
 Sep KIU Signs MoU With LyfeFund Innovation Technologies
KIU Main Campus - On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, Kampala International University signed a Collaboration Agreement with LyfeFund Innovation Technologies. This collaboration aims to assist prospective graduate students at KIU who are considering p... read more |
 Sep KIU Football Squad Gears Up for Epic Showdown: A Week Packed with Thrills!
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Get ready for KIU's football warriors as they charge back into action after two long years! Coach Geofrey Akabwai unveils a sizzling program that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Mark your calendars:... read more |
 Sep KIU Titans, Rangers Begin NBL Play-offs With Victory
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-In an electrifying weekend for KIU basketball, both the KIU Titans and KIU Rangers set the National Basketball League Play-offs ablaze with thrilling victories. The crowd roared as the Titans fought their way to a... read more |
 Sep Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research to Hold PhD Viva Voce on September 27th, 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a PhD Viva Voce presentation of a PhD candidate Namayengo Lydiah from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) titled: Online Poli... read more |
 Sep DHDR Hold Orientation for New Postgraduate Students
Earlier today, September 15th, 2023, the Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) hosted an orientation meeting for the new Ph.D., Masters, and Postgraduate Diploma students for the August Intake of 2023. This event took place in the Univers... read more |
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Sep I Will Uphold my Fundamental Virtues, KIU Western Campus Guild Speaker Kalanda
KIU, Western Campus – Recently elected Speaker for the KIU Western Campus Guild Union John Kennedy Kalanda has promised to uphold his “fundamental virtues” for the remainder of his term in office. Kalanda was elected speaker by the ... read more |
 Sep KIU Western Campus Holds Orientation for Masters in Medicine Students
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus has today September 15 held an orientation exercise for its Masters in Medicine students in the Conference Hall of KIU Teaching Hospital. The orientation, which was meant to enlighten the students about ... read more |
 Sep Timeless Mission to Host KIU High School Debate Series
KIU, Western Campus – Timeless Mission, a student organization within KIU Western Campus promoting debate and public speaking, will host the KIU High School Debate series season 2, slated for September 24. The debate, which will see over 30 sec... read more |
 Sep KIU and Academy City Sign 5-Year MoU Focused on Human Capacity Development
On 14th September 2023, Kampala International University (KIU) and Academy City signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Academy City, aimed at building and enhancing capacity of the young labour force in Uganda, for Uganda and the glob... read more |
 Sep Quest for NBL Glory: KIU Titans and Rangers in Thrilling Quarterfinal Showdown
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The quarterfinal matchups for this season's National Basketball League have been revealed. KIU Titans are set to take on KCCA Panthers, while KIU Rangers will face Miracle Ravens. These exciting games will tip off... read more |
 Sep KIUPSA Holds School of Pharmacy Students Annual General Assembly
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) held its annual general assembly with students of the School of Pharmacy. The assembly, which attracted over 650 students, was held on September 12 and it was meant to update ... read more |
 Sep Prof. Kolawole Adisa Olonade Invited for Research Sharing Visit at London South Bank University
KIU, Western Campus – Prof. Kolawole Adisa Olonade from the Civil Engineering Department of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), has been invited to a research sharing visit at London South Bank University (LSBU). The invitati... read more |
 Sep KIU's Gerald Muzaare Tables Viva Voce Presentation
KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- Gerald Muzaare a PhD student from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023, presented his Viva Voce presentation. His study investigated the "Management of Integrated Development Programmes and ... read more |
 Sep Sharif Ntume: The Beacon of Change in KIU's Forum for Ideas (FFI)
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-In just one week since assuming his role as the Principal Coordinator of the Forum for Ideas (FFI) at Kampala International University (KIU), Sharif Ntume has wasted no time in revealing his grand aspirations to b... read more |
 Sep KIU Football Team Aims High as They Return to the University League
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-In anticipation of the 13th edition of the Pepsi-sponsored University League, KIU's football team is setting its sights high after a prolonged hiatus caused by COVID-19 disruptions. The team, led by the dedicated ... read more |
 Sep Prof. Janice to New Students: Your Number One Priority is to Study; The Rest is Background Noise
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The August intake students were last week officially oriented on how things work at KIU with several of them turning up for the two-day groundbreaking orientation ceremony that ended on Friday 8th September 2023.... read more |
 Sep KIU Train Academic Staff Members on E-Learning Usage
KIU, Main Campus - On September 1st, 2023, the School of Digital, Distance, and E-Learning conducted a refresher training for academic staff on the use of the University’s Learning Management System (LMS). The training provided comprehensive in... read more |
 Sep KIU Journalism Department Holds Multimedia Workshop
By Kiconco Agnes KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- On Friday, September 8, 2023, the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Kampala International University organized a multimedia workshop aimed at equipping journalism lecturers with current digital media ski... read more |
 Sep Never Lose Sight of Your Goals, Prof. Durraiz Rehman Cautions Freshers
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS - Delivering a keynote speech during day one of the freshers orientation at Kampala International University Main Campus in Kansanga, Kampala, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Extensio... read more |
 Sep David Ssempa and Shaniece Naggayi Scoop Mr and Miss Pharmacy
KIU, Western Campus – David Ssempa and Shanice Naggayi won the Mr. and Miss Pharmacy contest respectively, in a colourful ceremony at the 7o7 Safaris on September 1. The duo beat 5 contestants for Mr. Pharmacy and 4 contestants for Miss. Pharma... read more |
 Sep New App to Help KIU Western Campus New Students to Settle in Ishaka
KIU, Western Campus – Amai, an App developed by Davis Leo, a hospitality manager in Ishaka, will ease the lives of new freshers who have just joined KIU Western Campus. Amai is a Shona word that means mother, and like its name, it will indeed a... read more |
 Sep KIU Embarks on Quality Supervision of Postgraduate Research
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The Directorate of Higher Degrees And Research (DHDR) on Wednesday 6th September 2023 organised the first of its kind Postgraduate Research Supervisors breakfast meeting held in the senate Boardroom in the Iddi Ba... read more |
 Sep KIU's Owiny Rides From Kampala to Nairobi in Five Days
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Hakim Owiny a student of public administration left Kampala for Nairobi on a bicycle on Monday 28th August, 2023 and had anticipated reaching his destination in a week's time only to arrive in Kenya's capital two... read more |
 Sep KIU Rangers Complete Busy Weekend With Smiles
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers completed yet another perfect weekend with a victory over Nabisunsa girls and will now need only a win in the remaining game of the regular season to confirm a second-place finish on the National Baske... read more |
 Sep KIU Rangers Want the Jaguars Down
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers have expressed their readiness to end JT Lady Jaguars fairy tale in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) when the two sides meet on Friday at 7:00 PM (EAT) at the MTN Arena in Lugogo. JT Lady ... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans End Regular Season With Magnificence
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- If there is anything to expect from KIU Titans when it comes to this season's National Basketball League play-offs, we already have a glimpse given the spectacular display the team put up in the last two ga... read more |
 Aug Godfrey Agaba Embraces Rare Opportunity as Guild President at KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Godfrey Agaba, the Guild Union President of KIU, has acknowledged that attaining the chance to lead fellow students at Uganda's leading private university is a feat achieved through substantial effort. As a final-... read more |
 Aug KIU'S Hakim Owiny is Cycling From Kampala to Nairobi to Curb Climate change
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Hakim Owiny a student of Public administration has embarked on an epic 565-kilometer Journey from Kampala to Nairobi as he spreads the gospel of adopting smart cities as a means of mitigating climate change. Owiny... read more |
 Aug KIU Rotaract Participates in Noble 2023 Cancer Run
By Kiconco Agnes KIU MAIN CAMPUS- Driven by a strong desire to create hope in the world through service above self, the Rotaract Club of Kampala International University (KIU) joined the rest of the Rotaractors, Rotarians, and well-wishers in the 202... read more |
 Aug Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduates on August 30th 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees abd Research is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentationof the under listed students scheduled for: Wednesday 30th August, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Venue: Moot Court Room SOL ... read more |
 Aug It's a Big Day in the National Basketball League as KIU Titans Face City Oilers
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans have an uphill task as they face defending champions City Oilers in tonight's National Basketball League (NBL) blockbuster at the MTN Arena in Lugogo. The Titans need nothing but victory against the eig... read more |
 Aug KIU Journalism Students Shine in 2023 MCI Mobile Newsroom Auditions with Exceptional Potential
By Isaac Akugizibwe and Agnes Kiconco KIU Main Campus- Students of Mass Communication displayed great skills in news anchoring, reporting, radio, and Television presentation on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, during the final day of the Mobile Newsroom ... read more |
 Aug All Roads Lead to AMSKIU Annual Medical Dinner 2023 Tomorrow
KIU, Western Campus – The Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) Annual Medical Dinner 2023, a mainstay on the KIU Western Campus social calendar, goes down tomorrow August 26 at Western Meridian Hotel in Bushenyi Town. The Dinner, whi... read more |
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Aug KIU Western Campus Guild Presidentscc¬c?c Welcome Remarks to August Intake 2023 Students
KIU Western Campus – KIU Western Campus August intake 2023 students reported to the university today Thursday, August 24, 2023 and registered with their respective Faculties and Schools. Below is a message from the Guild President to the ... read more |
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Aug Gutakacc¬c?cs Research Looks to Address Early Neonatal Adverse Outcomes among Women with HIV with Post Dated Pregnancies
KIU, Western Campus – Emma Gutaka is a dedicated healthcare practitioner who, of late, has dedicated most of his free time to research aimed at studying the factors relating to different health challenges faced by patients admitted at KIU Teach... read more |
 Aug KIU Explorer of the Day: Ronald Setumba Wants to be a Doctor That Leads From the Front
KIU, Western Campus – Ronald Setumba says he is one person that has never shied away from responsibility, and the Bachelor’s of Medicine and Surgery student says he wants to be a doctor that leads from the front. Setumba (in white clinica... read more |
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Aug A Sit-Down With KIU Western Campuscc¬c?c new Guild President Rwotomiyo
KIU, Western Campus – Brian Rwotomiyo was last week sworn in as KIU Western Campus’ new Guild President. We sat down with him to have a chat about his plans for his term of service. Congratulations upon being voted Guild President. What d... read more |
 Aug KIU Internship Series: Nuwahoora to use Internship Experience for Academic Excellence
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU's Ezra Nuwahoora has admitted that the internship helped him to start appreciating the law more than ever. The fourth-year student of law says his Internship at the National Enterprise Corporation (legal depar... read more |
 Aug KIU Western Campus Guild Union Releases List of Cabinet Ministers and Presidential Advisors
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Guild Union has released the list of cabinet ministers and presidential advisors who will serve in the 2023/2024 government. The list was released by the newly elected Guild President Brian Rwotomiyo... read more |
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Aug LEOcc¬c?cs Club of KIU Holds Installation of New Cabinet and Induction of New Members
KIU, Western Campus – The Leadership Experience and Opportunities (LEO) Club of KIU on August 19 held the installation of new leaders and induction of new members at 7o7 Safaris Hotel in Ishaka Town. According to Ivan Ndyabangira, the Immediate... read more |
 Aug Brian Rwotomio Sworn in as KIU Western Campus Guild President
KIU, Western Campus – Brian Rwotomio has been sworn in as the new Guild President for KIU Western Campus, replacing the late Douglas Matovu who perished in a road accident in May. Rwotomio (in suit), who has been the Guild Speaker, resigned his... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans checked by Relegation-threatened Kampala Rockets
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-After opening the weekend with a hard-fought victory over D-Mark Power basketball club, the Titans looked on course to complete another double only to be edged by Kampala Rockets on Sunday evening. KIU Titans led ... read more |
 Aug KIU Staff and Students Make Notable Presence at NCHE's Run
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU staff led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Finance and Administration, Associate Prof. Janice D. Busingye, Prof.Lydia Emron, from the College of Economics and Management, Dr.A.Goparaju the Deputy Di... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans, Rangers Brace for Busy weekend
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Both KIU Titans and KIU Rangers will be in action this weekend as the 2023 National basketball league regular season draws closer to the end. The Titans will begin the weekend with a pulsating encounter with D-Mar... read more |
 Aug KIU Guild Union leaders Post Election Induction: Students urged to Embrace Servant leadership
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The newly installed team of Guild Union leaders for the 2023/2024 calendar year was on Wednesday 16th August 2023, oriented on the various responsibilities that await them during their term of office. The Universi... read more |
 Aug Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry Orients Its Pathology Students
KIU, Western Campus – The Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry at KIU Western Campus oriented its pathology students in an exercise conducted on August 17 in the University Main Hall. The students, who are transitioning from the preclinic... read more |
 Aug Henry Mulangwa Selected as Campus Director for KIU under Millenium Fellowship Class of 2023
KIU, Western Campus – Henry Mukiibi Mulangwa, a fourth year medical student, has been selected as the Campus Director for KIU under the Millenium Fellowship Class of 2023. The millennium fellowship is a semester-long leadership development prog... read more |
 Aug Faculty of Biomedical Sciences Holds Orientation Exercise for Its Students
KIU, Western Campus – The Faculty of Biomedical Sciences on August 15 held its orientation exercise for students of 1.2 in the Conference Hall of KIU Teaching Hospital. The exercise, which was aimed at welcoming students to the Faculty, was gra... read more |
 Aug Milestone Alert: 16 KIU Students Selected for UN Academic Impact and Millenium Fellowship Project
KIU, Western Campus – Sixteen KIU students have been selected for the United Nations Academic Impact and Millenium Fellowship Project, a semester-long leadership development program on universities aimed at taking students’ social impact ... read more |
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Aug Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on August 16th and 17th 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under-listed students scheduled for:- Wednesday 16th August 2023 Time: 09:00 am Seminar Room 1 Thursday 17th August 2023 Time: 09:30 am Venue: Seminar Roo... read more |
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 Aug KIU Internship Series: "Navigating Challenges: Joshua Kamanyire's Internship Journey Filled with Valuable Lessons"
By Agnes Kiconco KIU MAIN CAMPUS- With change and new experiences, challenges follow. Joshua Kamanyire a third-year student at Kampala International University pursuing a Bachelors in Social Work and Administration was not spared from this norm. Exci... read more |
 Aug KIU Rangers, Titans Back on the Wheels
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-It was a perfect weekend with two incredible back-to-back wins for KIU Rangers beating Kampala University Lady Eagles 64-45 on Saturday before easing past Nkumba lady Marines (89-61) on Sunday morning. The Rangers... read more |
 Aug CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR), in collaboration with Colleges/Faculties/Schools, is glad to announce the International Research and Development Conference themed, African Leadership and Development Challenges: The Role of Rese... read more |
 Aug Lango Students Association of KIU Holds Medical Camp in Alebtong
KIU, Western Campus - The Lango Students Association of KIU Western Campus recently held a medical camp in Alebtong District, where they offered a range of services. According to Ray Maxwell Odongo, the Project Manager of the Association, they offere... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans, Rangers Return to NBL Action this Weekend
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Both KIU Titans and Rangers will this weekend play in the National basketball league after a two weeks rest due to the FIBA Women Afrobasket tournament in Kigali Rwanda which concluded on Sunday. Redemption-seekin... read more |
 Aug KIU Western Campus Guild Union By-Election Process Commences
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Guild Union By-election for Guild President and five Member of Parliament (MP) positions has kicked off, with hopefuls completing the picking of nomination forms today. The by-elections will be for M... read more |
 Aug KIU Internship Series: Internship Exposed me to Work-life Experiences
By Agnes Kiconco KIU MAIN CAMPUS- As the internship period comes to a close, Shakiri Tumwakire a finalist at Kampala International University (KIU) pursuing a Bachelors in Public Administration narrates her internship experience at the Uganda Nationa... read more |
 Aug KIU Internship Series: Henry Wanera Gained People Skills
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Henry Wanera a finalist in Public Administration did his Internship at KIU, Main Campus where he was deployed to the Directorate of Marketing and Public Relations where he gained several people skills. Wanera says... read more |
 Aug Ishaka Community Church Launches Campus Megafest
KIU, Western Campus – The Campus Megafest at KIU Western Campus returns this year after a 4-year hiatus and it is already stirring up excitement in Ishaka Town. The event, which used to be organized every year, was affected by the COVID-19 pand... read more |
 Aug Dr. Joseph Musiitwa Derives Joy and Pride From Teaching Medicine
KIU, Western Campus – At KIU’s 27th graduation ceremony, Dr. Joseph Musiitwa’s name was read out as one of the Master’s in Internal Medicine graduands, and deafening ululations rang out around the venue. We took note and decid... read more |
 Aug Gutaka Explores Factors Dealing With Non-Adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapy Among Adults Attending the HIV/AIDS Clinic at the KIU Teaching Hospital
KIU, Western Campus – Emmanuel Gutaka, the Deputy Principal Nursing Officer (DPNO) at KIU Teaching Hospital has this year consistently published researches in various journals about medical phenomena at KIU Teaching Hospital. This time round, h... read more |
 Aug KIU Internship Series: Namuyige Feels Ready to Teach
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Sumaiyah Namuyige, currently in her third year of studying Arts in Education, expresses that her internship experience has transformed her into a fully prepared professional, ready to embark on her career journey... read more |
 Aug Dr Inena Wa Inena Gaylord Attends the World Congress of Dermatology in Singapore
By Dr. Simon Mambo Binezero KIU, Western Campus – Dr. Gaylord Inena Wa Inena from KIU Teaching Hospital has recently returned from the World Congress of Dermatology in Singapore. The World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) is one of the largest int... read more |
 Aug KIU Rangers bid farewell to US-bound Star Diana Letaru
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Rangers on Tuesday bid farewell to Diana Letaru who has finally left the team and will travel to officially join Grayson College in Texas USA. Letaru ends her seven months stint at KIU Rangers as the team's leading scorer in t... read more |
 Aug Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on August 9th and 11th 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for:- Wednesday 9th August 2023 Time: 09:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesday 9 August 2023 Time: 09:00 am Venue: Seminar ... read more |
 Aug KIU Internship Series: Ashiraf Sekajja Shares His Internship Experience
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Internship can be a mix of excitement and challenges that leave a lasting impression. This year’s internship program, at KIU according to the calendar began in June and is officially coming to an end this w... read more |
 Aug KIU Maintains Her Position as the Leading Private University in Uganda and the East African Region
KIU once again, has been ranked as the best private university, and the 2nd best overall out of over 60 Universities in Uganda. This is highlighted in the latest July 2023 Webometrics Ranking of the World’s Universities. In Africa, KIU was amon... read more |
 Aug KIU JOB VACANCY: SENIOR RESEARCHERS, GRANT WRITERS, POST DOCTORAL FELLOWS AND SUPERVISORS
The leading private university in Uganda, Kampala International University (KIU), seeks to recruit Senior Researchers, Grant Writers, Post Doctoral Fellows, and Supervisors. Below are the duties and responsibilities of the advertised r... read more |
 Jul KIU's Dominic Wagooli Wants to Impact young Teachers through his Education Management Craft
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Dominic Wagooli, an accomplished academic and former student leader at KIU, has demonstrated a deep passion for education and teaching throughout his journey. Having recently obtained a Master's degree in Educati... read more |
 Jul Invitation to Public Hearings on July 31st, August 2nd and 4th 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under-listed students scheduled for:- Monday 31st July 2023 Time: 09:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesday 2nd August 2023 Time: 10:00 am Venue: Senat... read more |
 Jul KIU Signs MoU With Al Hayat Medical University Somalia
KIU, Main Campus - On Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, KIU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Hayat Medical University, Somalia. During the MoU signing ceremony, KIU was represented by Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sophi... read more |
 Jul INIVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARINGS FRIDAY 28TH JULY, 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under-listed students scheduled for:- Friday 28th July 2023 Time: 09: 00 Venue: Seminar Room 1 SOMAC WIP Alitweza Joshua Arinaitwe Eliot Proposal Nakaju... read more |
 Jul KIU Titans Edge UPDF to Complete Another Double
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans needed a five points margin to complete a double against UPDF Tomahawks in a 64-58 victory on Sunday evening (23rd July 2023) at Lugogo Indoor Arena. It was a close game and a highly contested encounter... read more |
 Jul KIU Qualifies for the Oral stage of the IHL Moot Competition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Law students competing in this year's International Human Rights Law (IHL)moot competition have passed the first stage of the competition which involved writing memorials. Team KIU is among the final four Univ... read more |
 Jul KIU Rangers Set For JLK Lady Dolphins NBL Contest
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Rangers will this evening, Friday 14th July 2023, lock horns with last season's finalists, JKL lady Dolphins at the YMCA court in Wandegeya as both teams seek to occupy the top positions in the Women’s ... read more |
 Jul INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON JULY 11th, 13th AND 14th 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for:- Tuesday 11th July 2023Time: 09:00 amVenue: Seminar Room I Thursday 13 th July 2023Time: 10:00 amVenue: Seminar Room 2&n... read more |
 Jul ADVERTISEMENT FOR MASTERS AND PHD STUDY OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE KIU STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEME - JUNE 2023
Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of African Universities as well as the Inter Universit... read more |
 Jul KIU Titans Beat Rezlife to Reclaim Second Position on NBL Table
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main, Campus-KIU Titans fought from behind to complete a double against Rezlife Saints on Wednesday evening 5th July 2023, with an 84-65 victory. The Titans' victory was greatly inspired by Denis Balungu who registered the ga... read more |
 Jul Happy Weekend for KIU Titans, Redemption for the Rangers
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU Titans have all reasons to smile having emerged victorious from what was a busy and tough weekend for them. The Titans kept alight the pride of Kansanga with a sumptuous 73-55 win over UCU Canons on Friday befo... read more |
 Jul Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on July 4th and 5th 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for: Tuesday 4th July 2023Time: 09:00 amVenue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesday 5th... read more |
 Jun Sunday Mathew: From Bachelor's Degree to Greater Heights, Aiming for More with Postgraduate Studies
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Sunday Mathew, popularly known as MC Banks, recently celebrated a significant achievement at KIU's 27th graduation ceremony. He successfully completed his undergraduate studies, earning a degree in Mass Communica... read more |
 Jun Newly Graduated Moulid Wants to Contribute to the Development of his home Country
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Hosney Muhammad Moulid, a recent graduate of Kampala International University (KIU), is poised to make a significant impact on society with the knowledge he acquired during his Master of Project Planning studies.... read more |
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Jun WESTERN CAMPUS ACADEMIC ALMANAC: JANUARY 2023 cc¬c?? DECEMBER 2023
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Jun KIU Explorer of the Day: Delick Abigabacc¬c?cs School Practice Experience
KIU Western Campus – School practice is the process of teacher training where the teacher trainees or students who have completed the theoretical bit of teacher education are exposed to the actual teaching and learning experience and the teachi... read more |
 Jun Buoyant KIU Rangers Overcome KCCA Leopards
KIU Rangers beat KCCA Leopards 70-56 on Friday evening (23rd June 2023) to take their incredible winning run to eight wins in a row. This result saw the Rangers briefly go top of the NBL women's ladder until JT Lady Jaguars reclaimed the positi... read more |
 Jun KIU'S John Kisembo Elected KISA President, promises to Unite Leaders In Bunyoro
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- KIU Kitara Students Association president, John Kisembo was on Monday, 26th June 2023, declared President-elect for Kitara Students Association (KISA) for the year 2023-2024 after beating Caleb Alinaitwe with a di... read more |
 Jun Invitation to Public Hearings 29th June, 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for: Thursday 29th June 2023 Time: 09; 30 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 CEODL Proposal Bikadhu Ogentho Phillips Ojur Joseph A... read more |
 Jun KIU Explorer of the Day: Namutebi is Interested in Research About Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
KIU, Western Campus – Jackline Namutebi, a Master’s in Public Health student at KIU Western Campus, and who also recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Sciences at KIU’s 27th Graduation ceremony, says she is in... read more |
 Jun Speech of The Chief Guest Her Excellency, Hon. Jesca Aluopo At The 27th Graduation Ceremony Of KIU
SPEECH OF THE CHIEF GUEST AT THE 27th GRADUATION CEREMONY OF KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY HELD ON Saturday 17th June 2023, MAIN CAMPUS, KANSANGA, KAMPALA The Chancellor, Specially invited Guests, Hon Cabinet Mini... read more |
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Jun Chancellorcc¬c?cs Speech at The 27th Graduation Ceremony of Kampala International University
Welcome Remarks The Chief Guest, Her Excellency, The Vice President of the REPUBLIC OF Uganda, Hon. Jessica Epelu Alupo. Hon Cabinet Ministers; Hon Members of Parliament; Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees; Chairperson and Members of... read more |
 Jun Chairman, Board of Trustees Speech at The 27th Graduation Ceremony of Kampala International University Held on Saturday 17th June 2023
The Chief Guest, Her Excellency, Hon. Jesca Alupo, The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, The Chancellor, Prof. Yunus Mgaya, Honorable Cabinet Ministers, Your Excellences Ambassadors & High Commissioners Honorable Members of Parliament, Me... read more |
 Jun Message From The University Management at The KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony
I take this opportunity to welcome our Chief Guest for accepting to officiate at this function of the 27th graduation ceremony of Kampala International University. We thank the Almighty God for enabling each one of us to witness this day to celebrate... read more |
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Jun Chairperson Councilcc¬c?cs Speech At The 27th Graduation Ceremony of Kampala International University
Chairperson Council’s Speech At The 27th Graduation Ceremony of Kampala International University 17th June 2023 The Chief Guest, Her Excellency, Hon. Jesca Alupo, The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda,The Chancellor, Prof. Yunus Mgaya,Ho... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony: Hard Work Now Bearing Fruits, Says Graduand Abdul Aziz Ssali
By Kiconco Agnes KIU, Main Campus_ Abdul Aziz Ssali, a graduand at Kampala International University (KIU) Main Campus, is eagerly anticipating his graduation ceremony on June 17, 2023. Having successfully completed his Master's Degree in Accounting a... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony: Ines Kanyamuneza: A Champion On and Off the Court
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Ines Kanyamuneza, a star player for the KIU Rangers basketball team, has not only excelled in her beloved sport but also in her academic pursuits. This Saturday, she will proudly graduate with a Bachelor of Informa... read more |
 Jun KIU Western Campus Chess Consortium Launches Inter-Faculty Chess Tournament
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Chess Consortium has launched the 2023 Inter-Faculty Chess competition which is due to take place from August to December. The competition will be contested by the top 4 players from each Faculty&rsq... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony: Ahabwe Jackline: I want to use my Skills to Promote Economic Empowerment among Business Practitioners
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Jackline Ahabwe is one of the many that will be celebrating academic milestones during KIU'S 27th graduation ceremony this Saturday. She intends to use the knowledge she attained while pursuing a Master of Busine... read more |
 Jun Acceptance Speech By Prof. Yunus Mgaya, Chancellor of Kampala International University
Outgoing Former Chancellor; Representative of the Minister of Education; Executive Director, NCHE; Chairperson of the Board of Trustees; Chairperson of Council and members of your Council; Chairperson of our various Regulatory Bodies Present; Vice Ch... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Graduation: Kandake Basasire Advises Fellow Graduands not to Underlook Jobs
KIU, Western Campus – Kandake Basasire will be graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education on Saturday June 17 at KIU’s 27th gradaution ceremony at KIU Main Campus in Kansanga. We sat down with the former Member of Parliament f... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Graduation: Usama Sserwadda Gets First-Class Degree in Mass Communication, Aims for Masters, Doctorate
KIU Main Campus – Usama Sserwadda will be one of the students graduating at KIU’s 27th Graduation ceremony on June 17 but he is no ordinary graduand. He has attained a first-class degree and he says he doesn’t plan on stopping at th... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Grad Ceremony: Irene Namatta wants to use her Master's degree to Inspire Young Girls
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Irene Namatta Lilian, a soon-to-be graduate with a Master's degree in Human Resource Management at KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony, is determined to utilize her achievement as a source of inspiration for young girl... read more |
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Jun KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony: My Commitment is to make a Difference in Peoplecc¬c?cs livescc¬c? Fahad Ntulume
By Isaac Akugizibwe Fahad Ntulume, a graduating student at KIU’s 27th graduation Ceremony, is driven by a strong commitment to make a difference in people's lives. His master's degree in statistics has equipped him with the tools to inspire oth... read more |
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Jun KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony: 'Cancc¬c?ct wait to start my PhD come August,' Graduand Nuwamanya Dasan Expresses
Nuwamanya Dasan, an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Computing, Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be graduating with a Masters of Science in Mathematics at KIU’s 27th Graduation Ceremony on June 17th. We had a dis... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony: It has been Memorable, Pascal Natamba Describes time Spent at KIU
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- Pascal Natamba a former Kitara Students Association Guild President (KISA), Speaker UN Students Association, and Secretary general National Resistance Movement Students' Association describes days spent at Kampala I... read more |
 Jun Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students 12th June and 14th June 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under-listed students scheduled for: Monday 12th June 2023 Time: 09:30 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesday... read more |
 Jun Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research to Hold PhD Viva Voce on June 23rd, 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a Viva Voce presentation of a PhD candidate Mutebi Joe from the School of Mathematics and Computing titled: Model for Adopting Secure Social Media U... read more |
 Jun KIU 27TH Graduation Ceremony: Mugisha Wants to Use Legal Knowledge to Defend the Environment
KIU, Main Campus-Herbet Mugisha who is set to graduate with a bachelor of laws during KIU'S 27th graduation ceremony on Saturday 17th June 2023 is convinced, laws can be used to defend the Environment. The legal gladiator believes laws can change the... read more |
 Jun Over 60 Schools at KIU for a Five Day Art Exhibition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -Over 60 secondary schools are attending a Five-day art Exhibition at Kampala International University(KIU) since Tuesday 6th June 2023. The art exhibition running under the theme" Behind the Scenes." set to end o... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony: Pajobo is Yielding Gold from Humility, Hardwork and Leveraging Opportunities
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -Idarius Pajobo, now a practicing journalist at the West Nile-based Radio Pacis has attributed his growing success including getting a job before graduation to humility, hard work and Utilising Opportunities. The ... read more |
 Jun Muhamed Nur Ahmed takes Oath as KIUSOMSA President
By Isaac Akugizibwe Mohamed Nur Ahmed is now officially a bonafide president of the KIU Somali Students Association (KIUSOMSA), after receiving instruments of power from his predecessor Mustafa Abdihafid during a glamorous handover ceremony at Hotel ... read more |
 Jun KIU Holds Workshop on Intellectual Property
KIU Main Campus-Kampala International University (KIU) through the Directorate of Research Innovation Consultancy and Extension (DRICE) in partnership with Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), organized a workshop on Intellectual Property (IP)... read more |
 Jun KIU DVC F&A Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye Appointed as Deputy Chairperson of the Research Education Network Uganda (RENU) Board
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday, June 5th, 2023, the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) announced the appointment of KIU Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration (DVC F&A), Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye as the Deputy Chairp... read more |
 Jun KIU 27th Graduation Ceremony: Mukama Wants to be a Lawyer That Helps
KIU, Main Campus – There is a common saying – joke or not – that lawyers will not go to heaven, apparently because they are liars, selfish and all the negative attributes you can think of. But it seems Rashid Mukama is a lawyer in a... read more |
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Jun Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on 2nd June 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for: Friday 2nd June 2023 SOMAC Viva Mageni Martin Mbowa Joseph Pro... read more |
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Jun KIU 27th Graduation: Be a Solution to Uganda and the World, not a Problem, Joel Mulungi
KIU Western Campus – Joel Mulungi will be graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy at KIU’s 27th Graduation Ceremony on June 17, and one of the things he doesn’t want to be is a problem to Uganda and the world. He advis... read more |
 May UNSA President Clinton Meets KIU Western Campus Guild Union
KIU, Western Campus – Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) president Bill Clinton yesterday March 30 visited KIU Western Campus to meet the Guild Union to deliberate on a range of issues. Clinton (back row, fifth left), who doubles as th... read more |
 May KIU Western Campus Guild Union Immortalizes Former Guild President Matovu Through Tree-Planting Memorial
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Guild Union has immortalized former Guild President Douglas Matovu through a tree-planting memorial held in his honour on May 30. Matovu perished in a fatal car accident on May 20 and was laid to res... read more |
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May The Office of the Director of Academic Affairs Urges Candidates for KIU'S 27th Graduation to Clear Before 1st June
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU will hold its 27th graduation ceremony on Saturday 17th June 2023 at the main Campus in Kansanga. For better preparations and organisation, the office of the academic affairs has advised candidates to ensure t... read more |
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May OAUcc¬c?cs Top Administrators Visit KIU
On 24th, May 2023, the Vice Chancellor of Kampala International University, Professor Mpezamihigo Mouhamad, hosted a delegation from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ife, Nigeria. The two-member delegation comprised of; Professor Olusanjo Matthew Da... read more |
 May KIU Western Campus to Hold Memorial Tree Planting for Late Guild President Matovu Tomorrow
KIU, Western Campus – The office of the Guild Union at KIU Western Campus will tomorrow May 30 hold a memorial tree planting for the late Guild President Douglas Matovu. Matovu perished in a fatal road accident on May 20 and was buried at their... read more |
 May KIU Titans Edge JKL to Close First Round of the 2023 NBL Season
By Akugizibwe Isaac KIU, Main Campus -KIU Titans needed just a professional performance to beat JKL Dolphins 59-44 in the final game of the first round played at the KIU basketball court on Saturday evening. Despite being below their usual best, the ... read more |
 May KIU Rangers Beat Nabisunsa Girls to End First Round with Flying Colours
KIU, Main Campus -KIU Rangers closed the first round of the 2023 NBLW season with a comfortable 82-44 victory over Nabisunsa girls on Sunday morning at the YMCA court in Wandegeya to bring the team's record to 8-3. The victory See's the Rangers up to... read more |
 May Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on May 29th and 31st 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for: Monday 29th May 2023 Time: 9:30 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesd... read more |
 May It's a Home Coming for KIU Titans as they play JKL Dolphins on Saturday
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans will play on home court for the first time this year when they face off with JKL Dolphins in their final game of the first round of this NBL season on Saturday evening. This encounter will tip off at 4:... read more |
 May KIU Rangers Set for KCCA Test
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers will play KCCA leopards today evening, Friday 26th May 2023 in their second last game of the first round of this season's National Basketball League (NBL). This encounter will be played at Lugog... read more |
 May Former KIU Guild President Matovu Given Fitting Send-Off
KIU, Western Campus – Deceased KIU former Guild President Douglas Matovu was yesterday May 23 afternoon given a fitting send-off by a section of the KIU community, which joined relatives and friends to lay his body to rest at Buganga Town Counc... read more |
 May KIU Faculty of Education Successfully Holds 2023 Arts Exhibition
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Faculty of Education on May 20 successfully concluded their 2023 Arts Exhibition at KIU Western Campus. The two-day exhibition was held under the theme, “Exploring the Artistic Talents,” and was graced ... read more |
 May Gutaka Publishes yet Another Research Article in Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health
KIU, Western Campus – Emmanuel Gutaka, the Deputy Principal Nursing Officer for KIU Western Campus has published another study, this time in the Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health.The study, whose title is “Factors Predisposi... read more |
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May Deceased KIU Guild President Matovu to be Laid to Rest Today
KIU, Western Campus – Douglas Matovu, the deceased KIU Western Campus Guild President, is to be laid to rest today at 2pm. According to a Daily Monitor report, Matovu died in 2am Sunday car crash that happened at Zzinda-Bulwada Village, Gomba D... read more |
 May INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for: Monday 22nd May 2023 Time: 09:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesday 2... read more |
 May KIU Western Campus Guild President Matovu Seeking to Strengthen Ties Amongst University Community
KIU, Western Campus – Douglas Matovu, the newly-elected president of the KIU Western Campus Guild council says he wants to unite the university’s community. The Bachelor’s of Pharmacy student, who says he has been a leader right fro... read more |
 May Lango Students Association of KIU Western Campus to Hold Medical Camp in Alebtong District
KIU, Western Campus – The Lango Students Association of KIU Western Campus is going to hold a 5-day Medical Camp in Alebtong District from July 3-7. According to Ray Maxwell Odongo, the Project Manager of the Association, they will offer a rang... read more |
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May A Run Away win for KIU Rangers, Shock for the Titans
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers thrashed Kampala University Lady Eagles 105-26 on Saturday afternoon while KIU Titans were shocked by UCU Canons in a 68-69 defeat on Friday evening. Despite starting poorly, KIU Rangers came from scor... read more |
 May Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for Monday 15th May 2023 Time: 10: 00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesday 1... read more |
 May KIU Titans beat Namuwongo blazers and KCCA Panthers to Round up A perfect Weekend
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - KIU Titans who are now second on the NBL men's table are in perfect form and on Sunday 7th May 2023, they stretched their winning run to eight games in a row after beating KCCA Panthers 84-71 at YMCA court in Wan... read more |
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May KIU Rangers and Kampala University Ladies face off in a Who is Who NBL Contest
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-It will be nothing but a who is who contest as KIU Rangers meet newly promoted Kampala University in the NBL Women's encounter at YMCA on the afternoon of Saturday 13th May 2023. KIU Rangers have won four out of t... read more |
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May KIU Titans face UCU Canons in the YMCA Floodlights Tonight
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -KIU Titans are looking for their ninth consecutive win in the National Basketball League this season as they prepare to face off with UCU Canons who are looking for revenge after the Titans beat them in the UCU O... read more |
 May KIU Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with StartHub Africa Aimed at Unpacking the Innovation Potential Within KIU
On Friday, 5th May 2023, Kampala International University (KIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with StartHub Africa, a hybrid-social venture with the vision to unlock the potential of local social change makers in a bid to create innovati... read more |
 May KIU Rangers Overcomes Table Leaders JT Lady Jaguars
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers beat JT Lady Jaguars 58-53 in a closely contested NBL encounter at the YMCA court in Wandegeya on Wednesday evening. The Rangers win was heavily inspired by dynamic guard Diana Letaru scored 16 points,... read more |
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May I Want to be Intentional With my Research, Emma Gutaka
KIU, Western Campus – Emma Gutaka, the Deputy Principal Nursing Officer (DPNO) for KIU Teaching Hospital says his intentional reasoning and approach are behind the publication of his first research paper in the International Digital Organizatio... read more |
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May KIU Rangers are Up For The Task as they face JT Lady Jaguars this Evening
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Rangers are optimistic they will get better results from today's game against in-form JT Lady Jaguars at the YMCA court in Wandegeya. The game that tips off today, April 3rd 2023, at 7:00 PM is expected to be a highly conteste... read more |
 May KIU Management Celebrates the April 2021 Batch of TAC Members as They Conclude Their Assignment
KIU, Main Campus - On Friday, April 28th 2023, the Management of KIU led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, and the DVC Academic Affairs, Dr. Sophia Kazibwe celebrated the April 2021 batch of Technical Aid Corp (TAC) members. The eve... read more |
 May Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on May 3rd and May 5th 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under listed students scheduled for: Wednesday 3 rd May 2023 Time: 9:30 am Venue: Moot Court Room Wednesda... read more |
 Apr KIU Hosts 1st Ever UCA Students Symposium 2023
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU through the Department of Applied Psychology is privileged to have hosted the first Uganda Counseling Association Symposium which took place in the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library on Friday 28th April 28, ... read more |
 Apr Ivan Kazoora's Greatest Achievement As KIU Guild Union Parliament Speaker was Mindset Change
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Guild Union Parliament's immediate past speaker is leaving the prestigious position when he is a totally changed young man. Ivan Kazoora has himself admitted that among others, the greatest achievement during ... read more |
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Apr "Don't Hide the Things You Do" Moses Kiboneka aka Uncle Mo tells KIU Students
By Deborah Akunyo Moses Kiboneka, an actor, comedian, and engineer has advised KIU students to always share their skills and things they do with friends first for feedback. He said this during the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) career expo 202... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Hosts Drug Safety Officers From National Drug Authority
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus yesterday hosted drug safety officers from the National Drug Authority (NDA).The team, which included Dr. Pius Ariho and Dr.Veronica, discussed at length in regards to drug safety,regulation and control ... read more |
 Apr 2023/2024 KIU Guild Union takes Oath as Agaba Replaces Ebye as President
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Godfrey Agaba is now officially the Guild President of KIU for the next year after he and his team were sworn in yesterday in a ceremony that was presided over by Assoc Prof.Janice Busingye, the University's Deput... read more |
 Apr INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) is pleased to invite KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the underlisted students scheduled for: Wednesday 26th April 2023 Time: 9:30am Venue: Moot Court Room Wednesda... read more |
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Apr KIU Rangers beat A1 Challenge to Return to Winning Ways
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers bounced back from Friday’s shocking loss to UCU lady Canons with a sumptuous 94-32 victory over A1 Challenge on Sunday Morning. The Rangers went into Sunday's encounter looking for not just a win... read more |
 Apr KIU Titans beat Kampala Rockets to go Second
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans were impressive again as they beat Kampala Rockets 78-53 to bring their impressive run to five wins out of five since falling to City Oilers in the opening game of the 2023 NBL season. The victory moved... read more |
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Apr KIU Job Vacancy: Intellectual Property Management Officer
VACANCY PROFILE Job Title: Intellectual Property Management Officer Duty Station / Department: Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CoEEI) Directorate: Research Innovations Consultancy and Entrepreneurship (RICE) Responsible to:&... read more |
 Apr KIU Explorer of the Day: Abigaba Wants to Use his Stature as a Teacher to Fight Gender-Based Violence
KIU, Western Campus – Delick Abigaba, a second-year student at KIU Western Campus pursuing Bachelor’s of Arts in Education, says he does not only want to become a teacher in the future, but also an advocate for a gender based violence-fre... read more |
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Apr Advise Yourself Before you Advise Others to be a Good Team Leader, Dr. Mundu
KIU, Western Campus – The Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Finance and Administration for KIU Western Campus, Dr. Mustapha Mundu has told aspiring team leaders to always advise themselves before advising others. This was during his presentati... read more |
 Apr PhD Candidate Atukwatse Judith Presents her Viva Voce
KIU Main Campus, PhD candidate Atukwatse Judith from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 offered a PhD defense, also known as a Viva Voce presentation, on Resource Allocation and Refugee Host Community ... read more |
 Apr Chairman of the Outgoing Interim Guild Committee Twesigye Wants to Gear his Energies Towards General and Mental Health Awareness
KIU, Western Campus – Edward Twesigye, the Chairman of the outgoing interim Guild Committee is not only an aspiring medical doctor but also a mental health advocate, who aspires for a mentally healthy society. Twesigye, a second-year medical st... read more |
 Apr Godfrey Agaba Is the New KIU Guild Union President
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Godfrey Agaba, a third-year student of law has this morning 19th April 19, 2023, been declared Guild President-elect by the KIU Guild Union Electoral Commission. Ezra Nuwahoora, the Chairperson of the Electoral Co... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Swears in Student Guild Leaders
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus has sworn in new leaders for the student Guild for the term 2023/2024. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the basketball court of Western Campus, was held on April 18 and was graced by among o... read more |
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Apr Let Your Research Have an Impact on Your Community, Prof. Bajpai Tells Researchers
KIU, Western Campus – Prof. Janrav Bajpai has told KIU Western Campus researchers that their researches should be geared towards making tangible impact on their and other communities. He told them this during the second day of the Grants Traini... read more |
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Apr Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research to Hold PhD Viva Voce on April 28th, 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a Viva Voce presentation of a PhD candidate Ahmed Aliyu Maje from the School of Natural and Applied Sciences (SONAS) titled: The Phenology, Dis... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Opens a 4-Day Grants Training Workshop
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus yesterday opened a 4-day grants training workshop dubbed the “training of trainers workshop” aimed at training researchers on how to write grant proposals. The workshop, which gathered Deans,... read more |
 Apr Milestone Alert: KIU Taking the Lead in Phage Research
KIU, Western Campus – KIU School of Pharmacy is taking the lead in Phage Research, which relates to viruses that eat bacteria and aid in medical, food and environmental health. The importance of phages is that despite other viruses, these are n... read more |
 Apr KIU Law Dinner: Young Lawyers Asked to Uphold Legal Ethics and Discipline
By Deborah Akunyo KIU, Main Campus- Hon. Justice Chibita the Chairperson Judicial Training Institute (JTI) Governing Council and a member of the supreme court of Uganda has asked students to allocate time accordingly but give priority to what matters... read more |
 Apr KIU Alumni Smith Kiiza Shares Thoughts on Becoming Uganda's Next Top Advocate
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus : Inspired by his God Mother Honourable Hellen Namutamba, Smith Kiiza a dedicated young lawyer has been driven to pursue greatness as Uganda's next top advocate. Just at the age of 26, one would be astoni... read more |
 Apr KIU's Medical Students Holds a Successful Medical Outreach in Northern Uganda
By Stuart Bogere KIU Western Campus: On 15th and 16th April 2023, KIU Medical Students in conjunction with the SOZO Dream Foundation with partners, in Agago district, Ligi Ligi county, near the Karamoja sub-region organized a two-days medical outreac... read more |
 Apr Career Guidance Starts at Home-Assoc. Prof Janice
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Assoc. Professor Janice Busingye, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of finance and Administration led a contingent of other top administrators at the first-ever Career Guidance and Mentorship stakeholders brea... read more |
 Apr Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on April 20th and 21st 2023
DHDR is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under-listed students scheduled for: Thursday 20 April 2023 Time: 10:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Thursday 20 April 2023 Time: 9:00 am Venue: Seminar Ro... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Faculty of Education Successfully Celebrate Their Tree Conservation Day
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Faculty of Education has today April 14 successfully celebrated their Tree Conservation Day. The day, which was held under the theme, “Plant a tree and conserve the environment,” was cele... read more |
 Apr Call For Applications for the Summer School Program at the University of Venda, South Africa under the ALL4WASH Project
We are delighted to extend an invitation to currently enrolled postgraduate students (Masters in Environmental engineering and Water Resources Engineering) to participate in our upcoming summer school program, which will take place in July 2023 for t... read more |
 Apr Meet Namutebi, the Natural Born Leader That has Undying Passion for KIU
KIU, Western Campus – When you talk to Jackline Namutebi about KIU, she uses superlatives that could make you think that she has vested interests in the institution. The Bachelor of Nursing Sciences graduate-to-be and multiple leader says she h... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Faculty of Education to Commemorate Tree Conservation Day
KIU, Western Campus – The Faculty of Education at KIU Western Campus has designated April 14, 2023 as a day of planting trees at specific places around the campus and holding a seminar about the same under the theme, “Plant a tree and con... read more |
 Apr KIU Somali Student's Association gets new leaders
By Ashirafu Sekajja KIU Somali Student's Association on Tuesday 11th, April 2023 voted for new leaders that will lead the association for the next one year. Mohammed Nur Ahmed swept the polls with 141 votes while his main competitor in the presidenti... read more |
 Apr KIU Guild Union Parliament Candidates present their 2023 Manifestos
By Nicole Frieden Munezero KIU, Main Campus-Candidates running for the 2023/2024 Guid Union Parliament were each given a chance to campaign before a crowd of students that gathered in the main Campus gardens on Tuesday,11th April 2023. The open-air c... read more |
 Apr KIU is Voting for the Next Guild Union Parliament
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Students from various colleges and Schools are today voting for their representatives in the 2023/2024 Guid Union Parliament. The Voting exercise kicked off at 9:00 AM and will close at 4:00 PM today. Each student... read more |
 Apr KIU Community Mourns Law student Adam Rukundo's Demise
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - KIU is still in shock following the untimely death of Adam Rukundo a fourth-year student of law who was discovered murdered in cold blood in his room in Konge Makindye East division on Easter Monday morning. The ... read more |
 Apr Coachless KIU Rangers Edge Margic Stormers
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers returned to winning ways when they beat Magic Stormers 61-37 on Easter Monday to end a two-game winless run. Sharon Kirabo inspired the Rangers to victory with 13 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, an... read more |
 Apr KIU Titans Hit Century In UPDF Riot, Fans Won Next Opponent
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Titans have all reasons to jubilate after a triumphant Easter Weekend with a thumping 100-51 victory over UPDF Tomahawks on Holy Saturday,8th April 2023. The Titans scored 100 points in response to the fan's request for only 1... read more |
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Apr Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research to Hold PhD Viva Voce on April 19th, 2023
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a PhD Viva Voce presentation of a PhD candidate Atukwatse Judith from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) titled: Resource All... read more |
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Apr KIU Guild EC Releases List of Fully Nominated Guild MP Candidates
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Ezra Nuwahoora, the Chairperson of the 2023-2024 KIU Guild Union Electoral Commission has released a list of successfully nominated candidates running for member of parliament across all colleges and schools. The ... read more |
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Apr Marketing and the Success of a Business (A Series)
Part Two: Permission Marketing By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus — Permission marketing is a marketing approach that requires obtaining explicit consent from consumers before sending them marketing messages. It's about building a relationsh... read more |
 Apr KIU Hosts Workshop on Blockchain Technology
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-On Tuesday 4th March 2023, KIU hosted the first of a series of community workshops focused on Web 3, Blockchain and smart contracts. This workshop was organized by the School of Mathematics and Computing (SOMAC) i... read more |
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Apr KIU Law Students Prepare for Long-Awaited Dinner
By Nicole Munezero KIU, Main Campus- Law Students have begun preparing themselves for their Dinner which will take place this Friday 7th April 2023 at Skyz Hotel in Naguru Kampala. The speaker of the Parliament of Uganda is expected to be... read more |
 Apr A perfect weekend for KIU Titans
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans picked two victories from two games played in two days, Sunday and Saturday to mark a steady run of three wins in a row since losing to City Oilers in the opening game. The Titans beat Our Saviour Baske... read more |
 Apr Aine Wants to Act as a Good Chain Between Students and the Administration
KIU, Western Campus - Collin Aine is a student who believes that in a university, the students body and the management should have a healthy working relationship to achieve the goals of both sides. That is why he is running for Member of Parlia... read more |
 Apr Invitation to Public Hearings for Postgraduate Students on April 5th and 6th 2023
INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARINGS DHDR is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the presentation of the under-listed students scheduled for: Wednesday 5th April Time: 10:00 am Venue: Seminar Room 1 Wednesday 5th Ap... read more |
 Apr All4WASH KIU Celebrates the World Water Day 2023
KIU, Western Campus - On 22nd March, 2023, the ALL4WASH project team marked the World Water Day 2023 at the KIU western campus, which was held in the Post-Graduate Block. The day was celebrated under the theme, “Individual actions toward ... read more |
 Apr KIU Engineering Students Visit Nyamagasani 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Electrical, Telecommunication and Computer Engineering students on recently visited Nyamagasani 1 Hydroelectric power plant in Kasese district on a study tour. The 60 students had two orientations at the plant, being t... read more |
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Apr KIU-YYF Holds Final Stakeholder Briefing for the Youth Empowerment Project Dubbed cc¬??Ebizzibu Buggagacc¬c?c
On March 31st, 2023, Kampala International University held the Final Stakeholder Briefing for the Kampala International University Yunus and You Foundation (KIU-YYF) Youth Empowerment Project themed 'Ebizzubu Buggaga' at Hotel Africana and Conference... read more |
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Apr KIU Western Campus Students Hold Porridge Night
KIU Western Campus – KIU Western Campus students held porridge night on Friday March 31 at 7o7 Safaris in Ishaka town, to bring KIU students together and join Muslim students in breaking their fast. The major activity there was eating porridge ... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus iMental Health Club Advocating for Mental Health for all
KIU, Western Campus - The iMental Health Club KIU was established on 24th October 2022, with the purpose of promoting awareness about mental health issues and providing support and resources for KIU students and staff. iMental at KIU is a KIU on... read more |
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Mar KIU to Elect New Guild President in April
By Nicole Frieden Munezero KIU, Main Campus - The office of the Guild Union Electoral Commission has released the long-awaited Guild elections Road-Map for the 2023 /2024 polls. The Guild president will be elected on 19th April 2023 according to the ... read more |
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Mar 2022-2023 KIU Guild Parliament Dissolved
By Ashirafu Sekajja KIU, Main Campus-The Curtain has finally fallen on the 2022/2023'Guild Parliament bringing to an end the one-year reign of Ivan Kazora as House Speaker. This marks the beginning of a new era in student leadership at KIU as the Uni... read more |
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Mar KIU Titans Poised for Busy Weekend, Rangers out to Maintain Perfect Start
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Titans head into this weekend with two games to play, JKL Dolphins on Saturday at 4 pm and Ndejje University Angels on Sunday at the same time. Both games will be played at YMCA Court in Wandegeya. The Titans will be looking t... read more |
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Mar Marketing and the Success of a Business (A Series)
Part One: Ethical Marketing By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus — Marketing, as a vital component of the success of any business, requires several critical aspects if it is to go smoothly. In this three-part series, I will break down some of th... read more |
 Mar Guild Elections 2023: The Girl with Big Dreams: Annet Atuhaire wants to become the Next KIU Guild President
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The last lady to become Guild President at KIU was Comfort Ndagire from the school of law in 2017. Six years on, another law student, Annet Atuhaire synonymously known as Annah thinks she can walk the same path b... read more |
 Mar KIU Titans Outweighs Rezlife Saints in first Win of the Season
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans finally got to the right way of things when they beat newly promoted Rezlife Saints 74-54 at YMCA Court in Wandegeya. This was the team's second game of the season having lost the opening fixture agains... read more |
 Mar National Council for Higher Education Visits KIU Medical School
KIU, Western Campus – A team from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) on March 22 visited the Medical School at KIU Western Campus on a facility verification visit for Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery. The team began its two-day v... read more |
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Mar KIUMSA Invited for Sisterscc¬c?c Symposium at Makerere University
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Muslim Students Association (KIUMSA) has been invited by the Makerere University Muslim Students Association (MUMSA) for the Sisters’ Symposium, an event organized in recognition of the diverse status the Mus... read more |
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Mar Collin Aine Aims at Fighting HIV Through Operation No Virus
KIU Western Campus – Collin Aine, a second-year Medical student at KIU Western Campus wants to fight against HIV through sensitizing students about the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections, in conjunction with the CHAI Clinic at KIU Te... read more |
 Mar KIU Rangers Impressive start to the 2023 NBL Season sees off Angels
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Rangers beat Angels 81-57 in their first game of the 2023 NBL season played at the MTN Arena in Lugogo on Wednesday evening. The Ranger's fascinating free-flowing display could not be matched by the Angels who were outrightly ... read more |
 Mar Executive Board of AMSKIU Organizing AMSKIU Soccer Gala
KIU, Western Campus – The executive board of the Association of Medical students of KIU (AMSKIU) is organizing the AMSKIU soccer gala that will take place from March 25 to 26. The gala, whose main aim is uniting all medical students of KIU as o... read more |
 Mar Guild Elections 2023: Omondo Hopes to Set the Bar High With Exemplary Leadership
KIU, Western Campus – Shalom Omondo is running for Female Member of Parliament in the Guild Council because in her words, “there needs to be an improvement in student leadership” and therefore, she wants to set the bar high with exe... read more |
 Mar KIU Rangers Begin the 2023 NBL Campaign Against Angels Tonight
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers will be looking to begin from where they stopped last season when they play Angels in their first game of the season at the MTN Arena in Lugogo this evening. The game will kick off at 6:30 PM EAT. The ... read more |
 Mar Rotaract club of KIU welcomes 10 new Members
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-10 students have been officially confirmed as bonafide members of the Rotaract club of KIU to bring the club's total capacity to 33 members. The new members were confirmed during an induction ceremony that took pl... read more |
 Mar KIU Teaching Hospital Hosting Medical Camp
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Teqaching Hospital is hosting a medical camp, which started today March 21 and will end on Thursday March 23. The camp will be offering all health services for free including free consultation services, free laboratory... read more |
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Mar KIU Social Work Students Visit University of Kisubi to Celebrate World Social Work Day
By Ashirafu Sekajja KIU Main Campus-Tuesday, March 21, 2023, was a very pivotal day for the social work students of Kampala International University (KIU) who made a trip to the University of Kisubi to take part in the world social work day celebrati... read more |
 Mar Dr. Faith Nakalema Represents KIU at the National Career Guidance day commemoration in Kololo
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU was part of the many Universities, tertiary institutions, and organizations that participated in this Year's National Career Guidance day commemorations held at Kololo ceremonial grounds on Monday 20th March ... read more |
 Mar PUBLIC HEARING
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR ) is pleased to invite the KIU community and the general public to the hearing of the under-listed students scheduled for Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at 10:00 am in Seminar Room 1 Postgraduate Block.... read more |
 Mar KIU Job Vacancy: Intellectual Property Management Officer
VACANCY PROFILE Job Title: Intellectual Property Management Officer Duty Station / Department: Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CoEEI) Directorate: Research Innovations Consultancy and Entrepreneurship (RICE) Responsible to:... read more |
 Mar KIU Titans Struggle against City Oilers in NBL Opener
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Titans failed to impress against City Oilers in game one of the 2023 NBL season on Sunday despite fighting hard to avoid an embarrassment in the 51-79 loss at the fully packed MTN Arena in Lugogo. The game began brightly with ... read more |
 Mar KIU Participating in the 3rd Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium
KIU, Western Campus – KIU School of Pharmacy is participating in the 3rd Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium, which is being held at the Yusuf Lule Teaching Facility auditorium at Makerere University from March 16 to 18. It is being held under the ... read more |
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Mar KIUcc¬c?cs Gumisiriza Vying for FUMI Treasurer General Seat
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Medical intern Oscar Melvin Gumisiriza is vying for the post of Treasurer General for the Federation for Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI). Gumisiriza, who is running under the motto “Togetherness and Unity for a Com... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus Holds Grand Opening of Admissions and Students Affairs Offices
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus held a colourful grand opening of the Admissions and Students Affairs offices, which are housed in the Administration block, on Thursday March 16. The ceremony, which was graced by the DVC Prof. Frank Mu... read more |
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Mar KIU Soccer Team to host Former stars this afternoon
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Soccer team will this afternoon host a team of former footballers at the University’s main playgrounds. This is part of the team's preparation for the University league which has been postponed to a date... read more |
 Mar KIU NRM Chapter celebrates 10 years
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The KIU NRM Chapter celebrated a decade of existence on Sunday 12th March 2023 in a highly attended ceremony that also saw President Bosco Tumumuramye hand over power to Benard Katanzi who will lead the chapter fo... read more |
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Mar NBL is Back KIU Titans to Open with City Oilers
By: GODWIN NAYEBARE. The Federation of Uganda Basketball Association FUBA has released the 2023 fixtures and that is confirmation that the Ugandan National Basketball League (NBL) will be back this Friday 17th, March 2023. last year's champions and G... read more |
 Mar KIU Referees Receive Fifa Badges for 2023
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Three referees based at KIU main Campus have had their FIFA badges successfully renewed. Joel Munyendoh Chote for beach soccer, Mashood Ssali for football, and Ssengendo from futsal will once again be able to offi... read more |
 Mar KIU Invited to the 12th Academia Public-Private Partnership Forum and Exhibition in Tanzania
KIU, Main Campus - The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) together with National Private Sector Apex Bodies in EAC Partner States and the East African Business Council (EABC) have organized the 12th Academia Public - PrivatePartnership ... read more |
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Mar KIUcc¬c?cs Jemba Senkole Enrolled in African Youth Delegate Program
KIU, Western Campus - Jemba Micheal Senkole, a final-year medical student at Kampala International University, has recently been enrolled in a prestigious training program called the African Youth Delegate Program. This program is organized by ... read more |
 Mar Religion at KIU Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus - Religion is a social-cultural system of defined behaviors and practices, morals, sanctifiedplaces and ethics that relates humanity to supernatural or spiritual elements. Like any other place around the world, KIU’s w... read more |
 Mar Directorate of Academic Affairs Releases Datelines for 27th Graduation Ceremony
KIU, Main Campus – The Directorate of Academic Affairs for KIU has released the Datelines for the 27th Graduation Ceremony slated for June 17. The datelines are as follows; The Senate will approve the first graduation list by March 30, all elig... read more |
 Mar KIU Social Work Students urge Kabalagala Residents to Maintain proper Hygiene and Sanitation
By Ashirafu Sekajja On Saturday 11th, March 2023 Kampala International University social work students took to Kikuba Mutwe to clean the area and shine a light on the nagging problem of poor garbage disposal. This community clean-up and sensitization... read more |
 Mar Jonathan Areeba is the new president of the KIU Law Society
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Jonathan Areeba has been voted president of the KIU Law for the year 2023/2024. The renowned debator beat Pius Kiyemba with a range of 40 votes to ensure that his Victory was not disputed. Areeba was grateful to h... read more |
 Mar KIU law school goes to polls to choose New leaders
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Law students at KIU are voting for the next executive in a highly contested election that began at exactly 9:AM in the morning despite disruption from the early morning downpour. This is one of the most heavily g... read more |
 Mar KIU Afro-Arab Youth Council chapter launched
By Deborah Akunyo KIU,Main Campus-The Afro-Arab youth council (AAYC) has finally launched a chapter at KIU. The chapter was launched on Thursday 9th March 2023 and was accompanied by a youth dialogue which featured several high profile speakers, all ... read more |
 Mar KIU Titans are the 2023 UCU Open Champions
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans needed an eleven-point margin to outsmart UCU Canons in a nerve fledgling final on the evening of Sunday, March 5th to win their first UCU open championship. The 55-44 Victory means that KIU Titan... read more |
 Mar The Law Society Elections; EC Releases final list of Eligible Candidates
By Deborah Akunyo The KIU law society electoral Commission has officially released the list of candidates who passed the screening exercise that took place early last week. A total of sixteen Candidates are now free to campaign in any way ahead of th... read more |
 Mar KIU TV Former Editor, Vicent Kawuma joins Buganda's BBS TV
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus -KIU Almunus and former editor at KIU TV, Vicent Kawuma has left Rest TV for Buganda Kingdom's broadcaster, BBS TV. He was unveiled on Wednesday 1st March 2023. At BBS, Kawuma will serve as editor for news and othe... read more |
 Mar KIU Journalism Students Complete First Week of the 2023 MCI Fellowship Program Successfully
By Isaac Tayebwa The five students who are representing KIU in the media challenge fellowship program organised by the Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) have finally completed their first week of training. According to these students, the first week h... read more |
 Mar KIUPSA Launches 2023 Medical Quiz and Essay Writing Competition
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) has launched the 2023 medical quiz and essay writing competition. The competition, which is being held under the theme, “Individual Responsibility in the fight against AMR (... read more |
 Mar KIU Teaching Hospital Holding 5-Day Medical Camp
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Teaching Hospital is holding a 5-day Medical Camp, with the motive of treating the frequently identified diseases in patients, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The camp, which started yesterday March 1 a... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus Directorate for Higher Degrees and Research Releases Registration Requirements
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Directorate for Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) has released requirements for all new students intending to register with it. The requirements, which were released in a communiqué from the ... read more |
 Mar KIU Students Invited to Participate in the UNESCO 2023 Youth Multimedia Contest
KIU Western Campus – The United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Clubs is holding its 2023 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition, whose unparalleled connectivity puts youth in one of the greatest positions to bring... read more |
 Feb I can't think of better time to serve in this position than now, Jonathan Areeba On his bid for KIU Law Society Society Presidency.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Jonathan Areeba, one of the leading student Orators at KIU has been successfully nominated to run for President in the KIU law Society elections on March 10th, 2023. Areeba has made his name through debate and moo... read more |
 Feb KIU is back in the Pepsi University Football League
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU is among 24 Universities that have signed up for the 2023 Pepsi University Football League. The draws held at Kati-Kati Restaurant in Kampala on Thursday, 23rd February 2023 placed the team in group D alongsid... read more |
 Feb The Baganda Nkobazambogo are the 2023 KIU Cultural Gala Champions
By Godwin Nayebare KIU, Main Campus-On Saturday 25th, February 2023, Kampala International University finally held the first cultural Gala since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020. Buganda Nkobazambogo edged KIU Kitara Students Association to claim the... read more |
 Feb KIU Cultural gala brought Excitement, Jubilation and Re-Union
By Nicole Munezero KIU, Main Campus-After two good years without holding the Cultural Gala due to COVID-19, Kampala International University is back to the old days after successfully hosting the 2023 Cultural gala on Saturday. The annual event has l... read more |
 Feb Weekend Watch: 10 Series you can Binge on This Weekend (Ep7)
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Let's talk series this weekend! Here are the ten hottest series you can binge on as we head into March 2023. 10. Ozark S4 If you have been following Bryde and his family as they try to survive being killed ... read more |
 Feb Islamic University In Uganda Visits KIU Western Campus School of Engineering
KIU, Western Campus – A team from Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU) headed by the University Engineer Dauda Semujju on Thursday February 23 paid a courtesy visit to KIU’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), with the aim o... read more |
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Feb 20 Associations Cleared for Saturday's Cultural Gala
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Stellah Nabakooza, the minister of religion, culture and entertainment in the KIU Main Campus guild Union has disclosed that 20 cultural associations have so far fully confirmed that they will participate in the lo... read more |
 Feb State Minister of Trade, Hon David Bahati to Grace KIU Cultural gala
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The President of KIU Guild Union, Moses Ebye has disclosed that David Bahati, the minister of state for trade will be the guest of honour at the much-awaited Cultural gala on Saturday 25th February 2023. President... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Society Elections, EC calls for Nominations
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-The Electoral Commission in charge of KIU law Society elections is calling upon students interested in running for various leadership positions in the Society to pick nomination forms in order to have their interes... read more |
 Feb This is Our Time to Shine, KIU Somali Students Association
By Ashirafu Sekajja KIU Main Campus: The much-awaited KIU cultural gala will take place this Saturday 25th February 2023 and this will be the first time the event is taking place since 2020. Several cultural associations have been rehearsing and amon... read more |
 Feb KIU Participates in 2nd Edition of the PSU Healthcare International Exhibition
KIU, Western Campus – KIU last week participated in the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) Pharma, Medical and Healthcare International Exhibition, which was held at the Uganda Manufacturing Association (UMA) Exhibition Hall in Lugogo, Kamp... read more |
 Feb Tension and Optimism as Cultural Associations Prepare for this weekend's Cultural Gala
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Cultural Associations have begun intensive rehearsals ahead of the long-awaited KIU Cultural Gala scheduled for Saturday 25th February 2023. This will be the first time in three years that this cultural exhibition... read more |
 Feb How AI can Help Students Flourish at University
By Rogers Wanambwa Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world in ways we never thought possible. One of the areas where AI is making a significant impact is in education, particularly in universities. The use of AI in universities is becoming... read more |
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Feb KIUcc¬c?cs January 2023 Intake Students Oriented, told to Focus on Accomplishing their Academic Dreams in Time
By Isaac Akugizibwe Students that joined KIU during the 2023 January intake have today Wednesday 15th been oriented and officially inducted into the KIU way of life. The main Orientation ceremony took place in the University's Main hall before the st... read more |
 Feb KIU Organizes 3-Day Research and Publication Training for Final Year Undergraduate Students
Kampala International University (KIU) through the Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Extension (DRICE) has organized a 3-day training on Research Publication as a Measure of Academic Performance Index for Final Year Undergraduate s... read more |
 Feb KIU Sends Five to the 2023 Media Challenge Fellowship
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Five students from the department of journalism and media studies have qualified for the 2023 Media Challenge Fellowship program where they will undergo a series of intensive multimedia training for six months. Org... read more |
 Feb University of Zambia Visits KIU on a Fact-finding Mission
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday, February 13, 2023, the Management of Kampala International University led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo received visitors from the University of Zambia, who were on a fact-finding mission with regard... read more |
 Feb KIU Signs MOU with Red Sea University (RSU), Somalia
KIU, Main Campus - On February 8th, 2023, the management of Kampala International International University entered into an agreement with Red Sea University Somalia. The KIU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, represented the management of K... read more |
 Feb PSU Visits KIU Western Campus, Advises on the Pharmacy Profession
KIU, Western Campus – A team from the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) visited KIU Western Campus School of Pharmacy on February 3 to consult and advise on how to improve the Pharmacy profession in terms of studying and teaching. The four... read more |
 Feb KIU begins move to Change the face of Computational Dynamics and Mathematical modeling in Uganda
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus: A 2-day Workshop and Conference on Computational Dynamics and Mathematical Modeling organized by the School of Mathematics and Computing (SOMAC) was held from 6th - 7th February 2023 with remarkable mil... read more |
 Feb New KIUPSA President Joshua Fred Mangen Promises to Promote Research, Community Service and Advocacy
KIU, Western Campus – Joshua Fred Mangen was voted the new KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) President to succeed Daniel Michael Funda. Like all new leaders, Mangen promises to fulfill his campaign promises, among which is to promote r... read more |
 Feb Economics Team Wins KIU Somali Students Association Football Championship
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU's Somali students pursuing Bachelor of Economics and finance management beat their counterparts in project planning and management on Monday 6th February 2023 to win the first of its kind, the KIU Somali Stude... read more |
 Feb KIU Successfully holds Day 1 of the 1st Workshop and International Conference on Computational Dynamics and Mathematical Modeling.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The two-day conference held at the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library began at 10 am on Monday 6th February 2023, and will continue through Tuesday 7th February 2023. The topic of this conference is Internation... read more |
 Feb KIU CHANCELLOR VISITS THE MAIN CAMPUS, MEETS UNIVERSITY STAFF AND TOP ADMINISTRATORS
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU MAIN CAMPUS-KIU’s new Chancellor Prof. Yunus Mgaya today February 3rd, 2023 visited the Main Campus in Kansanga where he held a meeting with the University’s administrators in the Senate Boardroom. In his spe... read more |
 Feb Amon Nkwasibwe Scoops AMSKIU Presidency
KIU, Western Campus – Amon Nkwasibwe has been voted the new Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) President for the term 2023/2024. Nkwasiibwe (in the picture) garnered 326 votes to beat Faizo Muwanga, who could only get 266 in a hard... read more |
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Feb KIUcc¬c?cs New Chancellor Prof. Mgaya Visits KIU Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus – KIU’s new Chancellor Prof. Yunus Mgaya (centre in blue tie)has today February 2 completed a two-day visit to KIU Western Campus. Prof. Mgaya, who became chancellor on January 15, held a meeting with the Deputy Vice-C... read more |
 Feb KIU is the place to be-Dairus Weah Geegbe a student of Ph.D. in conflict resolution and peacebuilding on his Educational journey at KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Having graduated with a master of Social Work and Social Administration in June 2022, Dairus Weah Geegbe a student of Ph.D. in conflict resolution and Peace Building decided to stay at KIU to pursue a Ph.D. He is y... read more |
 Feb KIU Maintains 2nd Best Ranked Position and Leading Private University both in Uganda and in the East Africa Region
KIU, Main Campus - Webometrics, the largest academic ranking of Higher Education Institutions in the world since 2004, has once again in January 2023, ranked Kampala International University (KIU) as the leading private university in Uganda rankings,... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Day: Kandake Wants to Give her Students a Holistic Education
KIU, Western Campus – Kandake Basasire is surely one focused human being. The third-year Bachelor of Arts in Education student says she did not come to university to get a mere degree, but to acquire the best skills that will enable her become ... read more |
 Jan KIU Staff Profile: God-Fearing Puche Aiming for the Sky
KIU, Western Campus – Racheal Puche, an Administrative Assistant at KIU Western Campus, calls herself a “God-fearing woman of Christ”, and it is in that line that she wants to excel wholly as a human being so that she can impact on ... read more |
 Jan KIU Western Campus Releases 2023 Guild Council Election Roadmap
KIU, Western Campus – The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at KIU Western Campus has released the roadmap for the Guild Council Elections for the term 2023/2024. The roadmap starts with the recruitment of election officials followed by the... read more |
 Jan KIU Titans Revamp ahead of New NBL Season
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Titans have signed five players in a bid to strengthen the team ahead of the 2023 NBL season expected to start in February. These signings include among others, two former Titans, Collins Kasujja and Peter Ob... read more |
 Jan AMSKIU Holding Nominations for new Leadership Positions
KIU, Western Campus – The Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) Independent Electoral Commission is holding nominations for leadership positions for 2023/2024. The association is holding nominations for the positions of President, Vic... read more |
 Jan The KIU Duo That Defied The Odds To win The 2022 NNC Gender Award; Hilda Nayiga and Ruth Nalwanga's story of Triumph
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - When KIU emerged as the best University in the 2022 National Newsroom Contest, there were celebrations on the fourth floor of the Kabalagala-based Tirupati Mazima Mall where the organizers of the competition, Me... read more |
 Jan Justice Anup Singh Choudry presents a Viva Voce presentation on Sikh Genocide 84 and the Indian State: an Interpretivist Analysis of the Conflict in Punjab State
KIU’S Ph.D. candidate and former justice of the High Court of Uganda, Anup Singh Choudry, from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), offered a Ph.D. defense, also known as a Viva Voce presentation, on SIKH Genocide 84 and the In... read more |
 Jan AMSKIU Advisory Council Closes Applications for Interim Electoral Committee Positions
KIU, Western Campus – The Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) Advisory Council 2021/2022 has today closed applications for positions on the Interim Electoral Committee, the body responsible for organizing, conducting and supervising... read more |
 Jan KIU Cultural Associations Uniting Students at KIU Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus cultural associations have played a big role in uniting students through the different joint activities they carry out. The campus has a number of associations including Abasoga Nseete Students Associati... read more |
 Jan KIU Alumnus, Swaleh Hemed Appointed Lecturer of law at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan University
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Swaleh Hemed Wengo one of the most extraordinary lawyers KIU has produced in recent years has been appointed lecturer of law at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan University. He attributes his triumph to consistency and ... read more |
 Jan KIU Students Invited to Write Environment Stories for US Company Krosskeys Communications
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Students are invited to write social impact environment stories for US Company Krosskeys Communications LLC. The company is looking for writers who can articulate how Africa is progressing on the global environment and... read more |
 Jan AMSKIU Preparing for National Medical Students Associations Quiz
KIU, Western Campus – The Association of Medical Students of KIU (AMSKIU) is holding an internal medical quiz in preparation for the upcoming national medical students associations quiz, which will be held at Mbarara University 0f Science and T... read more |
 Jan KIU Organises Supervisors' and Examiners' Workshop
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The Supervisors and Examiners' workshop organised by the Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research on Wednesday 18th January 2023 aimed at enhancing the quality of research at KIU. The One-day workshop running un... read more |
 Jan KIU Medical Students Get Medical Lapel Pins From the Gold Foundation
KIU, Western Campus – Medical students from KIU Western Campus have received medical lapel pins from the Gold Foundation, an organization from the USA which champions humanism in healthcare, as a result of a collaboration between the foundation... read more |
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Jan KIU Guild President, Moses Ebye Optimistic as he looks at the New Year
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU’s most supreme student, Guild president Moses Ebye is optimistic that he will eventually deliver all his manifesto in 2023. He said that a number of activities including interfaculty games and the much a... read more |
 Jan Milestone Alert: KIUPSA Achievements and Milestones in 2022
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) has been one of the most vibrant students associations at KIU Western Campus over the years. And under the stewardship of Michael Daniel Funda, the association President, KIUPSA m... read more |
 Dec Argentina are World Champions
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Argentina beat France 4-2 in penalties to win the 2022 FIFA World cup on the evening of Sunday 18th December 2022 after a thrilling and nerve fledgling 90 minutes and extra time ended with a 3-3 tie. Argentina cap... read more |
 Dec KIU Tops the 2022 Media Challenge Awards list
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU needed eight different awards to emerge 2022 National Newsroom Contest overall winners for the first time since the inception of the awards by Media Challenge Initiative. During the awards ceremony held at the... read more |
 Dec KIU Hosts Seminar on Inclusive Education in Uganda
By Isaac Akugizibwe 0n Tuesday 13th December 2022, Kampala International University through the College of Education and Distance Learning organized an exciting and informative workshop on Special Needs Education in Uganda. The blended physical and o... read more |
 Dec KIU'S Robotic Arm Innovators ready to change the World with their Innovations
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Western Campus - Junior Kavunga Kambale, Gabriel Mvuyekure, and Emmanuel Ogubuike Emejuru all graduates of mechanical engineering at KIU have vowed to start practicing all the skills they have gained from Uganda's leading Pri... read more |
 Dec COEDL is Set to Host a Seminar on Special Needs Education
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Kampala International University through the College of Education and Distance Learning is set to organize an exciting and informative workshop on Special Needs Education in Uganda. The workshop that is aimed at disseminating ... read more |
 Dec KIU's Geoffrey Akabwai settles for UFL's best 11 of the Decade
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU soccer coach, Geoffrey Akabwai was on Wednesday 7th December 2022 named among the best 11, players who have graced the Pepsi University football league in the last 10 years. The awards ceremony that took place... read more |
 Dec KIU Basketball fans honoured
By Isaac Akugizibwe The Management of KIU basketball clubs, KIU Titans and Rangers yesterday 7th December 2022 awarded a couple of gifts to the 10 most loyal fans of the 2022 season. Among the fans that received gifts was the president of the KIU bas... read more |
 Dec KIU Soccer Coach, Akabwai, among Nominees for best UFL defender of the Decade
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- KIU soccer coach Geoffrey Akabwai is confident he will emerge the winner of the best UFL defender of the decade award in an awards ceremony happening today 7th December 2022 at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala... read more |
 Dec KIU BASKETBALL MANAGEMENT TO AWARD LOYAL FANS OF THE 2022 NBL SEASON
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU.Main Campus- KIU Titans and Rangers will tomorrow 7th December 6, 2022 award 10 fans who were the most loyal in the 2022 NBL season. The awards ceremony organized by Nasser Serunjogi, the president of the KIU basketball clubs ... read more |
 Dec KIU Hosts Academic Symposium on Cultural Bondings between Saudi Arabia and East Africa
By Isaac Akugizibwe On Tuesday 6th December, KIU held a first-of-its-kind Academic Symposium which ran on the theme: Cultural Bondings between Saudi Arabia and East African Countries. The symposium held at the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library (IBM... read more |
 Dec Rotaract Club of KIU and Rotary club of Muyenga Tankhill poised to end Malaria in Kabalagala
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The Rotaract club of KIU on Saturday 3rd December 2022 joined their senior friends, the Rotary Club of Muyenga Tankhill in their anti-malaria campaign project in Kikuba Mutwe zone in Kabalagala, Makindye East divi... read more |
 Dec KIU-YYF Youth Empowerment Project Engagement Workshop Heads for Second and Last Day
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The engagement workshop organized by the KIU Yunus and You Foundation (KIU-YYF) for University students, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), and Secondary Schools Students continues today. The workshop is happ... read more |
 Nov KIU Hosts 2-Day NCHE Workshop on Non-Compliance and Complaints Related to Higher Education Institutions
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The two-day workshop that kicked off on Monday 28th November 2022 aimed at addressing issues of non-compliance and complaints related to institutions of higher learning. According to Saul Waigolo, a senior public ... read more |
 Nov KIU clinches Victory in the 2022 National News Room Contest
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Yes! it is finally home and the winning team did what they like doing once more, celebrating in style. Upon being announced the best, members of team KIU simply ran riot and danced without any attention to the bea... read more |
 Nov The beginning of a new life, ALeu Kon Kon is ready to face the World after Graduation.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Two weeks after graduation, KIU Alumni Aleu Kon Kon is beginning to face life outside school. He is however determined to dig into his creative mind to earn a living as he looks forward to advancing his craft. Kon ... read more |
 Nov KIU Western Campus Joins the Rest of the World to Mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus joined Uganda and the rest of the world to mark the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, which kick off today and end on December 10. To mark the campaign, KIU Western Campus in conjunction... read more |
 Nov KIU SAHS Department of Public Health Concludes 2-Day Seminar for Public Health Graduates
KIU, Western Campus – The Department of Public Health, under the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) has today November 25 concluded a 2-day seminar for public health graduates, aimed at giving them exposure to a variety of public health to... read more |
 Nov KIU Headed for Glory in the National Newsroom Contest finals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU journalism Students are hopeful of victory in today's National Newsroom Contest (NNC) finals currently underway at the Media Challenge Initiative Hub in Kabalagala. KIU is represented by over 25 students with... read more |
 Nov Dr. Simon Mambo Binezero Represents KIU at International Conference on Family Planning 2022
KIU, Western Campus – Family Planning Champion Dr. Simon Mambo Binezero represented the Department of Public Health of KIU Western Campus at this year’s International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP), which took place at the Pattaya E... read more |
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Nov KIUcc¬c?cs Jemba Senkolle Graduates as Millenium Fellow of the Millenium Campus Network
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Medical student Michael Jemba Senkolle, on November 18, graduated as a Millenium Fellow in the Millenium Fellowship Class of 2022 of the Millenium Campus Network (MCN). The Millennium Fellowship is a semester-long lead... read more |
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Nov Milestone Alert: KIUcc¬c?cs Abisha Meji Honoured by Dutch Publisher Elsevier
KIU, Western Campus – Assistant Lecturer in the department of Physical Sciences at the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS), Abisha Meji has been honoured by Dutch Publisher Elsevier for two of her articles which were published i... read more |
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Nov I am Ready to Serve Society and the Nation, Shillah Atuhairwe
KIU, Western Campus – Shillah Atuhairwe graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, majoring in Economics and Geography at KIU’s 26th Graduation Ceremony on November 12. We had a discussion with her about what this milestone me... read more |
 Nov Tamale Wants to Encourage Healthcare Organizations to Support Community Investments That Mitigate Health Risks
KIU, Western Campus – Ibrahim Tamale, who is graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery, wants to use his degree to encourage health care organizations to support community investments that improve conditions contributing... read more |
 Nov KIU 26th Graduation: Overall Best Student Koroma Wants to Provide Cheap and Affordable Internet
KIU, Main Campus – Samuel Koroma Graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Telecommunication Engineering at KIU’s 26th Graduation Ceremony on November 12 at KIU Main Campus in Kansanga. Koroma, who was the best performing student ov... read more |
 Nov 0ver 10 KIU Alumni enrolled as barristers of the High Court of Uganda
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Over 10 law graduates from the KIU school of law were last week enrolled to serve in the High Court of Uganda as barristers. Mark Manzi, Jovia Mukisa, Suzan Namboozo, Rogers Sseruyange, Abraham Twesigye, Ronald luk... read more |
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Nov SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: All4WASH Full degree MSc. Scholarship in Smart Water and Environmental Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
All4WASH is a project funded by the Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART) with a consortium of partner Universities from Norway (University of Science and Technology), Ghana (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and... read more |
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 Nov 'KIU has changed my Vision and Perspective about Life, "Tite Nkekam Momekam
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- When Cameroonian Tite Mome joined KIU to pursue a bachelor of mass communication in August of 2018, he saw himself a graduate after three years but due to the Outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was forced... read more |
 Nov All4WASH Full degree MSc. Scholarship in Smart Water and Environmental Engineering Specialization at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway
All4WASH is a project funded by the Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART) with a consortium of partner Universities from Norway (University of Science and Technology), Ghana (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and... read more |
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Nov Speech Of The Chief Guest Rt. Hon. Anita Among (Represented By Hon Thomas Tayebwa) At The 26th Graduation Ceremony Of Kampala International University Held On Saturday 12th November 2022
The Chancellor, Specially invited Guests, Hon Cabinet Ministers Present; Hon Members of Parliament; Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees; Chairperson and Members of the University Council; The Vice Chancellor of Kampala International ... read more |
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Nov Message Of the Chairman Board of Trustees (Represented by Mr Ambrose Kibuuka) On The 26th Graduation Ceremony of Kampala International University Held On 12th November 2022
Once again, we thank the Almighty God for giving us another season to celebrate KIU milestones. We celebrate the relative certainty and healthy environment we have had compared to the previous two years. We do not take for granted the fact that we ar... read more |
 Nov Speech Of Ag. Chancellor/Vice Chancellor at The 26th Graduation Ceremony Of KIU, Saturday 12th November 2022
Theme: “Resilience: a strategy for survival in hard times” Legal Provision for the Vice Chancellor to stand in the absence of the Chancellor It is provided under Article 41 (e) of the University Charter of KIU that in the absence o... read more |
 Nov 26th Graduation Speech By Prof. Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Chairperson, University Council
The Right Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Thomas TayebwaThe Chancellor of Kampala International University, Honorable Ministers Your Excellences, Ambassadors & High Commissioners;Honorable Members of ParliamentChairman and Membe... read more |
 Nov KIU 26th Graduation: Nampijja Using Knowledge Acquired From KIU to Help Out Teenage Mothers
KIU, Main Campus – Fatia Nampijja has a golden heart. Despite being a mere student, she has been taking time off to help out helpless teenage mothers. And she credits KIU for this because it is the knowledge that she has been getting from her S... read more |
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Nov 11TH PARLIAMENT SPEAKER, FORMER KIU STUDENT AND LECTURER IS CHIEF GUEST AT THE UNIVERSITYcc¬c?cS 26TH GRADUATION
Hon. Anita Among Annet will grace the November graduation celebration for this year, 2022. A total of 2486 students are set to graduate tomorrow Saturday 12th with PhDs, Masters, Bachelor’s degrees and diplomas in different academic disciplines... read more |
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Nov Abdukadar Muhammed among the best Graduands on KIUcc¬c?cs 26th Graduation Ceremony
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Muhammed Abdukadar is set to achieve his academic dream in style this Saturday for he will graduate with a first class in Business Administration. With a CGPA of 4.66, Abdukadar will surely rank among the best on S... read more |
 Nov KIU 26th Graduation: Nabuuma Ready for Work Environment
KIU, Main Campus – Lydia Divine Nabuuma will be one of the students to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Finance and Accounting at KIU’s 26th Graduation Ceremony on Saturday November 12. And she sa... read more |
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Nov KIU Students to Face-off With Political Experts in the Role of Student Leaders in National Transformation and Governance Debate
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The Office of Careers and skills development programme in conjunction with the KIU Students' Leaders forum has organized a one-day public lecture focussing on the role of student leaders in National Transformati... read more |
 Nov KIU Western Campus Successfully Organizes the Anti-Microbial Resistance Run 2022
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus successfully organized the Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Club of KIU Run 2022 on November 6. The Run was graced by club patron Dr. Daniel Chans, Dr Jonans Tusiimire a Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (... read more |
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Nov KIU 26th Graduation: KIU's 50% Student Scholarship Played Great Role in my Academic Success, Baketunga
KIU, Western Campus – On Saturday, November 11, Dancan Baketunga will be graduating with a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health but all this may not have been possible if KIU had not given him a 50% scholarship, he says. “I a... read more |
 Nov KIU Displays Great Innovations at the National Exhibition Week for Science
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU has joined several other Universities, technology companies, and organizations for this year's National Week for Science, Technology, and Innovation at Kololo independence Grounds. The week-long exhibition that... read more |
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Nov SAHS Dean Solomon Mbiina Launches 1st Deancc¬c?cs Intra-School Cup
KIU, Western Campus – The Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) Solomon Mbiina last week launched the 1st Dean’s Intra-School Football and Quiz Cup at Bushenyi playground in Bushenyi District. According to Mbiina (in Man Utd... read more |
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Nov KIU 26th Graduation: Aspiring Public Health Educator Atwine Says Graduation is Dream Come True
KIU, Western Campus – We all have our dreams, different as they may be, and whoever achieves theirs gets a sense of satisfaction that is almost indescribable. To Derrick Atwine, who is graduating with a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Communit... read more |
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Nov KIU 26th Graduation: Nsambacc¬c?cs Dream is to Provide Free Basic Medical Care Services to Needy Patients
KIU, Western Campus – Adam Nsamba has always been a compassionate person, he says. That’s why it hurts him to see people die because they can’t even afford the basic medical care services. And Nsamba now has the keys to permit him t... read more |
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Nov KIU 26th Graduation: Getting This Degree was Blood and Sweat, Francis Okello
KIU, Western Campus – If there is someone who will be probably the proudest at this Saturday’s 26th Graduation Ceremony for KIU, it must be Francis Okello. The former MP School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) and Finance Minister in the ... read more |
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Nov KIU 26th Graduation Ceremony: Arkline Twikirize Hailcc¬c?cs KIUcc¬c?cs Top-of-the-Range Academic Environment for Graduation
KIU, Western Campus – Arkline Twikirize’s watershed moment was when she joined KIU Western Campus in 2018 to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Hailing from Kashenyi Town, a place just over 5 kilometers from Ishaka Town and fr... read more |
 Nov KIU's Joel Obore Shows Gratitude for Bursary Scheme Upon His Forth Coming Graduation
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Kampala International University's former Guild Minister for Education Joel Obore is excited to be among the graduands of the 26th graduation at KIU. He attributes his success to KIU Bursary Scheme which has enabled him ... read more |
 Nov KIU 26TH GRADUATION: Breathtaking! Munezero's Long-awaited Academic Dream becomes real this weekend
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Amos Munezero Nemeye graduate student of Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration is basking in happiness after confirming that his academic dream will become true this Saturday during KIU's 26th graduati... read more |
 Nov KIU Overcomes STV in a Thrilling Football Encounter
By Deborah Akunyo KIU, Main Campus-KIU's Students of Mass Communication came from two goals down to beat STV in a friendly match played in front of an endearing crowd at KIU's football ground on Saturday afternoon. Organized by the Mass communication... read more |
 Nov KIU 26TH GRADUATION: Side hustles, Skills Vital for Graduating University students, says KIU's Ritah Nagujja
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus: As Kampala International University readies to release another batch of graduands into a world dominated by unemployed youth, Ritah Nagujja a student preparing for graduation on Saturday, has urged fellow graduands ... read more |
 Nov KIU Journalism Students Trained in Fact Checking False Information
By Akunyo Deborah Mass communication students have been urged to fight misinformation by using fact-checking tools, this has been said by karuhanga Edgar Mathew during a one-day training facilitated by the Debunk Media Initiative on 3rd-Nov-2022, hel... read more |
 Nov KIU MASS COMMUNICATION STUDENTS TO HOST STV IN A FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-The journalists in making will host the staff of STV at the KIU football pitch on Saturday 05 November 2022 afternoon, as the two seek to create a long-lasting bond which according to KIU coordinator Arnold Mutatin... read more |
 Nov KIU 26TH GRADUATION: Benjamin Aine Alias Enos MC Will clinch his IT dream at KIU'S 26th Graduation Ceremony
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Benjamin Aine Enos is one of the many students that are currently basking in happiness after confirming that he will graduate this November with a bachelor of Information Technology (IT). Known to the world as Eno... read more |
 Nov KIU Organises a Media Workshop on Ethical Journalism
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Kampala International University through the Department of Journalism and Media Studies in conjunction with Debunk Media Initiative is set to host a one-day Media training on fact-checking false information. The one-day traini... read more |
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Nov KIU law students to deliberate on Child assault in today's Criminal moot
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Lawyers in the third-year first semester will this afternoon deliberate on a criminal matter involving a mother seen beating her own child in a video that recently went viral on social media. As stated; In the High... read more |
 Nov All is Set For KIU Inter-Faculty Debate Competitions 2022
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Kampala International University Guild Union through the Ministry of Education is set to organize the Inter-Faculty Debate Competitions 2022, KIU Guild Education Minister confirmed. According to Ariho Juspus, the Deputy Minist... read more |
 Nov KIU 26TH GRADUATION: KIU'S Turn table enthusiast Rugumayo set to graduate this November
By Isaac Akugizibwe Ronald Rugumayo alias sparks ug will on November 12th, 2022 graduate with a bachelor of Information Technology (IT) which will mark the end of his three years of study at KIU. And according to him, this will be a dream come true. ... read more |
 Nov An Extra Mile of Preparation makes KIU'S Moot King, Jonathan Areeba Indispensable
By Isaac Akugizibwe When Jonathan Areeba first joined KIU, he was just a mere student only known to his classmates in the school of law. Three years later, the once timid boy is now a household name at KIU, in Uganda and East Africa due to his unmatc... read more |
 Oct KIU 26th GRADUATION: I've had a marvelous experience at KIU, MBA-HRM Graduate Student, Ayay Akol Deng Akol
By Isaac Akugizibwe Ayay Akol Deng Akol says that he felt extremely happy the moment he confirmed that he will be able to graduate with a masters of Business Administration majoring in Human Resource Management at KIU's 26th graduation ceremony on 12... read more |
 Oct Former KIU Guild Union Trade Minister, Mubarak Karuhang finds Possibilities in Events Management Business
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU Guild Union's immediate past minister of trade has started an events company in which he intends to help students and the KIU community to organize and manage a variety of events successfully. According to the ... read more |
 Oct KIU's Faith Nakalema to Present a PhD Viva Voce on Adult Criminality Among Youths in Universities
By Stuart Bogere Oswald The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research invites KIU Community and the General Public to the Viva Voce presentation from Faith Nakalema a PhD student from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). The p... read more |
 Oct KIU Explorer of the Day: Ariho Vows His Resilience will Help Him Achieve Medical Dream
KIU, Western Campus – Nicholas Ariho, a fourth-year medical student at KIU Western Campus, has been at university for quite some time. For someone pursuing a five-and-a-half year course, it is quite hard to believe that he is still at universit... read more |
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Oct KIUcc¬c?cs In-Charge Education Service Benefitting Many Teachers in Western Uganda
KIU, Western Campus – KIU’s In-Charge Education Service, a program which gives primary and secondary school teachers an opportunity to upgrade to better qualifications has benefitted tens of thousands of teachers mainly in Western Uganda.... read more |
 Oct Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye Set to Speak at the Joint Dialogic Paradigm Conference
KIU, Main Campus - On 24th October 2022, the DVC Finance and Administration, Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye will be among the global speakers at the Joint Dialogic Paradigm Conference hosted by Izmir bak?±rçay üniversitesi, Turkey, and Ceb... read more |
 Oct What next after university? KIU embarks on skilling undergraduates
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus_ Often times, most university graduands spend years thinking about what to do with their lives after graduation. To many, applying for graduate jobs is painful and therefore, getting a top-notch, high-paying job isn'... read more |
 Oct KIU Shines at the National News Room Contest 2022
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus. The Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) Hub auditorium at the rooftop of Tirupati Mazima Mall in Kabalagala was for close to 20 minutes filled with incredible scenes and excitement as KIU was announced among the bes... read more |
 Oct 'KIU Law Run, a Success,' Kaddu Reagan
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Law Society president Reagan David Kaddu has described Saturday's law run as a success though he noted that the number of runners was a bit lesser than expected. He said that the activity achieved its main obj... read more |
 Oct Uphill task as KIU Aims for Glory in the 2022 Inter-University Media Challenge
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU is in action today Tuesday 18th October 2022, as the 2022 Inter-University Media Challenge National Newsroom Contest (NNC) kicks off at the Tirupati Mazima Mall-based Media Hub in Kabalagala, Kampala. Team KIU ... read more |
 Oct KIU beats Makerere University to win 'Unwanted Witness privacy Moot'
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU continued with its imperious performance in legal competitions when they beat Makerere University in the Inter University Unwanted Witness privacy moot' on Friday. KIU's finalist Jonathan Areeba once again pro... read more |
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Oct Put Your Whole Heart while Writing your CVs and Cover Letters- Ambrose Kibuuka Tells KIU Students
KIU, Main Campus - Ambrose Kibuuka Mukiibi, a passionate educationist, Career Consultant, and Board Member KIU, has urged students to develop skills that make them unique in the job market. He said this while speaking to students during a Career Prep... read more |
 Oct President Museveni to Address the Nation Again on Ebola Today
By Stuart Bogere Oswald President Yoweri Museveni will address the nation on the status of Ebola in the country today Wednesday, October 12th, 2022. The communication was confirmed by Sandor Lyle the Senior Presidential Press Secretary via his Twitte... read more |
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Oct 'Keep the Bar High', KIU Law Students Advised
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Enock Otim, the Head of department public and comparative law at KIU school of law has encouraged law students to uphold practical activities like mooting. Speaking during a constitutional moot competition on Frida... read more |
 Oct KIU Law Society president, Kaddu promises the best of Saturdays Legal Run
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Law Society in conjunction with the school of law and others have organized the third edition of the annual legal run on Saturday 15th October 2022 and they have disclosed that this year's edition will be the ... read more |
 Oct 2022 NBL Final: Champions to be Determined by Game 7
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Both the men's and women's NBL finals series between City Oilers and Nam blazers, JKL lady Dolphins, and UCU lady Canons have now moved to game seven where the winner will surely take it all. This follows redemptiv... read more |
 Oct KIU Western Campus Hosting Federation of Uganda Medical Students Associations General Assembly
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus is currently hosting the Federation of Uganda Medical Students Associations (FUMSA) General Assembly, which brings together all medical student associations from various universities in Uganda. The unive... read more |
 Oct KIU Medical Students Jemba Enlightens on Breast Cancer
By Stuart Bogere Oswald As the world marks October as the month for Breast Cancer Awareness, Kampala International University's Michael Jemba Senkolle, a final year medical student has come out to share the steps through “breast sel... read more |
 Oct WORKPLACE SERIES: Struggling with work preparations and Readiness? Here is the Remedy
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS - Much as we want our career paths to be straight, high chances are that they can never be a straight line but on the bright side, having a career plan will help you stay motivated during all the twists and turns you... read more |
 Oct Maraga and Co-advocates' Handover Dinner to focus on Professional Excellency
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Law students under Maraga and Co-advocates, one of the most popular students law firms will on Friday gather at Almaz restaurant for a long-awaited handover dinner that will see the leadership of Managing Part... read more |
 Oct Eyes on the Prize as KIU Law students prepare for Kanyaihamba's Constitutional Moot Competition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-On Friday 7th September 2022, law students at KIU will gather at their iconic moot court to witness members of Kanyeihamba and Co.Advocates face off in a long-awaited constitutional moot competition, the first of ... read more |
 Oct Freshers' Ball to take center stage as KIU Guild Parliament sets to sit this Friday
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Rt.Hon.Ivan Kazora, the speaker of the 19th KIU Guild Union has summoned all college and school representatives for a sitting on Friday 7th October 2022. This will be their second sitting since they assumed office... read more |
 Oct KIU Doctor Who Succumbed to Ebola Disease Buried in Fort-Portal
KIU, Western Campus – Dr Hafidh Mohammed Ali, the KIU doctor who succumbed to Ebola Disease on Saturday was buried in Fort-Portal yesterday. Dr. Ali, who was attached as a Senior House Officer (SHO) to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital was pur... read more |
 Sep KIU Titans proud to finish among the best four in NBL
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans has issued an official statement thanking all stakeholders and Titans for the support rendered to the team through the 2022 NBL season. The statement published on Monday 26th September 2022 also indicat... read more |
 Sep KIU Western Campus Ramps up Ebola Prevention Measures
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus has once again taken the initiative in outbreak, epidemic and pandemic control by introducing a raft of measures to prevent the possible outbreak of Ebola virus in the campus. This was communicated in a ... read more |
 Sep KIU Explorer of the Day: Mwiine's Passion for Medicine is Driving Factor Behind his Academics
KIU, Western Campus - Victor Mwiine is a very determined human being, which is why he says he has to go all the way up the academic ladder. The 2nd-year Diploma in Clinical Medicine student however says it is his undying passion for medicine that is ... read more |
 Sep President Museveni to Address the Nation on Ebola Tomorrow
By Stuart Bogere Oswald President Yoweri Museveni is expected to address the nation on Ebola outbreak tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28. This has been confirmed by the senior presidential press secretary, Sandor Walusimbi. According to Walusimbi, the... read more |
 Sep Ebola Cases Rise to 16 as Outbreak Continues to Spread
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - A total of 16 people have contracted the highly contagious Ebola virus in Uganda while a further 18 people also likely had the disease. Health officials confirmed that so far, four people have already died from the... read more |
 Sep KIU ends the 2022 NBL season in Fourth place
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- Both KIU Titans and Rangers will officially mark the end of the 2022 season with a fourth-place finish after losing third place Playoffs to UCU Canons and KCCA Leopards respectively. KIU Titans were beaten 69-68 d... read more |
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Sep Kigezi Students Association Hold Discussion on the Current Economic Crisis and its Effects on Higher Institutions of Learning
By Issaac Tayebwa On 23rd September 2022, the kigezi Students' Association of Kampala International University in conjunction with their counterparts of Kibale and Ankole Student's Associations, Students living with disabilities, and the Guild union,... read more |
 Sep KIU Graces 13th Annual Higher education Exhibition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU is among over 40 Universities and institutions of higher learning that have embraced this year's Exhibition at UMA show grounds in Lugogo. The three-day event organized by the National Council of Higher Educ... read more |
 Sep KIU's Michael Jemba Embarks on Taking Medical Camps to Remote Areas in Jinja
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University's final year medical student Michael Jemba Senkolle has embarked on the journey to survey the remote areas of Jinja where he hopes to organize medical camps. Together with M... read more |
 Sep KIUPSA Launches 12th Annual Pharmacy Awareness Week
KIU, Western Campus – The Kampala International University Pharmacy Student’s Association (KIUPSA) has launched the KIUPSA 12th Annual Pharmacy Awareness Week, which will take place from 17th to 22nd October, 2022. The event, which is mea... read more |
 Sep Arts Students to be Considered for HESFB Study Loans
KIU, Western Campus – The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) will starting this year start considering students offering Arts courses for its Students Loan Scheme, according to a report published by Daily Monitor. The local newsp... read more |
 Sep One Confirmed Dead as Ebola Hits Uganda
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwiine, has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Mubende District, Uganda. Addressing journalists in Kampala on Tuesday, Dr. Atwiine, said the... read more |
 Sep KIU Soccer Coach Summons Players for Serious Training Ahead East Africa University Games
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Jeffry Akabwai has called all students who have been part of the Univesity team as well as those who would wish to join to turn for serious training with immediate effect ahead of the East Africa Univesity games i... read more |
 Sep KIU Titans and Rangers Pursuit Of NBL Glory Made To Wait a Little Bit Longer
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - KIU will wait for the 2023 NBL season to try to win the National Basketball league trophy as both the Titans and KIU Rangers have been eliminated from this year's contest by Nam Blazers and UCU lady Canons respec... read more |
 Sep 22 inducted into the rotaract club of KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The Rotaract club of KIU joined sister clubs, the Rotaract clubs of Muyenga and Lukuli Naganda in a joint installation and induction ceremony at Hotel International Muyenga on Saturday,17th September 2022. KIU st... read more |
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Sep GAIC Network Starts New Year on September 16th, 2022
The Global Accessibility, Innovation, and Care (GAIC) Network started its new year on Friday, September 16th, 2022. The first meeting this autumn semester was held last Friday and had more than 25 research students and supervisors across Europ... read more |
 Sep KIU Titans and Nam Blazers Face-off in Tight Game Three of NBL Semifinals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - KIU Titans go into tonight's game with only two options, to win and to avoid defeat with the tie at 1-1, Namuwongo Blazers won't afford anything less either hence a tight contest on the cards. The game kicks off ... read more |
 Sep Let Us Have Hope in the Girls, Says KIU Rangers Coach, Roger Serunyigo
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - KIU Rangers lost 85-76, their second game in a row against UCU Lady Canons and have to win the remaining three series if they are to claim the best of five semifinals Playoffs series and reach the finals for the ... read more |
 Sep Rotaract Club of KIU Joins Rotary club of Muyenga Tank Hill in Community Service
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -The Rotaract club of KIU was in action again over the weekend as it joined compatriots, the Rotary Club of Muyenga Tank hill in a community clean-up in Kikuba Mutwe zone in Kabalagala. Led by club administrator M... read more |
 Sep KIU Titans Stun Namuwongo in spectacular redemption
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Titans beat arch-rivals Namuwongo Blazers 75-64 to bring the best of five series encounters to 1-1 after game two following a nerve fledgling contest at YMCA court on Sunday evening. This was a much needed v... read more |
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Sep KIU set to host training program for young leaders
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS - Kampala International University alongside Institute for National Transformation (INT) are set to hold a leadership training program for young leaders. The training program will run from 12th September - 15th Septe... read more |
 Sep KIU Somali Students Association Aids Somali students to settle in
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIM CAMPUS - The President of the Somali Students Association KIU - Abdihafid Mustaf Elmi spearheaded the orientation program organized to aid the newly admitted Somalis students settle in. Surrounded by different culture compa... read more |
 Sep KIU Titans Ready for Namuwongo Challenge
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Titans Coach Raymond Muhumuza has disclosed that his boys are ready to outcompete Namuwongo Blazers in the best of five semifinals Playoffs series that kicks off tonight at 9pm at the MTN Arena, Lugogo. Raym... read more |
 Sep Queen Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral, aged 96, after 70 years' reign.
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, the United Kingdom's reigning monarch for the past 70 years, was announced dead on September 8th, 2022. The Queen, whose family had gathered at her Scotti... read more |
 Sep Jinja Local Government to Support KIU Medical Students' Project
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Jinja district local government pledges to support KIU's medical student project that aims at Promoting good health for all people through the provision of medical care. According to Jemba Micheal Senkolle, a final year ... read more |
 Sep KIU Could sweep historic Double in NBL this year
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU has been failing within margins to secure national glory in the National Basketball league but with both KIU Titans and Rangers through to the semifinals Playoffs, the long-awaited National Basketball titles c... read more |
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Sep Kenyacc¬c?cs Supreme Court Maintains William Rutocc¬c?cs Elections Victory
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Kenya’s Supreme Court has upheld William Ruto’s presidential election victory. In a judgment summary read out on yesterday Monday on national television, the seven-judge bench dismissed all arguments in the p... read more |
 Sep KIU's Michael Jemba Gaze at Promoting UN Sustainable Development Goal 3
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Earlier last month KIU's Michael Jemba Senkolle was selected as a Millenium fellow in a program run by United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network aiming at training and equipping leaders for social and ... read more |
 Sep Rotaract Club of KIU graces the historic 2022 Rotary Cancer Run
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Members of the Rotaract club of KIU Main Campus joined thousands of Rotarians, Rotaractors and members of the general public in the 2022 Rotary Cancer Run that took place at Kololo ceremonial grounds in Kampala ye... read more |
 Sep April and August Intake 2022 students officially introduced to Life at KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Students for April and August 2022/2023 were on Tuesday 30th-31st August 2022 officially welcomed into KIU and encouraged to fill at home. They were however advised to observe maximum discipline and full observan... read more |
 Aug KIU Western Campus to Orient August 2022 Intake Students Tomorrow
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus administration is to orient its August 2022 Intake students on Wednesday August 31, 2022. This was communicated in a notice from the Campus Management and the orientation exercise will be held in the... read more |
 Aug Mr and Miss KIU Western Campus Back After 3-Year Hiatus
KIU, Western Campus – The Mr. and Miss KIU Western Campus contest is back after a 3-year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. The contest which celebrates the beauty and brains of students at Western Campus wil... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans reach 2022 NBL Semifinals, Fans warn next opponent
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans have progressed to the semifinals of the 2022 NBL season after completing a double against Power basketball club in the quarter-finals Playoffs on Sunday evening. The Titans beat Power 68-59 on Friday e... read more |
 Aug Pure talent Displayed as Inter-University Media Challenge Auditions End at KIU, Main Campus
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The Inter-University Media challenge auditions featuring News anchoring, and live reporting marked the end of a three-day media training at KIU. Organised by Media Challenge Initiative (MCI), a non-government orga... read more |
 Aug KIU Edge Power in Game one of 2022 NBL playoffs
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans beat Power basketball club 68-59 in their first game of the best of three series, a result that gives them the advantage to proceed heading into the second game on Sunday. Despite a low tempo but highly... read more |
 Aug Students turn up in Numbers to attend the Bang Student Mentorship Programme
On 23rd August 2022, students from different colleges and schools turned up in large numbers to be part of the student mentorship programme that will run up to November 2022. Students were taken through the details and the content of the 4 Months Men... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans begin Renewed pursuit for Glory Against Power in NBL Tonight
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Both KIU Titans and Rangers are still on the hunt for the very first national basketball league title and have been knocking at the door at least in the last five or so seasons but in vain. The Titans face Power b... read more |
 Aug KIU Students Mesmerized by the pleasant hospitality at Parliament
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU students who on Tuesday visited the parliament of Uganda under the legal trip project have described the experience as the best. From touring the premises to interacting with high-profile individuals including... read more |
 Aug KIU Explorer of the Day: Musika Wants to Improve Health Service Delivery in Jinja North
KIU, Western Campus – William Musika always loathed falling sick, and he always tried to avoid being so, and still, he always felt bad when someone else fell sick. That is why first, he decided to be a medical doctor and second, he vowed that o... read more |
 Aug KIU students set to visit Parliament of Uganda on Tuesday
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU students will attend Tuesday's parliamentary session as part of their legal trip to the Parliament of Uganda. This trip organised by the KIU law Society is aimed at giving students a close feel of the country'... read more |
 Aug MCI to Hold a 3-Day Mobile News Room Training for KIU Journalism students
By Stuart Bogere Oswald As part of their strategic vision and belief that good journalism can make the world a better place, the Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) is set to hold a 3-day Mobile Newsroom training at KIU. MCI will train Journ... read more |
 Aug KIU Offers 50 Percent Tuition Waiver for Students Offering Post-Graduate Courses
By Ayodeji Awobamise KIU Main Campus – Kampala International University has offered and is implementing a 50% waiver on tuition for students offering Post-Graduate courses. This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof. Mouha... read more |
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Aug Milestone Alert: KIUcc¬c?cs Michael Jemba Senkolle Selected as Millenium Fellow for Millenium Fellowship Class of 2022
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Medical student Michael Jemba Senkolle has been selected as a Millennium Fellow for the Millenium Fellowship Class of 2022. The Millennium Fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program created by the Uni... read more |
 Aug KIU Engineering Students Develop 'Pick and Place Robotic Arm'
KIU, Western Campus - KIU Mechanical Engineering students Junior Kavunga Kambale, Gabriel Mvuyekure and Emmanuel Ogubuike Emejuru have fabricated and tested a ‘Pick and Place Robotic Arm’ using an Arduino control system under the guidance... read more |
 Aug KIU Staff Profile: Ruteraho Hails CBOT for Role in her Academic Journey
KIU, Western Campus – Agatha Higgins Ruteraho’s dream has always been to be the best model teacher, and thanks to the Staff Development Scheme initiated by the Chairman Board of Trustees (CBOT), Al Hajji Dr. Hassan Basajjabalaba, sh... read more |
 Aug KIU Rangers Overcome KCCA Leopards to claim third as Curtain falls on regular Season
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers needed a seven-point margin to beat Ali Mavita's KCCA Leopards 68-61, in a game both teams wanted to be won on Wednesday evening. This was the last game of the NBL regular season that is now heading to... read more |
 Aug KIU Rangers play KCCA Leopards as the regular season closes
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU Rangers and KCCA Leopards were supposed to face off on Sunday but FUBA postponed the game to tonight, Wednesday 17th August 2022 and because there is no other reason to stop it, it shall be played tonight at th... read more |
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 Aug KIU to host, "The boy who never gave up book author," Dr Emmauel Taban
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Dr.Emmanuel Taban is expected to speak to students from South Sudan on Saturday,20th August 2022, according to Ajah Tabitha Chol the president of the KIU South Sudanese Students Association. Ajah said that Dr. Taba... read more |
 Aug Registration for the BANG Students mentorship program Underway
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Students are being called upon to register for the BANG student mentorship program that is set to kick off on Thursday 23rd August 2022. The BANG Student Mentorship Programme is meant to train, groom and prepare st... read more |
 Aug KIU Basketball fans set exciting strategies in pursuit of Glory
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Fans of KIU Titans and Rangers are looking to establish themselves as a strong force that will cheer the teams to the long-awaited glory this season, going forward. In a meeting held at KIU Main Campus on Sunday m... read more |
 Aug Weekend Watch: 9 Series you can Binge on This Weekend (Ep6)
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Let's talk series this weekend! Here are the ten hottest series you can binge on as we head into mid-August 2022. The SandmanJourney with a celestial being in charge of dreams as he tries to bri... read more |
 Aug Eyes on top three as KIU Rangers and KCCA Face-off
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU's NBL women's side, KIU Rangers will this Sunday faceoff with KCCA Leopards in a game that is expected to produce serious contestation from both sides as each one looks to finish among the best three on the ... read more |
 Aug Exploring the Heights of the Beautiful Game; The incredible story of KIU soccer Star, Arafat Usama
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Inspired by his football-endowed family and friends, Arafat Usama, a student of information technology is taking to the helm of the beautiful game. The 18-year-old playmaker signed for UPL heavy weights KCCA after... read more |
 Aug 2022/2023 Academic Calendars
To all students and staff at the Main Campus Please, find herein a detailed academic calendar for your attention. In case of any further clarifications, please contact your appropriate School or College. The 26th Graduation Ceremony will be physica... read more |
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Aug KIU Titans Aim to finish Regular Season with Maximum Tempo
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU Titans will play Our Saviour basketball club, in their last game of the regular season on Saturday with nothing more to lose other than prestige. And according to coach Raymond Muhumuza the Titans cannot afford... read more |
 Aug President Museveni to Address the Nation Again on Friday
By Stuart Bogere Oswald President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will address the nation today on developmental issues, this was confirmed by the Senior Presidential Press Secretary Linda Nabusayi. Nabusayi said that the address will take place today F... read more |
 Aug Weekend Watch: 10 Movies you can Binge on This Weekend (Ep5)
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – This weekend, let's enter the world of animations with this beautiful selection! 1. DC League of Super-Pets Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same ... read more |
 Aug KIU Rangers survive Magic Stormers scare to maintain Momentum
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus.KIU Rangers needed only two points to work out a narrow escape from the tallons of a much-determined relegation-threatened Magic Stormers on Wednesday evening. From the word go, the Magic Stormers showed that they... read more |
 Aug KIU'S Joel Munyendoh on continental duty in Madagascar
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Joel Munyendoh, a sports administrator at KIU who also doubles as a beach soccer referee is in Antananarivo to officiate the match between Madagascar and Seychelles on Sunday 7th August 2022 in the Beach Soccer AfC... read more |
 Aug Ministry of Education Bans Musical Related Extracurricular Activities in Schools
By Stuart Bogere Oswald The Ministry of Education and Sports has placed a temporary ban on hosting performing artistes on premises of public or private Primary and Secondary Schools until guidelines have been put in place by the ministry. The b... read more |
 Aug Kiplimo Wins a Gold Medal at 2022 Commonwealth Games
By Stuart Bogere Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has secured a second medal for Uganda at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after winning the men's 10,000m final to take gold. Kiplimo, 21, broke gold medallist Joshua Chepte... read more |
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 Aug "My dream is to have a PhD before 40," Mark Manzi, KIU'S LDC First class Graduate
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Mark Manzi a 2020 graduate from the school of law at KIU is one of the stars who achieved a first class in the postgraduate bar course at LDC during their 49th graduation ceremony on Friday 29th July 2022. He is l... read more |
 Aug KIU Titans overcome KCCA in thriller
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans needed some extra-ordinary resilience and a touch of class to beat KCCA panthers 91-85 in a thrilling encounter at YMCA court in Wandegeya on Saturday evening. This took their impressive run of victorie... read more |
 Aug KIU Student claims National Cyberstars Accolade
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Joel Kansiime, a second-year student of information technology at KIU won the Inter-University Cyber stars competition on Friday beating several students from other Universities. Kansiime’s triumph was annou... read more |
 Aug CAREER OPPORTUNITY: KIU Seeks to Recruit Director, Grants and Partnerships
Kampala International University (KIU), a leading Private University and chartered by the Republic of Uganda, is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter University Council ... read more |
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Jul If you are not thinking, there is no way you can contribute to knowledge
Kabuga Daniel Mulindwa Prof. Raymond A. Tutu of Delaware State University has advised KIU students and Staff to always contribute to knowledge by thinking through research. He communicated this during a research seminar he facilitated on Wednesday at... read more |
 Jul KIU Titans beat UPDF to go Second on the NBL men's Ladder
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans made it five wins in a row with a hard-fought 74-66 win against UPDF Tomahawks on Wednesday night at the MTN Arena in Lugogo. This victory saw the Titans move up to second on the NBL men's ladder with 36... read more |
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Jul KIU Alumni Voices: Okello Hails, Top-Drawer- KIU Education for Impacting on his Life Journey so far
KIU, Western Campus – John Paul Okello has hailed KIU’s education system, which he called “top-drawer” for impacting on his life journey so far. Okello, who joined KIU in 2014 to pursue a Bachelor of Law degree, says that he g... read more |
 Jul KIU Staff Profile: Umaru Tumwebaze Wants to be a Business Guru
KIU, Western Campus – Umaru Tumwebaze, a Library Assistant at KIU Western Campus and a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) student at the same campus says he will be somewhat contented when he becomes a successful businessman. The s... read more |
 Jul Harnessing Gold from Talent: The story of KIU Titans' Captain Joseph Dramaza
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Born on 14th December 1999 in Lugazi, Buikwe district in Eastern Uganda, KIU Titans skipper Joseph Dramaza has never paid to study since discovering his basketball talent. Growing up, most boys in Uganda are... read more |
 Jul KIU Staff Profile: KIU Teaching Hospital DPNO Gutaka Rewarded for his Hard Work
KIU, Western Campus – The last time I interviewed Emmanuel Gutaka in May 2020, he was just an ordinary nurse. It was therefore a big surprise to me when I ran into him again and he told me he had been promoted to Deputy Principal Nursing Office... read more |
 Jul KIU DELEGATION PARTICIPATES IN NORPART ALL4WASH SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE RWESCK, KNUST KUMASI GHANA
From 12th - 23rd of July 2022, the KIU team (comprising of a staff and two master's students from the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences (SES), joined other participants from six other partner Universities under the NORPA... read more |
 Jul KIU Titans render Power powerless
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans took their winning streak to four in a row with yet another impressive display against Power basketball club whom they beat 65-77 on Sunday evening. Second-placed Power went into Sunday’s encounte... read more |
 Jul KIU Rangers to usher in an Action-packed Weekend against Angels Tonight
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers take on Angels Basketball Club this evening, an encounter that Roger Serunyingo's lady Rangers must win to maintain pressure on table leaders JKL lady Dolphins, UCU Lady Canons and KCCA Leopards respec... read more |
 Jul KIU Missionary Doctors Partner to Open up Health Facility in Kamuli
By Ajodeji Awobamise KIU, Western Campus – A team of medical students who call themselves The Missionary Doctors have partnered with a pastor, only referred to as Gordon to open up a health facility in Buduule village, Bugulumbya Parish, Bugulu... read more |
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Jul KIU Staff Profile: I am Driven by my Passion for Nursing, Renah Masika
KIU, Western Campus – It took me 7 hours and 5 “come back laters” to get an interview for this story from Renah Masika, a nurse at KIU Teaching Hospital. When she finally granted me the interview – at 5:37 PM – I asked h... read more |
 Jul KIU Rangers return with victory over A1 challenge
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU Rangers returned from a three weeks recess with a 76-43 victory over A1 challenge at the MTN Arena on Wednesday evening. The win will hopefully be a big boost to the side who had lost their previous game to JKL... read more |
 Jul HESFB to Consider Tourism and Hospitality Programmes Under Student's Loan Scheme
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Higher Education Student's Financing Board has announced that it has considered students pursuing Tourism and Hospitality Management Programmes to be supported under the Students Loan Scheme. According to the press relea... read more |
 Jul KIU Rangers Return to action against A1 challenge tonight in NBL
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main campus-KIU Rangers will not have Point guard Fildauce Namuleme, Amaniyo Moses Mary and Rachael Akinyi in tonight's encounter with A1 challenge at the MTN Arena in Lugogo though coach Roger Sseruyingo is adamant, the rest... read more |
 Jul KIU Applauded for Hosting Outstanding 03 PLUS Entry and Planning Meeting
KIU, Western Campus – Kampala International University has been applauded by the 03 PLUS team from the Ministry of Education and Sports that visited KIU Western Campus for hosting an outstanding 03 PLUS entry and planning meeting. Rosemary Nasa... read more |
 Jul Joshua Cheptegei Wins Gold as Jacob Kiplimo Wins Bronze in Oregon
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Last night, Sunday, Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei upheld his 10,000m title when he raced to victory on day three of the ongoing 2022 World Athletics Championships taking place at Hayward Field in Eugene, O... read more |
 Jul KIU Titans Pile more Misery on Relegation-bound Falcons
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans demonstrated yet another piece of magnificence with a flamboyant 109-64 victory over lowly placed Falcons on Sunday. The Titans have now won three consecutive games, all involving household names in NBL... read more |
 Jul Raising Education and Health Access through Partnerships and Reverse Linkages
As one of the leading universities in the East African Region, Kampala International University (KIU) is going beyond research and teaching by collaborating with institutions across Africa in deepening health and education access. Access to learning,... read more |
 Jul KIU Students to Participate in the Young Photographer Award (YPA), 2022 Competition
By Kabuga Daniel Mulindwa KIU Main Campus: Phillip Kairu, the representative of the Uganda Press Photo Award, revealed the opportunity to participate in the prestigious event yesterday Tuesday 12th July 2022, during a meeting with students of Journal... read more |
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 Jul "The Contemporary Corporate World is shifting from Dependence on Natural Resources to Human Capital," observes Albino Ayay KIU student
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Albino Ayay Akoldengdit is a finalist student of master of Business Administration majoring in Human Resource Management. He has been conducting extensive research in addition to his dissertation which has enabled... read more |
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Jul KIU Rotaract club Past Presidents urge students to Embrace Rotaract and Rotary
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The Rotaract club of KIU meets every Monday but yesterday's fellowship was a historical one with at least seven of the Club's Past Presidents not only turning up but also taking charge of the whole one-hour sessio... read more |
 Jul Allied Health Professionals Council to Register KIU Bachelor of Clinical Medicine Graduates
KIU, Western Campus – The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) will on July 26 assess graduates of Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Community Health from KIU to ensure that they are fit for registration as health professionals. This was ... read more |
 Jul KIU Explorer of the Day: Mukiibi Well on the Way to Achieving his Dream of Being a Pharmacist
KIU, Western Campus – It is common knowledge that most pupils and students coast through school without exactly knowing what they will become in future – which is the reason why many schools organize career guidance seminars for their stu... read more |
 Jul KIU Titans strip JKL Dolphins bare in floodlights
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans completed the weekend on a high with two successive much-needed and very impressive victories against heavyweights City Oilers and JKL Dolphins respectively. But it is the win against JKL Dolphins on Su... read more |
 Jul KIU Titans silence odds with an impressive win against City Oilers
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Titans put up one of the most exciting displays this season when they beat NBL's record winners City Oilers 75-68 on Friday night. This was a much-needed victory for the Titans after losing their previous thr... read more |
 Jul What you Need to Know about Eid al-Adha
Saturday 9th July 2022 has been officially declared a public holiday in Uganda to celebrate Eid al-Adha, here is what you need to know about this day. Eid al-Adha is the second and biggest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam (the other being... read more |
 Jul KIU Concludes Negotiation WIth Chinese Colleges Under the China Africa Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) Project
As a follow-up to an earlier agreement signed with Kampala International University, Mr. Felix Duan, the Director of the China Africa Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) Project, and Cathy Gong, Chinese, the Project Manager of Sunmaker U... read more |
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 Jul "It's an honour to put on a KIU jersey," KIU Beach Soccer captain, Isaac Ishiok
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Despite being well built with a strong physical prowess, KIU Beach Soccer captain who is arguably the team's most valuable Player, Isaac Ishioke is known for his unique playing style which is not based on pure pow... read more |
 Jul KIU Busines Desk: Jenifer Bamuturaki Appointed Substantive CEO of Uganda Airlines
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ugandan Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki, has been appointed the substantive head of the country’s national career, State-owned media New Vision has reported. A lette... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: Sylvia Mulinge Appointed new CEO of MTN Uganda
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – MTN Uganda, this week, appointed Safaricom’s Chief Consumer Business Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, as its new chief executive officer, effective October 1. Mulinge replaces Wim Vanhelleputte, who has... read more |
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Jul We are still title contenders- KIU Titans Captain Henry Okoth
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans are looking to overturn their worst run in the National Basketball league so far when they take on arch-rivals City Oilers on Friday evening. Having lost the last three fixtures, the Titans need to avoi... read more |
 Jul Central Bank Raises CBR to 8.5%
By Rogers. Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Tuesday 5th July 2022, Bank of Uganda raised the central bank rate, also known as central bank interest rate, to 8.5%, up from 7.5% as it has been, indicating a one percentage point increase. It a... read more |
 Jul Kiswahili Officially Becomes Uganda's National Language
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On July 5th, 2022, the cabinet of Uganda approved Kiswahili to be adopted as the country's National Language. The cabinet also approved for Kiswahili to be taught compulsorily in Primary and Secondary... read more |
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Jul KIU Western Campus Congolese Studentscc¬c?c Association Celebrates Countrycc¬c?cs Independence Day
KIU, Western Campus – Members of the KIU Western Campus Congolese Students’ Association (KIUCOSA) last week put aside their books for a night as they joined fellow countrymen all over the world to celebrate the Democratic Republic of Cong... read more |
 Jul KIU Open Week Hands-On Training Program Gives Students Vital Skills
KIU, Main Campus – The open week hands- on training held at KIU Main Campus from 27 June to 1 July has helped impart vital skills in students, which could be of immense value to them in future. The participants were equipped with skills in maki... read more |
 Jul KIU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo Participates at the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) 13th Annual Meeting and Conference
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday 4th July 2022, KIU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo attended the ongoing 13th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) taking place in Bujumbura, Burundi Republic of ... read more |
 Jul KIU Yunus Social Business Center Successfully Hosts 12th Social Business Day
KIU, Main Campus – The Kampala International University Yunus Social Business Center (KIU-YSBC) has successfully hosted the 12th Social Business Day, an annual global family gathering that platforms the accumulated experiences of social busines... read more |
 Jul KIU Former Director of Research, Professor Francisca Oladipo Appointed VC Thomas Adewumi University, Nigeria
KIU, Main Campus - The former Director of Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Extensions (RICE), Prof Francisca Oladipo has been appointed the Vice-Chancellor, Thomas Adewumi University, Nigeria. The appointment was announced by the University Boar... read more |
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Jul KIU Alumni Voices: I am Where I am Because of KIU- Silive Baluku
KIU, Western Campus – Silive Baluku, an alumnus of Kampala International University, says he will forever be grateful to the university because he is where he is because of it. The 33-year old, who is currently the Manager of Cash and Installme... read more |
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Jul Arkline Twikirizecc¬c?cs School Practice Experience
KIU, Western Campus – Arkline Twikirize is a Bachelor’s of Education student at KIU Western Campus currently doing her internship at Crane High School, a private secondary school in Kashenyi Parish, Nyabubare sub-county in Bushenyi distri... read more |
 Jun KIU Explorer of the Day: Alindwamukama Hopes to be one of the Best Medical Doctors
KIU, Western Campus – Peter Alindwamukama always wanted to be a doctor since his Primary School days and he is well on the path to achieve his dream. And now that the second-year medical student is doing well in medical school, he has set his s... read more |
 Jun KIU Explorer of the Day: Masaba has his Sights set on Being a Molecular Biologist
KIU, Western Campus – Emma Masaba might be just in the third year of his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (BMS) course, but he has already set his goal – being a molecular biologist. According to Wikipedia, molecular biology is the branch... read more |
 Jun KIU Successfully holds day 2 of the Social Business Day
KIU Main Campus-Prof. Jude Diji Chukwuemeka Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Extension Kampala International University has toady 28th June, 2022 hosted the 10th plenary on day two of the social business day. The plena... read more |
 Jun KIU Open Week Hands-On training kicks off, Students equipped with soap making, bleach making and photography skills
Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The week-long hands-on skills acquisition that began on Monday 27th June 2022 and ends on 1st July 2022 has today had as many students and community members involved and equipped with photography skills in addition t... read more |
 Jun KIU Western Campus Finance Department Advises Students on Facilities for Paying Tuition
KIU, Western Campus – The Finance Department of KIU Western Campus has come out to warn students about some of the facilities they use to pay tuition because of the risks involved. In a memo, the Finance Department warned students about especia... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: Apple Makes $ 1,700 in Profit per Second, Google and Microsoft Make $1,000
Daily Mail Silicon Valley giants including Apple, Google and Microsoft are making enormous profits amounting to more than $1,000 per second, new data reveals. Apple is one of the most profitable businesses, generating over $152 billion per day,... read more |
 Jun KIU grabs fourth place in the 2021/2022 FUFA beach soccer league
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU ended the 2021-2022 Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) league campaign among the best four despite failing to win Buganda Royal Institute at the semifinal stage and MUBS in the loser's match amidst a tense... read more |
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Jun KIU is there to advance Social Business for the Good of Humanity- KIU VC
By Stuart Bogere Oswald The vice Chancellor of Kampala International University Professor Mouhamad Mpezamihigo has called for immediate action about issues affecting the youth, saying that there is nothing as dangerous as having a group of yout... read more |
 Jun KIU Titans Confident of victory against UCU Canons this Evening
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-After 10 days in recess due to the recently concluded under-18 Afro-basketball qualifiers, KIU Titans return to action this evening when they take on table leaders UCU Canons at the Lugogo MTN Arena. The Titans ha... read more |
 Jun Kampala International University wins the 2022 Gold Presidential Export Award
By Stuart Bogere Oswald On Thursday June 23rd, 2022 Kampala International University won the Gold Presidential Export Award under the Education Service category at the annual event organized by the Uganda Export Promotions Board (UEPB). The event he... read more |
 Jun Growth Corner: Purpose and Assignment
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – As individuals, we must develop a sense of purpose and a sense of assignment. Purpose is what drives successful people, and completion of the assignment is what keeps them going. As a person, you must... read more |
 Jun KIU headed for National Glory in Beach Soccer
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU will play Buganda Royal University in the semifinals of the national beach soccer league championship as they look to conclude the season with glory. It has been an impressive run for KIU all season long, one ... read more |
 Jun KIU hosts Public lecture in Memory of Media Giant Alex Ndawula
KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- Kampala International University (KIU) on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, held a public lecture dubbed, 'A Career of Excellence in Broadcasting'. The lecture was held to honor the memory of fallen media guru Alex Ndawula whose death was ann... read more |
 Jun Former Guild President Musiimenta Hails the IBML for its Role in His Academic Success
KIU, Main Campus – Former KIU Guild President and Law Graduate Jacob Musiimenta has hailed the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library (IBML) for its role in his academic success, resulting in his Bachelors of Law degree. Musiimenta, who was one of... read more |
 Jun Dr. Twesigemukama Wants to Add Value to Paediatrics and Child Healthcare
KIU, Western Campus – Dr. Sabinah Twesigemukama recently graduated with a Master’s Degree in Paediatrics and Child Care at KIU’s 25th graduation ceremony held at KIU Main Campus in Kansanga, and following this milestone, she says he... read more |
 Jun KIU student Hakim Owinyi Seeks To Address Climate Change Through Volunteer Leadership and Renewable Energy
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Hakim Owinyi a student of Public Administration at KIU who also doubles as an environmentalist and climate change activist, is walking the talk of saving nature through volunteer leadership. He says this is the ... read more |
 Jun KIU Impresses at the National Inter-University Human Rights 2022
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Kampala International University has emerged 2nd runner-up in the 13th Inter-University Human Rights Competition 2022. The tournament took place at Bishop Stuart University Mbarara from 20th-21st June 2022, where over 14 unive... read more |
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 Jun "I Want to Motivate the Youth Through Music," KIU's FM Kid
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Patrick Nyakahuma a finalist student of mass communication at KIU main campus is determined to change lives through Music. Commonly known by his stage name, FM Kid, Patrick believes music can cause a positive im... read more |
 Jun KIU Sports Administrator Joel Munyendoh Set to Defend FIFA Refereeing Badge with Discipline and Hardwork
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Four months after receiving a FIFA badge authorising him to officiate international matches, KIU Sports Tutor, Joel Munyendoh will start a new journey at the center of the pitch when he takes charge of the beach... read more |
 Jun Weekend Watch: 10 Movies you can Binge on This Weekend (Ep4)
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Not much sports to speak of this weekend, meaning most of us will be staying in. Here are some movies to keep you company while lounging at home. 1. Last Seen AliveStarring Gerard Butler ... read more |
 Jun Growth Corner: Strive Towards Being Good, not Perfect
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – While we all crave to be perfect, it is impossible to be. You can be perfect at one thing (if you put in the time and resources), but that comes with sacrificing most other things in your life. I don't thin... read more |
 Jun Titus Ogutu is determined to lead KIU Tax Justice Club to victory in the inter-university interface championships semifinals
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Titus Ogutu is confident that he will do the best in today's inter-university interface championship semifinals where he will speak on behalf of team KIU in an event that will be kick off at 11 am at Arch Apartmen... read more |
 Jun What a weekend for the KIU basketball fraternity!
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main campus- Whereas the vast majority of KIU were in the 25th graduation jubilations, the basketball family was busy celebrating victories for both KIU Rangers and the Titans and that completed one of the most ecstatic weeke... read more |
 Jun KIU DVC RICE, Prof Chukwuemeka Diji Appointed into the United Nations Council of Engineers on the Energy Transition (CEET)
By Ayodeji Awobamise KIU, Main Campus - The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research Innovations Consultancy and Extensions (RICE), Prof Diji has been appointed to the Council of Engineers on the Energy transition, an Independent Advisory Council to the Un... read more |
 Jun Miss Tourism Personality Uganda, Peace Chebet Mutai earned her Bachelor of laws at KIU'S 25th Graduation Ceremony
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Peace Chebet Mutai, the reigning queen miss tourism Eastern Region and miss tourism personality Uganda is among the jubilant individuals who clinched their academic dreams at KIU'S 25th graduation ceremony on Sat... read more |
 Jun Open Letter to the Graduates
By Rogers Wanambwa Hi, Congratulations to you, and thank you for achieving your most significant achievement thus far. Here are a few insights into what is ahead of you that I believe will help you along the way (as a recent graduate myse... read more |
 Jun Abubaker Acwera tops Law School at KIU'S 25th Graduation Ceremony
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Abubaker Acwera has today realized his life-long dream of becoming a lawyer in remarkable style, topping his class with a CGPA of 4.42. When Acwera was a young boy, his mother prophesied to him that he would one ... read more |
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Jun Over 2394 Graduate at KIUcc¬c?cS 25TH Graduation Ceremony
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, MAIN Campus-KIU’S Vice-chancellor Prof.Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, standing in for the University chancellor prof. Mahmood Mamdani has today conferred over 2394 students with PhD, degrees and diplomas in different academic di... read more |
 Jun Chief Guest Speech at the 25th Graduation Ceremony of Kampala International University, Prof. Mondo Kagonyera
The Chancellor, Our Special Guests, Hon Cabinet Ministers Present; Hon Members of Parliament; Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees; Chairperson and Members of the University Council; The Vice-Chancellor of Kampala International ... read more |
 Jun Address By the Vice Chancellor Acting On Behalf of The Chancellor on The Occasion Of The 25th Graduation Ceremony of KIU
Address By the Vice-Chancellor, Acting On Behalf of The Chancellor On The Occasion of The 25th Graduation Ceremony of KIU, SATURDAY 11th June 2022 Legal Provision for the Vice-Chancellor to stand in for the Chancellor in absentia It ... read more |
 Jun Speech of The Chairman Board Of Trustees, Dr. Al Haji Hassan Basajjabalaba at The 25th Graduation Ceremony Of Kampala International University
Speech Of The Chairman Board Of TrusteesAt The 25th Graduation Ceremony Of Kampala International University Held On 11th June 2022At Main Campus, Kansanga The Chancellor of Kampala International University, Prof. Mahmood MamdaniOur Chief G... read more |
 Jun 25th Graduation Speech By Prof. Fred Wabwire-Mangen Chairperson, KIU University Council
The Chief Guest, The Chancellor of Kampala International University, Honorable Ministers Your Excellencies Ambassadors & High Commissioners;Honorable Members of ParliamentChairman and Members of the Board of TrusteesVice-Chairperso... read more |
 Jun KIU among 18 African Universities at the International Humanitarian law moot court competition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The competition organised by Firdous Integrated services limited in partnership with Adekunle Ajasin and Kwara State Universities' faculties of law started on the 6th of June and will end on 19th June 2022. This i... read more |
 Jun KIU 25th Graduation: KIU song star Tonny Ojuku alias Lucky Lemon to graduate with a bachelor of laws this weekend
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Tonny Ojuku, commonly known by his stage name, lucky Lemon is among the graduands set to achieve their academic dreams this weekend during KIU'S 25th graduation ceremony. A bachelor of laws for an enthusiastic mu... read more |
 Jun KIU SPORTS: KIU Titans Maintain impressive home run, Rangers still magnificent Despite UCU Stumble
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, MAIN Campus-KIU Titans registered their third consecutive win on home court on Saturday 4th June 2022 with an impressive 72-58 victory over sturbon tropical royals. This completed a double triumph for the KIU basketball frate... read more |
 Jun KIU 25th Graduation: Law Graduate student, Kirabo anticipates a surprise graduation party
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-With her name on the final graduation list, Esther Kirabo will surely graduate with a second class upper of a bachelor of laws at KIU'S 25th graduation ceremony on Saturday 11th June 2022. It is their family's nor... read more |
 Jun KIU Rangers kickoff second round with a double header against UCU Canons and Miracle Ravens
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Five days after seeing off East African giants KPA of Kenya, KIU Rangers will hope to begin the second round of the 2022 UBL season in style when they play UCU Lady Canons and Miracle Ravens on Saturday and Sunday... read more |
 Jun KIU 25th GRADUATION: Angella Mbabazi Celebrates Graduation amidst COVID-19 Challenges
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- Angella Mbabazi a student of Law at Kampala International University (KIU) is thankful to the Almighty that she has passed all her papers with good grades ahead of the 25th graduation slated for 11th June 2022. "Thi... read more |
 Jun KIU BUSINESS DESK : Uganda's Inflation Hits 6.3% in May 2022
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the country's Annual Headline Inflation hit 6.3% in May 2022, above the 5% upper limit of the BOU monetary policy target. Food and non-alcoholic be... read more |
 Jun KIU BUSINESS DESK: Uganda Shilling Downward Spiral Expected to Continue for Foreseeable Future
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The Uganda Shilling has faced a downward trend against the US dollar for more than two months since it went up against the dollar. It has since been devalued by more than 200 shillings. By the close o... read more |
 Jun KIU Rangers Overcome Kenya's KPA in friendly
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers displayed yet another breathtaking performance when they beat Kenyan Basketball Premier League defending champions KPA basketball club, 67-60 in a friendly match on Monday evening. The Kenyan outfit to... read more |
 May More KIU law Alumni shine in Mbarara and Lira Campus bar course Provisional Results
KIU, Main Campus- More KIU Alumni from the school of law dominate the best positions on the newly released list of results for the 2020-2021 postgraduate bar course final examination provisional results at the Law Development Center campuses in Mbara... read more |
 May GROWTH CORNER: How do you Know you are Evolving?
By Rogers Wanambwa You no longer make other people's lousy demeanour mean something negative about you, as you realise people have their stuff going on, and sometimes it spills over in your direction. When something transpires that you don't li... read more |
 May KIU Graduates dominate the first-class list in the LDC 2020/2021 bar course Provisional Results
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Fahad Kyazze, Manzi Mark and Jovia Mukisa, all senior members of the KIU Forum for Ideas (FFI) and former students at the KIU school of law, are among the excellent 32 students who have scored a distinction (first-... read more |
 May KIU Rangers to play Kenya's KPA in friendly tonight
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- KIU Rangers will this evening play their first friendly match since the end of an excellent first round of the 2022 UBL season as they resume serious preparations for the second round. The Ladies in green host Ken... read more |
 May Over 2000 High School Students Visit KIU
Thousands of students are flocking Kampala International University (KIU) to attend an Art workshop. The four day workshop which is being held in the University main hall started on Tuesday, 24th May and will end on Friday, 27th May 2022. Each day a ... read more |
 May KIU Titans ready to lock horns with City Oilers
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-After two weeks of recess, KIU Titans return to action this evening when they face city Oilers in their last match of the first round of the 2022 Uganda National Basketball men's league. The game kicks off at 8 pm... read more |
 May KIU to Hold Workshops on Research Assessment for Employment and Promotion
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Kampala International University through the Directorate of Research Innovation Consultancy and Extension in conjunction with the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, DORA, is set to hold a workshop on Employment ... read more |
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May KIU Tax Justice Club poised for the best in today's Inter-University Debate Semicc¬c?cs
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Team KIU will look to take their impressive performance in this year's inter-university championship to another level this afternoon in the first round of the semifinals. The explorers will be live on civic space... read more |
 May Museveni, Sinovac discuss establishment of Vaccine & Biotech Centre in Uganda
Kiconco Agnes KIU, Main Campus- President Yoweri K. Museveni met with the Chinese Sinovac biotech company through their Ugandan Representative Philip Ruan at State House, Entebbe, with the company pledging to construct a Vaccine and Biotech Centre in... read more |
 May KIU Rangers statistician Zainah Nantambi's incredible Job behind the Scenes
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-It is widely agreeable that the current KIU women basketball team is one of the finest ever and that the coach, players and the team's administration should have their due credit but there are also other individua... read more |
 May KIU DVC Finance and Administration Prof. Janice Busingye to Speak at the EduData Summit 2022 Hybrid Conference And Exhibition
KIU, Main Campus - Prof. Janice Busingye will be among the speakers at the EduData Summit 2022 Hybrid Conference and Exhibition from 8-10 June 2022 at the Delegates Dining Room, United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA. This year's theme “The... read more |
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May KIU's 25th Graduation: KIU Taught Me Problem Solving, - Master of Project Planning and Management Graduate Mohamed Sirat
KIU, Main Campus – As it dawns on the morning of Saturday, June 11, just a few hours to the start of KIU’s 25th Graduation Ceremony, Mohamed Hassan Sirat will be comfortable in the knowledge that he is leaving KIU a better problem solver,... read more |
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May KIUcc¬c?cs 25th Graduation: Anatomy Graduate Ayuba Wants to Create Awareness About Dangerous Effects of Exposure to Mercury
KIU, Western Campus – John Tabakwot Ayuba, who will graduate with a Master’s Degree in Anatomy during KIU’s 25th graduation ceremony, wants to use the knowledge acquired at Uganda’s best private university to create awareness ... read more |
 May KIU SIgns a Technical Collaboration Agreement with Chinese Colleges
KIU, Main Campus - On Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, Kampala International University signed a collaboration agreement with Chonqing Jianzhu College, Henan Open University (Zhengzhou Vocational College of Information Technology), Tianjin Zhongwu Educatio... read more |
 May TESTIMONIAL: KIU has Helped me Achieve my Lifelong Dream of Becoming a Journalist
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – My name is Sserugo Peter and I am ecstatic about finally graduating! I have been pursuing a Bachelor in Mass Communication, and I got a CGPA of 4.4, a first-class. I honestly thank God for helping me achiev... read more |
 May High Flying KIU Rangers Ready to Battle JKL Lady Dolphins in tonight's face-off
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Rangers are ready to battle the incredible JKL Lady Dolphins at the Lugogo Indoor NBL Tusker lite sponsored Arena. Today's match could prove the best of the season and the Rangers' biggest test in pursui... read more |
 May Ahmed Kassa out of this world as KIU Titans tear Falcons Apart
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- KIU Titans bounced back to Winning ways with a thumping 78-57 win over Falcons at the MTN Arena in Lugogo on Wednesday. 21-year-old Ahmed Kassa led the assault scoring 26 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Afte... read more |
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 May "Leadership is a responsibility," Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo to the New Guild Cabinet
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the new guild cabinet held at KIU on Tuesday, May 11th, 2022, the vice Chancellor of Kampala International University, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo has advised student le... read more |
 May Ivan Kazoora claims KIU Guild Speakership
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Ivan Kazoora has been elected as speaker of the 18th KIU Guild Union Parliament and will succeed Angella Mbabazi who has been in office since December 2020. Kazoora defeated Godfrey Agaba and Birungi Shamil... read more |
 May KIU Rangers beat Ndejje Angels to go top
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-KIU Rangers have displaced UCU Lady Canons from the summit of the Uganda National Basketball league following their 66-70 win over Ndejje Angels in overtime on Friday. The highly heated match was tied at 63:63 at t... read more |
 May KIU Tax Justice Club starts preparations for Interuniversity interface debate championship semis
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU,Main Campus-Members of KIU Tax Justice Club have begun serious preparations ahead of Interuniversity interface championship debate semifinals on Wednesday May 26th 2022 between 2 and 4pm EAT. The debate organised by the center... read more |
 May KIU Titans and Nam Blazers to settle Superiority contest on court tonight
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- There is an unsettled debate this season of whether it is Namuwongo Blazers or KIU Titans who are the best team in Makindye East Division. This will certainly be settled tonight when the two sides clash in the fl... read more |
 May KIU Guild President Moses Ebye Appoints His Cabinet
By Stuart Bogere Oswald The newly elected guild president for Kampala International University has announced the members for the 2022/2023 Guild cabinet. According to the statement released by Hon Angela Mbabazi the out doing KIU Guild Speaker,... read more |
 May Abdikani impresses as KIU Titans take Victoria University to the Basketball board
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans returned to winning rhythm with an impressive 74-62 over Victoria University Sharing Basketball club on Wednesday evening. Muhammed Abdikani put up an outstanding performance, his best so far, scoring 1... read more |
 May GAIC Releases 2022 Annual Report
The Globalization, Accessibility, Innovation, and Care (GAIC) Network has released its 2022 Annual Report. The report showcases how the network has grown into an international, interdisciplinary academic network through the studying of changes in soc... read more |
 May Hundreds gather at KIU for Eid Prayers
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The KIU Main Campus gardens were filled to capacity by several Muslims who gathered for Eid Prayers on Monday Morning. They looked happy and relieved. Dorn in white kanzus and hijabs, the congregation, aided by t... read more |
 May Uwineza inspires KIU Rangers to much needed victory over Magic Stormers
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Ninette Uwineza put up a spectacular show as KIU Rangers began the new month with a much needed yet deserved victory over Magic Stormers at YMCA Arena on Sunday. The game ended 48-54 in favor of the Rangers. The R... read more |
 Apr Fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to have COVID PCR Tests
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS- The Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced that travellers moving in and out of Uganda, are no longer required to have COVID-19 PCR(polymerase chain reaction) tests, as long as they are fully vaccinated. Ho... read more |
 Apr KIU Postpones Exams Scheduled on Eid al-Fitr Day
By Stuart Bogere Oswald The Directorate of Academic Affairs at Kampala International University has extended the End of Semester exams that were earlier scheduled on Eid al-Fitr day. According to the internal memo released yesterday by Dr. Juli... read more |
 Apr KIU Sports Desk: KIU Titans face Tropical Royals in a bid for a Fifth successive Victory
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Titans will look to maintain their impressive winning run when they face NBL debutants Tropical Royals at YMCA Arena on Saturday at 10 AM. The Kansanga based side has won each of its last four fixtures. Thoug... read more |
 Apr Weekend Watch: 10 Movies You Can Binge on This Weekend (Ep.3)
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – While we get ready for exams at Kampala International University, if you have been reading and feel like taking a break, you can check out these movies to relax your mind: 1. Ambulance If y... read more |
 Apr KIU Titans Forward, Edgar Munaba draws inspiration from his mother and late Kobe Bryant
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-Edgar Munaba's impressive game-winning performances in recent weeks are beginning to get him special attention from both lovers of basketball and stakeholders in the beautiful game with many interested in knowing t... read more |
 Apr Billionaire Elon Musk Strikes Deal to buy Social Media Giant - Twitter
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The board of Twitter has agreed to a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk after he made the shocking bid less than two weeks ago, saying Twitter had "tremendous pot... read more |
 Apr Ajah Tabitha Chol Claims KIUSSSA Presidency
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-For the first time since 2020, the KIU South Sudan Students Association has changed leadership. Tabitha Chol Ajah replaces Kon Kon Aleu who has served for a record two years aided by the Covid-19 lockdown. Ajah bea... read more |
 Apr KIU Titans Impress the home crowd with Victory over UPDF
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-KIU Titans overcame stubborn UPDF Tomahawks in a 63-54 win on Saturday to stretch their winning run to four in a row. Edgar Munaba registered yet another man of the game performance to take his tally to four in fou... read more |
 Apr Ministry of Health Commemorates World Malaria Day
Agnes Kiconco KIU, MAIN CAMPUS - Uganda has on Monday, 25th April 2022, commemorated World Malaria Day, an international observance celebrated every year on 25th April. The day's celebrations recognize global efforts to control malaria. Globally, 3.3... read more |
 Apr Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki Dies at 90
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced the death of former president Mwai Kibaki on Friday April 22. “It is my sorrowful duty to announce to the nation the passing on of H.E. Emilio Mwai ... read more |
 Apr KIU to Give 50% Tuition Waiver to All Post Graduate Students
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University is set to give a 50% tuition waiver to all postgraduate students starting from August intake 2022, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo has announced. While appeari... read more |
 Apr Science News: Cutting your smartphone use by just one HOUR a day makes you less anxious, more satisfied with life and more likely to exercise, study finds
Daily Mail UK Cutting your smartphone use by just an hour a day makes you less anxious, more satisfied with life and more likely to exercise, a study has found. Researchers said it was 'not necessary to completely give up the smartphone to feel bette... read more |
 Apr Health Minister Announces Implementation of Malaria Vaccination in 2023
Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Minister for Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng revealed that government will roll out the malaria vaccine at the end of 2023. The revelation is one of the measures to prevent malaria, and promote good health and well-be... read more |
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 Apr "We Shall Deliver a Beautiful Game," - KIU Titans Captain Henry Okoth
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - It will be the first time basketball is returning to KIU and Kansanga in 13 months when KIU Titans host UPDF Tomahawks in the National Basketball League (NBL) tomorrow. Titans Captain Henry Okoth alias Afande ha... read more |
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Apr Ugandacc¬c?cs Monthly Coffee Earnings Reach $ 80m Mark As Global Prices Continue To Soar
By Wanambwa Rogers KIU, Main Campus – According to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) monthly report for March 2022, Uganda’s monthly coffee export earnings have broken the $ 80m mark. The report shows that Uganda’s coff... read more |
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Apr KIUcc¬c?cs Dr. Olonade Selected Among Top 4 Innovators for Africa Housing Forum Innovation Awards 2022
KIU, Western Campus – Dr. Kolawole Olonade, from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), has been selected as one of the Top 4 finalists under the ShelterTech category for the Africa Housing Forum Innovation Awards 2022 for his i... read more |
 Apr Moses Ebye Wins KIU Guild President Election
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Moses Ebye, a second-year student of Law and the member of parliament representing the School of Law in the KIU Guild Union, has been declared newly-elected Guild President of Uganda's leading Private Univ... read more |
 Apr HESFB Expands Services to Digital Mobile Platforms
KIU, Western Campus – The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) has expanded its services to include digital media platforms in a bid to make access to its services easier. In a communication from the Communications Officer for HESF... read more |
 Apr KIU Extends End of Semester Examination Dates
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University Directorate of Academic Affairs has extended the end of semester examination dates by one week. According to an internal memo by the Office of Director Academic Affairs... read more |
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Apr KIU VC Dr. Mpezamihigo to Speak at Fair Ethical Patient Data Records Deployment in Health Facilities in Africacc¬ Conference
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – KIU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo is among the keynote speakers in yet another global conference - the ‘’Fair Ethical Data Records Deployment in Health Facilities in Africa,’&r... read more |
 Apr Guild Presidency Elections end in Controversy, University Admission to Resolve on way forward
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The University Dean of Student Affairs Schola Akampemuka and the University legal advisory are expected to resolve on the contested election of Laureate Atukunzire as Guild president at the expense of Moses Ebye... read more |
 Apr KIU Teaching Hospital Receives COVID-19 Vaccines From Bushenyi District
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Teaching Hospital has received 200 doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Bushenyi District, comprised of 100 doses of Moderna and 100 doses of Pfizer Vaccine. The vaccines were delivered to the hospital by the District Healt... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday
KIU, Western Campus – Christians at KIU Western Campus in their respective denominations on Sunday April 10 gathered in their different churches to celebrate Palm Sunday, the day Jesus entered Jerusalem. Many students were seen carrying palms a... read more |
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Apr cc¬??cc¬c?cIf you Doncc¬c?ct Have a Vision, you are Wasting Time,cc¬c?ccc¬c?c KIUcc¬c?cS Teachers in Making Warned
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Brenda Nakabugo, a senior teacher at St. Joseph’s Girls Secondary School, Nsambya has advised education students to have a vision and mind about quality in order to succeed in the competitive job market.&n... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Students Give Moving Send-Off to Akankunda
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western students descended on Itendero Town Council in Sheema District to send-off their slain colleague Evas Akankunda, who was murdered by her boyfriend in cold blood in Kiryandongo. Akankunda, who was pursuing a Bac... read more |
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Apr Ebyecc¬c?cs Meticulous Planning Edges Him Closer to Guild Presidency
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - When Moses Ebye, a second-year student of law joined KIU in August 2020, he started gathering all possible and useful information about the 21 year-old institution. This was part of the strategy he b... read more |
 Apr KIU Explorer of the day: Meet MC Julio, the Events Promoter who Wants to be a Doctor
KIU, Western Campus – Julius Magimbi, alias MC Julio, joined KIU in 2018 but at that time, he did not know that only four years later, he would be one of the hottest items on the Ishaka Entertainment scene. And now, he is the best MC in town an... read more |
 Apr How KIU Social Work Students Reaped big From the 2022 International Social work Day
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - On the 15th day of March every year, the department of Social work at KIU joins the rest of the World to commemorate the World Social Work Day, a day aimed at reflecting and uplifting the importance of social wo... read more |
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Apr PAN AFRICAN WOMEN Organization CHAPTER LAUNCHED AT KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -The Pan African Women Organisation (PAWO) launched a chapter at KIU main Campus on Monday 4th April 2022, in a bid to promote the spirit of Pan Africanism from the grassroots. The event that took place at the Idd... read more |
 Apr Weekend Watch: 10 Movies You Can Binge on Netflix This Weekend (Ep.2)
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – As we end the month of March, here are ten movies you can binge on. Without any spoilers and further ado, let's dive right into it: 1. The Batman Starring Robert Pattinson, it follows Batman... read more |
 Mar KIUPSA Organize Glamour Pharmacy Dinner
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) on March 26 organized a successful and glamorous Pharmacy Dinner at Meridian Hotel in Bushenyi. The event where students and staff alike dazzled, started in earnest with a pho... read more |
 Mar Public can Relax Wearing Face Masks, Says National COVID-19 Task Force
Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus – The national COVID-19 task force scientists have said the public can relax some of the public health measures like wearing facial masks. Dr. Misaki Wayengera, the head of the ministerial COVID-19 scientific comm... read more |
 Mar Prof. Ogwang Urges new Medical Students to Build a Strong Ethical Foundation at White Coat Ceremony
KIU, Western Campus – Prof. Patrick Ogwang, the brains behind wonder COVID-19 drug Covidex has urged KIU new medical students to “build a strong ethical foundation” with their new start in the field of medical training. This was dur... read more |
 Mar Democratic Republic of Congo Officially Joins the East African Community
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Tuesday 29th March 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo officially joined the East African Community (EAC) as its seventh member, massively expanding the territory of the trade bloc, giving it ac... read more |
 Mar KIU Social work students reap big from the 2022 International Social work Day
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-On the 15th day of March every year, the department of Social work at KIU joins the rest of the World to commemorate the world social workday, a day aimed at reflecting and uplifting the importance of social worker... read more |
 Mar Engineering Students Vote for Leaders
KIU, Western Campus – School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) students are voting for their new leaders to serve for the term 2022 – 2023 today March 25. The most intriguing contest will be for the presidency, where Hatim Eemam ... read more |
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Mar Success is a Process not a Miracle, Edwin Musiime Tells KIU CEM Students
KIU, Main Campus - Edwin Musiime, a TV personality and CEO of Olim Group Africa and Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs has advised KIU College of Economics and Management (CEM) students to always work hard in order to succeed rather than thinking of mira... read more |
 Mar One-on-One With Dr. Igbinoba on the East Africa Pharmatech Exhibition
KIU, Western Campus – KIU is currently participating in the East Africa Pharmatech, pharmaceutical and healthcare exhibition at the Uganda Manufacturer’s Association show grounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Collins Kakwezi talked to Dr. Sharon Ig... read more |
 Mar PSU Gives Donation to School of Pharmacy for Maize Cob Cellulose Project
KIU, Western Campus – The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has given a donation to the KIU Western School of Pharmacy to aid it in the local production of pharmaceutical grade microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) from maize cobs. This project... read more |
 Mar Former KIU Guild President Ariho Appointed Mbarara South RCC
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – The former Guild President for KIU Main Campus, Moses Ariho has been appointed Resident City Commissioner for Mbarara City's South Division. On Wednesday 23rd March 2022, President Museveni made his ... read more |
 Mar KIU Sports Desk: Kanyamunza Inspires Rangers to Hard-Fought win Against Rivals Nkumba
KIU, Main Campus – Being an all-university side game, yesterday’s Women Tusker Lite National Basketball League game between KIU Rangers and Nkumba Lady Marines was never going to be an easy one. And it took an inspired display from Ines K... read more |
 Mar KIU School of Pharmacy Participating in East Africa Pharmatech Exhibition at UMA Show Grounds
KIU, Western Campus – KIU School of Pharmacy is currently participating in the East Africa Pharmatech, pharmaceutical and healthcare exhibition, which is happening at the Uganda Manufacturer’s Association (UMA) show grounds in Lugogo, Kam... read more |
 Mar KIU Sports Desk: KIU Rangers Tackle Nkumba Lady Marines
KIU, Main Campus – The KIU female basketball team, Rangers today face off with the Nkumba Lady Marines at Lugogo Indoor Stadium. Rangers, who will be seeking their third consecutive win after an impressive start to the new season, will be favou... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus New Medical Students Gear up for The White Coat Ceremony
KIU, Western Campus – The Association of Medical Students of Kampala International University (AMSKIU) is gearing up for the White Coat Ceremony, a ritual in medical school that welcomes new medical students to university. The event, which will... read more |
 Mar College of Economics and Management Hosts Edwin Musiime for The Workplace Series
KIU, Main Campus – The College of Economics and Management (CEM) will tomorrow, Thursday March 24 host renowned Television journalist Edwin Musiime as Guest Speaker for a career and skills development programme titled “The Workplace Serie... read more |
 Mar Abdihafid Mustaf Elmi Finally Claims KIUSOMSA Throne
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - President Abdihafid Mustaf Elmi received the instruments of power for the KIU Somali Students Association (KIUSOMSA) on Saturday, March 19. This was during a fun-filled handover ceremony that took place at... read more |
 Mar World Water Day: How Safe is the Water You Use at Home?
Yesterday March 22 was World Water Day. According to the United Nations, World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis.... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus Guild Union Rubbishes Media Reports of Unrest at Campus
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Guild Union has rubbished reports by a local online outlet that there is unrest at the campus and that it had organized a strike on Monday, March 21. In a letter dated March 21 and signed by the Guil... read more |
 Mar 29 Nominated to vie for KIU Guild Parliament
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Guild Union Electoral Commission has declared 29 students eligible to contest for Guild Union membership of parliament representing their colleges ahead of an April 4th general election. A total 31 aspir... read more |
 Mar New Speaker of Parliament to be Elected Before Oulanyah's Burial
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Government has confirmed that the new speaker of parliament will be elected before the fallen speaker Jacob Oulanyah is buried. Article 82(4) provides that subject to Clause (4) of Article 81 of this ... read more |
 Mar Glitz and Glamour at KIU Law Finalists Dinner
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The KIU Law Finalists had a whale of a time at their dinner night at Aquarius Kigo on Saturday March 19. From a variety of style in dress code to the sumptuous delicacies on the menu, there was nothing left... read more |
 Mar Ministry of Health Commemorates World Oral Health Day
KIU, Main Campus - Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Monday, March 21, 2022, joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Oral Health day under the theme: "Don't leave oral health behind, oral health ma... read more |
 Mar KIU Fraternity Joins Uganda to Mourn Fallen Speaker Jacob Oulanyah
KIU, Western Campus – The entire Kampala International University fraternity joins the rest of Uganda in mourning and honouring the fallen speaker of parliament Jacob Oulanyah for his service to the country. Oulanyah died on March 22 in Seattle... read more |
 Mar KIUPSA Grand Annual Pharmacy Dinner all set for Saturday
KIU, Western Campus – The KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) is organizing its Grand Annual Pharmacy Dinner and Awards Night, which will take place on Saturday, March 26 at Western Meridian Hotel in Bushenyi. According to the president ... read more |
 Mar I Joined KIU Titans Because of Their Organisation, Says New Signing Ivan Otyek
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - After making his debut in the first two games of the National Basketball League (NBL) season, KIU Titans new boy, Ivan Otyek is beginning to feel at home. He has praised the team's organisation, something ... read more |
 Mar Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, Dies in the US
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On March 20th, 2022, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of Uganda, announced the death of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, at the age of 56 in Seattle, Washington. Polit... read more |
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Mar No Story is Bigger Than Your Life-NBS-Bukyana Tells KIU Journalism Students at The Workplace Series
KIU, Main Campus – Julius Bukyana, a Senior News Reporter and anchor at NBS TV has told KIU journalism students that no story can be bigger than each and everyone’s own life. This was during The Workplace Series, a career and skills devel... read more |
 Mar KIU Teaching Hospital to Continue Offering Free Cervical Cancer Screening
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Teaching Hospital has promised to continue offering free cervical cancer screening, Hepatitis B testing, HIV testing and gynaecology consultation as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. This follo... read more |
 Mar Weekend Watch: 10 Movies You Can Binge-Watch on Netflix This Weekend
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Starting this weekend, we will be sharing ten movies that you can binge-watch over the weekend for your pleasure. This weekend's selections are all available on Netflix. Without any spoilers and further ado... read more |
 Mar 31 Students Eyeing the 18th KIU Guild Parliament
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - A total of 31 students picked up nomination forms to run for membership of the Guild Union parliament representing various Colleges and Schools between Monday 14th to Thursday 17th March 2022, Solomon Oketcho, t... read more |
 Mar Carry out periodic screening, anyone can get tuberculosis - health officials
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - In a bid to end Tuberculosis (TB) in Uganda, the Minister of Health Dr. Ruth Aceng appealed to the public to carry out periodic TB screening. Dr. Aceng made the plea during the Sunday, March 13, 2022, TB Mar... read more |
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Mar Opinion Article: Accelerating Education for SDGs, A Guide for University Implementation.
By Kanyankole Hervy, hervyguma4@gmail.com Since 2015, the Government of Uganda has, through its implementing partners, done good work as far as the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030 is concerned. However, there’s need for a better... read more |
 Mar The 2022 KIU trade exhibition Concluded yesterday
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Yesterday was the last day of the 2022 trade exhibition at KIU and the overall consensus suggested that the event that run for two weeks was a success. Several companies and sole proprietors have enjoyed t... read more |
 Mar Picking nomination forms for college representatives in the KIU Guild Union starts today
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Guild Union Electoral Commission has opened up the issuing of nomination forms for college and school representative aspirants for the year 2022/2023. Solomon Oketcho, the Chairperson of the KIU Guild Un... read more |
 Mar KIU's Pascal Natamba Voted as KISA Uganda's New President
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University's Pascal Natamba has been voted as the 3rd President of the Bunyoro Kitara Students Association, Uganda. The elections that took place on Monday, 7th March 2022 virtually to ... read more |
 Mar KIU Alumnus Abel Odeke receives Points of Light Award
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU’s Public Administration graduate, Abel Odeke, finally received the Common Wealth Points of Lights Award he won in 2020 from the British High Commission yesterday March 10, 2022. Odeke was awarded along... read more |
 Mar KIU Rangers Set for Glory as 2022 NBL Season Kicks-off
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU’s national female basketball team, the KIU Rangers, will today start the new season against KCCA Leopards in the women’s opener while seven-time champions, City Oil, squares up with Namuwo... read more |
 Mar Curtain falls on President Tite as KIU MACOSA changes leadership
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - On Friday 4th March 2022, the executive committee of the KIU Mass Communication Students Association resolved to surrender the powers they have held for the last two years to fresh minds led by Ibrahim Matovu. T... read more |
 Mar All Set For KIU Career & Skills Development Programme
By Stuart Bogere Oswald & Rogers Wanambwa Kampala International University is set to conduct the first-ever Career and Skills Development Programme that will equip and empower students for the world of work. The KIU Workplace Series, a work-readi... read more |
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Mar KIU Explorer of the Day: "Speaking on the Microphone is my best moment"- KIU's MC Enos
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - With the trade exhibition at KIU counting it's second week, it is evident that the business-oriented event is also giving a platform to students to showcase their talents. Benjamin Aine Enos, commonly kno... read more |
 Mar UPMB Conducts Training on Advanced HIV Disease Rapid Testing at KIU Teaching Hospital
KIU, Western Campus – The Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) last week conducted a training on advanced HIV disease and Visitec rapid CD4+ point of care testing kits in the Pathology and Diagnostic Department of KIU Teaching Hospital. The ... read more |
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Mar Womencc¬c?cs Day: Prof. Janice and Prof. Emuron, the Gallant Female Administrators Making a Difference at KIU
KIU, Western Campus – Tuesday March 8 was International Women’s Day. People all over the world took the day off to appreciate the woman and everything she stands for. Similarly, here at KIU, we celebrate some of the women making a differe... read more |
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Mar Sheila Nduhukire finally off the shelf, introduces fianc?© Derrick Kakonge
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Sheila Nduhukire, a former television turned Public Relations of National Medical Stores (NMS) on Saturday introduced her fiancé Derrick Kakonge to her parents in Kiruhura, Kazo district. The secret i... read more |
 Mar Uganda on the right track in women empowerment
By Sovereign Hasahya When Specioza Wandira Kazibwe became Uganda’s vice president in 1994, it was viewed by many as a crucial milestone in the journey of women’s emancipation. Kazibwe’s vice presidency opened up political space for ... read more |
 Mar Joshua Cheptegei Sets new 10km World Record at Cannes
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Joshua Cheptegei, the double Olympic champion, on Sunday, March 6th 2022, won the Cannes 10km road race with a new World-leading and French all-comers record. Cheptegei, who last summer won... read more |
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 Mar "I see myself on Big Televisions" - KIU IT Finalist Ronald Rugumayo alias Sparks DJ.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Ronald Rugumayo, frequently reffered to as 'Sparks DJ', has expressed his desire to appear on Uganda's best television networks and radios as a Disc Jockey. The third year student of Information Technology is on... read more |
 Mar KIU Chapter EC Dissolves Post Nomination Activities as Moses Ebye Stands Unopposed
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU NRM Chapter Electoral Commission has announced that it is dissolving all post nomination activities having had only one candidate presenting all the minimum requirements to stand for the chapter's... read more |
 Mar Self-Made KIU Alumna Tabitha Micah Ngusa hopes to Profit from the 2022 Trade Exhibition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Micah Ngusu, a graduate student of Mass Communication, is one of the many sole proprietors that have embraced the KIU trade exhibition that started on Monday 28th February 2022. Her enterprise is clearly unique ... read more |
 Mar News Update: Opening Hours of the KIU Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library (IBML)
To: Our Esteemed Member of the KIU Community From: Chief University Librarian Opening Hours of the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library (IBML) I am happy to inform you that effective Monday, March 7th, 2022, the IBML will start operating for longer ho... read more |
 Mar Trade Exhibition Kicks Off at KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The long awaited 2022 KIU trade exhibition is finally underway at the main campus with several companies and proprietors displaying their products before the KIU community. The event that kicked off yesterday mo... read more |
 Feb Being Vaccinated Helps to Bring us Together, says U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Speaking at the African American Spirituals Concert to commemorate Luba Thurston Memorial Site Restoration on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Walumbe Village, Bukaleba, Mayuge district, the U.S. Ambassador Nat... read more |
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Feb Doctors and Nurses Night Upstages Freshercc¬c?cs Ball
KIU, Western Campus – Last Friday was supposed to be a freshers’ day. But little did the organizers know that the hastily organized Doctors and Nurses night would throw a spanner in the works. Despite a good turn-up for the Fresher’... read more |
 Feb What Transpired at KIU Western Campus Medical Dinner
KIU, Western Campus – The Association of Medical Students of Kampala International University (AMSKIU) on February 19 organized the AMSKIU Medical Dinner, which they held at Meridian Hotel in Bushenyi Town. Despite the high anticipation among t... read more |
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Feb KIU Western Campus New Students Brace for Freshercc¬c?cs Ball
KIU, Western Campus – The excitement among freshers at KIU Western Campus is so real one can almost touch it, all for one main reason – this year’s Fresher’s Ball Party. The event goes down today at Crane Resort Hotel in Ishak... read more |
 Feb KIU Wins DORA Community Engagement Grant
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - On February 23rd, 2022, Kampala International University, KIU, received a Community Engagement Research Grant from the Declaration on Research Assessment, DORA, as part of a ten grant project to various inst... read more |
 Feb KIU Communications Student, Sunday Mathew aka MC Banks, Discovers Antidote to Stress
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - There existed no popular stress-healing spot for university students in arguably Uganda's home of happiness, Kansanga, on a Thursday night until there emerged an enthusiastic entertainer with a thrilling ... read more |
 Feb LOSBA Gets New Leaders
KIU, Western Campus – The Loan Scheme Beneficiaries Association (LOSBA) of KIU Western Campus yesterday voted for its new leaders in a hotly contested election exercise. There was drama as one student was nabbed by university security with fake... read more |
 Feb KIU Pharmacy Students Want to Make Their Botanical Garden a Learning Center for Local Herbalists
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Pharmacy students, under their umbrella group, Kampala International University Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) want to make the botanical garden they initiated recently a learning center and teaching tool for l... read more |
 Feb Fatou Bensouda Edges Maraga to claim Victory at 2022 KIU Inter-Law Firms Moot Challenge
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The inter-law firms moot tournament finally concluded on Friday 18th February 2022 with Fatou Bensouda taking it all as champions, beating arch-rivals Maraga and Co-Advocates with just a point. With 75% a... read more |
 Feb Parliament Committee on Health Starts to Consider Public Health (Amendment) Bill
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Dr. Charles Ayume, Chair of the Committee on Health, Parliament of Uganda said the Parliament Committee on Health has started considering the Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Dr. Ayume said among other ... read more |
 Feb KIU Pharmacy Students Organizing Essay Writing Competition
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Pharmacy students under their umbrella association KIU Pharmacy Students Association (KIUPSA) are organizing an essay writing competition as one of the activities to celebrate the 2022 annual KIUPSA Conference. The com... read more |
 Feb KIU Western Campus Loan Scheme Beneficiaries Vote for Leaders
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus loan scheme beneficiaries under their umbrella organization Loan Scheme Beneficiaries Association (LOSBA) Kampala International University are today voting for new leaders to serve for the period 2022-20... read more |
 Feb KIU Teaching Hospital Certified by Ministry of Health to do Safe Male Circumcision
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Teaching Hospital has been certified by The Ministry of Health as a site for doing male circumcision on February 21. The Ministry of Health has the mandate to certify circumcision sites and KIU Teaching Hospital was ce... read more |
 Feb Pharmacy Students Set for Grand Finale of Inter-Class Soccer Gala
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus Pharmacy students are set for the grand finale of their inter-class soccer gala, which will take place during the Pharmacy week which kicks off on March 28. The students under their umbrella association ... read more |
 Feb School of Allied Health Sciences Gets new Leaders
KIU, Western Campus – Students from the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) at KIU Western Campus on February 18 voted for their new leaders. The students voted for their new president, vice-president, Speaker. Sports and education minister... read more |
 Feb Ministry of Finance Signs off USD 180.3 million to Ministry of Health to Procure COVID-19 Vaccines
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija alongside World Bank Country Manager, Mukami Kariuki signed USD 180.3 million grant financing agreements for Uganda Covid-19 Re... read more |
 Feb Government Collects UGX2.5bn from Tollways on Entebbe Expressway
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The government collected at least UGX2.5 billion in the first month of tolling the Kampala-Entebbe expressway, according to the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). The tolling exercise comm... read more |
 Feb KIU Shines at RYLA 2022
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The Rotaract Club of KIU will have Mildred Kwagala to thank for the job well done at the 2022 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), an event that was held in Mbarara City over the weekend. Being the only repres... read more |
 Feb Government Collects UGX2.5bn from Tollways on Entebbe Expressway
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The government collected at least UGX2.5 billion in the first month of tolling the Kampala-Entebbe expressway, according to the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). The tolling exercise comm... read more |
 Feb Tension as Maraga and Fatou Bensouda face off in the KIU Inter-law firm moot final
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main CAMPUS-The final between Maraga and Co-advocates and Fatou Bensouda is underway at KIU’S student’s high court, ‘The moot court’. Both teams came into today’s court session with maximum poise ... read more |
 Feb Uganda Earns UGX218bn From January Coffee Exports As Global Consumption Increases
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Uganda’s coffee exports in January 2022 amounted to 402,212 60-kilo bags worth US$61.98 million (UGX218bn), Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) monthly report for January 2022 says... read more |
 Feb Tullow Oil Receives UGX264bn Earn out From Total Energies Uganda After FID
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Tullow Oil says it expects a UGX264bn “earn-out” from Total Energies after a Final Investment Decision for the Tilenga Project in Uganda and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Th... read more |
 Feb Swine Fever Kills Hundreds of Pigs in Northern Uganda
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Over one hundred pigs in Otuke district, Northern Uganda, have succumbed within three weeks to a suspected African swine fever outbreak. The cases have been reported in Olilim and Ogwete sub-co... read more |
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Feb Uganda is out of COVID-19 third wave, says health minister
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus: On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, the Health Minister, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng revealed that Uganda is past the third wave of COVID-19. During a press briefing held at the health ministry headquarters in Kampala, Dr. Aceng... read more |
 Feb Fatou Bensouda and Co advocates progress to the 2022 KIU Moot Final as Top Favourites
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Fatou Bensouda and Co-Advocates, led by Silvester Bepop and Counsel Norman, scored 70% in yesterday's moot court deliberation to qualify to Friday's final as top favourites. They will face Maraga and Co-A... read more |
 Feb How the KIU Western Campus Mr and Miss Pharmacy Contest Went Down
KIU, Western Campus - Kampala International University Pharmacy Students' Association (KIUPSA), in conjunction with Jupiter Events organized the 2nd edition of the Mr. and Miss Pharmacy Contest, which took place recently at Belline Hotel in Bushenyi ... read more |
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Feb Ministry of health makes more strides to improve HIV laboratory services
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine on Monday, February 14 said she is glad to see the ministry make more strides in improving HIV laboratory services. Dr. Atwine said they built the capacity t... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Students Face Off in 2022 Moot Tournament
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The much awaited KIU moot competition is finally underway at the university's ultimate court room. This year's tournament runs on the theme, "Acquire the Closest Experience of a Court Room." Coordinators ... read more |
 Feb KIU VC Prof Mouhamad Mpezamihigo Set to Speak at the Conference on AU-EU Collaboration on Health Science Network
On Thursday, 17th 2022, Vice-Chancellor Prof Mouhamad Mpezamihigo will be among the speakers in an International Conference titled, Critical Issues for AU-EU Collaboration on Health and Science organized by the Research Advisors and Experts Europe (R... read more |
 Feb KIU Pharmaceutical Students Emerge Winners of the 2022 Inter-University Pharmaceutical Quiz
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) Pharmaceutical students have emerged winners of the Inter-University Pharmaceutical Quiz 2022 Edition. This event took place on Saturday 12th February 2022 at Mb... read more |
 Feb KIU NRM Chapter sets dates for Guild Presidential Flag Bearer's Election
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU NRM Chapter Electoral Commission has released the roadmap that will be followed ahead of the chapter's election of Guild Presidential Flag Bearer set for 4th March 2022. The roadmap launched on Monday 14... read more |
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 Feb KIU Explorer of the Day: "I am simply proud of my University," KIU song star Lucky Lemon sings.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Away from politics, Tony Ojuku alias Lucky Lemon, a fourth year student at KIU law school, has been the talk of campus in these recent weeks especially after his song titled 'KIU' was made a caller tune b... read more |
 Feb KIU Holds Orientation For Students of the August 2021 and January 2022 Intakes
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) organised an orientation and induction for the new students of the August 2021 and January 2022 intakes. The event took place on Wednesday in the university's Main Libr... read more |
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Feb KIU Entertainment Desk: Weasel to host cc¬??Goodlyfe Festcc¬c?c in commemoration of Radiocc¬c?cs Legacy
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Singer Douglas Mayanja, commonly known by his stage name Weasel Manizo, on Monday, February 7, 2022, announced his very first concert on record, ever since the death of his brother and friend, Mowzey Radio. The Goo... read more |
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 Feb "Money is Important but It is not Everything," Emiritus Guild President's Advise on winning a University Election.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - With the economy now fully open after two years of lockdown ochestrated by COVID-19, many activities are beginning to get back to normalcy including traditional University activities. Many Universities ten... read more |
 Feb KIU Guild Union Set to Organize Trade Bazaar 2022 Edition
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University is set to hold a Trade Bazaar 2022 Edition this month, a KIU Guild Union official confirmed. According to Hon ldd Mubarak Karuhanga, the Minister of Trade, Investment ... read more |
 Feb THE GOLD IN KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
By Lawrence Ssekalembe I have always been a great observer of life since my childhood. The first thing I noted about KIU in my first semester, August 2017, is the diversity of the students community. KIU attracts students from almost every African co... read more |
 Feb App Maker Kaddu wins Friday's KIU Law Society Presidential Election
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Reagan David Kaddu registered a landslide victory in Friday's poll beating his competitor, Calvin Mwahuzi, with a range of 143 votes. The Kaddu David Reagan app inventor gathered 454 votes while Calvin Mw... read more |
 Feb Maet Mawich Bol Appointed KIUSSSA EC Chairperson
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - On Friday 4th February 2022, the longest serving KIU South Sudan Students Association (KIUSSSA) executive was finally dissolved bringing to an end a two and a half year old wait for new faces at the summit of th... read more |
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Feb Senegal Emerges 2021 AFCON Champions
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Sadio Mane scored a decisive penalty to give Senegal a 4-3 victory over seven time record champions Egypt in spotkicks, an assurance that the Lions of Teranga were African champions for the first time ever in th... read more |
 Feb Boda Boda Curfew Finally Lifted, They Will now Move 24/7
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Sunday, February 7th, 2022, President Museveni finally lifted the curfew on Boda Bodas, allowing them to move 24 hours. This is to start today, Monday, 7th February 2022. President Museveni announced thi... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Students Are Voting New Leaders
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Voting has opened at KIU main campus as lawyers seek to entrust new leaders with powers to move their beloved association, the KIU Law Society, forward in the year 2022-2023. Voting started at 9am and wil... read more |
 Feb The last taste of the 2022 Law Society Elections Ecstacy
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The last day of campaigns for all candidates vying for the different positions in the KIU Law Society produced yet another spectacular series of events as the candidates and their agents strived to keep t... read more |
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Feb URA Collects UGX10Tn In First Six Months of FY 2021/22
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) registered UGX10.163 trillion in net revenue collections for the first six months of this FY 2021/22, against a target of UGX11.063 trillion. This represents 45.44% of t... read more |
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Feb KIU Business Desk: The Long-awaited Multi-billion Dollar Uganda Oil Project FID Signed Off
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The long-awaited Final Investment Decision (FID) for Uganda’s oil industry came to be a dream this week on Tuesday. The function was graced by H.E.Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of... read more |
 Feb Love, Excitement and Brevity Dominates KIU Law Society Presidential Debate
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - It was sheer display of total quality intellectual ability and brevity for the candidates, love, commitment and excitement for the electorates and the rest of KIU, as the two presidential aspirants, Reaga... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Society Presidential Debate Tops Charts Today
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Law Society Presidential contestants will today lock horns in a ground-breaking debate, "test of intellectual supremacy". The debate scheduled to take place at 2pm local time is expected to give l... read more |
 Feb KIU Recognized as the 2nd Best University in Uganda
By Stuart Oswald Bogere Kampala International University has been ranked as the second-best university and the No 1 private university in Uganda according to the latest Webometrics University Rankings of January 2022. In this new edition ... read more |
 Jan The 2022 KIU Guild Elections Roadmap is Out
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Guild Union Electoral Commission Chairperson, Solomon Oketcho, on Friday 28th, January 2022 launched a road map that will be followed in the forth coming Guild MP and Presidential Elections scheduled for... read more |
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Jan KIU Explorer of the Day: Ismail Mugerwa named new KIUESA President
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Ismail Mugerwa beat his opponent, Robert Serunkuma, with 68 votes to win Friday's KIU Education Students Association (KIUESA) Presidential poll. He has been declared President elect as he waits to swear in incas... read more |
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Jan KIU's Department of Biological and Environmental science joins KIUEMA in the Semester Series Webinar set for February
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-The department of biological and Environmental science of KIU will on February 3rd, 2022 combine efforts with KIU Environment Management Association (KIUEMA) in a groundbreaking virtual workshop dubbed," A ... read more |
 Jan College of Education Votes New Leaders
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Euphoria gathered today as the College of Education headed to polls for the first time in two years. The election that eventually kicked off at 10am, according to the KIUESA Electoral Commission, closed at 4pm a... read more |
 Jan Rwanda-Uganda Border to Open on January 31st 2022
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Rwandan authorities announced that they would be reopening their border with Uganda as soon as January 31st, 2022, marking an end to the three-year closure of the border. The announcement... read more |
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Jan MPs Mourn Deceased Bank of Uganda Governor Prof. Emmanuel Mutebile
KIU, Main Campus - The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja presented to Parliament a Motion to eulogize Mutebile, who served as the Governor Bank of Uganda (BOU) before his death. Parliament held a special sitting in his honor on Thursday, Janu... read more |
 Jan Mr and Miss Pharmacy Event on Tomorrow
KIU, Western Campus – The 2nd edition of the Mr and Miss Pharmacy event is taking place tomorrow January 29 at Belline Hotel in Ishaka town, Bushenyi district. The do, which is being held under the theme, “Beauty in Apothecary”, is ... read more |
 Jan KIU Explorer of the Day: Mohamed Abdikani, a Few Steps From His Dream After a Successful Thesis Defense
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Mohamed Abdikani Nur, a finalist student of Masters of Project Planning and Management is hopeful that his dream will come to pass in June this year, having successfully defended his research dissertation. Nur's... read more |
 Jan Kampala International University; Where My Cherished Dream Came True.
At the turn of the century, a dream that came to be fulfilled two decades later was hatched. After 12 years of study and work in Saudi Arabia, I returned, sadly but hopefully, to a conflict-engulfed Somalia run by militias and armed gangs after the o... read more |
 Jan Bishop Paul Ssemogerere Officially Begins Work as new Archbishop of Kampala Diocese
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On January 25th, 2022, former Bishop of Kasana – Luwero district, Paul Ssemogerere, was officially installed by the Roman Catholic Church of Uganda as the new Archbishop of Kampala Dioces... read more |
 Jan Re-opening of bars comes with increase in COVID-19 cases, Police says
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - After over 20 months of closure, bars, entertainment centers were on Monday, January 24, 2022, re-opened, as per President Museveni's speech on New Year's Eve. As the night economy is back in action and ready to re... read more |
 Jan KIUESA Screens 2022 Candidates, Campaigns Kick Off
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Education Students Association (KIUESA) yesterday screened all candidates for different posts, an exercise that the KIUESA Electoral Commission described as successful. Led by outgoing President Martin P... read more |
 Jan KIU Explorer of the Day: We can make South Sudan better if we come together - President KIUSSSA
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Having been in power for now more than two years due to the unprecedented COVID-19 lockdown, the President of the KIU South Sudanese Students Association (KIUSSSA) and his board are seeking to transfer power to ... read more |
 Jan KIU Signs MoU with University of Bosaso-Garowe Somalia
Today Monday, 24th January 2022, the management of Kampala International University led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs, Dr. Sophia Kazibwe, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovatio... read more |
 Jan Bars can open - President Museveni confirms, insists Boda Bodas are not allowed to operate beyond 7:00 pm
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - In a comment made at his residence in Nakasero over the weekend, President Museveni noted that his address made on New Year’s Eve is still valid, and that nothing changes in relation to opening bars and enter... read more |
 Jan Bank of Uganda Governor Mutebile Succumbs at 72
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Sunday, January 24th, 2022, the Bank of Uganda announced the death of its Governor, Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, via a press statement and its social media handles. According to the ban... read more |
 Jan Rotaract Club of KIU to Reap Big From Kampala North's Retreat
KIU, Main Campus - Over the weekend, the Rotaract Club of KIU joined its mother club, the Rotary Club of Muyenga, to a transformational new year's retreat to the Rotaract Club of Kampala North in Kabale, Western Uganda. The three-day retreat hosted b... read more |
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Jan KIU Explorer of the Day: BTM TV's Fatia Lujja Chooses KIU For Its Undisputable Hospitality and Supremacy in IT, Wants to Change the Face of Ugandan Media
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Fatia Lujja, a second year student of Information Technology at KIU, has pledged to change the face of Uganda's media industry. The 22-year-old, who also doubles as an actress and television presenter, wants to ... read more |
 Jan KIU Law Society 2022 Candidates Screened, All Declared Eligible to Contest.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Thursday's screening of the KIU Law Society candidates that took place in the KIU moot court has reported no failure as all the candidates have been found to be eligible to run for respective offices in the Univ... read more |
 Jan ADVERTISEMENT FOR MASTERS OF MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE KIU STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 2022
Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter Universit-... read more |
 Jan Six Candidates Beat Deadline, Nominated for the top three positions in the KIU Law Society
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The KIU Law Society Electoral Commission has confirmed that six candidates returned nomination forms for the top three positions before deadline yesterday 19th January 2022. These and several others are expected ... read more |
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Jan Uganda Airlines Wins Worldcc¬c?cs Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award For Two Years In A Row
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Uganda Airlines won the ch-aviation World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2022 two times in a row this week. The ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award recognises airlines from across the glo... read more |
 Jan COVID-19 Updates: Ministry of Health Rolls out COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Jabs
By Stuart Bogere Oswald kIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health, on Monday 19th January, 2022, launched a national wide exercise of administering COVID-19 vaccine booster jabs to priority groups. According to Emmanuel Ainebyona, the Spokesperson at... read more |
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Jan KIUESA EC Calls upon Students to Pick Nomination Forms
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The Electoral Commission for the KIU Education Students Association (KIUESA) is calling upon students interested in various leadership positions to pick nomination forms from their office. The exercise that shou... read more |
 Jan ISSUING Academic Documents to Graduates of the 24th Graduation (January 19th -27th January, 2022)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 19th Jan 2022 to 27th Jan 2022 (09:00am-4:00pm). Remember to carry your KIU Identification Documents. NOTE: Western Campus students will receive Individual Mes... read more |
 Jan Delegates from University of Bosasa Garowe Somalia Visit KIU For Collaboration
KIU, Main Campus – On Monday 17th January 2022 the Management of KIU led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, and the DVC Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Extension (RICE), Assoc. Prof. Chukwuemeka Diji received delegates fr... read more |
 Jan President Museveni Pardons 79 Prisoners on Medical and Humanitarian Grounds
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – H.E President Yoweri Museveni, in exercise of the power vested in him under Article 121 (1)(a) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda as amended, and on the advice of the Advisory Committe... read more |
 Jan Ministry of Education Bans External Mocks in Candidate Classes
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education has banned all external mocks and examinations previously organized for students in secondary and primary schools. According to Dr Denis Mugimba, the Spokesperson at the Minis... read more |
 Jan KIU Law Society Finance Minister Endorses Calvin for President
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Rashidah Kanyesigye, the outgoing Finance Minister of the KIU Law Society, has fronted Calvin Muwanguzi to take over from Raymond Aliga as President of the Society. She said that he carries the best hopes for th... read more |
 Jan KIU and Entire Education Fraternity Mourn Loss of KIU Student, David Mujuni.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Students from the College of Education are mourning the loss of their colleague, David Mujuni, who died suddenly after hitting his head on the ground on Saturday evening - an incident that has left the whole of ... read more |
 Jan Abdihafid Mustaf Elmi Emerges New President of the KIU Somali Students Association
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - The KIU Somali Students Association (KIUSOSA) electoral commission has declared Abdihafid Mustaf Elmi winner of today's presidential election. In a statement issued by the KIUSOSA electoral commission Chairperson... read more |
 Jan KIU International Desk: Zimbabwe's President Hands Over Power as he Goes on Annual Leave
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has handed power to the vice-president for three weeks as he begins his annual leave on Friday. According to a press release from the Office of the Presid... read more |
 Jan Ministry of Health launches door-to-door polio vaccination drive in Wakiso
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health on Thursday rolled out a Polio vaccination exercise targeting about 8,791,710 children below five years. With the intention of vaccinating all 5-year-old children in 136 districts, the three-... read more |
 Jan MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WARNS SCHOOLS CONDUCTING PROMOTIONAL EXAMS
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education has strongly cautioned schools subjecting learners to promotional exams despite the government directive against the exercise. While addressing the press at Uganda Media Center on T... read more |
 Jan KIU Somali Students' Association Holds Elections
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Polls have opened as Somali students seek to change their association's executive members for the first time in two years. Though few students were present by the time voting opened this morning at 8am, the turn... read more |
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Jan KIU Explorer of the Day: "I fall in love with KIU almost every day," - Mathematics Enthusiast Ambrose Akweka
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - When Ambrose Akweka chose to join KIU in January 2021, most of his high school compatriots considered other options telling him that they had headed for the best, only to see him thrive at what is currently know... read more |
 Jan KIU Health Desk: Ministry of Health set to launch National Polio Vaccination Campaign
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health will on Friday, January 14, 2022, launch a House-to-House National Polio Vaccination Campaign. The campaign is expected to run from Friday to Sunday, January 16, 2022. During the campai... read more |
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Jan KIU Business Desk: Entebbe Expressway Manages to Collect UGX250m in Three Days
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – From Saturday, when Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) activated the road toll charges on the Entebbe Expressway, 59,482 vehicles have used the Entebbe Expressway and paid toll fees by either cash... read more |
 Jan COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers Decline In New COVID-19 Infections
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Uganda has continued to report a decline in its new daily COVID-19 infections, weeks after the pandemic situation in the country hit its peak. According to the Health Ministry statistics, on Wednesday 12th J... read more |
 Jan AFCON Updates: What you didn't know about the Referee who caused controversy in the Mali-Tunisia match.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that started on Sunday 10th January, 2022 had been struggling to make a breakthrough in global news headlines until Zambian born referee, Janny Sikaziwe, ended the match tw... read more |
 Jan COVID-19 Updates: EAC to Conduct Free COVID-19 Tests at Border Points
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KiU, Main Campus - The East African Community (EAC) has committed to conducting free COVID-19 rapid tests at the Kenya-Uganda border points of Busia and Malaba for seven days to clear the truck traffic jam that has disrupted t... read more |
 Jan KIU Students get HESFB Scholarships
KIU, Western Campus – A number of Kampala International University first-year students have been approved as beneficiaries of the 8th cohort of the Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) student loan scheme. The 1st lot of the list o... read more |
 Jan KIU Business Desk: Housing Finance Bank Launches New Salary Loan Campaign With Record Repayment Period of Seven Years
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Housing Finance Bank (HFB), the leading mortgage provider and one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in Uganda, has launched a salary loan campaign in a bid to facilitate customers to acces... read more |
 Jan HESFB Releases 8th Cohort of Students to Beneficiaries
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The government awarded study loans to 3,926 students in tertiary institutions for the 2021/2022 academic year at Uganda Media Center on Monday. While releasing the list, Dr. Micheal Wanyama, the Executive Di... read more |
 Jan COVID-19 Updates: Non-elderly to receive COVID-19 booster shots
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng on Friday, January 7 announced that those who are ready to receive booster doses will receive them beginning February 2022. Saying this, she noted that the elderly aged 50 ye... read more |
 Jan KIU Students Expect a Return of Full Campus life as the new Academic year Officially kicks off
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Today, Monday 10th January 2022 is a historical day in Uganda. It is the first time in the Country's history that schools are opening as early as fifteen days after Christmas. At KIU, serious business also begins ... read more |
 Jan KIU Alumnus Nicholas Mugume Extends Support to Disadvantaged School Children in Kyenjojo District
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Former KIU Tooro Students Association President, Nicholas Mugume, has donated fees and scholastic materials to the disadvantaged school-going children in Kyenjojo district. He did this in a bid to support educat... read more |
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Jan COVID-19 Updates: Africacc¬c?cs COVID-19 Cases Surpass 10 Million Mark
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) confirmed that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 10,028,508 as of last Saturday evening. The specialized healthcare a... read more |
 Jan Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 24th Graduation (January 10th- 14th January 2022)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 10th January 2022 to 14th January 2022 (09:00 am-4:00 pm).Remember to carry your KIU identification documents. NOTE: WESTERN CAMPUS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE INDIV... read more |
 Jan CIRCULAR TO ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF ACADEMIC CALENDAR EFFECTIVE JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2022 FOR THE KIU WESTERN CAMPUS
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 Jan CIRCULAR TO ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF ACADEMIC CALENDAR EFFECTIVE JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2022 FOR KIU MAIN CAMPUS
Office of the Vice-Chancellor Ref: KIU/MM/VC/26 &... read more |
 Jan Government to disband UGX 30 billion as relief cash to private school teachers
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - In a press statement issued on Thursday, January 6, 2022, by the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom, it has been noted that the cash relief program will support 300,000 teach... read more |
 Jan Ministry of Education Guildlines Issued Ahead of Schools Re-opening
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued guidelines to be followed by schools ahead of their reopening on 10th January 2021 as per the official schools and institutions calendar. According to the stat... read more |
 Jan KIU Explorer of the Day: KIU Law Student Develops App to Ease Access to Law Notes
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - David Reagan Kaddu, a finalist student at the KIU Law School, has developed an app that would help ease access to notes of all law courses. He says that the Kaddu Reagan David App was built as a sole solution to ... read more |
 Jan COVID-19 Updates: Government Warns Schools on Hiding COVID-19 Cases
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education and Sports has cautioned schools against hiding COVID-19 cases. This comes days to the reopening of schools after close to two years of closure due to the pandemic. This warning was... read more |
 Jan KIU Explorer of the Day: KIUTSA President Turns to Rabbit Keeping
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Juliet Kasisa Abwooli, President of the KIU Tooro Students Association (KIUTSA) and also a finalist student of Social Work and Social Administration, has resolved to face the world and the new year 2022 head-on.... read more |
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Jan President Museveni Signs Midterm Access NSSF Bill
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – President Yoweri Museveni finally signed the NSSF (Amendment) Bill, 2021, his Senior Press Secretary Lindah Nabusayi said in a brief statement. Noteworthy is a critical provision in the NSSF (Amendm... read more |
 Jan Police Issues Security Tips Ahead of Schools Reopening
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Uganda Police in preparation for school re-opening has set a number of guidelines to be followed by school administrators, education officials, health experts, students, parents, and caretakers to ensure the succes... read more |
 Jan Government Warns Schools on Exorbitant Charges
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education and Sports has cautioned schools across the country over exorbitant charges. While speaking at the National "Bafe Back to School" Symposium in Kampala, the State Minister for Educat... read more |
 Jan Government Sets Reopening Dates for Schools in Metropolitan Districts
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education has released the new re-opening dates for boarding students in both primary and secondary schools in the Districts of Kampala, Wakiso, Mpigi, and Mukono. According to the new re-ope... read more |
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Jan KIU Business Desk: Xiaomi 12 Series Makes Over $300m in Five Minutes of Sales on Retail Market
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On December 31, 2021, Xiaomi released its new 12 series of top-end smartphones to their inaugural market of China as scheduled. According to the OEM, that event ended in “record-breaking&r... read more |
 Jan KIUESA President Confident of More Success in 2022 as His Term Nears Expiry
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - Martin Pinto Sewankambo has described his term of office as President of the KIU College of Education and Distance Learning Students' Association (KIUESA), as a successful one characterized by several ground-brea... read more |
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Jan KIU International Desk: Fire Guts South African Parliament
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Sunday, a large fire tore through South Africa's parliament in Cape Town, resulting in the roof of one building collapsing and gutting the chamber of the National Assembly. According to images from... read more |
 Dec Tiktok Most Popular App for 2021
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – In 2021, Tiktok became the number one most downloaded and most popular app globally, surpassing Facebook's WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook apps. The famous short video-sharing platform Tiktok ... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: Older adults urged to get COVID-19 booster shot
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has urged older persons and those living with other health conditions that compromise immunity to obtain booster doses of COVID-19 jabs. Speaking to the press, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth A... read more |
 Dec KIU International Desk: UAE authorities suspend flights from Uganda
By Kiconco Agnes KIU, Main Campus: The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, issued a statement confirming the temporary suspension of flights from Uganda to the Dubai-United Arab Emirates until further notice. In a st... read more |
 Dec KIU International Desk: President Samia Pardons Over 5,700 Prisoners to Mark Tanzania's 60th Independence Anniversary
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Monday 27th December, 2021, the Minister for Home Affairs in Tanzania announced that Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan had pardoned 5,704 prisoners to mark the nation’s 60 years of independen... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: President Museveni to Address Nation on 31st December 2021
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – President Museveni will address the nation on 31st December 2021 at 8 pm from his Rwakitura residence. According to a tweet by renowned journalist Raymond Mujuni, President Museveni is expected ... read more |
 Dec KIU Explorer of the Day: Edson Mwine Manages a Record Label Whilst at Law School
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Life at campus can at times be a mix of hardships, especially considering the pressure to achieve excellent grades while doing some projects on the side too. Edson Mwine, however, seems to be making it all s... read more |
 Dec Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Anti-Apartheid Hero, Rests at 90
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Last weekend, the government of the Republic of South Africa announced that revered anti-apartheid hero, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, had passed away at the age of 90. “Desmond Tutu was a patr... read more |
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Dec COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacc¬c?cs COVID-19 Cases Surpasses 130,000 Mark
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Uganda’s COVID-19 infections surpassed the 130,000 mark on Wednesday 22nd December, 2021, and the country continues to see a spike in new cases. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health... read more |
 Dec KIU Guild Union Prime Minister Urges Students to Keep Evolving
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The Guild Union Prime Minister, Ronald Karuhanga, has urged fellow students to use the festive season to add value to all spheres of their lives. While delivering his End of Year message to the students body on ... read more |
 Dec Decrying of the Poor Reading Culture at Campus
By Ronald Karuhanga KIU, Main Campus - Mid-December this year, the KIU campus composed of an overwhelming number of students. This was immediately after the release of the Examinations Timetable. The School Library was full to the brim and one could ... read more |
 Dec KIU Entertainment News: 2021 Just Got More Sweet, Azawi Parades Her Janzi and Buzz Teenz Awards
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Inspired to do music and dance years ago after frequently visiting the Ndere Cultural Centre to watch the dance festivals, the Afrobeats singer Priscilla Zawedde aka Azawi, has this year taken home several awards, ... read more |
 Dec Government Directs 62Bn Towards Renovating Schools
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - As schools are set to reopen on 10th January 2022, Government through the Ministry of Education and Sports has directed to schools about 62 billion Uganda Shillings through a capitation grant to use for reno... read more |
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Dec KIU Business Desk: US cc¬??Injectscc¬c?c Trillions Into Ugandan Economy in Two Years
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – In a new report from the United States of America, it is indicated that the country has injected USD953Million (UGX3.404Trn) into Uganda’s economy in the last two years alone. The report, which ... read more |
 Dec KIU Explorer of the Day: Ahereza's Choice to Join KIU was a Race Winner
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - When Amphlet Aheereza - a second year student of Social Work and Social Administration - joined KIU in January 2020, most of her high school classmates were either in villages waiting for the April or August inta... read more |
 Dec Ten Things to Consider in 2022
By Rogers Wanambwa 1. Success mainly hinges on your team sharing the same long-term vision 2. Success is all about your team sharing your long term vision 3. Make sure everyone has skin in the game 4. Getting everything you ever wanted fo... read more |
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Dec Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19, Letcc¬c?cs Prevent a Third Wave - Health Officials Warn
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The State Minister Primary Health Care, Hon. Margaret Muhanga during a campaign run on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Kololo ceremonial grounds in Kampala, urged the public to prevent the third wave by remaining vig... read more |
 Dec KIU Kenyan Students Association President Cautions Students on Safety and Precaution as End of Year Holiday Begins
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The President of the KIU Kenyan Students' Association, Justice Ochieng - a finalist student of Law - has asked fellow students to take precautions as they head into the end of year holiday. In a virtual intervie... read more |
 Dec KIU's VC Advises on Schools' Reopening Come January 2022
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - This week the Education Ministery announced the reopening of schools, two years after they were closed, and indicated that all learners will automatically be promoted to the next class in January 2022. This ... read more |
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Dec KIU Teaching Hospitalcc¬c?cs State-of-the-art CT Scan Saving Lives in Western Uganda
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Teaching Hospital, in one of its latest service upgrades, recently installed a state-of-the-art CT scan aimed at offering quality services to prospective patients. The 16-slice Toshiba Alexion 4 CT scan is the only one... read more |
 Dec KIU Business Desk: Safeboda Gets Undisclosed Investment From Google Investment Fund
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Friday, 17th December 2021, Google announced that it has made the first investment from its Africa Investment Fund in Ugandan super app SafeBoda. The unrevealed investment comes two months after Alphabet... read more |
 Dec KIU Business Desk: Permanent Secretary of Finance Ministry, Ramathan Ggoobi, Argues Uganda's Debt is Still Sustainable
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – According to the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Prof. Ramathan Ggoobi, Uganda's debt to GDP ratio is still largely sustainable. Prof. Ramathan... read more |
 Dec Current COVID-19 Vaccines are Effective Against Variants - Ministry of Health Confirms
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - As citizens raise the question as to whether the available COVID-19 vaccines can fend off the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, the Ministry of Health on 14th December, 2021, confirmed that current vaccines are by all ... read more |
 Dec Govt Set to Reopen Schools in January 2022 After Two Years' Closure
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education, has announced that schools will reopen early next month after about two years of closure due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed b... read more |
 Dec KIU Teaching Hospital Ramps up Service Delivery
KIU, Western Campus – Kampala International University Teaching Hospital has moved to position itself as the go-to health facility in the greater Bushenyi sub-region by making improvements in its equipment, human resource and service delivery. ... read more |
 Dec KIU's Stephen Baingana Repays 8 Years' Students Loan in Advance
By Stuart Bogere KIU, Main Campus - KIU's Stephen Baingana has become the latest Loan Scheme Beneficiary to completely repay his loan of UGX18,793,480shs that he obtained from to study a Bachelors of Civil Engineering at Kampala International Univers... read more |
 Dec Education Minister to Address the Nation Ahead of Reopening of Schools
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Minister of Education, Janet Kataha Museveni, is set to address the nation tomorrow, Wednesday 15th December, 2021, to announce the dates for the reopening of schools next year. This was revealed by Hon ... read more |
 Dec KIU Western Campus Medical Students Vote for Leaders
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus medical students under their umbrella group, Association of Medical Students of Kampala International University (AMSKIU) on 29th November voted for their leaders. The students voted for their president,... read more |
 Dec KIU Appoints Prof Frank Mugisha Kaharuza as the New DVC Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus - In a ceremony on December 6th, 2021, the management of KIU led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, unveiled the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor for the Western Campus at Ishaka, Bushenyi, Prof. Frank Mugisha Kaharuza.... read more |
 Dec KIU Management Visits Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Turkey
KIU, Main Campus - Last month in November, 2021, The Management of KIU represented by Dr. Sophia Kazibwe, DVC Academic Affairs and Dr. Mustafa Mundu Muhamad, Assistant DVC Academic Affairs, Western Campus visited Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Turkey... read more |
 Dec ADVERTISEMENT FOR DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE KIU STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 2021/2022
About KIUKampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter U... read more |
 Dec Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 24th Graduation (December 06th- December 10th, 2021)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 06th December 2021 to 10th December 2021 from 10:00 am -4:00 pm. Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you. 1. All Masters Students (E... read more |
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Dec KIU students urged to speak out against Gender-Based Violence
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus- Kampala International University (KIU) in partnership with Uganda Women Network and Action Frontiers has opened war against gender-based Violence by equipping students with knowledge and skills. A students' dialo... read more |
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Dec We do not Condone Gender-Based Violence at KIU Assoc. Prof Janice Busingye
While speaking to students during the student’s dialogue on 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence on 3rd December 2021, The Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration (DVCFA) at KIU Assoc. Prof Janice Busingye sa... read more |
 Dec KIU Signs MoU with East Africa University (EAU) Puntland Somalia to Collaborate in Research and Educational Exchange.
Kampala International University (KIU), on 1st December 2021, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with East Africa University (EAU), Puntland Somalia. The MoU was signed on behalf of KIU by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, and ... read more |
 Dec KIU Tax justice club set for the best in the Inter-University interface debate championship
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU's ultimate tax rights and Justice advocates have promised to amuse their odds and make the University proud in the Inter-University interface debate championship today Thursday 2nd December 2021. Hosted by t... read more |
 Dec KIU Hosts Annual University Students Conference
KIU, Main Campus - On Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, over 200 students gathered at the KIU Main Campus, Kansanga, for the Helping Hands for Relief and Development (HHRD) Annual University Students' Conference. The event themed Accelerating Lead... read more |
 Dec KIU VC Prof Mouhamad Mpezamihigo Welcomes Nigeria's New High Commissioner to Uganda
KIU, Main Campus – On November 30th, 2021, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo welcomed the Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E Zanna U. Bukar Kolo at the Nigeria High Commission, Nakesero Rd, Kampala. He was accompanied by th... read more |
 Nov KIU and East African University Strengthen Ties
KIU, Western Campus – Kampala International University and East African University (EAU) from Somalia have moved closer to sealing a collaboration after a delegation from EAU visited KIU Western Campus on 26 November. The delegation from EAU wa... read more |
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Nov KIU Explorer of the day: Herbert Namilinga Wants to be 'Engineering Asset of the Nation'
KIU, Western Campus – KIU fourth-year Engineering student Herbert Namilinga says he wants to be the “asset of the nation” as far as engineering is concerned. The soft-spoken Telecommunication Engineering student says he aims at doin... read more |
 Nov KIU Western Campus Hosts Delegation From VODAN-Africa
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus on 25th November, 2021 hosted a delegation from the Virus Outbreak Data Network Africa (VODAN-Africa), one of KIU’s key technology partners. The delegation included Geetjan Van Stam, Jameke V... read more |
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 Nov "I am ready to face the World," KIU Fresh graduate Kwezi Abigaba
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus-Newly graduated Kwezi Abigaba has disclosed that he is ready to face the world with his professional abilities. Being a teacher and a product of Uganda's leading private University, Abigaba sees no obstacles in his... read more |
 Nov KIU Jenniffer Alokit Claims Community Reporting Prize at the Media Mega Stars Awards
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Jennifer Sylvia Alokit a third-year student of Mass communication at KIU received 500,000 shillings cash prize after emerging as the best community reporter during the Media Mega Star Awards Ceremony on Saturday... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Vaccination Is The Only Way To Go, Rt. Hon. Mbabazi Angella, Guild Speaker KIU
For over a period of two years now COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously made an overhaul in the social, economic, and political terrain on both national and global plane. Since its discovery in Wuhan, China in 2019, its pinch has been undoubtedly felt ... read more |
 Nov Isaac Peters is Excited With His Second Degree at KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - When Isaac peters first joined KIU in 2015, he was pretty sure that he would do only one degree, a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies, and part ways with education but after gradu... read more |
 Nov It Was a Combination of Hardwork Extensive Research and Regular Attendance, Joan Kirikumwino on Her First Class in Law
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - Joan Kirikumwino, one of the best students at KIU's 24th graduation ceremony with a CGPA of 4.47 has disclosed that her success was a result of hard work, extensive research, and regular attendance of lectures. K... read more |
 Nov Speech By the Chairperson KIU of University Council, Prof. Fred Wabwire Mangen at The 24th KIU Graduation Ceremony On November 20th, 2021 Chairperson Council Speech
The Chief Guest, The Chancellor of Kampala International University, Honorable Ministers Your Excellencies Ambassadors & High Commissioners;Honorable Members of ParliamentChairman and Members of the Board of TrusteesVice-Chairperso... read more |
 Nov KIU VC Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo's Speech at the 24th Graduation Ceremony on November 20th, 2021
WELCOME AND APPRECIATIONI take this opportunity to welcome you all to the 24th Graduation Ceremony (and the 3rd KIU Virtual ceremony for that matter) held on Saturday 20th November 2021. We are indeed thankful to the Almighty God for making thi... read more |
 Nov Speech By The KIU Chairman Board of Trustees Al Haji Dr. Hassan Basajjabalaba at the 24th Graduation Ceremony on November 20th, 2021
Once again, the Almighty God has given us another opportunity to celebrate the achievements of KIU in the form of the second graduation ceremony in 2021. I welcome you all to the third virtual graduation ceremony held by Kampala International Univers... read more |
 Nov Joan Owade is the only female PhD Graduand at KIU's 24th Graduation ceremony
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus- With a PhD in Conflict resolution and peacebuilding, Joan Owade is the only lady that has graduated with a PhD at the 24th graduation ceremony today, Saturday 20th November 2021. Doctor Owade who is also the Head ... read more |
 Nov List of KIU 24th Graduands
Today, November 2021 we are graduating 2554 students from our Main Campus and Western Campus. We have 2,365 Undergraduate, and 189 Postgraduate Students. From these graduands, 1128 are females, while 1426 are males. 48% of the graduands are science r... read more |
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Nov Suspension of Bags Inside the University and Crowding at the Main Gate
KIU, like any other public places, is accessed by all sorts of people from different places and with different motives. Considering the current terrorism threats in the country our security is making all efforts possible to protect everyone within an... read more |
 Nov KIU Human Rights Initiative Aims for Glory in the 12th Inter-University Human Rights Debate
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, main Campus-The KIU Human Rights Initiative will be participating in the Inter-University human rights debate which will take place from 18th -19th November 2021. This year's Inter-university human rights debate will run unde... read more |
 Nov KIU School of Law Set to Lift Ugandan Flag High at the ICRC All Africa International Humanitarian Law Moot Competition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Law students have promised to make Uganda proud at the International Humanitarian Law Moot Competition scheduled for 14th-21st November 2021. The team will set off for Naivasha on Sunday morning having emerg... read more |
 Nov IT student, Sarah Abigaba dreams of a better life as She prepares for physical lectures
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- With only days left for the return of physical lectures, many University students are now preparing for a glimpse of campus life after more than four months of lockdown. Sarah Abigaba a second-year student of inf... read more |
 Nov Uganda Receives 3.4 Million More Pfizer Vaccines
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Last weekend, Uganda received 3.4 million more Pfizer vaccines from the US government. The vaccines were received by Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Minister of Health. “We received a total of 3.4 million d... read more |
 Nov King Oyo to Grace KIU Law Finalists Dinner
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- The King of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi iv will be the guest of honour at the KIU Law finalists dinner at Hotel Africana, Kampala, today 5th November 2021. The highly anticipated fiesta is expected to c... read more |
 Nov KIU Almunus John Bosco Kabuganda found his way to the Heights through Hard Work and Persistence
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- When self-made John Bosco Kabuganda alias MC JB, joined KIU on 24th, August 2012, he was only searching for a degree in procurement and supplies management and perhaps a career growth but KIU offered more. It is ... read more |
 Nov Association of CommonWealth Universities Trains KIU Students on Integrity and Ethics
KIU, Main Campus – From October 18th to 30th, 2021, the students of KIU and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology were trained on the concepts of ethics and integrity. This training was part of the virtual mobility program awarded by the A... read more |
 Oct ACADEMIC CIRCULAR FOR RESUMPTION OF STUDIES AT THE WESTERN CAMPUS
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 Oct ACADEMIC CIRCULAR FOR RESUMPTION OF STUDIES AT THE MAIN CAMPUS
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 Oct KIU Wins the 2021 Inter-University Law Faculty Football Gala
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU stunned IUIU with a 3-0 victory in spot kicks to win the highly competitive 2021 inter- University Law faculty football gala on Wednesday 27th October 2021 at Kakungulu playground in Kibuli. This victory was ... read more |
 Oct KIU Western Campus Dental School Receives Donation From Pan-Dental Surgery
KIU, Western Campus – Pan-Dental Surgery has donated 20 articulators to the KIU Western Campus Dental School to aid it in improving its dental training. Pan-Dental surgery made the donation on behalf of Pan Foundation and Hager Werken and the d... read more |
 Oct KIU Ranked Among Top 100 Universities in Africa
KIU, Western Campus – Kampala International University has been ranked among the top 100 universities in Africa alongside 9 other East African Universities and only Makerere University in Uganda in the uniRank University ranking. KIU was ranked... read more |
 Oct KIU and IUIU set to lock horns in Inter-University law Societies soccer Gala final in Kibuli
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- After an impressive performance against outright favourites Uganda Pentecostal University in the semifinals at Kabojja on Saturday, the KIU law Society Soccer team will need yet a Similar or better approach this ... read more |
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Oct Reporting Dates for First Year Students for the Academic Year 2021/2022
Following the directives by H.E. The President of the Republic of Uganda on the reopening of higher institutions of learning with effect from 1st November 2021. I wish to inform the first-year students (Freshers) for the 2021/2022 Academic Year, that... read more |
 Oct KIU Book Club: Going There by Katie Couric
Heartbreaking, hilarious, and brutally honest, Going There is the deeply personal life story of a girl next door turned household name.For more than forty years, Katie Couric has been an iconic presence in the media world. In her brutally honest, hil... read more |
 Oct KIU Law Society on Brink of Winning the 2021 Inter-University Law Students Soccer Gala
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Law Society put up a masterful spectacle to progress to the finals of the 2021 Inter-University Law Societies soccer gala at Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) female campus in Kabojja on Saturday 23rd Octo... read more |
 Oct Get vaccinated and avoid another lockdown,KIU Guild President,Jacob Musimenta warns
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU's Guild President Jacob Musimenta has warned Ugandans about the possibility of a third lockdown if they don't avoid being negligent and complacent. While appearing on the Youth Link talk show on Saturday 16t... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 25th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Artist Day. This day celebrates all forms of art — paintings, sculpture, photography, architecture, music, and more. Through this celebration, we show our respect for the passion and creativity in all... read more |
 Oct Students' Memo: Special Face-to-Face Examinations
To All Students, SPECIAL FACE-TO-FACE EXAMINATIONS This serves to inform all students who were unable to sit the July - September 2021 online exams, to prepare for face-to-face exams that will be conducted from 8th to 21st November, 2021. All student... read more |
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 Oct "University life is just a project with a limited life-span, utilize it," KIU Alumni warns students
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-KIU Alumni, Kenneth Nyabongo currently serving as Managing director of KENTOM finance company has urged students to utilise the limited time they have at the University of they are to survive in the post-pan... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 15th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Day of Rural Women. On the International Day of Rural Women, UN Women calls for action to support rural women and girls and grow their capacities to respond to climate change through agricultural production... read more |
 Oct KIU Mass communication Association president hopes University life can be restored if all students vaccinate
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Tite Nkenkam Momekam has urged fellow students to get vaccinated as time for the official reopening of Universities nears. The bachelor of mass communication finalist believes total vaccination can bring Universi... read more |
 Oct KIU PhD Student to Present a Viva Voce on Decentralization & Youth Participation in Local Government
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Directorate of High Degrees and Research invites the entire KIU Community and the General Public to a Viva Voce presentation by Shaft Nasser Mukwaya, a PHD Student from the College of Humanities and Soci... read more |
 Oct All Staff and Students Memo: Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
All Staff and Students, This serves to inform all Staff and Students that the Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) for Semester I 2021/2022 will be administered online from 18th - 24th October 2021. Academic staff who have already administered the same... read more |
 Oct Students Memo: Clearance For Graduation
Dear Students This serves to inform all prospective Graduands scheduled for November 20th, 2021, that online clearance for graduation via the link https://clearance.kiu.ac.ug is ongoing and will end on November 10th, 2021. You are, therefore, require... read more |
 Oct KIU's DVCFA Professor Janice Busingye to Present at Uganda Independence Conference 2021
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Kampala International University's Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration), Associate Professor Janice Desire Busingye, is to feature among the presenters at the Uganda and Kenya Independence Conference 2021. ... read more |
 Oct KIU Students Charity Club donates to missionaries of the poor
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Five members of Kampala International University (KIU) Students charity club paid a courtesy visit to Missionaries of the Poor, a charitable organization and religious institute located in Kisenyi Kampala on Sunda... read more |
 Oct Financing Opportunities For KIU Students
Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda’s leading private University in partnership with the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) is offering students loans to undergraduate students who wish to pursue their undergrad... read more |
 Sep Ministry of Education and Sports Confirms Increased COVID-19 Vaccination Among Teachers
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education and Sports on Monday, 27th September, confirmed an increased number of teaching staff vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past days. "Teaching staff who have received their 1st dose... read more |
 Sep Rotaract Club of KIU Joins Compatriots From Muyenga in Tree-Planting Project
Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The Rotaract club of KIU joined the Rotary Club of Muyenga and several other clubs for a tree-planting project, dubbed “Mission Green” in Mpigi district on Saturday 27th September 2021, aimed at protect... read more |
 Sep KIU Eyes Glory in the Inter-University Debate on Tax Justice
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Three members of the KIU Tax Justice Club are representing the University in today's Inter-University online debate on Tax Justice organized by Seatini and Uganda Revenue Authority. The debate that kicks o... read more |
 Sep KIU Gospel Music Star Jay Emmanuel Winning Souls for Christ Through his Music
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Like all students, Emmanuel Lubaale alias Jay Emmanuel joined KIU in pursuit of an academic dream - a degree in Environmental Sciences - but the University offered him a lot more. The second-year Environmental S... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 28th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Freedom From Hunger Day. It is meant to increase awareness about global hunger and promote Freedom from Hunger's – an international organization - empowerment of women around the world. Every one out of seven peopl... read more |
 Sep KIU Western Campus Pharmacy Students Celebrate World Pharmacists Day
KIU, Western Campus - KIU Western Campus Pharmacy Students under their umbrella organization KIUPSA on Saturday, September 25th honoured World Pharmacists Day by taking off some time to do community service, including cleaning around Ishaka town. Und... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 27th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Tourism Day. World Tourism Day, celebrated every September 27 around the world, is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on tourism’s actual and potential contribution to sustainable development. The aim of... read more |
 Sep KIU Signs MOU with Islamic University in Uganda as Chairman BOT Dr. Haj Hassan Basajjabalaba Sponsors 24 IUIU Scholars
KIU, Main Campus - On Thursday, September 23, 2021, the leading private University in Uganda, Kampala International University (KIU), and the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Memorandum of Agreement... read more |
 Sep KIU Wins The 2021 International Humanitarian Inter-University Moot Court Competition
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) has emerged as the winners of the 2021 International Humanitarian Inter-university Moot Court Competition held at Fairway Hotel in Kampala on Tuesday 21st September 2021. O... read more |
 Sep Success in me, magnificent but less promoted students movie
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - When the movie Success in Me was first released in April 2019, many members of the KIU Community were left wondering how such a brilliant idea had crossed the mind of whoever created it. However, the movie did n... read more |
 Sep KIU Law Society Vice President Emeritus Winnie Kabalisa Eyes Court Martial as Her Legal Dream Draws Closer
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - Now that she is in her last semester at the School of Law, former KIU Law Society vice President, Winnie Kabalisa is seeing her lifelong dream of serving in the Army closer than ever despite disruptions caused by... read more |
 Sep CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT KIU (ACCOUNTANT OFFICERS)
Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter-University... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 16th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. In 1994, the UN General Assembly proclaimed September 16 the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in... read more |
 Sep KIU Business Desk: Apple Launches iPhone 13
Daily Mail After months of anticipation, Apple has finally given the world the first look at its new iPhone 13 during its annual product event hosted live from its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The 6.1-inch smartphone keeps the sleek design ... read more |
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Sep Obituary: KIUICC General secretary Janet Kamukamacc¬c?cs Candle Burns out
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - A heavy, dark cloud hovers over the Industrial Chemistry community (KIUICC) and the whole of KIU following the news of the untimely death of second-year Industrial Chemistry student and general-secretary of the ... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: First Black Spaceship Pilot Launches Four Civilians Into Space
On September 15, four civilians who, less than a year ago, didn't know each other at all, will launch to space as part of the three-day Inspiration4 mission in orbit around Earth that will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the USA.&nbs... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 15th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Lymphoma Awareness Day. It is held on September 15th every year and is a day dedicated to raising awareness of lymphoma, an increasingly common form of cancer. It is a global initiative hosted by the Lymphoma Coali... read more |
 Sep KIU Alumni Voices: Nicholas Mugume Commends King Oyo's Commitment Towards Empowering the Youth
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Nicholas Mugume, one of the progressive products of KIU, was among the very few people who attended King Oyo's 26th coronation anniversary on Sunday 13th, September 2021 at Karuzika Royal Palace in Fort Portal. ... read more |
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Sep KIUcc¬c?cs Peace Chebet Mutai Bids to Become Miss Tourism Uganda
KIU, Main Campus – Peace Chebet Mutai, a finalist Law student at KIU and the reigning Miss Tourism Uganda, Eastern Region is bidding to win the national title after voting was opened yesterday. Mutai is up against a lineup of 27 beauties from a... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 14th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Also called Universal Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross or Holy Cross Day, it is a liturgical feast celebrated on September 14 to honour the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucif... read more |
 Sep KIU Alumni Voices: Farooq Kayz Spreads Love and Hope Through Music
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - There is arguably no student or alumnus who has excited the KIU community musically in the last three years like Farooq Nganda alias Farooq Kayz. The 'Mama' hit recording artiste intends to spread love and... read more |
 Sep Abdullahi Farah Adan Wants to Increase Community Awareness and Reduce Environmental Degradation
KIU, Main Campus - Abdullahi Farah Adan, a Master’s degree in Environmental Management candidate at KIU wants to increase awareness among communities to reduce the massive degradation being done to the environment in Africa, especially his home... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 13th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Chocolate Day. It celebrates chocolate, the sweet treat that is made from the cocoa bean. The National Confectioners Association lists the day as being celebrated on September 13, which fittingly happens to... read more |
 Sep One-on-One With Peace Chebet Mutai, Miss Tourism Uganda, Eastern Region
Peace Chebet Mutai, a finalist Law student at Kampala International University recently beat a strong lineup of fine ladies to win the Miss Tourism Uganda Eastern Region beauty pageant. Collins Kakwezi sought her out for a tete-a-tete about her... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 10th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Suicide Prevention Day. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on September 10 every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities ... read more |
 Sep Media Enthusiast Elizabeth Ankunda Sets her Eyes on Parliament
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - With only a semester away from attaining her degree in Mass Communication, Elizabeth Ankunda has turned her attention towards establishing a footing in mainstream media, with the long-term goal of vying for a pa... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 9th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Emergency Services Day (UK). Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, in the United Kingdom is an annual event to promote efficiency in the UK Emergency Services, to educate the public about using the emergency ser... read more |
 Sep KIU Sports Desk: Silverbacks Sixth-Best in Africa
The Uganda national basketball team, the Silverbacks, who participated in the Afrobasket Championships in Kigali, Rwanda amidst financial difficulties, have been ranked sixth-best at Africa’s premier basketball competition. The Silverbacks star... read more |
 Sep Crafty Immaculate Namugabo Harnessing Treasure From Art and Crafts
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Immaculate Namugabo, a third-year Business Administration student specializing in Finance and Accounting is determined to reap from her love for art and crafts as a business. Namugabo, also the founder of Treasu... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 8th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Physical Therapy Day. World PT Day is observed to generate awareness about the crucial contribution physiotherapists make to society, enabling people to be mobile, well, and independent. Physical therapy is provide... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: Guinean President Conde Under Custody, Army Takes Over
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Guinean President Alpha Condé is under the custody of the country’s armed forces after being captured on Sunday, September 5th, in a coup d'état after gunfire rocked the capital, C... read more |
 Sep KIU's Rebecca Kitamba Still Hopeful of her Human Resource Dream Despite COVID-19 Disruptions
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - When Rebecca Kitamba, a first-year student of Human Resource Management joined KIU, she was looking for the best possible way of turning her dream of becoming a human resource manager someday into reality, in ad... read more |
 Sep Uganda Receives 647,080 Doses of Moderna Vaccine From the US Government
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The United States of America under the dose-sharing arrangement through the COVAX facility has donated 647,080 doses of the Moderna Vaccine to Uganda. They were ushered into the country on Monday, 6th September. Th... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 7th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Victory Day (Mozambique). Victory Day (Dia da Vitória, in Portuguese) also known as Lusaka Peace Agreement Day is a public holiday in Mozambique observed on September 7. The day commemorates the end of the Mozambi... read more |
 Sep Victoria Mathina Still Hopeful of her KIU Dream Amidst Uncertainty
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Victoria Vira Mathina is a Congolese national pursuing a master's degree of science in Mass Communication at KIU. Despite the COVID-19 lockdown delaying her KIU dream, she is happy that at least the majori... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 3rd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Levy Mwanawasa Day (Zambia). This Day is set aside to celebrate Mwanawasa (in the photo), who was the third President of Zambia and ruled the country from January 2002 until his death in August 2008. Today was selected a... read more |
 Sep MOH Emphasizes Vaccination of Teachers and Non-teaching Staff Against COVID-19 in Preparation for School Reopening
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health (MOH) has emphasized full vaccination of teachers and non-teaching staff against COVID-19 to pave way for reopening of schools and other learning institutions. This procedure is aimed at ensu... read more |
 Sep KIU Sports Desk: Uganda Eyes Historic Afrobasket Semi-Final Berth
7:00 PM: Cape Verde vs Uganda The Ugandan national basketball team, the Silverbacks go into this evening’s quarter-final clash with Cape Verde with both eyes set on a historic semi-final berth at the Afrobasket. The Silverbacks had never won a ... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 2nd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Coconut Day. It celebrates coconuts, promotes their use and importance, and commemorates the formation of the International Coconut Community, formerly known as the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community. Coconuts gro... read more |
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 Sep "KIU TV Shaped my Journalism Journey," - Rest TV's Vincent Kawuma
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Vincent Kawuma, a multi-media journalist at Rest TV has disclosed that he was largely helped to become the journalist he is today by his practice with KIU TV while still a student of journalism at the university... read more |
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Sep KIU Sports Desk: Silverbacks Upset Favourites Nigeria, Okallcc¬c?cs Kenya Knocked out by S. Sudan
Uganda ended Nigeria's FIBA AfroBasket 2021 campaign with a shocking 80-62 victory on Tuesday at the Kigali arena in Rwanda. The Silverbacks, who had never won a single game at the Afrobasket before this year’s edition, surprised the fancied Ni... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 1st in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Letter Writing Day. Every year on September 1st, World Letter Writing Day encourages people worldwide to pick up a pen, grab a piece of paper, and write a letter. It's also a day to learn about the art of letter wr... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 31st in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Trinidad & Tobago). Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from Great Britain on August 31st, 1962. At midnight on 30th August 1962, the Union Jack (British flag) was lowered and the Trinidad a... read more |
 Aug KIU NRM Chapter President Decries Increasing Teenage Pregnancies, Preaches Hope
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - Bosco Tumuramye, the president of the KIU NRM chapter has expressed his concern about the increasing number of teenage pregnancies in Uganda as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. Talking to this website in a virt... read more |
 Aug KIU Law Student Peace Chebet Crowned Miss Tourism Eastern Uganda
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Peace Chebet Mutai, a fourth-year student of Bachelor of Law at Kampala International University has been crowned Miss Tourism Eastern Uganda. At an event that took place at Kakungulu Safari Lodge in M... read more |
 Aug NMS Still Conducting Yellow Fever Mass Vaccination
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - National Medical Stores (NMS) is currently conducting a free mass yellow fever vaccine exercise at Mayor's Garden, Entebbe. The campaign started on Thursday 19th and will end today, Monday 30th August. The pr... read more |
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 Aug "I Miss Basketball and Titans Fans," - Faisal Aden
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Titans guard Faisal Aden has told this website that he misses playing basketball and listening to the rhythmic voices of the passionate Titans fan base. The 31-year-old guard was arguably the best pla... read more |
 Aug KIU Trade Minister Karuhanga Discovered Success in a
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – KIU Guild Minister of Trade, Investment and Transport ldd Mubarak Karuhanga believes the secret to success lies in the '5D' cycle that includes Discovery, Dream, Design, Develop and Destiny. Karuhanga, a t... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 30th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Day of the Disappeared. This is a day created to draw attention to the fate of individuals imprisoned at places and under poor conditions unknown to their relatives and/or legal representatives. Frankenstei... read more |
 Aug KIU VC Prof. Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo Receives Certificate for Huawei ICT Academy
On Friday, August 27, 2021, Kampala International University was recognized as one of the certified Huawei Academies in Uganda. The Managing Director, Huawei Technologies Limited Uganda handed the certificate to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Mouhamm... read more |
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Aug KIU Sports Desk: Silverbacks Claim Ugandacc¬c?cs First-ever win at Afrobasket
The Uganda national basketball team, the silverbacks have beaten Cameroon 80-66 at the Kigali Arena today afternoon to register the country’s first-ever win at the Afrobasket Championship. Arthur Kaluma starred with 12 points and 5 rebounds to ... read more |
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Aug Moulidcc¬c?cs Dreams at KIU Still Intact Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - After only 8 months since joining KIU on a Master’s in Project Planning and Management course, Mohammad Moulid is grateful that his expectations are still unhinged despite the uncertainties caused by the C... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 27th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Moldova). It is the national day of Moldova commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on 27 August 1991. Russian Cinema Day. Russian filmmakers and film lovers ... read more |
 Aug Mourners Urged to Observe COVID-19 SOPs Ahead of Gen. Lokech's Burial on Friday
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - As mourners prepare to lay Gen. Paul Lokech's body to rest on Friday, police and military have been deployed to the deceased's home village in Pader Town Council, Pader district to regulate the number of mourners a... read more |
 Aug Government Launches China's Donated Sinovac Vaccine
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has launched and kick started distribution of another COVID-19 Sinovac vaccine which was donated by the Chinese Government. This was revealed by Uganda National Medical Stores (N... read more |
 Aug Agnes Kiconco Says COVID-19 Lockdown has Taught her the Value of Savings
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Agnes Kiconco, a first-year student of Masters of Science in Mass Communication has disclosed that the current COVID-19 uncertainty has had a tremendous impact on her life. From learning to appreciate the habit ... read more |
 Aug New HIV Vaccine Trial Starts in Africa, Trial Coming to Uganda
By avert.org The first phase of HIV-CORE 006, a clinical trial for a new HIV vaccine, has begun in Lusaka, Zambia and will soon extend to Kenya and Uganda. The first dose of the new HIV vaccine, which is called HIVconsvX, was given at the Center for ... read more |
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Aug KIU Sports Desk: Uganda Mauled by Senegal, Okallcc¬c?cs Kenya Lose to Ivory Coast
Uganda yesterday suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of title contenders Senegal at the Kigali Arena, losing 55-93 in the Afrobasket while KIU Titans Ariel Okall’s Kenya also lost 70-88. Uganda faced an uphill battle against one of Afric... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 26 in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Women's Equality Day (USA). It is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment (Amendment XIX) to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states an... read more |
 Aug Government Cautioned to Strengthen Border Restrictions to Contain the Spread of Covid-19
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The Uganda National Planning Authority (NPA) has called upon government to increase border restrictions amid high numbers of COVID-19 cases in neighboring countries. In the weekly briefing on Covid-19, UNPA ... read more |
 Aug Uganda Welcomes First Batch of Afghan Refugees
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Wednesday, August 25th, Uganda welcomed the first batch of Afghan refugees at Entebbe International Airport totaling 51. This follows the Taliban takeover of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city. "The... read more |
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Aug KIU Sports Desk: KIU Titanscc¬c?c Ariel Okall to Star for Kenya in Afrobasket
Today’s Afrobasket fixtures 7:00 pm: Senegal vs Uganda10:00 pm: Kenya vs Ivory Coast KIU Titans star Ariel Okall will today feature for Kenya in their first Afrobasket 2021 game against Ivory Coast in Kigali, Rwanda. Kenya will face off with Iv... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 25th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Uruguay). On August 25th, 1825, following a short period of rebellion, Uruguay declared its independence from Brazil. This instigated the Argentina- Brazil War. The conflict lasted until August 1828, wh... read more |
 Aug The Late Maj. Gen.Lokech to be Laid to Rest on Thursday
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The late Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech will on Thursday be laid to rest at his ancestral home in Pader Town Council as discussed by his family and security during a meeting at his home in Kira, Namugongo. Maj. Gen. Lokech ... read more |
 Aug KIU Health Minister Ntungire Warns Students Against Abandoning COVID-19 SOPs
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Peter Ntungire, the Health Minister in the KIU Main campus students guild has advised students and the general public to continue observing the Ministry of Health guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SO... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 24th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Flag Day (Liberia). This holiday commemorates the adoption of the Liberian flag in 1847. Just over a month after attaining Independence from the United States, the national flag of Liberia was adopted. It was designed an... read more |
 Aug KIU Book Club: The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen
KIU, Western Campus - Following the recent takeover of power in Afghanistan by the hardline militant group the Taliban, news quickly broke of a deal brokered between the US government and Uganda to host over 2,000 Afghan refugees. As we await the arr... read more |
 Aug Andrew Onen Uses Satire to Lighten Mood Surrounding COVID-19
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Andrew Onen is determined to bring hope to the less privileged and those distressed by the COVID-19 pandemic through comedy. The Mass Communication student and former fellow at the Media Challenge In... read more |
 Aug Government Set to Procure 18 Million Doses of Sinopharm Vaccine for COVID-19
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Around 18 million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine are to be purchased by the government of Uganda from China. This endeavor is anticipated to cost Uganda around UGX351 billion on the vaccines with each... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 23rd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. it is an international day celebrated August 23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. The... read more |
 Aug Five High Court Judges & Two Consitutional Court Judges Appointed by Museveni
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Thursday, August 18, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni appointed five new High Court judges and two Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court justices. The newly appointed members of the bench are ... read more |
 Aug NMS Utilizes Digital Platform For Effective Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - National Medical Stores (NMS) the organization mandated to procure, store and distribute essential medicines and medical supplies to all public health facilities across the country has ventured into a digital platf... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 20th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Mosquito Day. It is observed annually on 20 August, is a commemoration of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross's discovery in 1897 that female anopheline mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. Prior to the discovery... read more |
 Aug Government Confirms Outbreak of Polio Virus in Uganda
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of polio virus in the country. In a statement released by Dr Henry Mwebesa, the Director-General of Health Services, “T... read more |
 Aug KIU Explorer of the Day: Kirabo Takes to Farming to Generate Income. Urges Fellow Students to Follow Suit
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Law School finalist, Esther Kirabo, has advised fellow students to engage in income generating activities instead of waiting for professional jobs. She is walking the talk in farming where she hopes to gener... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 19th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Humanitarian Day. This is an international day dedicated to recognizing humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. It marks the day on which the then Special Represe... read more |
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Aug Uganda's Tourism Sector Sees a UGX3.8Tn Loss due to COVID-19 Effects
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – According to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Uganda's tourism sector and the economy at large has lost UGX3.891Tn due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This was revealed by the Permanen... read more |
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Aug Uganda to Host Thousands of Afghan Refugees
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – According to Refugees Minister, Esther Anyakun, Uganda is going to host 2,000 Afghan refugees who are currently fleeing the crisis in their country. Minister Esther Anyakun told the BBC, in an intervi... read more |
 Aug UNEB Set to Release 2020 UACE Results on Friday
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) isset and ready to release the 2020 UACE results on Friday, 20th August. The launch of these results will be officiated by the Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museven... read more |
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 Aug "I was inspired by Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson of Fox News" - Nkwenkam Momekam Tite, President KIU Mass Communication Students Association.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The President of the KIU Mass Communication Students Association, an umbrella body that Unites all Mass communication students at Uganda's leading private university, has disclosed that he was inspired to study ... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 17th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Gabon). On August 17th, 1960, Gabon gained its independence and became an independent republic joining the other three territories of the French Equatorial Union who also gained their independence in th... read more |
 Aug UNEB Prepares to Launch UACE 2020 Results Scientifically
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) is currently holding preparations to scientifically conduct the launch of the 2020 UACE results. The launch will be conducted scientifically in observance of the COVID-19 St... read more |
 Aug KIU Business Desk: 8 Factors to Consider Before Starting a Business
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – A few days back, I got into a heated argument with a couple of family members on what things one should consider before starting a business. Most of them were of the view that the first thing needed i... read more |
 Aug Miriam Nabasigule Using Lockdown to Improve her Academic Quality
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Miriam Kirabo Nabasigule, a fourth-year student of Law is using the COVID-19 lockdown to add to her intellectual arsenal by gathering more legal knowledge and learning a range of new skills. Nabasigule says she ... read more |
 Aug FUMSA President Says Increment of pay for Medical Interns Will Improve Morale
KIU, Western Campus – Boniface Osodi, the president of the Federation of Uganda Medical Students Associations (FUMSA) has hailed the directive by President Yoweri Museveni to increase the allowances for medical interns and said it will improve ... read more |
 Aug KIU Sports Desk: KIU Joins World to Mourn German Football Legend Gerd Muller.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - When a global Icon like Germany's Gerd Muller dies, the sorrow transcends all barriers. Muller was among the few soccer players who redefined the game and his death on Sunday leaves Germany and world footb... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 16th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? National Airborne Day (USA). This is the day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation's airborne forces of the Armed Forces. It was created in 2002 by George W. Bush. Gozan no Okuribi (Japan). It is a... read more |
 Aug Bank of Uganda Forecasts Sluggish Growth due to Second COVID-19 Wave
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has amended its growth projections for Financial Year 2021/22. BoU says that all high-frequency indicators available show that the momentum of economic activity for the quarte... read more |
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Aug Entebbe International Airport Registered Fall in Passenger Numbers due to COVID-19 in July
By Wanambwa Rogers KIU, Main Campus – According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Spokesperson, Vianney M. Luggya, 61,328 international passengers used Entebbe Airport in July 2021 compared to 75,472 in June, 77,063 in May, an... read more |
 Aug KIUSOMSA Chairman Ali Nur Meets Somali Prime Minister
KIU, Main Campus – Abubakar Ali Nur, the Chairperson of the KIU Somali Students Association (KIUSOMSA) yesterday, August 12th met the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Mohamed Hussein Roble in Nairobi, Kenya. Nur... read more |
 Aug Unemployment Levels Strike High Due To Two Month Lockdown
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Uganda's Ministry of Finance has reported over 60,000 cases of loss of jobs during and after the lockdown due to the resurgence of COVID-19 infections in the country. The ministry, through through its Microe... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: Teachers Tasked to Get Vaccinated Ahead of Reopening of Education Institutions
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Government has tasked all teachers to receive mandatory COVID-19 vaccination before reopening schools for all learners across the country. The announcement was made by Emmanuel Ainebyona, the spokesperson Mi... read more |
 Aug KIU Student-Musician Doreen Kiconco Wants to Turn Youth to God Through Music
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Doreen Kiconco, a second-year postgraduate student of Mass Communication at KIU has vowed to use music to turn the Youth to God. Kiconco, commonly known by her stage name Doreen Gift, released her very first sin... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 13th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Central African Republic). This is the National Day of the Central African Republic and marks its independence from France on August 13, 1960. Ubangi-Shari gained its independence, becoming the Cen... read more |
 Aug Research News: More People Prefer Getting Revenge Sooner Rather Than Later
A new study done by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University has found that more than 50% of people want to take revenge sooner rather than later, Daily Mail reports. The research was conducted in 6 experiments on more than 1,500 participant... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: Three New COVID-19 Drugs to be Tested by WHO
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Wednesday, August 11th, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it will be testing three new drugs for COVID-19. The tests are expected to involve thousands of researchers at more ... read more |
 Aug President Museveni Honours Tokyo Olympics Medallists
President Yoweri Museveni has honoured the athletes who won medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan during a ceremony held at Kololo Independence Grounds on August 11th. Joshua Cheptegei, who won gold in the 5000 meters and silver in the 10,000 me... read more |
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Aug KIU Alumni Voices: Bugiri Youth Councillor Asiinah Kagoya cc¬??Missescc¬ her KIU Days
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Asiinah Kagoya, a KIU Information Technology graduate and current Bugiri Municipality Youth Councillor says she misses her KIU days and sometimes “wishes she would go back.” Kagoya, the former ... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 12th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Youth Day. It is celebrated annually on 12 August to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and to celebrate the potential of youth as active partners in the global society. The ... read more |
 Aug KIU Alumni Voices: Elvis James and the Redemption of the the Rotaract Club of KIU
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - When Elvis Okoh Ehiabhi, commonly referred to as Elvis James, joined KIU in April 2015, the university's ultimate Rotaract club was nonexistent. Just an ordinary student of Law, Elvis James and his classmate and... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 11th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Chad). On 11 August 1960, Chad gained full independence and Francois Tombalbaye, a Christian from the southern part of Chad who had been instrumental in the push for independence, became the country&rsq... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Resumes Railway Transport Services for Passengers
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Uganda, through the Railway Corporation of Uganda, has resumed transporting passengers by train services after the partial lifting of a 42-day lockdown at the end of last week, following a reduction in the C... read more |
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Aug KIU MAIN CAMPUS CONTINUATION OF LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTS Academic Calendar (2020/2021 cc¬c?? 2021/2022)
All studies will be conducted via online until government directives allow students to return physically to the University campus. An exception is given to health sciences students, who will be issued a separate circular for their physical return at... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 10th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Biodiesel Day. Biodiesel is a form of diesel fuel derived from plants or animals and consisting of long-chain fatty acid esters. It is typically made by chemically reacting lipids such as animal fat (tallow... read more |
 Aug FUMSA President Osodi Warns Medical Students About Laxity After Resuming Studies
KIU, Western Campus – The President of the Federation of Uganda Medical Students Associations (FUMSA) Boniface Osodi has warned students about laxity in regard to COVID-19 guidelines after medical schools reopen on August 13th. The National Cou... read more |
 Aug KIU Western Campus Medical Students Excited About Returning to School
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus medical students are over the moon, following the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)recommendation that they return to school on Friday this week. In an August 6th letter, the Executive Directo... read more |
 Aug How Carlos Ogik Rose Through the Student Ranks to Become Lecturer
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Carlos Ogik is a charismatic, fearless and humble young leader with a strong conviction to serve humanity, who has served KIU as a student’s guild leader, rising through the ranks to become a junior ... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 9th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. it is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and co... read more |
 Aug CIRCULAR-01 FOR KIU- WESTERN CAMPUS: ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE COMPLETION OF 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
Office of the Vice-Chancellor 6th Aug 2021 Ref: KIU/MM/VC/26 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE COMPLETION OF 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR A student will belong to either Category A or Category B for undergraduate programs and Category C for postgraduate programs... read more |
 Aug Barcelona Fans Gutted by Messi Barcelona Departure
By Isaac Akugizibwe Millions of Spanish football side F.C Barcelona’s fans around the world have been left dumbfounded by the shocking revelation by the club that their greatest football player in history Lionel Messi would not be re-signing wi... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 6th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Jamaica). It celebrates the independence of Jamaica from the UK following more than 300 years under British control. On 19 July 1962, the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed the Jamaica Independence... read more |
 Aug Education and Health Officials at an Impasse Over Reopening Medical Schools
KIU, Western Campus – Officials from the ministries of Education and Health are reportedly at an impasse over when medical schools should be reopened, according to Daily Monitor. The newspaper quoted sources who said government officials in a m... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 5th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Burkina Faso). It commemorates the full independence of Burkina Faso from France in1960. On 11 December 1958, The Republic of Upper Volta, as Burkina Faso was known before, became a self-governing auton... read more |
 Aug Tokyo Olympics: Peruth Chemutai Becomes First Ugandan Woman to win Olympic Medal as she Storms to 3,000 Steeplechase Gold
Peruth Chemutai has made history after winning gold in the 3,000 meters steeplechase to become the first Ugandan woman to win an Olympic medal. Chemutai, who was considered nowhere among the medal favourites, upset the field to control the race from ... read more |
 Aug KIU Students Initiative for Human Rights President Kyomya to Foster Talent Development
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Hosea Mondlane Kyomya, the President of the KIU Students Initiative for Human Rights wants to transform the lives of youths in Uganda through talent development, so that they can use their talents to earn ... read more |
 Aug Tokyo Olympics: Cheptegei and Kiplimo Progress to 5000 Meters Final
Uganda’s biggest medal hopefuls Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have progressed to the final of the 5000 meters race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which will take place on Friday. Cheptegei finished fifth in his heat, in a time of 13:30:61 whi... read more |
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Aug Medical Students Anxiously Await Results of Todaycc¬c?cs State House Meeting
KIU, Western Campus – Medical students in health professional training institutions will wait with bated breath the outcome of today’s emergency meeting between the Minister of Education and Sports and education technocrats at State House... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 4th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Barack Obama Day (Illinois). Today is one of the two days of recognition in the United States in honor of Barack Obama, who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Obama was a member of the I... read more |
 Aug Uganda Airlines to Commence Dubai Flights in September
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Uganda Airlines is set to commence international flights to Dubai in September, according to the acting Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Bamuturaki. She was speaking at an event coordinated by t... read more |
 Aug Cheptegei and Kiplimo to Compete in 5000 Meters Heats Today
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Uganda’s only Olympic medalists at the Tokyo Games, Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo will this evening run in the 5000 meters heats as they begin their quest for gold in the race. The two won silve... read more |
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 Aug "My visions are set with action," says Journalism Enthusiast Justin Nakami
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Justin Mable Nakami is a second-year student of Mass Communication at Kampala International University. In a virtual interview with this website on Monday 2nd August, Nakami disclosed that her visions are set wi... read more |
 Aug KIU Western Campus Student Leaders Decry Continued Closure of Schools
KIU, Western Campus – A section of KIU Western Campus student leaders have decried the maintenance of closure of schools as one of the measures to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. President Yoweri Museveni, during the tele... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 3rd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Niger). Independence Day in the Republic of Niger is commemorated on August 3, marking the nation's independence from France in 1960. Watermelon Day (USA). Watermelon is celebrated today with Nati... read more |
 Aug Uganda Medical Students Association President Speaks out on Presidential Directive on Possible Reopening of Medical Schools
KIU, Western Campus – Boniface Osodi, the president of the Federation of Uganda Medical Students Associations (FUMSA) has welcomed President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to officials of the Ministry of Education to meet and discuss the reo... read more |
 Aug KIU Book Club: How to Stay Sane by Phillipa Perry
KIU, Western Campus – If there is a time when you ever needed to read this book, it is now. Following President Yoweri Museveni’s decision to keep educational institutions closed for a further 60 days, it is really hard for many students ... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 2nd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Dinosaurs Day. Today we celebrate those large, extinct reptiles: dinosaurs. Scientists believe they first appeared about 245 million years ago, at the beginning of the Middle Triassic Epoch, and existed for about 180 mil... read more |
 Jul KIU Maintains Her Position as Uganda's Leading Private University
By Stuart Oswald Bogere KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University has maintained her position as the best private university in Uganda, according to the latest Webometrics university rankings of July 2021. KIU also remained the third-... read more |
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Jul Students Facing Challenges With Internet Affordability cc¬c?? KIUPSA President Funda
KIU, Western Campus – Kampala International University Pharmaceutical Students Association (KIUPSA) President Micheal Daniel Funda has said that the majority of students cannot afford internet data required for accessing online learning materia... read more |
 Jul KIU Book Club: The Book of Gutsy Women by Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton
KIU, Western Campus – Today marks the anniversary of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s election as the Democratic party nominee for President of the United States of America, being the first-ever woman to achieve this feat.We celebrate this remark... read more |
 Jul Tarabi Wants to Contribute to Good Governance and Job Creation in Somalia
KIU, Main Campus – Abdifitah Salad Tarabi, a Master’s degree candidate in Public Administration at KIU wants to use the knowledge he has attained at Uganda’s best private university to contribute to good governance, decentralization... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 26th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? One Voice Day. One Voice Day is a global initiative to unite all countries of the world in the reading of the Universal Peace Covenant at exactly 6 p.m. UT (-6 GMT) on July 26 each year. The Universal Peace Covenant is a... read more |
 Jul Kampala International University signs MoU with Huawei Technologies Uganda Co. Ltd to establish an ICT Academy
At KIU Main Campus – On Friday, July 23, 2021, Kampala International University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited on the establishment of an ICT Academy with KIU, a school-enterprise cooperatio... read more |
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Jul Kathleen Noble Makes History as Ugandacc¬c?cs First-Ever Rower at Olympics, Progresses to Repechage
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Kathleen Noble has made history after becoming Uganda’s first-ever rower at the Olympics after competing in the heats at the Sea Forest waterway in Tokyo, Japan. Noble finished fifth in Heat two of the wom... read more |
 Jul General News: Government Gifts COVIDEX Developer Prof. Patrick Ogwang Five Acres of Land
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The government of Uganda, represented by the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) on Wednesday, 21st July 2021, gifted COVIDEX developer Prof. Patrick Ogwang five acres of land in Soroti and a 10- year tax holiday lic... read more |
 Jul Edson Kansiime Tells Students who can Access Online Education to Utilize Chance
KIU, Western Campus – Edson Kansiime, a fourth-year Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery student at KIU Western Campus has advised fellow students who have access to online learning materials to utilize this chance and concentrate on their studies.... read more |
 Jul KIU Information Minister Asiimwe Congratulates Students on Completion of Online Exams
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Richard Asiimwe, the Information minister in the KIU Main Campus Guild Union has congratulated the students who successfully completed their first-ever online exams, which were concluded at the end of last week.... read more |
 Jul KIU Sports Desk: One-on-One With KIU Titans Coach Brian Wathum
KIU, Main Campus - The National Basketball League was suspended early last month following the upsurge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Collins Kakwezi had an online chat with KIU Titans coach Brian Wathum to get his opinion on his team’s stan... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 23rd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Sjogren’s Syndrome Day. Sjogren’s syndrome is a disorder where the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells that produce saliva and tears. Sjögren's syndrome often occurs with other such ... read more |
 Jul Outgoing Nursing MP Ankunda Ventures Into Coffee Trade
KIU, Western Campus – Outgoing School of Nursing MP in the KIU Western Campus Guild Union Elias Ankunda has ventured into coffee trade for survival as he awaits his final exam results. Ankunda, who was doing a Bachelor’s in Nursing Scienc... read more |
 Jul MC Banks Urges Fellow Students to Embrace Online Business
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Matthew Sande alias MC Banks, a student of Mass Communication at KIU has urged his colleagues to embrace online business transactions in order to make ends meet during the current COVID-19 lockdown. MC Ban... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 22nd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Mango Day. Today we celebrate the mango – one of the most common and popular fruits around the world. In Uganda, we have many types of mango like the dodo, which is popular for its big size and succulence. You can ... read more |
 Jul KIU Mental Health: How to Battle Insomnia During Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus – It is now 32 days since president Yoweri Museveni declared a 42-day lockdown after the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic went on the rampage in Uganda. One of the lockdown measures was the closure of all educational institu... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 21st in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Belgian National Day. It is the national holiday of Belgium commemorated annually on 21 July. It is one of Belgium's ten public holidays and marks the anniversary of the investiture of King Leopold I, the country's first... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 20th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, Arabic for Festival of the Sacrifice, is the latter of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. It honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedienc... read more |
 Jul KIU Alumni Voices: Former KIUTISA President Mugeme Advises Students to Embrace Co-curricular Activities
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Nicholas Mugeme, the emeritus president of KIU Toro Students Association (KIUTISA) and Social Work Students Association has advised students to find time for students societies and associations as they pursue th... read more |
 Jul KIU Book Club: Good Muslim, Bad Muslim by Prof. Mahmood Mamdani
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Chancellor Prof. Mamdani was recently named among the Top 50 Global Thinkers by the UK’s Prospect Magazine. To celebrate this achievement, we review his book Good Muslim, Bad Muslim in this week’s Book Club... read more |
 Jul KIU Chancellor Prof. Mamdani Named Among Top 50 Global Thinkers by UK Magazine
KIU, Western Campus – Kampala International University Chancellor Prof. Mahmood Mamdani has been named among the top 50 Global Thinkers by UK publication Prospect Magazine. Prof. Mamdani, who was categorized by the magazine as a “Public T... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 19th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Arafah Day. The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar. It is the holiest day in the Islamic calendar, the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage, and the ... read more |
 Jul General news; WhatsApp to Let Users Message Without Their Phones
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will let people message without using their phone for the first time, the BBC reports. At present, WhatsApp is linked to a user's phone. Its desktop and web apps need that device to be connected and receiving me... read more |
 Jul William Okodi Hell-Bent on Making the Lockdown Productive
KIU, Western Campus – Samuel William Okodi, a first-year student of Medicine at KIU Western campus is determined to turn the otherwise grim period of the COVID-19 lockdown in Uganda into a productive one for himself and his family. Okodi, who h... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 16th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Snake Day. It is held every year on July 16 and it aims at increasing awareness regarding the over 3,500 snake species that exist across the world. The day also aims to change the negative perception surrounding sn... read more |
 Jul General News: UNEB to Release 2020 PLE Results on Friday
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will on Friday,16th July 2021 release the long-awaited 2020 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results. According to a press statement released by UNEB, the... read more |
 Jul General News: Government to Build Man-Made Lake in Karamoja
The outgoing Minister for Karamoja Affairs, John Byabagambi, yesterday said government is in advanced stages of constructing a 10,000 square hectares lake for Karamoja Sub-region to curb insecurity and promote agricultural production, Daily Monitor n... read more |
 Jul General News: Government Stops Production of Gulu University COVID-19 Drug
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has ordered Gulu University to cease production of Covilyce-1, a herbal medicine that the varsity developed to treat COVID-19, saying it has not yet been approved, according to local newspaper Daily Monitor. The stat... read more |
 Jul Asaba is Getting Hands-On Clinical Experience During Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus – As many students are locked down at home, Patrick Asaba, a third-year Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health student at KIU Western Campus is getting hands-on clinical experience at a health center in Fort-porta... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 15th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Get to Know Your Customers Day. If boosting customer loyalty is among your business goals in 2021, mark your calendar now for Get to Know Your Customers Day—a quarterly event observed on the third Thursdays of Janu... read more |
 Jul Ackline Twikirize Decided to Look on the Bright Side During Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus – Ackline Twikirize, a third-year student of Bachelor of Education (History & Kiswahili) at KIU Western Campus says she decided to look on the bright side after the current lockdown was imposed by government instead of d... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 14th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Non-Binary People’s Day. Non-binary or genderqueer is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine - identities that are outside the gender binary. It is a completely... read more |
 Jul Evisa Natukunda Has Turned to Agriculture During Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus – After President Yoweri Museveni announced the second COVID-19 lockdown on June 18th, which also closed educational institutions, many students rushed back home, uncertain of the future. But Evisa Visagrad Natukunda, a Bach... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 13th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? National French Fries Day (USA). French fries are a staple of fast-food restaurants and diners, often being paired with hamburgers and cheeseburgers. A simple food consisting of potatoes—and maybe some salt—t... read more |
 Jul KIU Sports Desk: Argentina and Italy Win Continental Titles to Cap Glorious Football Weekend
By Isaac Akugizibwe From Buenos Aires to Rome, euphoria from a weekend of glory continues. Italy won their second Euro title after defeating England 3-2 on penalties, while Argentina won their first Copa America title since 1993. It was relief for Li... read more |
 Jul Shamusi Kyeyune Advises Fellow Students to Always Have Plan B
KIU, Western Campus – Shamusi Kyeyune, a student pursuing a Diploma in Clinical Medicine at KIU Western Campus in Ishaka has advised fellow students to always have a plan B in whatever they do in their lives. Kyeyune, an enrolled nurse with the... read more |
 Jul General News: Uganda Expedites Resumption of Talks With Rwanda
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Uganda is expediting the resumption of talks with Rwanda over the latter’s common border closure about two years ago, a top government official revealed to the media over the weekend. Henry Okel... read more |
 Jul KIU Book Club: The Year of Less by Cait Flanders
Today is Simplicity Day. So, we review a book that shows how joyous a life of simplicity and having less can really be fulfilling.Cait Flanders’ The Year of Less is the perfect reminder that you do not have to live exuberantly, especially with ... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 12th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Town Criers Day. It is a day to remember the people called Town Criers, also known as “Bellmen,” normally celebrated on the second Monday in July. The role that these criers play is to call out ... read more |
 Jul Career Opportunities at Kampala International University, Tanzania (KIUT)
ABOUT KIU TANZANIA Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT) is a Private University fully registered by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and is located in Gongo la Mboto, Dar es Salaam (5kms) from Julius Nyerere International... read more |
 Jul Sandra Balunga Arrives in Mali for Pharmaceutical Students Conference
KIU, Western Campus – Sandra Balunga, the Public Relations Officer for the Uganda Pharmaceutical Students Association (UPSA) has arrived in Bamako, Mali ahead of the 9th International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF), Africa Pharmaceut... read more |
 Jul KIU Sports Desk: Silverbacks Defeat Morocco to Qualify for 2021 Afrobasket
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus – The Uganda national basketball team, the Silverbacks, have defeated Morocco 77 – 65 in their Afrobasket Qualifier, to book a place at the continental showpiece to be played in Kigali. The Silverbacks s... read more |
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Jul Your Health is Your Wealth- KIU Western Campus International Affairs Minister Mutonyi
KIU, Western Campus – KIU Western Campus International Affairs Minister in the Students Guild, Sarah Mutonyi, has reminded students that their health is their greatest wealth and they should put it before anything else, especially during the CO... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 9th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (South Sudan). South Sudanese from throughout the country and the world came together on July 9 in the capital city of Juba to celebrate the birth of the new nation, the Republic of South Sudan. Th... read more |
 Jul Quex Wants to Use His Musical Influence to Draw Attention to Issues in Health Sector
KIU, Western Campus – George Kwesiga, commonly known by his stage name Quex, a musician and Medicine student from Kampala International University wants to use his popularity and musical influence to draw attention to the issues afflicting the ... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 8th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Math 2.0 Day. Math 2.0 Day celebrates math and technology, specifically the intersection between the two. On the day, mathematicians, educators, innovators, and policymakers come together to celebrate and also to raise a... read more |
 Jul KIU Alumni Voices: Sadrach Nirere Appointed Regional Earth Champion by IGAD
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Climate activist Sadrach Nirere has been recognized and appointed a regional Earth Champion for East Africa by the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through the Climate Prediction and Appl... read more |
 Jul UPSA President Agaba Sends Message of Hope to Students
KIU, Western Campus – Uganda Pharmaceutical Students Association (UPSA) President Innocent Agaba has sent a message of hope to students, telling them that the lockdown is not their fault and they shouldn’t blame themselves. Agaba, a fourt... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 7th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Saba Saba Day. This Day celebrates the 1954 founding of the Tanzanian political party, TANU, the Tanganyika African National Union. Saba Saba means "seven seven" in Swahili, the national language of Tanzania, and of Tang... read more |
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Jul KIU Alumni Voices: Joined KIU Because of Titans- KIU Basketball Super Fan Kyazze
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Fahad Kyazze, an ardent supporter of KIU’s basketball teams, KIU Titans and Rangers, has revealed that he joined the university because of his undying love for Titans, and he hopes to be a board memb... read more |
 Jul KIU Western Campus Finance Minister Okello Warns Students About Drugs, HIV During Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus – The Finance Minister in the KIU Western Campus Guild Union, Francis Okello has warned his fellow students about exposing themselves to drugs and HIV infection during the current lockdown. Okello, a fourth-year student of C... read more |
 Jul KIU Mental Health: How to Overcome Depression During the Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus – Two weeks have passed since President Yoweri Museveni imposed a total lockdown following the upsurge of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant of the virus. The lockdown has started to bite, with many people, especiall... read more |
 Jul Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Steps Down After 27 years at the Helm
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Amazon Chief Executive Officer and founder Jeff Bezos has stepped down from the CEO role after 27 years at the helm of the American Technology giant. Bezos, who is credited with transforming Ama... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 6th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Malawi). Today, Malawi commemorates its independence from Britain on this day in 1966. At midnight on July 6th 1966, Malawi became a fully independent member of the Commonwealth, with thousands attendin... read more |
 Jul KIU Law Society President Aliga Advises Students to use Lockdown to Boost Their Skills Cache
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Raymond Aliga, the president of KIU Law Society has called upon students to use the 42-day lockdown to boost their skills cache through learning new skills and improving on those they already possess. ... read more |
 Jul KIU Somali Community Ends Week on a High After Independence Celebrations
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The Somali community at KIU ended the week on a high after celebrations of their country’s independence extended way after the July 1 independence day date. The KIU Somali students under their umbrella bod... read more |
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Jul KIU Book Club: Philosophi?¦ Naturalis Principia Mathematica by Sir Isaac Newton
Today marks exactly 334 years since Sir Isaac’s Newton groundbreaking book, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica was first published. Simply referred to as The Principia, it states Newton's laws of motion, forming the foundation of... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 5th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Algeria). It is a National Holiday in Algeria commemorating Algeria's independence from France on July 5, 1962, following The Algerian War of Independence which began in November 1954. Though French Pre... read more |
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Jul RE-ASSURANCES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE STUDENT COMMUNITY ABOUT ONLINE, DISTANCE AND ELEARNING, AND EXAMS
RE-ASSURANCES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE STUDENT COMMUNITY ABOUT ONLINE, DISTANCE AND ELEARNING, AND EXAMS 1) I thank the student community for keeping the engagement with the University administration on matters of their plight regarding online, dis... read more |
 Jul World Sports Journalists Day: Isaac Akugizibwe Covers KIU Sports With Passion
Today is World Sports Journalists Day, where sports journalists all over the world are celebrated for their passion, commitment and sacrifice in covering sports events. Today, we at Kampala International University editorial team celebrate our very o... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 2nd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Sports Journalists Day. The day aims to acknowledge the work of sports journalists and to encourage them to do better at their work. The day was established in 1994 to mark the 70th anniversary of the International... read more |
 Jul Uganda Ranked Among Top Countries Managing COVID-19 Better
By Stuart Bogere Oswald Uganda is ranked among the top countries that are managing the COVID-19 pandemic better globally, according to new rankings by World Statistics website Worldometer. Uganda is currently undergoing the second total lockdow... read more |
 Jul New 12% Internet tax Becomes Operational Today as OTT is Abolished
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The 12% internet tax proposed by the Ministry of Finance and Planning to replace the Over The Top (OTT) tax on social media usage takes effect today, July 1. The Ministry of Finance proposed a 12% int... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 1st in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Rwanda and Burundi). The two East African Community members celebrate their independence from Belgium on July 1, 1962. We congratulate the KIU Rwandese and Burundian communities on their countries&rsquo... read more |
 Jun KIU Alumni Voices: Knowledge Acquired From KIU Helping Abdulkadir Farah Prosper in Business
KIU alumnus Hassan Abdulkadir Farah says the knowledge he acquired while studying for his Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management at Uganda’s best private university has helped him to prosper in business. Farah works as the Finance O... read more |
 Jun Vulnerable Persons to Receive COVID-19 Relief Cash Starting 6th July
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus – The government of Uganda through the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, is set to release shillings 100,000 COVID-19 relief cash to the listed vulnerable Ugandan individuals on 6th July 2021. After several inte... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 30 in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Democratic Republic of Congo). Independence Day is a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), observed on June 30th each year. This day is the National Day of DR Congo and mark... read more |
 Jun KIU Western Campus DVC Co-Chairs World Health Summit Surgery Workshop
KIU, Western Campus – The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Kampala International University, Western Campus, Prof. Patrick Kyamanywa has today, June 29 co-chaired a workshop about global surgery at the World Health Summit (WHS) currently taking... read more |
 Jun KIU Mental Health: 10 Ways to Spend Your Lockdown Days Productively
KIU, Western Campus – Last week, we talked of the need to steer clear of substance use during the lockdown and the adverse effects resorting to substance use can have on one’s life. Today, we look at how to spend our time during the lockd... read more |
 Jun Uganda National Drug Authority Approves COVIDEX Local Herb Medicine
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The National Drug Authority (NDA) has today, 29th June, approved COVIDEX a local medicinal herb as a supportive drug treatment for COVID-19 and other virus infections. After days of research and collaboration with ... read more |
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Jun Women Empowerment Will Develop Society More cc¬c?? KIU Alumnus Kyazike
KIU alumnus Alice Ruth Kyazike has called for the increased empowerment of women to foster increased development within society. While appearing on UBC TV’s Good Morning Uganda Extra Show on June 28, Kyazike said that if women are empowered, th... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 29th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Scleroderma Day. Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. Scleroderma affects women more often than men and most commonly occurs between ... read more |
 Jun Uganda Expects More 974,0000 COVID-19 Doses in July
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Uganda is slated to receive an additional 974,000 COVID-19 vaccines in July, according to the Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng. Aceng revealed this at the 4th National Prayer against COVID-19 held ... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Vaccination Exercise Resumes in Kampala
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The COVID-19 vaccination exercise has today 28th, June resumed in Kampala in Rubaga Division, Makindye Division, Kawempe Division, Central Division and Nakawa Division at various stations pointed out by the Ministr... read more |
 Jun KIU Alumni Voices: Kyazike Writes Book About Children and Women Rights Abuses
Kampala International University Law graduate Alice Ruth Kyazike has written a book titled The Mystery of Human Rights in Africa, about the various human rights abuses suffered by women and children, and how they continue to be fomented despite effor... read more |
 Jun KIU Book Club: The Grand Daughter Project by Shaheen Chrishti - Book Review
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Written by British-Indian author, Shaheen Chishti, The Grand Daughter Project follows the unintentionally woven-together lives of three women, Kamla, Lynette, and Helga, from three different continents who ... read more |
 Jun Omuya Beat COVID-19 by Trusting in God and Staying Mentally Strong
KIU alumnus Noah Omuya says he trusted in God and stayed mentally strong after learning that he had contracted COVID-19 to beat the virus. Omuya tested positive for COVID-19 after having a mandatory test before a meeting with President Yoweri Museven... read more |
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Jun KIU Book Club: The Mencc¬c?cs Health Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts by Selene Yeager
This is the last installment in our Men’s Health book review series for the Men’s Health Month of June and it is yet another workout manual, seeing as a large chunk of men’s health hinges on the physical condition of their bodies. A... read more |
 Jun KIU VC Dr Mpezamihigo to Deliver Keynote Address at 11th Social Business Day 2021 Today
The Vice-Chancellor of Kampala International University Dr. Mouhammad Mpezamihigo will today deliver the keynote address at the 11th Social Business Day 2021, a ground-breaking idea of social business organized by the Yunus Center and hosted by Nobel... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 28th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Caps Lock Day. The day gives writers the freedom to write freely without worrying whether they have written in lower case or not. International Caps Lock Day pokes fun at the typographical way some Westerne... read more |
 Jun Government to Give100,000 Shillings to Vulnerable People
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The national COVID-19 taskforce headed by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has decided to give 100,000 shillings each to the vulnerable people in Uganda as part of the relief program for the 42-day lockdown period. ... read more |
 Jun Notice Concerning 1st Semester Examinations (To Be Held Online)
This is to bring to your notice that the demo exam and demo student account will be suspended by Friday 25th June at 10 pm. In the same vein, the Mock examination will commence on Monday 28th June and lapse on Friday 2nd July 2021. To do the mo... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 25th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Mozambique). In 1962 several anti-colonial groups combined to form the Front for the Mozambique Liberation (FRELIMO). In September 1964, they began an armed guerilla campaign against the Portuguese. Tog... read more |
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Jun Medical Students to Receive Vaccines cc¬c?? FUMSA President Osodi
KIU, Western Campus – The President of the Federation of Uganda Medical Students Association (FUMSA) Boniface Osodi has said that the Ministry of Health is going to vaccinate medical students all over the country. Osodi, in a communiqué ... read more |
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Jun Uganda Business Community Loses Bigwigs to COVID cc¬c?? 19
The Uganda business community has lost two influential personalities in the space of three days to COVID-19. Everest Kayondo (in the photo), the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) Chairperson breathed his last on Wednesday, June 23 at Lifeline... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 24th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Bannockburn Day (Scotland). The Battle of Bannockburn on 23 and 24 June 1314 was a victory of the army of King of Scots Robert the Bruce over the army of King Edward II of England in the First War of Scottish Independenc... read more |
 Jun Parliament of Uganda to Close Due to COVID-19
By Stuart Bogere Oswald The Parliament of Uganda has announced the closure of the August House for two weeks as the second wave of COVID-19 continues to devastate the country. According to a statement from Jane Kibirige, the Clerk to Parliament, it w... read more |
 Jun Individuals' Mobile Money Transactions to Determine Recipients of COVID -19 Relief Cash
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Hon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbaja has revealed that while meetings are still being held to determine the final decision on how much each will be receiving from the government, an individual's recent mobile money ... read more |
 Jun KIU Debate Union President Balyamujura Voted National Debate Coordinator
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Mahad Balyamujura, the president of KIU Debate Union has been voted the new National Coordinator for the University Debate Presidents Council. The intellectual gladiator was overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 23rd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Widows Day. This is a United Nations ratified day of action to address the "poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries". The day takes place annually on 23 June... read more |
 Jun Kibuuka Asks People to Turn Back to God to Take Away COVID-19
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University member of Board of Trustees Ambrose Kibuuka has called upon Ugandans to seek God's intervention on the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the country. Kibu... read more |
 Jun KIU Mental Health: Steer Clear of Substance Use During Lockdown
With the imposition of a total lockdown by President Yoweri Museveni on June 18 following the ineffectiveness of the partial lockdown which was imposed a week earlier, more people are at risk of resorting to substance use to reduce the stress that co... read more |
 Jun New Cabinet Sworn in as Many Fail to Turn up for Ceremony
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The new cabinet of Uganda has been sworn-in in a ceremony that took place at Kololo Independence Grounds yesterday, June 21. The new Vice President, Maj Rtd Jessica Alupo, Prime Minister and Leader of... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 22nd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Rainforest Day. Tropical rainforests have an outsized role in the world, containing the highest concentration of species, storing more carbon on average than any other terrestrial ecosystem, and supporting most of ... read more |
 Jun Ministry of Health Issues Directives on Movement of Health Workers and Patients During Lockdown
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health over the weekend issued new directives concerning the movement of health workers and patients countrywide during the second lockdown. In a press release issued on Saturday, 19th June, the Min... read more |
 Jun International Yoga Day: 9 Health Benefits of Yoga
According to Wikipedia, the International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, on the suggestion of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Accordin... read more |
 Jun KIU Titans Forward Oryem Dreams of Popularizing Basketball in Northern Uganda
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – KIU Titans forward Stephen Wani Oryem dreams of making basketball a mainstay on the sports arena in northern Uganda, just like football. The 26-year old star is not content with the fact that despite... read more |
 Jun KIU Book Club: Yoga Fitness for Men by Dean Pohlman
This is the fourth and second-last review of Men’s health books for this Men’s Health Month of June. Today we decide to look at a practice that is not commonly practiced in Uganda but which is believed to have a magical effect on the huma... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 21 in the Present and the Past
What's Happening Today? World Hydrography Day. It is celebrated every year on June 21st to commemorate the work of hydrographers. Hydrography is a branch of applied sciences dealing with measurements of the physical features of water bodies. Internat... read more |
 Jun Former Zambian Leader Kenneth Kaunda Dies Aged 97
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus – Former Zambian President, Kenneth Kaunda, was pronounced dead yesterday at the age of 97 at a military hospital in Lusaka. According to his aides, Kaunda succumbed to pneumonia and did not have COVID-1... read more |
 Jun President Museveni to Address the Nation Today at 8 PM
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – President Yoweri Museveni is set to address the nation today at 8 pm concerning the COVID-19 situation in the country. In a tweet sent on the official president's account, he said, “Fellow... read more |
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Jun FUMSA Wants Govcc¬c?ct to Allow Health Sciences Students in Clinical Years to Continue Training
KIU, Western Campus – The Federation of Uganda Medical Students Association (FUMSA), wants the government to allow medical, pharmacy, and nursing students in clinical years to continue their training amidst the COVID-19 partial lockdown. The st... read more |
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Jun KIU Rangerscc¬c?c Sharon Kirabo Summoned to National Team
KIU Rangers forward Sharon Kirabo has been called up to the national basketball team, the Gazelles, for training ahead of the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) Women’s AfroBasket Qualifiers. Uganda will participate in t... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 18th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Autistic Pride Day. Originally an Aspies for Freedom initiative, it is a pride celebration for autistic people held on June 18th each year. Autistic pride recognizes the importance of pride for autistic people and its ro... read more |
 Jun KIU Vice-Chancellor To Receive an Honorary Professor Award of The Academic Union, Oxford, UK
KIU Main Campus – On Friday, June 25th, 2021, the Vice-Chancellor of Kampala International University (KIU), Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo will receive an Honorary Professor Award of The Academic Union, Oxford UK, and will be inducted into the... read more |
 Jun KIU's Jill Amuhobwe Sensitizes Her Community on COVID-19
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Jill Amuhobwe, a second-year first-semester student of Bachelor's of Business Administration has offered herself to sensitize members of her community in Masindi district on how to keep safe from the second ... read more |
 Jun Uganda Waves in Third Batch of AstraZeneca COVID- 19 Vaccine
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Uganda has waved in the third batch of 175,200 doses of the Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The batch was donated by France through the COVAX facility and was ushered into the country at Entebbe airport on Wednesday... read more |
 Jun KIU International Desk: Mastercard Foundation, Africa CDC in $ 1.3 Billion Partnership to Save Lives
Africa CDC The Mastercard Foundation has announced that it will deploy $1.3 billion over the next three years in partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to save the lives and livelihoods of millions of peop... read more |
 Jun The Tale of a Basketball fan: Shillah's Unrivalled Love for KIU Titans and Rangers.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - With a mask covering the lower half of her face, basketball enthusiast Dornam Shillah Amumpaire (wearing black cap in photo) turns up to watch KIU basketball teams train every evening as well as helping the tech... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 17th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This is a United Nations observance each June 17. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing dese... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda to Receive 175,200 Vaccines Today
Uganda will today receive 175,200 COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility as a donation from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “#Uganda is set to receive the second batch of #COVID19 vac... read more |
 Jun KIU Partners with IEEE TEMS, Different Universities in IOT and AI Challenge Uganda
Kampala International University has partnered with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) with its dedicated society for Technology and Engineering Management (IEEE TEMS), and different universities, corporates and government en... read more |
 Jun KIU Alumnus and SSBC Journalist Aweckoc Found her Footing in Journalism Through Internship
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – KIU alumnus Nyandur Machar Aweckoc says internship opened doors for her journalism breakthrough at South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). A news reporter and talk show host at the country’s onl... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 16th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? The Day of the African Child. This day has been celebrated on June 16 every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the Organization of African Unity (OAU). It honours those who participated in the Soweto Uprisin... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: TIN Registration Process Eased by URA
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Last week, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) announced new changes in the existing Tax Identification Number (TIN) application form that will make it easier to complete the process. According to Ian ... read more |
 Jun Ministry of Health Warns Public About Dangers of Steaming
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus – Since the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda, with hundreds of cases recorded daily for the past two weeks, many have resorted to different methods of self-treatment including steaming themselves w... read more |
 Jun KIU Alumnus and LDC Elite Graduate Gidongo Wants to Refine the Law Sector
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- Having emerged the best student at the Law Development Center, Kampala Campus, and the third-best in Uganda at the 2021 Postgraduate Bar course graduation held on Friday June 11th, KIU Alumnus Martin Gidongo beca... read more |
 Jun Mental Health: Beware of Anxiety Disorders During new COVID-19 Partial Lockdown Period
The government on June 7 announced the imposition of a partial lockdown following an upsurge of COVID-19 cases in Uganda and relaxation of adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by the general public. Starting this week, every Tuesday, we ... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 15th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Global Wind Day. Also known as World Wind Day, it is a worldwide event that is held on June 15 around the world. It is organised by WindEurope (WindEurope) and GWEC (Global Wind Energy Council). It is a day when wi... read more |
 Jun UPDF to Supply Medical Oxygen to Hospitals as COVID-19 Rages on
By Stuart Bogere Oswald The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has started producing oxygen for state-run hospitals to ease the burden of the existing plants as a result of rocketing COVID-19 cases. According to Brigadier General Flavi... read more |
 Jun KIU Book Club: The Gerson Therapy: The Natural Nutritional Program to Fight Cancer and Other Illnesses by Charlotte Gerson
This is the third book review in the series of reviews for men’s health in this Men’s Health Month of June. In this bestselling guide, discover the healing power of diet and nutrition as an alternative therapy to help you heal from cancer... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 14th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Blood Donor Day. WBDD is held on June 14 each year. The event was organized for the first time in 2005, by a joint initiative of the World Health Organization, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres... read more |
 Jun Government Projects Reopening of Schools for July
By Stuart Bogere The Ministry of Education has released a revised calendar indicating that students are expected to return to schools on July 19 to complete the 2020 academic year. According to Alex Kakooza, the Permanent Secretary in the Minis... read more |
 Jun KIU Law Students Graduate From Law Development Center
Best Law Development Center (LDC) student for the 2019/2020 academic year Martin Gidongo has, along with other KIU Law students, graduated at the institution’s 48th graduation ceremony held today, June 11. The Law students were conferred upon a... read more |
 Jun KIU Law School Students Launch First-Ever Human Rights Club
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU Law students last week launched a Human Rights Club to check human rights violations within and outside the Campus. The Students Initiative for Human Rights Club, launched on Friday 4th June 2021 at Al... read more |
 Jun 2021/2022 Budget: Government to Emphasize Adoption of E-Learning Methods
The government will invest in and emphasize adoption of e-learning methods and digitizing inspection and supervision in education institutions in the next financial year. During the presentation on the national budget for the financial year 2021/2022... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 11th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? American Evacuation Day (Libya). This is a celebration of the removal of the US from Libya on June 11 1970. In 1947, after losing the second World War, Italy relinquished its control over Libya to the United States and B... read more |
 Jun UAE Suspends Uganda Passenger Flights Over COVID-19
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Starting Friday, 11th June, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will suspend entry for travellers coming from Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The directive is aimed at curbing the spread of the pand... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 10th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Art Nouveau Day. Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture and applied art, especially the decorative arts. The World Art Nouveau Day is an event dedicated to art nouveau that is celebrated annuall... read more |
 Jun CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
ABOUT KIU Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter-... read more |
 Jun Kampala International University Career Opportunities (Hospital Administrator of the KIU Teaching Hospital)
ABOUT KIU Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter-... read more |
 Jun Kampala International University Career Opportunities (Deputy Director Clinical Services of the KIU Teaching Hospital)
ABOUT KIU Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter-... read more |
 Jun Kampala International University Career Opportunities (Director Clinical Services of the KIU Teaching Hospital)
ABOUT KIU Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter-... read more |
 Jun Kampala International University Career Opportunities (Chief Executive Officer of the KIU Teaching Hospital)
ABOUT KIU Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter-... read more |
 Jun Kampala International University Career Opportunities (Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs)
ABOUT KIU Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter-... read more |
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Jun University Notice Following Presidential Directives Towards Lockdown
Following the Presidential Directive of 6th June 2021, to close all educational institutions for 42 days in order to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in the Country, and the subsequent consultations with the various stakeholders of the Universit... read more |
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Jun Govcc¬c?ct Re-imposes COVID-19 Restrictions, Schools and Churches to Remain Closed for 42 Days
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Yesterday, during a nationally televised speech on COVID-19, the President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued new directives including the closure of schools, higher institutions of learning and c... read more |
 Jun KIU Titans Peter Obleng Hopes to Dominate Ugandan Basketball Scene in Future
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Peter Obleng is a player who symbolizes KIU Titans’ ambition to remain a dominant force on the local basketball scene for a long time to come. Just 18 years old, the Buddo Secondary School Senior Fiv... read more |
 Jun KIU Book Club: Strength Training Anatomy, 3rd Edition by Frederick Delavier
In this Men’s Health month of June, we talk men’s health, and in the second book of our men’s health books series, we bring you Strength Training Anatomy by Frederick Delavier. With new exercises, additional stretches, and more of F... read more |
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Jun KIU Law Society Grateful for Gidongocc¬c?cs Exceptional LDC performance
By Isaac Akugizibwe KlU, Main Campus – KIU Law Society has acknowledged and congratulated Martin Gidongo on his exceptional performance in the Law Development Center (LDC) bar course exams for the academic year 2019/2020. KIU Law student Gidong... read more |
 Jun KIU Explorer of the Day: New Debate Union President Balyamujura Breathes Debate
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Mahad Balyamujura, the recently sworn in president of the Debate Union of KIU Main Campus breathes debate. The 22-year-old Law student is regarded as a great orator, analyst and a visionary leader by his p... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 7th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? VCR Day. VCR Day is a day to celebrate the Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Over time, VCR's have been used to play back home movies and commercially made films and programs, as well as to record programming off of televis... read more |
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Jun KIU Titans cc¬c?? City Oilers Clash Hangs in the Balance After NCS Proposes Suspension of NBL
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus- KIU Titans' titanic clash with City Oilers scheduled for Sunday hangs in the balance after the National Council of Sports (NCS) proposed the suspension of the Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (FUBA) N... read more |
 Jun Martyrs' Day Celebrated Virtually for 2nd Year in a row
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Every 3rd of June, Uganda celebrates Martyrs' Day and this year was the same. However, unlike the previous years whereby flocks of people (in 2019, more than 3 million people are reported to have atten... read more |
 Jun Uganda to Receive $1 Billion Loan from IMF
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Uganda will receive a loan amounting to US$1 billion, approximately 3.5 trillion shillings in a space of three years, according to a statement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In the ... read more |
 Jun KIU Law Student Gidongo Tops LDC Legal Practice Exams
KIU Law student Martin Gidongo has topped the list of best performers in the Diploma in Legal Practice bar course at the Law Development Center (LDC) for the academic year 2019/2020. Gidongo’s qualification was confirmed in a list for the quali... read more |
 Jun KIU NRM Chapter Cleans Up Kansanga
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Members of the KIU NRM Chapter last weekend took part in a cleaning drive in Kansanga, in one of their community outreach programs. On Sunday, May, 29th, the group engaged in sweeping roads and trenches as well ... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 4th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989 Memorial Day. In the days following the end of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, several memorials and vigils were held around the world for those who were killed in the ... read more |
 Jun Uganda to Celebrate 2021 Martyrs Day Scientifically
GardaWorld Uganda will hold Martyrs' Day celebrations at the Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, located northeast of Kampala, on June 3. Authorities announced that these celebrations will be restricted to 200 individuals and have banned pilgrims from traveli... read more |
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Jun Faisal Adencc¬c?cs Unbelievable Form Puts League Title Firmly in KIU Titanscc¬c?c Focus
By Collins Kakwezi & Isaac Akugizibwe City Oil Basketball Club may still, in the eyes of many, be the team to beat in the quest for this season’s National Basketball League (NBL) title, but the KIU Titans are dangerously simmering below the... read more |
 Jun KIU Forum for Ideas Harnesses Fun at the Gym
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Members of Forum for Ideas took to the gym on Saturday 29th May after almost a year without going for one of their most exciting customary activities, the fitness day out - frequently referred to as the gym acti... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 2nd in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? I Love My Dentist Day. This is a day dedicated to dentists for all the work they do to keep us smiling. Today you could send a thank you note or email to your dentist thanking them for the work they have done for you in ... read more |
 Jun Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 23rd Graduation (2nd June,2021)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 2nd June, 2021 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you. 1.Bachelor of Arts with Education 2.Bachelor of S... read more |
 Jun Faisal Aden Wins Fortebet Basketball Player of the Month Award for May
KIU Titans star Faisal Aden has won the basketball player of the month award for May in the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Awards. Aden had been nominated for the award alongside Hope Akello of JKL Lady Dolphins and Samuel Ajak of Ndejje Angel and having... read more |
 Jun KIU Debate Union New President Promises Trophies as Executive is Sworn in
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Debate Union on Saturday, May 29 initiated a team of leaders that will lead the club for the next year.Outgoing president John Guest Kisembo handed over instruments of power to Mahad Balyamujura (in phot... read more |
 Jun General Katumba Wamala Survives Assasination Attempt, Daughter Killed
By Agnes Kiconco & Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Works and Transport minister Gen Katumba Wamala's has today morning survived an assassination attempt on his life, after being shot by assassins along Kisota road in Kisaasi, a Kampala suburb.... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 1st in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Milk Day. It is an international day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food. It has been observed on June 1 each year s... read more |
 May 11th Parliament Gets Inducted Today
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – The 11th Parliament of Uganda has today, Monday 31st been officially inducted on the Rules of Procedure of Parliament. According to a tweet by the Parliament's official Twitter account, the ind... read more |
 May Faisal Aden More Interested in Winning Championship for Titans Than MVP Award
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – KIU Titans stalwart and punisher-in-chief of opposing teams Faisal Aden has said he is more interested in winning the National Basketball League (NBL) title for the team than being voted Most Valuable Play... read more |
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May Former KIU Law Society President Osiya to Appear on Rest TV's Political Round table
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Moses Kayz Osiya, Emeritus president for the KIU Law society will on Tuesday, 1st June 2021 appear on Rest TV’s Political Round table talk show at 9:00 am East Africa Standard Time to discuss the prevailin... read more |
 May KIU Book Club: The Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino M.D
Tomorrow, we start the month of June. While it is viewed by many as the middle month of the year, June also has other important holidays like Father’s day and it is also Men’s Health Month. Throughout the month of June, we shall be lookin... read more |
 May KIU Titans Juggernaut Rolls on, Rangers Falter Again
The KIU Titans juggernaut continued on its never-in-doubt journey to this season’s National Basketball League (NBL) playoffs with two wins against Falcons and the KCCA Panthers over the weekend, while the university female team, Rangers lost ag... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 31st in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). It is observed around the world every year on May 31st. This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what the World... read more |
 May KIU Titans Face Double Weekend Test, Rangers in Epic UCU Clash
The KIU Titans face a double test this weekend with back-to-back games against Warriors on Saturday and Sharing Youth on Sunday. This is the second time this season that Titans have played two games in the space of two days, with the last coming a co... read more |
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May KIU'S Industrial Chemistry Students Embark on Income Generating Projects
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - First-year students offering Industrial Chemistry at KIU were on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, introduced to income-generating practical projects as part of enhancing their creativity towards providing solutions to c... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 28th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Amnesty International Day. This Day works to promote human rights and raise awareness of their abuses and how our choices affect them every day. This event calls upon everyone, no matter their nationality, culture or rac... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: 74th World Health Assembly Discusses Priorities and Solutions for Global Public Health
The World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO) is currently discussing current priorities and next solutions for global public health. The 74th World Health Assembly, which started on May 24th and wil... read more |
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May KIU Titans' Ahmed Kassa Considers Basketball His Best Friend
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – KIU Titans basketball player Ahmed Kassa considers basketball his best friend because, according to him, it makes him happy more than anything else. “Basketball is my best friend because it makes me ... read more |
 May Ministry of Health Addresses Public on Current COVID-19 Situation
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Director-General of Health Services in the Ministry of Health Dr. Henry Mwebesa has today May 27th addressed the public about the current COVID-19 situation in the country. This comes after several reports from... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 27th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Product Day. This Day raises awareness of and appreciation of the craft of product management and the global tribe of product people. The Day is being celebrated by over 50 live virtual events all over the world be... read more |
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May KIU's Osodi Brings Wealth of Experience to Transform FUMSA
KIU, Western Campus - One look at Boniface Osodi’s program outline is enough to tell you how much the president-elect of the Federation of Uganda Medical Students Association (FUMSA) has in store for his electorate. The KIU fourth-year medical ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 26th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? National Sorry Day (Australia). Also known as the National Day of Healing, this day is celebrated to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of the country’s indigenous peoples, as part of an ongoing process of r... read more |
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May Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 23rd Graduation (May 26th cc¬c?? June 2nd , 2021)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from May 26th to 2nd June 2021 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you. 1. All Masters Students 2. Bachelor of Info... read more |
 May Euphoria as Three-Day Moot Court Tournament Nears Its End.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus - It is the final day of the Law School Inter-Firm Moot Court Tournament at the KIU court, with euphoria feeling the air space as the final four firms lock horns in what has been termed as the clash of intellectual... read more |
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May Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Toll to 44,074 as 155 New Cases Reported
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Uganda has registered 155 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections to 44,074. According the statement by Emmanuel Ainebyona, the Spokesperson Ministry of Health, out of the 2,428 sample... read more |
 May Oulanyah, Among Elected as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of 11th Parliament
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Omoro County MP, Jacob Oulanyah is the next Speaker of Parliament, after he was declared winner of the elections held during the first sitting of the 11th Parliament at Kololo, Kampala on Monday. Oulan... read more |
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May We can Dethrone City Oilers, -KIU Titans- Ariel Okall
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – KIU Titans star Ariel Okall believes the team has become a force to be reckoned with and can dethrone champions City Oil from the royal seat of Ugandan basketball. The 31-year-old Kenyan international beli... read more |
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May DRC Volcano Eruption Kills Five
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Last weekend, Democratic Republic of Congo's Mt Nyiragongo emitted lava that devastated homes on the outskirts of Goma. However, witnesses said Sunday that the city of two million had been largely spared af... read more |
 May KIU Law Society Currently Holding 2021 Moot Competitions
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) Law Society is hosting moot competitions under the theme; "Building our moot skills is a collective responsibility". The competitions kicked off on Saturday, May 22nd, a... read more |
 May KIU Kitara Student's Association Gets New Leaders
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Bunyoro Kitara Student's Association has got new leaders after a successful election that took place last week on Friday 21st May 2021 at the KIU main campus in Kansanga. According to Francis Galimak... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 25th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Africa Day. Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on May 25, 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent and around the world. The OA... read more |
 May Shaka Ssali: Tribute to an Iconic African Journalist
After over 20 years of service to the Voice of America (VOA), Ugandan-born journalist Shaka Ssali has finally decided to call it quits, retiring from a profession he has so diligently served that it was almost impossible to speak of one without speak... read more |
 May KIU Book Club: The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity and Live Your Purpose by Trent Shelton
In this remarkable, life-changing new book, renowned inspirational speaker Trent Shelton shares his revolutionary toolkit for transforming your life and reaching your goals. Trent Shelton seemed to have it all together--until everything fell apart. A... read more |
 May 'Do not Take any one for Granted,' KIU Guild Speaker Warns Ankole Leaders
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Angela Mbabazi, the speaker of the KIU Guild Union, has warned leaders of the KIU Ankole Students Association never to take anyone for granted. While speaking during the Association's handover ceremony, the thir... read more |
 May KIU Titans Extend Rich Vein of Form With Narrow Win Over Ndejje
The KIU Titans left it late to edge the Ndejje Angels to a 61-60 win in their National Basketball League match at KIU Courts on Sunday. The Titans, who were level on 58 points apiece with Ndejje, with less than a minute to go to the end of the game, ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 24th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Independence Day (Eritrea). Eritreans commemorate their country's independence from Ethiopia in 1991. On this day in 1991, Eritrean People's Liberation Front forces moved into the capital Asmara, reinstating independence... read more |
 May Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 23rd Graduation (May 21st - May 26th , 2021)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from May 21st to May 26th, 2021 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you. 1.Bachelor of Laws2.Bachelor of Science in... read more |
 May KIU Titans Upbeat Ahead of Ndejje Angels League Clash
Sunday 3:00 PM : KIU Titans vs Ndejje Angels at KIU Courts, Kansanga. The KIU Titans will be in upbeat mood ahead of their National Basketball League tie against the Ndejje Angels on Sunday, May 23rd at the KIU Courts in Kansanga, following the ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 21st in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This is a United Nations-sanctioned international holiday for the promotion of diversity issues. It is an opportunity to help communities understand the valu... read more |
 May KIU Explorer of the Day: Soccer Captain Muwanguzi Dreams of Better Life as School Life Nears End
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – Jackson Muwanguzi, the captain of the KIU football team has only a semester to reach the end of his current academic tenure at the university. But the talisman has always strived for the best in every aspe... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 20th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Clinical Trials Day. It is celebrated around the world to recognize the day that James Lind started what is often considered the first randomized clinical trial aboard a ship on May 20, 1947. The objective ... read more |
 May KIU Guild Union Leaders urged to Use Leadership As A ladder to Excellence
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration Dr Janice Desire Busingye and Ambrose Kibuuka, member of the KIU Board of Trustees have advised the 2021 Guild Union leadership to use leadership as... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 19th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? Greek Genocide Remembrance Day. The Greek Genocide was the systematic killing of the Christian Ottoman Greek population carried out in Anatolia during World War I and its aftermath, on the basis of their faith and ethnic... read more |
 May ''Embrace and Practice the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.'' Africa tells KIU Guild Union Leaders
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Africa Kirenga, a former Guild Mp School of Law currently serving as marketing officer for KIU has urged Guild Union Officials to embrace and practice the seven habits of highly effective people to excel in their ... read more |
 May Entebbe International Airport Reopens after Fire Outbreak
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Entebbe International Airport has reopened for operations after being temporarily suspended following a fire outbreak on Tuesday morning. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the aviation regulator,... read more |
 May KIU Set To Hold Public Lecture on Leadership, Governance and Media Freedom in Uganda
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - KIU is set to host a public lecture on Governance and Leadership, scheduled to take place tomorrow 20th May 2021 at 2pm in the University Main Hall The event, under theme “Leadership, Governance and Me... read more |
 May Members of 11th Parliament to Elect Speaker Next Week
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - After the swearing-in of Members of Parliament, the first business conducted by the new Parliament is the election of the Speaker of Parliament, which has been scheduled for Monday 24th May 2021. According t... read more |
 May Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng Sworn in as Lira City MP
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The outgoing Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, was on Monday, 17th May sworn in as Lira City Member of Parliament (MP). The swearing-in ceremony started yesterday at Parliament’s South Wing parking lot, an... read more |
 May KIU Holds Strategic Meeting For The Execution of the CIRCLE ISP Fund Implementation
KIU, Main Campus – On 11th May 2021, Kampala International University set out to hold strategic meetings of the KIU ISP strategic implementation committee and members of the council committee of research at the university. The meetings, which t... read more |
 May KIU's Only Olympic Hope Rests In Space as Injury Condemns Sprinter James Ojirot to Surgery and Forced Leave.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - KIU's chance to send a representative to the national athletics team for the Tokyo Olympics is now hanging by a thread after sprinter James Ojirot suffered a double hip blood clot that will see him out of action... read more |
 May Be humble - KIU Guild Union President to Junior Leaders
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - President Jacob Musiimenta has urged young leaders to stop boasting when they assume positions of leadership. While speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the KIU NRM Chapter's new leadership at Almaz Ho... read more |
 May KIU NRM Chapter Executive Takes Oath, Promises Quality Service
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Bosco Praise Tumuramye was on Sunday, May 16th along with the rest of his executive team sworn in as President of the KIU NRM Chapter for the year 2021-2022. Upon taking Oath, Tumuramye pledged to make the KIU N... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 18th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World AIDS Vaccine Day. The day was created when then American President Bill Clinton made a commencement speech at Morgan State University on May 18, 1997, challenging the world to create an AIDS vaccine within the next... read more |
 May Mayor Pledges Financial Support to KIU Students Societies
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Hon. Solomon Oketcho, Mayor Tororo Municipality, has pledged to financially support students' societies at Kampala International University. He made the remarks during the official handover of leadership of ... read more |
 May Tooro's Princess Komuntale Ties the Knot Again
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - On Saturday, May 15th, Princess Ruth Komuntale of Tooro Kingdom and her new husband Phil Anthony exchanged vows in Texas to seal their marriage. Escorted by her brother the King of Tooro Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Ka... read more |
 May Over 520 MPs to Swear in This Week
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Starting today, Monday 17, May 2021, a total of 529 Members of Parliament-elect are to be sworn into office. The processions which will happen daily, are expected to end on Thursday. The swearin... read more |
 May KIU Book Club: Vusi: Business & Life Lessons From a Black Dragon
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus – If you are familiar with Vusi Thembekwayo, then this book will feel like a continuation of his motivation videos. However, it takes you further down his memory lane and gives you a front seat in his life.&nb... read more |
 May KIU Titans Obliterate UPDF, Rangers Thrash Lowly Nabisunsa
It was a very fruitful weekend for KIU’s basketball teams as both KIU Titans and KIU Rangers came away with big victories in their weekend National Basketball League games. Titans were the big winners after seeing off newly-promoted Namuwongo B... read more |
 May KIU Mass Communication Students Association Sign MOU With Kitara Nation
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus – The Kampala International University Mass Communication Students Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kitara Nation, a publishing house based in Entebbe. The MoU, which was signe... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 17th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Hypertension Day. It is a day designated and initiated by The World Hypertension League (WHL), which is itself an umbrella to organizations of 85 national hypertension societies and leagues. The day was initiated t... read more |
 May Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 23rd Graduation (May 14th - May 21st , 2021)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from May 14th, 2021 to May 21st, 2021 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you. 1. Bachelor of Human Re... read more |
 May KIU Titans Attack UPDF Tomahawks, Rangers Entertain Champions Dolphins
The National Basketball league resumes this weekend as the KIU Titans prepare to ambush the UPDF Tomahawks, while the Rangers face champions and early pace-setters JKL Dolphins. Fresh from a rejuvenating 85-78 win over the UCU Canons last weekend, th... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 14th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? National Unification Day (Liberia). It marks the Unification and Integration Policy, which was aimed at tackling political, social and economic disparities within Liberia. The father of modern Liberia William S. V. Tubma... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 13th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World FM Day. Many of you will be a bit surprised that FM does not stand for Frequency Media, but Facility Manager.Today celebrates achievements by hardworking professionals across the FM field. From large office towers ... read more |
 May CEODL Staff Workshop Set for 19th May, 2021
KIU Main Campus -The College of Education, Open and Distance Learning (CEODL) hereby invites all its staff (CEODL) to attend a workshop that will focus on capacity building for effective research scheduled to take place on 19th May 2021 at 11 am, at ... read more |
 May KIU Forum for Ideas Organizes First-Ever Educational Seminar on Reparation in International Law
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU Main Campus – KIU’s leading student think tank, Forum for Ideas (FFI) has scheduled the first-ever virtual educational seminar dubbed "The Question of Reparation in International Law: The ICJ Case of DRC Vs Uganda"... read more |
 May Chairman of KIU NRM Chapter Congratulates President Museveni Upon His Inauguration
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University(KIU) NRM Chapter Chairman Bosco Praise Tumuramye has congratulated H.E Yoweri Museveni upon his swearing-in as President of Uganda at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. I... read more |
 May Yoweri Museveni Swears in as President of Uganda for Sixth Term
President-elect Yoweri Museveni Tibuhaburwa Kaguta has today sworn in as President of Uganda for his sixth term at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. Museveni, who was voted as the new president in the January 14 presidential election starts his... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 12 in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Nurses Day. Today is International Nurses Day and it is marked by the World Health Organization (WHO) to highlight the importance of nurses in the healthcare continuum and thank them for what they do. The t... read more |
 May Nurses End Strike After Government Agrees to UGX45bn Lunch Allowance
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Nurses and midwives under their umbrella organization the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) have decided to call off their looming strike after entering an agreement with the government. Accor... read more |
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May We Shall Bounce Back cc¬c?? KIU Rangers Coach Sseruyingo
After their dismal 46-62 loss to KCCA Leopards on Sunday, May 9 at the KIU Courts, KIU Rangers’ coach Roger Sseruyingo has promised that his side will come back stronger in their next game against the JKL Lady Dolphins on Saturday. The table le... read more |
 May KIU Mass Com Students Association Organizes Poetry Competition
The KIU Mass Communication Students Association, in partnership with the publishing house, Kitara Nation, is organizing the KIU poetry competition, with submissions currently ongoing. The competition, which will be open until May 22, will involve stu... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 11th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Ego Awareness Day. It is a time to spend some time on self-reflection, exploring our ego, while simultaneously exploring our experiences with those around us to determine how much of their perceived ego is our own ... read more |
 May KIU Book Club: Do They Hear You When You Cry by Fauziya Kassindja
When I first read this book, I could not believe the amount of suffering a single individual can go through or tolerate. Togolese teenager Fauziya Kassindja has a life that most children dream of. A comfortable life with all her needs catered for, a ... read more |
 May IBML Organises a Library Orientation for Students of April 2021 Intake
By Stuart Bogere KIU, Main Campus - The Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library (IBML) hosted a library orientation and training for first year students of April 2021 intake. This took place today on Monday 10th May 2021. According to the notice from lib... read more |
 May KIU Law Students Dine and Learn at 2021 Law Dinner
KIU, Main Campus – Kampala International University fourth-year School of Law students used the 2021 edition of their law dinner to not only wine and dine, but to also receive invaluable advice and tips from their lecturers. The dinner, which w... read more |
 May KIU Titans Stage Stunning Comeback to Beat UCU, Rangers Suffer First Defeat
The KIU Titans staged a stunning comeback to beat the UCU Canons 85-78 yesterday in their National Basketball League game at the KIU Courts. The thrilling game, which was a topsy-turvy affair for both teams, left fans guessing until the last seconds ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 10th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? World Lupus Day. It is celebrated on May 10 to raise awareness and educate the public about the symptoms and health effects of lupus, a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and orga... read more |
 May KIU Initiates April 2021 Intake Students
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University Students admitted for the April 2021 intake have been initiated during the orientation ceremony that has taken place in the University Main Hall today Friday 7th April 2021.&... read more |
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May Malian Woman Gives Birth to Nonuplets in Morocco
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Tuesday, May 4, a Malian woman gave birth to nonuplets in Morocco, and all nine babies are “doing well,” her government said, although Moroccan authorities had yet to ascertain what wou... read more |
 May NBS's Mordecai Muriisa Motivates KIU Journalism Students
KIU, Main Campus-KIU alumnus and NBS news show host Mordecai Muriisa has had a motivational talk with KIU Journalism students on how they can productively spend their time at the University. The talk, which was held on the afternoon of Thursday, May ... read more |
 May KIU Titans Hope to Bounce Back Against UCU Canons, Rangers Face KCCA Leopards
The KIU Titans will look to put the ghosts of last Sunday’s 58-66 loss to the JKL Dolphins in the National Basketball League behind them as they entertain the UCU Canons on Sunday at the KIU court in Kansanga. Despite sweeping away Power in the... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 7th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? National Space Day (USA). It dedicates the first Friday in May to the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The goal of the observance is to promote math, science, t... read more |
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May Rocket Health Launches Convenient USSD Code *280# Health Care Service
Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - As most companies embrace e-commerce and several people indulge in online shopping, Rocket Health has come up with a convenient idea to offer medical solutions which is the new Unstructured Supplementary Service Data ... read more |
 May Uganda's GDP Falls to 2.9%
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – According to the Minister of Finance, Hon. Matia Kasaija, the outbreak of COVID-19 negatively impacted economic activity with real GDP growth shrinking to 2.9% in FY 2019/20. Kasaija, who was flanked ... read more |
 May WHO Raises Awareness and Uncovers Asthma Misconceptions
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The World Health Organization (WHO), on Wednesday 5th May 2021, celebrated World Asthma Day under the theme, "Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”. This theme provides grounds for a call to action to addr... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 6th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International No Diet Day. International No Diet Day (INDD) is an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. This day is also dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle with... read more |
 May Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 23rd Graduation (May 6th - May 14th, 2021)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from May 6th, 2021 to May 14th, 2021 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you. Bachelor of Business Administration ... read more |
 May President Museveni's Swearing-in to be Witnessed by About 20 Heads of State
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - A total of 21 heads of state and world leaders have confirmed that they will attend the swearing-in ceremony for President Yoweri Museveni for another term of office, scheduled for May 12, according to Hon. ... read more |
 May KIU Titan's Prodigal son Samuel Agutu Found Love in Basketball
Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main campus - Samuel Agutu loves basketball more than anything else. The Kenyan professional basketball player, who plays as a small forward for the KIU Titans in the Ugandan National Basketball League, says there is nothing els... read more |
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May Chief justice Alfonso Owiny-Dollo to Grace Saturdaycâ¬â?cs KIU Law Finalistscâ¬â?c Dinner.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-Uganda’s Chief Justice Alfonso Owiny-Dollo is expected to be the chief guest at the annual KIU Law dinner 2021 edition on Saturday 8th May 2021 at Hotel international, Muyenga. Dubbed an affair of class and ... read more |
 May President Biden Increases Annual Refugee Admission Cap to 62,500
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – On Monday 3rd May 2021, the Biden administration raised the annual ceiling for new refugees permitted into the United States to 62,500, after its decision last month to keep the number at the level se... read more |
 May UPDF Decorates Newly Promoted Generals
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – This week, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) held a decoration ceremony for the newly promoted Generals at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Kampala. The pippin... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 5th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Day of the Midwife. The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is proud to celebrate this year’s International Day of the Midwife (IDM) on 5th May 2021 under the theme of “Follow the Data... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 4th in the Present and the Past
What’s Happening Today? International Firefighters Day. International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4. It was instituted after a proposal was emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of five firefighters i... read more |
 May South Sudan Reopens Schools After One Year of Closure
By Stuart Bogere KIU, Main Campus - South Sudan's government has reopened schools after closure for more than one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic that rose in March last year. According to Vice President in Charge of Service Cluster Hussein Abdelba... read more |
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 May "I discovered my worth at KIU" Kwezi Abigaba founder of Bunyoro Youth Development Association.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus -Kwezi Abigaba the founder of Bunyoro Kitara Youth Development Association (BUKYDA) also a third-year student of Education has commended KIU for providing him with a conducive environment to exercise his talent an... read more |
 May Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 23rd Graduation (May 3rd - May 7th, 2021)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from May 3rd, 2021 to May 7th, 2021 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you. All International Students (except We... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Sudden Rise in Deaths in India Cause Uganda to Ban Passengers and Travellers To and From India
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus –The Government of Uganda has banned flights to and from India following a sudden rise in COVID-19 infections and deaths in the Asian country. As a country, India has so far reported more than 19 million case... read more |
 May Students Urged to Embrace a Savings Culture
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Students have been asked to learn how to save liquid money in order to build capacity. According to Asiimwe Edius, the Patron of the KIU Greater Kamwenge Students Association, saving money is helpful... read more |
 May KIU Titans Sign Kenyan Star Ariel Okall to Boost Their Defense
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Despite losing 66-58 to JKL Dolphins on Sunday 2nd May 2021, the KIU Titans have greater hopes of returning to winning ways and perhaps challenging for the title now that they have confirmed the signing of letha... read more |
 May Uganda Suspends Flights to and from India
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - Regarding the overwhelming COVID-19 cases in India, the Health Minister, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, on Friday, 30th April, announced that starting Saturday, only those Ugandans who have been in India for treatment... read more |
 Apr Uganda Registers First Case of Indian Variant COVID-19
By Stuart Bogere Oswald KIU, Main Campus - Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday announced that the new COVID-19 variant discovered in India had been detected in the country. According to Ministry of Health, the deadly COVID-19 variant from I... read more |
 Apr City Authorities Earmark UGX9bn to Work on Potholes
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has set aside at least UGX 9 billion to repair potholes spattering nearly all city roads. The money comes from the Authority budget for 2020/2021 for infrastructure wor... read more |
 Apr Botswana Slated to Become First African Country to Vaccinate All Adults in the Country
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus – According to Botswana’s health authorities, arrangements to receive nearly two million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, enough to cover the entire adult population have been made. When every adult takes th... read more |
 Apr Infectious Disease Institute Launches Medical Drones Project in Kalangala Island
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus - The Academy for Health Innovation at Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) on 28th April 2021, launched the Medical Drones project on Bufumira Island, Kalangala District to ease the delivery of medical su... read more |
 Apr KIU RECEIVES 22 NEW TAC MEMBERS
On 28th April 2021, the management of Kampala International University (KIU) received 22 new members of Technical Aid Corps (TAC) at the Nigerian High Commission in Uganda. KIU was represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research, Innovations, ... read more |
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Apr KIUcâ¬â?cs Agaba Elected New Uganda Pharmaceutical Students Association President, Vows to Bridge Unity Gaps Between Universities
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Innocent Agaba, who was on April 17 elected the new Uganda Pharmaceutical Students Association (UPSA) President, has vowed to bridge the unity gaps among all universities in the country.Agaba, a fourth-year student of Bache... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 28 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Workers' Memorial Day. Also known as International Workers' Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured, it takes place annually around the world on April 28, an international day of remembrance an... read more |
 Apr KIU Forum for Ideas (FFI), a Student Think Tank You Never Knew
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Forum for Ideas (FFI) is a student think tank that nurtures intellectual growth among students across all academic disciplines offered at KIU. Considered the best intellectual hub at Uganda’s leading priva... read more |
 Apr Avoid Engaging in Hate Campaigns- UPDF Warns Public Ahead of Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony
Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - As Uganda prepares for the 12th May 2021 swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at Kololo Independence Grounds, the Uganda Police Defence Force (UPDF) has warned individuals plotting violence and thre... read more |
 Apr KIU Pharmacy Student and UPSA PRO Balunga to Represent Uganda in Pharmaceutical Students Conference in Mali
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Sandra Balunga, a Bachelorcâ¬â?cs of Pharmacy Student at KIU, Western Campus and the Uganda Pharmaceutical Students Association (UPSA) Public Relations Officer will represent Uganda at the International Pharmaceutical Stude... read more |
 Apr KIU to Host the Inaugural Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Symposium
KIU Western Campus-Kampala International University will host the inaugural antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship symposium for medical students under the theme: câ¬Å?Empowering the Future Health Workforcecâ¬. The symposium targets ... read more |
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Apr VODAN Africa one of Opportunities Presented by COVID-19 Lockdown câ¬â?? KIU Vice-Chancellor
The Virus Outbreak Data Africa Network (VODAN Africa) has been one of the various opportunities presented during the otherwise grim times of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, the KIU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo has said.câ¬Å?We all kno... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 27 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Freedom Day (South Africa). It celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid elections in South Africa in 1994, where Nelson Mandela was voted the first black President of the country.World Design Day. is an... read more |
 Apr KIU Explorer of the Day: KIU Rangers' Maureen Nankumbi and her Passion for Basketball
KIU, Main Campus - Nankumbi Maureen, born on 1st November 2000 in Mpigi district in central Uganda, is a basketball player who plays as a point guard for KIU Rangers in the Uganda National Basketball League. Maureen is also a second year student of M... read more |
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Apr Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 23rd Graduation (26th April, 2020)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 26th April, 2021 to 30th April, 2021 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you. Bachelor of Arts in Economics B... read more |
 Apr KIU Registers 4% Increase in Science-Based Academic Awards
KIU, Western Campus - Kampala International University has registered a 4% increase in students awarded with science-based academic awards compared to the August 2020 graduands.This was revealed by the Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo at the ... read more |
 Apr KIU 23rd Graduation: KIU Gets 22 First-Class Degrees
Kampala International University has registered a total of 22 first-class degrees awarded to graduands at the universitycâ¬â?cs 23rd graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 24.This was revealed during Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigocâ¬â?cs sp... read more |
 Apr KIU Sports Desk: Rangers Maintain Great start with Third Straight Victory
Isaac AkugizibweKIU Main Campus - The KIU female basketball team, The Rangers continued their imperious form to beat the Magic Stormers 56-52 in their third match of the season played at the KIU court on Sunday.The Rangers needed a phenomenal display... read more |
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Apr Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 23rd Graduation
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 26th April 2021to 30th April 2021 (10:00 am-4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU Identification documents.1. Bachelor of Arts in Economics 2. Bachelor of ... read more |
 Apr James Nyanzi Best Student at KIU 23rd Graduation, Wants to be a Job Creator
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? With a CGPA of 4.63, most people would already be harbouring dreams of getting a high-paying white-collar job.Not KIUcâ¬â?cs best performing student at the 23rd KIU graduation, James Nyanzi.The Bachelor of Economics and Applie... read more |
 Apr KIU 200,000 Euros State-of-the-art E-Learning studio in Advanced Stages
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Chairman Board of Trustees (CBOT) Kampala International University Al-Hajj Dr. Hassan Basajjabalaba (in the picture) has said that a state-of-the-art e-learning studio worth over 200,000 Euros for the university is in i... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 26 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Intellectual Property Day. World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to "raise awareness of how patents... read more |
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Apr câ¬Ë?câ¬Ë?I doncâ¬â?ct know how to Express my Happiness,câ¬â?ccâ¬â?c Says DCM graduate, Nansamba Pauline
Nansamba Polline, a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and community health graduate attributes her success to her brevity, support from lecturers, friends and her family. She feels so victorious that she cancâ¬â?ct find a way of expressing her happiness."... read more |
 Apr Speech By The KIU Chairman Board of Trustees, Al Haji Dr. Hassan Basajjabalaba at the 23rd Graduation Ceremony on April 24th, 2021
Click here to download the speech by the KIU Chairman Board of Trustees (CBOT), Al Haji Hassan Basajjabalaba at the 23rd Graduation Ceremony on April 24th, 2021.... read more |
 Apr Speech By The Chairperson KIU of University Council, Prof. Fred Wabwire Mangen at the 23rd KIU Graduation Ceremony on April 24th, 2021
Click here to download the speech by the Chairperson of KIU University Council, Prof. Fred Wabire Mangen at the 23rd KIU Graduation Ceremony on April 24th, 2021.... read more |
 Apr KIU Chancellor, Prof. Mahmood Mamdani's Speech at the 23rd Graduation Ceremony on 24th April, 2021
Click here to download the speech by the Chancellor, Prof. Mahmood Mamdani at the 23rd graduation ceremony on April 24th, 2021.... read more |
 Apr KIU VC Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo's Speech at the 23rd Graduation Ceremony on April 24th, 2021
Click here to download the speech by the KIU Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo at the 23rd graduation ceremony on April 24th, 2021.... read more |
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Apr Over 3,521 graduate at KIUcâ¬â?cS second Virtual Graduation Ceremony
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus- A total of 3,521 students from different academic disciplines have today Saturday 24th April 2021 graduated with different degrees, diplomas and certificates at KIUcâ¬â?cS 23rd Graduation ceremony that was held on... read more |
 Apr Clinical Activities Commence at Emergency's Children's Surgical Hospital
Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Emergency's Children's Surgical Hospital in Entebbe, Uganda has this week begun conducting clinical activities and surgeries after the completion of the construction process that began in February 2017.Dr. Diana At... read more |
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Apr KIUcâ¬â?cs 23rd Graduation Ceremony Slated for Tomorrow
Kampala International Universitycâ¬â?cs 23rd graduation ceremony will be held virtually tomorrow, Saturday, April 24, across various digital platforms.The ceremony, which will also be KIUcâ¬â?cs 2nd virtual one following the August 2020 graduation wi... read more |
 Apr Prof. Mahmood Mamdani Birthday: Principled Scholar who Stood Tall Against Oppressive Authority
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Prof. Mahmood Mamdanicâ¬â?cs appointment as KIU Chancellor last year was met with universal acceptance from all corners of the academic world.The positive reception of Prof. Mamdanicâ¬â?cs appointment was a tell-tale sign o... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 23 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?UN English Language Day. UN English Day is observed annually on April 23. The event was established by the UN's Department of Public Information in 2010 "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to pr... read more |
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Apr câ¬Å?Medicine Degree a Dream Come True,c⬠KIUcâ¬â?cs Edwin câ¬Å?Educ⬠Kenyaga
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? When Edwin Kenyaga Ontere left his native Kisumu in Kenya for Ishaka to pursue a Bachelorcâ¬â?cs Degree in Medicine and Surgery at KIU Western Campus, he had one goal in his mind câ¬â?? going back home a fully qualified med... read more |
 Apr Kushaba Kennedy is the best Law student at the 23rd Graduation.
By Isaac AkugizibweKushaba Kenedy is the best overall student of law and the fourth-best out of all students that will graduate from KIU on Saturday, April 24th, 2021, with a CGPA of 4.56 he attributes his success to discipline.widely considered one ... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 22 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly E... read more |
 Apr KIU Releases Tentative List for 23rd Graduation Ceremony
KIU, Western Campus - Kampala International University has released its tentative provisional list for the 23rd graduation ceremony slated for Saturday, 24 April.By the time this story was published, the tentative list had 2,250 names of students who... read more |
 Apr Ministry of Health Holds Virtual Discussion on Malaria Control to Celebrate World Malaria Day
Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Uganda Ministry of Health has joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Malaria Day. A team of experts will discuss the need for domestic financing for malaria control and elimination via zoom at 2:00 pm to... read more |
 Apr Kennedy Mbah Relishes Prospect of Making Huge Impact in Cameroon With his Medicine Degree
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Mbah Kennedy Mbah is hopeful his Degree in Medicine from KIU will help transform his community in his native Cameroon.Mbah, who hails from the English-speaking part of the West African country currently embroiled in a bitte... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 21 in the Present and the Past
What's Happening Today?World Creativity and Innovation Day. The United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. Many KIU studen... read more |
 Apr Kiiza Hopes to Use His Law Degree to Juggle his Various Hats
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Smith Kiiza is a man who wears many hats. The KIU Law degree graduate-to-be on Saturday, April 24 defines himself as câ¬Å?a lawyer, activist, legal expert, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, novelist, worshipper, author and c... read more |
 Apr KIU NRM Chapter President and State Minister for ICT Agree to Build Network Against Tribalism
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Bosco Praise Tumuramye, the reigning KIU NRM chapter president and the State minister for ICT Peter Ogwang have agreed to build a robust network against tribalism in Uganda.Along with other executive members, Tumura... read more |
 Apr Begumya Reaps Rewards of Service to KIU With PhD in Management Sciences
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? David Begumya is a true testament to the adage câ¬Å?the best things come to those who waitcâ¬.Having dedicated the larger part of his higher education life and teaching career to KIU, Begumya will be one of the privileged ... read more |
 Apr KIU Book Club: Make Your Bed by Admiral William McRaven
As throngs of KIU students graduate this week on Saturday, April 24, those students, especially the undergraduates, venture into the unknown câ¬â?? the school of hard knocks that is life.This book, which is based on Admiral William McRavencâ¬â?cs mov... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 20 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?UN Chinese Language Day. It is observed annually on April 20. The event was established by the UN Department of Public Information in 2010, seeking "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote... read more |
 Apr Isabayanda Missed First Class by a Whisker due to Tuition stress
KIU, Main Campus -Herbert Isabayanda, a graduate student of Education majoring in English Language and Literature is happy that he will finally graduate on Saturday, April 24 2021. With a CGPA of 4.15, he misses first-class by just a fraction an... read more |
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Apr 'câ¬Ë?My experience as a student in such an international environment was amazing,câ¬â?ccâ¬â?c Says PhD Candidate Muhaise Hussein
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU Main Campus -Muhaise Hussein an assistant lecturer in the school of Engineering is one of those who are graduating from KIU on Saturday 24th, April 2021. Hussein has completed his PhD Program in Management Information Systems.&... read more |
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Apr câ¬Å?Getting a first-class was Allahcâ¬â?cs Grace, determination and hard work,c⬠says KIU's Laila Ndagire
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-Ndagire Laila a graduate student of Development studies is happy that she has achieved her goal of graduating with a first-class come Saturday ,24th April 2021. She attributes her success to group discussions, regu... read more |
 Apr Speaker of Parliament Calls for Reopening of Health Center IIs
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Last week, the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, called on Members of Parliament to champion the reopening of health center IIs in their constituencies.Kadaga made the call at the opening of a workshop ... read more |
 Apr More Than 3,000 Police Officers Get New Ranks
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Over 3,000 policemen and women got promoted by the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola.As it is, such a procession was last held during the term of General Kale Kayihura. Several officers have b... read more |
 Apr African Leaders Hold Conference to Facilitate Local Vaccine Development
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - African leaders convened at a global conference to talk about the status of local pharmaceutical manufacturing on the continent, underscored by the need to increase local production of vaccines and therapeutics t... read more |
 Apr KIU Starts 2021 NBL season with double Victory
By Isaac AkugizibweBoth KIU titans and Rangers kicked off the 2021 UBL season on Saturday 17th April 2021 with victory against Betway Power and Mkumba Lady Marines respectively. All games were played at the KIU Basketball court.KIU Rangers beat Nkum... read more |
 Apr KIU Signs MoU With IGAD at 1st IGAD Universities Forum
By Collins KakweziKampala International University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) during the 1st IGAD Universities Forum held at Jigjiga University in Ethiopia from April 4 to April... read more |
 Apr KIU Cuisine: Luwombo Will Drive Your Tastebuds Insane
Luwombo has been a royal dish since the year 1887 and it is commonly prepared for exceptional events for instance, the introduction ceremonies where the groom visits the brides home to meet her parents. However, one can even prepare it at home.Well k... read more |
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Apr King Oyo Rukidi IVcâ¬â?cs Birthday: A Brief About His Lifestory
Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King Oyo, is the reigning Omukama of Toro, in Uganda. He was born on 16 April 1992 to King Patrick David Mathew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Best Kemigisa Kaboyo. Three and half years later in 1995, Oyo... read more |
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Apr Access to Health is a Human Right câ¬â?? Prof. Wanyeze
Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - As Uganda strives to build a fairer and healthier nation, the Ministry of Health has on Thursday, 15th April, held World Health Day 2021 discussions under the theme câ¬Å?Building a fairer, healthier worldc⬠at Kampal... read more |
 Apr KIU Debate Club Visits Makerere University for Friendly Debate
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The KIU intellectual gladiators were hosted by Makerere University Debate Club in a groundbreaking debate friendly yesterday evening April 15, 2021.According to John Guest Kisembo, the KIU Debate club president, the... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 16 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Voice Day. World Voice Day (WVD) is a worldwide annual event that takes place on April 16 devoted to the celebration of the phenomenon of voice. The aim is to demonstrate the enormous importance of the voice in the d... read more |
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Apr KIU International Desk: câ¬Ë?Total Mourningcâ¬â?c as 20 Pre-School Nigerien Children Perish in Fire
People in Niger are mourning 20 pre-school children câ¬â?? aged between three and five câ¬â?? trapped in the flames of a horrific fire at a school on the outskirts of the countrycâ¬â?cs capital, Niamey.The young victims perished on Tuesday when the b... read more |
 Apr KIU Equipped me With Necessary Skills to Solve Problems - PhD Candidate Manyange
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Michael Manyange Nyasimi, a PhD candidate awaiting graduation on April 24, 2021, has commended KIU for equipping him with the necessary skills to solve different problems especially in the field of Finance and ... read more |
 Apr Minister Kasaija Tables Reduced Budget for FY2021/22
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - This week, the Minister of Finance, Hon. Matia Kasaija, tabled to Parliament a budget proposal of UGX 41.2 trillion for the financial year 2021/2022. As it is, the proposed budget is UGX 4.3 trillion less than las... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 15 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Art Day. World Art Day is an international celebration of the fine arts which was declared by the International Association of Art (IAA) in order to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide. The date was deci... read more |
 Apr KIU International Desk: CEPI and the African Union Join Forces to Boost African Vaccine Research and Development and Manufacturing
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the African Union Commission on Tuesday, April 13 announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding, which aims to strengthen ties between the organizations and the Africa CDCcâ¬â?a... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 14 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Day of Pink. International Day of Pink aspires to create a more inclusive and diverse world. It promotes acceptance, equality, and taking a stand against bullying. Pink shirts are worn in solidarity with the ... read more |
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Apr KIUcâ¬â?cs Joan Owade Stages Successful Public Defence of her PhD Thesis on Kenyan Elections
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Joan Owade Adongo, the head of Journalism and Media Studies at Kampala International University has today, April 13, presented a viva voce in defence of her research on media coverage and conflict management in Keny... read more |
 Apr Ugandans Observe Another COVID-19 Pandemic Ramadan
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - This Tuesday, Muslims in Uganda have joined the rest of the world to observe yet another pandemic Ramadan Kareem where Muslims will be praying, fasting, and reflecting as a community.Nevertheless, this year's Ramada... read more |
 Apr KIU Sports Desk: Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango Retires From International Football
By Daily MonitorUganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango has retired from international football after over 16 years of service.The 35-year-old confirmed the news in a statement, through his agent Ivica Stankovic, from his South African base, where he pla... read more |
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Apr Winnie Byanyima to Moderate Africa CDC Conference on Expanding Africacâ¬â?cs Vaccine Manufacturing
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is today, April 13, moderating the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) virtual conference on expanding Africacâ¬â?cs vaccine manufactu... read more |
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Apr Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebicâ¬â?cs Birthday: 5 Key Facts You May Not Know About Him
KIU, Western campus câ¬â?? The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II celebrates his 66th birthday today, April 13. Whereas most of us know him or have even seen him before, there are a few important facts we may not know about arguably Ugandacâ... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 13 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International FND Awareness Day. International FND Awareness Day, also known as International Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness Day, is being observed today! It has been observed annually on April 13th since 2013.... read more |
 Apr KIU CBOT Al-Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration and Leadership
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Chairman Board of Trustees (CBOT), Kampala International University, Al-Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration and Leadership from the Swiss Schoo... read more |
 Apr KIU Book Club: On Becoming a leader by Warren Bennis
A timeless classic from a pioneer in the field of leadership studies-the only book you need to read on becoming an effective leader.Warren Bennis (1925-2014) was a pioneer in leadership studies, a scholar who advised presidents and business executive... read more |
 Apr KIU Sports Desk: Henry Okoth Divorced Boxing to Find His Dream in Basketball
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Henry Okothcâ¬â?cs journey to basketball is an extraordinary and epic story, one of passion, hard work, and commitmentBorn on November 12, 1999, in Tororo district, Eastern Uganda, Okoth currently plays for the... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 12 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Day for Street Children. Children, especially street children, are often denied the rights they are entitled to. International Day for Street Children, which was created by the Consortium for Street Children ... read more |
 Apr Uganda, Tanzania Sign Oil Pipeline Project Agreement
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - On Sunday 12th April, President Yoweri Museveni, with his Tanzanian counterpart President Samia Hassan Suluhu, signed the final East African Crude Oil Pipeline project agreement. câ¬Å?The EACOP Tripartite Project... read more |
 Apr KIU NRM Chapter Leaders Inducted
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - A total of over 200 students under the KIU NRM Chapter were fully introduced to the norms of the National Resistance Movement party on Wednesday 7th April,2021. The induction, that took place at Almaz Restaurant ... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Africa Surpasses 4 Million COVID-19 Cases
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ACDC) has confirmed that the number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 4,340,817 as of last Sunday.South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia and Egypt are ... read more |
 Apr ''I Discovered the Gold in Discussions,'' Norman
By Akugizibwe IsaacKIU, Main Campus-Nabimanya Norman, a graduate student of Public administration is one of those that will graduate with first-class degrees during the universitycâ¬â?cs 23rd Graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 24th, 2021. With a ... read more |
 Apr Breaking News: Prince Philip Dies at 99
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was a member of the British Royal Family as the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Phili... read more |
 Apr Every Car Owner to pay UGX 2 Million for Being on the Road
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - This week, the Ministry of Finance proposed an annual license fee of UGX 200,000 for all car owners as part of the revenue sources to fund the FY 2021/2022 budget. According to State Minister of Finance, Hon. Dav... read more |
 Apr KIU Sports Desk: Denis Balungu Aiming to Achieve Great Things Through Basketball
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Denis Balungu is a Congolese professional basketball player for the KIU Titans in the Uganda National Basketball League. Widely considered one of the most talented small forwards in the league, 26-year-old Balungu i... read more |
 Apr KIU's Joan Owade to Present a Viva Voce Presentation on Media Coverage and Conflict Management
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Joan Owade, PhD candidate from College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is set to present a Viva Voce presentation next week on Media Coverage and Conflict Management on Kenya's Presidential Elections.The presenta... read more |
 Apr Minister of Health Addresses Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and COVID-19 Vaccination
By Agnes KICONCOKIU, Main Campus - The Minister of Health, Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng, has on Thursday, 8th April, addressed concerns regarding the relationship between alcohol consumption and COVID-19 vaccination.The Minister said taking alcohol after COV... read more |
 Apr Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine Mourns Archbishop Lwanga's Death
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine, Namugongo in Wakiso District has on Wednesday, 7th April mourned the death of Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga who was found dead in his room on Saturday morning. The deceased suc... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 8 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Romani Day. The Romani are an itinerant ethnic group that originated in the Indian subcontinent, but today most live in Europe and the Americas. International Romani Day celebrates Romani culture, raises awar... read more |
 Apr Tukundane Benson Presents a Viva Voce Presentation on Innovation Practices and Growth of Small and Medium Entreprises in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? PhD candidate, Tukundane Benson, from the College of Economics and Management, offered a PhD defense, also known as a Viva Voce presentation, on the Innovation Practices and Growth of Small and Medium Entrep... read more |
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Apr KIUcâ¬â?cs DVC Prof. Janice Busigye Praises RENU
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - KIU Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration, Assoc. Prof. Janice Busigye has commended RENU for enabling a research and education collaboration. While submitting in a live talk show hosted ... read more |
 Apr KIU Sports Desk: KIU Titans Sign Somali-Born Faisal Aden
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - KIU Titans unveiled their latest signing in experienced Faisal Aden on Monday, April 5, who signed a two-year deal.Aden, born in Somalia before leaving for the United States at the age of seven has played in Belgium... read more |
 Apr KIU DVC - F&A Janice Busingye Praises RENU
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - KIU Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration, Dr. Janice Busingye has commended RENU for enabling research and education collaboration. While appearing on a live talk show on NTV on Tuesday, Ap... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 7 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Health Day. The World Health Day is held to mark WHO's founding and is seen as an opportunity by the organization to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. In 1948, the ... read more |
 Apr KIU Titans Kick Off Pre-season Friendlies With Win Against Namuwongo Blazers
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU Main Campus - KIU Titans started their pre-season preparations with a win over new comers, Namuwongo Blazers, on 2nd Friday April, 2021 ahead of the Uganda Basketball League that is expected to start on 17th April, 2021. A tigh... read more |
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Apr Ugandacâ¬â?cs Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Surpass 41,000 Mark
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Uganda's cumulative registered cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 41,000 mark as 54 new cases, bringing the total number of 41,016 infections.The 54 new infections were confirmed out of the 3,904 samples tested on Fri... read more |
 Apr KIU International Desk: Kenya Airways Suspends Passenger Flights to United Kingdom
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Kenya's National Carrier, Kenya Airways, has suspended its passenger flights to the United Kingdom effective 9th April 2021 until further notice.This comes after the Kenyan Government issued a directive stopping all... read more |
 Apr KIU International Desk: Kosovo Gets New Female President
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Last Sunday, Vjosa Osmani became the second female president of Kosovo after she overcame an opposition boycott that had kept parliament quorum short the previous day.Osmani, who is 38-years-old garnered 71 v... read more |
 Apr Akon Set to Build 'Akon City' in Uganda
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The popular Senegalese Singer and Investor Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, famously known by his stage name Akon, is set to build a $6 Billion city in Uganda come 2036.Regarding this investment, the Government of Ugand... read more |
 Apr KIU Titans Humble City Oilers in Easter Monday Pre-season friendly
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Elvis Mutebi scored 14 points to give coach Brian Wathumcâ¬â?cs KIU Titans their second victory in three pre-season friendlies played over the Easter holiday. The Titans beat seven-time champions City Oilers 73-5... read more |
 Apr KIU's Associate Professor Janice Busingye to Feature on RENU Live Show
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University's Associate Professor Janice Desire Busingye, also the Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration (DVC/FA) and University Secretary, is to feature among the panelists on the R... read more |
 Apr Parliament Approves National Health Insurance Scheme Bill
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Yesterday, the Parliament of Uganda considered and passed the National Insurance Health Scheme Bill 2019 with amendments. This was after the 3rd hearing by the members of parliament. Even so, this was after ... read more |
 Apr Finance Ministry Presents $99.5m Borrowing Request
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Finance State Minister, David Bahati, yesterday presented a request to borrow to the tune of SDR 72.3 million (approximately $99.56 million) from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)... read more |
 Apr Mind Your Mother Tongue, Tooro Woman MP Kiraso tells KIU Students
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Beatrice Kiraso, the former greater Tooro Woman Member of Parliament has urged students to embrace their mother languages as a way of promoting their cultural heritage. While presiding over the handover ceremony ... read more |
 Mar COVID-19 Updates: 58 Doctors Lost to COVID-19
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Uganda, the country is reported by Uganda Medical Association (UMA) to have lost 58 doctors to the virus, not counting nurses.UMA, the umbrella body for doctors in ... read more |
 Mar The Simple Man Who Won the Hearts of All; Former KIU Law Society President Osiya Moses Recounts his Achievements in Office.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The overall consensus from Law students and other people at KIU is that Osiya Moses Kayz, the immediate past president for the KIU Law Society, is such a great leader. Inspired by the willingness to lead by examp... read more |
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Mar KIU Explorer of the Day: KIU Football Star Gwaita Adam Emulates Ronaldocâ¬â?cs Work Ethic
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Gwaita Adam, a graduate student of ICT and a midfielder for the KIU football team, is looking forward to putting into practice everything he watches about Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo. He says the Portuguese s... read more |
 Mar University Graduates to Enhance Skills through UNABCEC Program
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Uganda National Association of Building & Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) has initiated a Graduate Training Program under the câ¬Å?Construction Industry Advancement Programc⬠to offer training opportun... read more |
 Mar President Museveni Receives First COVID-19 Vaccine Jab
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Museveni received the COVID-19 vaccination at State House in Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda, on March 27, 2021. He encouraged all Ugandans who qualify for this vaccination to go to health facilities and... read more |
 Mar KIU NRM Chapter President Elect Calls for Unity Among the Party Members
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Kampala International University National Resistance Movement Chapter President Elect, Hon. Praise Bosco Tumuramye, has called on students and party members to remain united in the post elections period. He made... read more |
 Mar KIU Debate Union Shines at the UWEWK National Youth Debate
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - KIU Debate Union displayed what has been termed as a high level of intellectual ability, to emerge champions of the Youth Debate contest that took place at the Ministry of Water and Environment headquarters in Bu... read more |
 Mar Ever Given Finally Freed From the Suez Canal Banks
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The 200,000 metric-ton container ship, MV Ever Given has been freed from the Suez Canal banks, increasing hopes that the canal, one of the most crucial in the world will shortly be reopened. This came after ... read more |
 Mar Uganda's Debt Burden Exceeds 50% of GDP Ceiling
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - According to the Ministry of Finance, Uganda's debt burden has exceeded the domestic debt ceiling to a level which it dubbed "unhealthy domestic borrowing".The government acquired from the domestic market, a debt... read more |
 Mar KIU Alumni Voices: Kenny Klama Vows to Conquer the World Through Music
Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Despite holding a Bachelor of International Relations and Diplomacy, rapper Kennedy Klama alias Kenny Klama is looking forward to conquering the world through music. He wants to change people's mindset using his ta... read more |
 Mar KIU Cuisine: Make Mouthwatering Nyama Choma Yourself This Weekend
In Kenya, any gathering is an excuse for eating nyama choma, Swahili for "roast meat." From the finest restaurants to roadside shacks, roast goat meat is served up as a kind of social lubricant.Nyama choma is always eaten with the hands, and common s... read more |
 Mar KIU Trivia: March 26 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Legal Assistants Day. Legal Assistants Day honors the people who work diligently behind the scenes to make their lawyers look good. Without a good legal assistant or paralegal, the lawyer may never be able to present the w... read more |
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Mar KIU Debate Union to Face Western Campus Counterparts câ¬Ë?Timeless Missioncâ¬â?c In Debate Ahead of Saturday Get-Together Dinner
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Six members of the KIU Debate Union are this evening (25th March 25, 2021) travelling to Ishaka to face the Western Campus debate team (Timeless Mission) in a friendly debate contest as part of the main activities o... read more |
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Mar KIUcâ¬â?cs Famous câ¬Å?Kachumbalic⬠Singer Queks Releases new Song
KIU, Western Campus - KIU Western Campuscâ¬â?c Medical School graduand in waiting Queks, (real name George Kwesiga) has released a new song titled câ¬Å?Vibe Ekuute.câ¬The young singer, famous for his hit song câ¬Å?kachumbalic⬠which has been... read more |
 Mar KIU Trivia: March 25 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?The International Day of the Unborn Child. This holiday is observed on March 25. It was established by Pope John Paul II to coincide with the Feast of the Annunciation. John Paul II viewed the day as "a positive option in ... read more |
 Mar Uganda Joins Hands With the World to Fight TB
Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - While commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24th March, 2021 in Moroto, Uganda joined hands with the rest of the world to step up efforts and fight one of the deadliest epidemics that claims nearly 4000 lives ea... read more |
 Mar KIU International Desk: 200,000 Metric-ton Container Ship Blocks Suez Canal
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? A 200,000 metric-ton container ship, named the Ever Given, has failed to be dislodged after it blocked the Suez Canal on Tuesday 23rd March, this week. Tugs and diggers have in vain tried to dislodge the mas... read more |
 Mar KIU Nkobazambogo Members Urged to Put Education First
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Students of Kampala International University, under their cultural association umbrella Baganda Nkobazambogo, have been advised to prioritize education.This nugget was given by the Deputy Youth Chairperson in Bugand... read more |
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Mar KIU Western Campuscâ¬â?c Timeless Mission to Hold Get-Together Dinner This Saturday
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Timeless Mission, a studentcâ¬â?cs union at KIU Western Campus promoting youth empowerment through debate and public speaking is holding its get-together dinner this Saturday, March 27, at Belline Hotel in Ishaka town.The u... read more |
 Mar Facts About the KIU Law Clinic
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Several students and people who visit our main campus often wonder what the purpose of KIU Law Clinic really is, and what is done therein. Whereas many think it is a medical clinic meant for law students, only a ... read more |
 Mar National Tree Planting Day 2021: The Status of Forests in Uganda
KIU, Western Campus - According to a 2010 article published in the African Journal of Ecology, titled Status of Forests in Uganda, trees, forests and woodlands cover about 14% of Ugandacâ¬â?cs land surface. Over the last 30câ¬â??40 years, growth in h... read more |
 Mar KIU Trivia: March 24 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Tree Planting Day (Uganda). The holiday was established to raise awareness of the importance of fighting deforestation. Uganda is a country with rich natural resources. Uganda's tropical forests are home to a vast... read more |
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Mar Samia Suluhu Becomes Tanzaniacâ¬â?cs First Female President
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Last Friday, Tanzania made history as it became the first East African country to have a female president, when Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, took an oath to become its seventh president. This comes af... read more |
 Mar Parliament of Uganda Marks 100 years of Service
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda is commemorating 100 years of serving Ugandans today, 23rd March 2021, as the legislative arm of the government. According to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Re... read more |
 Mar KIU Explorer of the Day: Former CEMS MP Recounts Life at KIU.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - With just days left to graduate, Musinguzi Yonnah - the most recent MP representing the College of Economics and Management in the Guild Union - is inexpressibly happy to have gone through a university of not onl... read more |
 Mar Tanzania Holds State Funeral for The Late President John Pombe Magufuli
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Days after the death of Tanzania's President John Magufuli, amidst uttermost grief, the country held a state funeral ceremony for the fallen leader at the Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma on Monday, 22nd March, 2021.The ev... read more |
 Mar Uganda's Judicial Officials Trained on Climate Justice
By Stuart Bogere KIU, Main Campus - The Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, has encouraged Judicial Officers to exploit all avenues available to widen their knowledge about climate justice for efficiency and effective handling of related cases. He... read more |
 Mar KIU Explorer of the Day: KIU Student, Harvey Kanyankole, Releases Book About Sustainable Development Goals.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Harvey Kanyankole Guma, a third year law student at KIU, has published a hand book for the youth, titled câ¬Ë? Uganda and SDGscâ¬â?c in which he highlights, explains and emhasises the inclusion, participation and... read more |
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Mar KIU Joins End Plastic Pollution Initiative to Launch the câ¬Ë?Plastic- Free Campus' Program
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - KIU Environment Students Association, in partnership with the End Plastic Pollution Initiative, have waged war against plastic pollution in KIU and the surrounding communities. During the launch of the câ¬Ë?Plast... read more |
 Mar Samia Suluhu Hassan to be Sworn in Today as First Female Tanzanian President
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Following the death of the late President John Pombe Magufuli on 17th March, 2021, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan - who has been Tanzania's first female Vice President - is to be sworn in as president today, 1... read more |
 Mar KIU International Desk: Tanzanian President Magufuli Dies At 61
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - In an address on state television, Tanzania's Vice President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, announced the death of President John Pombe Magufuli - who died on Wednesday 17th March from heart complications at a hospital in ... read more |
 Mar KIU International Desk: Namibia Receives First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines from China
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Namibia has received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from the Chinese pharmaceutical firm, Sinovac. These vaccines which were delivered on Tuesday afternoon will help the African countrycâ¬â?cs immunization cam... read more |
 Mar Africa Shines at the Grammys
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Last weekend, Africa as a continent was made proud on Sunday night as Nigerian stars, Burna Boy (Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu) and Wizkid (Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun), won their first-ever Grammy Awards.Burna Boy bagged th... read more |
 Mar Health Experts Set for Uganda to Launch Locally Developed Coronavirus Testing Kits
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Health scientists in Uganda are expected to launch locally developed rapid kits for COVID-19 screening.This was revealed by Dr. Misaki Wayengera, a Lead Developer and a Researcher who also developed the testing kits... read more |
 Mar Uganda Airlines Named Youngest Aircraft Fleet in the World
By Stuart Bogere KIU, Main Campus - Uganda Airlines has been named the Winner of the Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2021 câ¬Å?Ch-aviation World". The national airline won the first place for the worldcâ¬â?cs and Africacâ¬â?cs youngest fleet, with an a... read more |
 Mar Ministry of Health Urges Public to Choose Life not Death
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine, urged Ugandans to choose life not death during the launch of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign at Mulago Hospital in Kampala on Wednesday, 10th March, 2... read more |
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Mar KIUcâ¬â?cs Guild Speaker Seeks to Emulate, Ugandacâ¬â?cs Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - With only three months in office as Guild Speaker, Mbabazi Angella is looking forward to organizing her house in relation to the national parliament. Despite drawing courage and much of her inspiration from her m... read more |
 Mar Health Experts Advise Against Vaccinated Incase of Allergies
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - According to health experts, individuals with a severe history of allergic reactions should keep away from the ongoing nationwide COVID-19 vaccination that started last week. Uganda has so far acquired 940,000 dos... read more |
 Mar Three KIU Students Complete Six Month Media Challenge Fellowship Successfully
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Martha Kahunde, Andrew Onen, and Faiza Salimah, all Journalism students from Kampala International University are among the 26 media students from different universities across Uganda who completed a six-mon... read more |
 Mar Uganda Pledges Continued Support to Commonwealth Union
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The government of the Republic of Uganda has pledged continued support and commitment to the Commonwealth Union. These pledges were made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Sam K. Kuteesa, on Sunday 14th March ... read more |
 Mar Judiciary Enrolls About 100 Lawyers as Advocates
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Uganda's Judiciary has enrolled 103 lawyers as advocates of the High Court. The exercise that took place last week at the Judiciary Headquarters was presided over by the Registrar High Court, Samuel Emokor, represen... read more |
 Mar KIU International Desk: Kenya's Raila Odinga Tests Positive of COVID-19
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Kenya's Opposition Chief, Raila Odinga, has been placed under quarantine after testing positive for Coronavirus on Thursday evening. He was admitted to hospital on Tuesday in the capital, Nairobi, after developing f... read more |
 Mar KIU International Desk: Kenya Records Highest New COVID-19 Infections in 24-hours
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - According to the Kenyan Ministry of Health, Kenya has reported 829 new COVID-19 cases, marking the highest daily toll since the start of 2021.The Ministry of Health also announced one new virus-related death, taking... read more |
 Mar Community Audio Towers Dismantled by UCC
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The communications sector regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has started dismantling Community audio towers, commonly known as Bizindalo, that have been operating illegally countrywide. This comes... read more |
 Mar World Kidney Day: 7 Important Facts About Your Kidneys
Your kidneys have an important job to do. They filter your blood around the clock, and they turn waste products into urine. They're vital organs. Still, you might be surprised to learn that itcâ¬â?cs possible to live a healthy, normal life with just ... read more |
 Mar KIU Trivia: March 11 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Kidney Day (WKD). This is a global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. World Kidne... read more |
 Mar KIU Neuroscience Forum Awareness Program on the Human Brain Set for March 17
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Kampala International University Neuroscience Forum will be hosting a program tagged "The Human Brain" to mark The International Brain Awareness Week, in collaboration with the Dana Foundation, Society of Neuroscientist... read more |
 Mar Ministry of Health Sensitizes Media on COVID-19 Vaccination
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Uganda Ministry of Health and partners, on 9th March, 2021, took a step to sensitize media on the COVID-19 vaccination exercise that was scheduled to start today, 10th March, 2021.The main objective of the train... read more |
 Mar New KIU Students Applaud the University's Hospitality
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The overall consensus from the recently oriented January-Intake students is that KIU's hospitality is of a rare kind. They have admitted that the orientation exercise carried out on 1st and 2nd March 2021 left th... read more |
 Mar COVID-19 Updates: Uganda to Start COVID-19 Vaccination Today
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The long awaited COVID-19 vaccination has began today, with health workers at Mulago National and Entebbe Regional Referral hospitals.The Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Ruth Aceng, says the two hospitals were chosen b... read more |
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Mar Former KIU Guild President Petitions Parliament Over Lecturerscâ¬â?c Strikes
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Moses Ariiho, the former Guild President of Kampala International University, has led a team students under their umbrella body - Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) - to petition Parliament over continued s... read more |
 Mar KIU Trivia: March 10 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (USA). National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Womencâ¬â?cs Healthexternal icon, i... read more |
 Mar COVID-19 Updates: Ministry of Health Sensitizes Media on COVID-19 Vaccination
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Uganda Ministry of Health and partners have today March 9, 2021, taken a step to sensitize the media on the COVID-19 vaccination exercise that is scheduled to start tomorrow, March 10, 2021.The main objective of... read more |
 Mar KIU and VODAN Recognized by UNESCO in New Report
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The United Nations, through its educational and scientific organisation câ¬â?? UNESCO, has applauded the Virus Outbreak Data Network (VODAN) and KIU for their innovative approach to câ¬Å?data sharing and re... read more |
 Mar Digital Learning: Educational Institutions Urged to Exploit Digital Learning
KIU, Main Campus - Educational institutions have been advised to exploit the online mode of learning as much as possible to prepare for other challenges to come. This is because online learning has shifted the mode of teaching from the traditional cl... read more |
 Mar PRESS RELEASE: ADVERTISEMENT FOR PhD SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE KIU STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 2021
About KIU Kampala International University (KIU), a leading Private University and chartered by the Republic of Uganda, is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter Universit... read more |
 Mar KIU International Desk: Rwanda Becomes First African Country to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Last week, Friday 5th March 2021, Rwanda commenced its COVID-19 vaccination program using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, making it the first African nation to administer the drug. Accordingly, Rwanda received 102,96... read more |
 Mar KIU Celebrates Women Empowerment
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - KIU is proud to celebrate International Women's Day with women across the world to promote Gender Equality. As a proud signatory to the UN Women Empowerment Principles and the UN Gender Equality Seal, KIU makes grea... read more |
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Mar Womencâ¬â?cs Day: KIU Alumnus and Female Youth Leader Hasahyacâ¬â?cs Message
câ¬Å?Today the world marks the International women's day, a day of recognizing the equal rights, the status of women and what remains to be done.The theme of today's celebration is Building on Women's Strength for a Better Future in a COVID-19 World.... read more |
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Mar Womencâ¬â?cs Day: KIU Championing Affirmative Action for Women câ¬â?? Joan Owade
KIU, Main Campus - Joan Owade, the Head of Department (HoD), Journalism and Media Studies at Kampala International University has hailed the university for putting women at the forefront of its development agenda.In her special womencâ¬â?cs day messa... read more |
 Mar Uganda Commemorates Women's Resilience During COVID-19 Period on Women's Day
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Uganda is to dedicate this yearcâ¬â?cs International Womencâ¬â?cs Day to females who have labored hard to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.According to Information Minister Hon. Judith Nabakooba, the event was celebr... read more |
 Mar KIU Has Also played her part in Women Emancipation
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - As the World recollects to celebrate and embrace womencâ¬â?cs day, it is wise to credit everyone who has played a role to uphold the status of women. The overall consensus from different students, Alumni, and sta... read more |
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Mar câ¬Å?Motivate Students when teaching and let them own the learning process,c⬠New KIU Staff Advised
Today Friday, March 5, 2021, marks the end of the two-day orientation for our new staff who have been enlightened on the effective strategy of teaching principles, basic skills for successful teaching and blended learning. The orientation which start... read more |
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Mar Former Vice Guild President Commends KIUcâ¬â?cs Bursary Scheme for Helping the poor attain University Education
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU Main Campus- From a small village in Gomba, Mary Kabaikiriza Favour, a former KIU Vice Guild President, is one of many whom KIU has transformed into national assets. She has truly demonstrated that onecâ¬â?cs background does no... read more |
 Mar Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Turkey's Rector Prof. Dr. Bunyamin SAHIN and His Team Visits KIU
KIU, Main Campus - As part of the KIUcâ¬â?cs effort to strengthen international relations and collaborations, our Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mouhammad Mpezamihigo on Thursday 4th March 2020, hosted the Rector, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Turkey, Prof. Dr... read more |
 Mar COVID-19 Updates: COVID-19 Vaccination to Start Next Week in Uganda
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has announced that Uganda is slated to start COVID-19 vaccination next week after the due arrival of 864,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines on Friday.Whilst talking to journalists on Tues... read more |
 Mar KIU January-Intake Students Oriented and Introduced to the IBML
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Students of the Kampala International University January intake 2021 have been successfully oriented and introduced to rules and regulations that govern the Idd Basajjabalaba Memorial Library (IBML). This was during... read more |
 Mar KIU Trivia: March 3 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening today?World Wildlife Day. On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in its resolution UN 68/205, decided to proclaim 3 March, the international day of the adoption of the Convention on... read more |
 Mar KIU Education Students Association Gets New Leaders
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus Education Students Association has got new leaders after the nominations for all available 13 positions returned unopposed.After the nomination process conducted by the Faculty of Education nomination... read more |
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Mar Uganda Cranes Coach McKinstry Out for a Month
KIU, Main Campus - The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has asked Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry to step aside for a period of one month. In a statement released by FUFA on Tuesday evening, the Federationcâ¬â?cs Executi... read more |
 Mar KIU Deputy Chief Librarian Tells New students to Fully Utilize University Library
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Jackline Kiwelu Estomihi Mayende, the Deputy Chief University Librarian has urged students to embrace the library to better their academic excellence at KIU.Speaking during the library orientation of January... read more |
 Mar IGAD Delegation Visits KIU For Partnership and Collaboration
KIU, Main Campus - On Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, a delegation from the African Union Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa visited Kampala International University for collaboration and partnership. The delegation compris... read more |
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Mar KIU Mass Communication Students Association Revamped
By Isaac Akugizibwe.KIU, Main Campus- After being inactivitive for some time due to the effect caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the KIU Mass communication association is making a great return. A series of meetings by passionate Mass communication stu... read more |
 Mar KIU International Desk: Visa Ban From Trump-era That was Affecting Green Card Applicants Revoked by Biden
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Last month, U.S. President Joe Biden revoked an executive action by his antecedent banning legal immigration for family members of U.S. citizens and residents, and diversity visa lottery recipients.According to a ... read more |
 Mar Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei Nominated for Laureus Awards
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Joshua Cheptegei, the world record holder for 5,000 and 10,000 meters, has been nominated for the 2021 Laureus Awards in the World Sportsman of the Year categories.Cheptegei recently broke the world record set by le... read more |
 Mar Government Relaxes Restrictions on Schools
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education and Sports has relaxed restrictions on schools and universities. With the relaxed restrictions, schools can now operate both day and boarding sections as they reopen for semi-candidate clas... read more |
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Mar KIU International Desk: Nigerian Kidnapped schoolgirls Released câ¬â?? International Media
Reports in international media say that 279 Nigerian schoolgirls who were kidnapped by suspected criminal gangs last Friday have been released.Al Jazeera reports that the kidnappers have released nearly 300 girls who were abducted from a boarding sch... read more |
 Mar KIU Trivia: March 2 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Jamahiriya Day (Libya). On March 2, Libyans celebrate Declaration of Jamahiriya Day, also known as Declaration of the People's Authority Day . In observance of this public holiday, schools and businesses are closed through... read more |
 Mar KIU's Omuya Asks President Museveni to Support Youth Entrepreneurship
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Noah Omuya, a final year student of Mass Communications at Kampala International University alongside Immaculate Akello, a former student of law at KIU and a group of youth under the United Nations Youth Coalition f... read more |
 Mar KIU Initiates January 2021 intake students
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Students admitted during the January 2021 intake have been fully initiated into the Kampala International University life during an orientation ceremony held in the university main hall today Monday 1st March 202... read more |
 Mar COVID-19 Updates: Ministry of Health Speaks Out On COVID-19 Vaccination
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Minister of Health, Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng, on 28th February addressed the media about the COVID-19 vaccination exercise that is expected to commence this month."AstraZeneca vaccines from Serum Institute of India:... read more |
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Mar COVID-19 Updates: COVID-19 Transmission in Households Lower câ¬â?? New Research
KIU, Western Campus - Just one in ten people who catch COVID-19 pass it on to someone they live with, a study has found - according to UK newspaper Dailymail. US researchers analyzed data from more than 7,000 homes in Boston and found more than ... read more |
 Feb KIU Book Club: A Guide to Uni Life by Lucy Tobin
As many students return to school, especially freshers, they delve into the unknown. University life is a whole new world to them. Gone are the stringent rules in High School, where restrictions were all over the place.At University, they will b... read more |
 Feb KIU Trivia: March 1 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Compliment Day. In the global initiative to create the most positive day in the world, World Compliment Day is celebrated every March 1 to spread joy through simple verbal affirmations of appreciation. With less focu... read more |
 Feb Uganda Government to Adopt Electronic Postage System
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Government has rollout an e-postal system, which will ease the operations of government agencies.According to Uganda Communications Commission, this system involves the transportation or postage of messages and othe... read more |
 Feb Ghana Emerges First African Country to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Ghana had received the worldcâ¬â?cs 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the United Nations backed COVAX Initiative. According to Henrietta Fore Executive Director of UNICEF, the COVAX facili... read more |
 Feb Making Sense of Australian Law to Make Facebook and Google pay for News Content
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Should Australia's move to make digital giants Facebook and Google pay for news content work out, you can be sure that other countries will want to start their own negotiations. The amended legislation pass... read more |
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Feb 2020/21 KIU Guild Parliament Convenes for the First time since 2020 Elections
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-The 2020/21 Guild Parliament is today February 24, 2021 convening for the first time to lay the way forward for the calendar year that began on 2nd December 2020.Due to uncertainties caused by COVID19, the student... read more |
 Feb KIU Fraternity Wishes DVC Finance and Administration, Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye a Happy Birthday
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-We are joining the KIU family to extend our sincere happy birthday wishes to Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye. We would wish to take advantage of this very special occasion to share our love for your living inspiration... read more |
 Feb KIU TRIVIA: February 22 in the Present and Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Be Humble Day, Be humble is a day to practice humility. It is not a day to talk about oneself, but a day to listen to others, appreciate their accomplishments, and learn from them. It is a day for acknowledging one's imper... read more |
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Feb NASAcâ¬â?cs Perseverance Lands Safely on Planet Mars.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus -The Perseverance rover, finally landed safely on planet Mars on Thursday, February 18, 2021. This was NASAcâ¬â?cs most ambitious effort in decades to directly study whether there was ever life on the red planetThe... read more |
 Feb KIU TRIVIA: February 20 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Day of Social Justice: (Social Justice Equality Day) is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality gender... read more |
 Feb KIU Signs MoU in Collaboration with Charotar University of Science and Technology India
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU), on 18 February 2021, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, Gujarat, India.The MoU, signed on behalf of KIU by... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Day: How Muhammed Ali, a Student of Environmental Management, is Living Amidst COVID-19
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus-At the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic early 2020, no student like other people could tell its implications not until every nation started advocating for lockdown that never spared schools and all learning institutio... read more |
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Feb KIU Explorer of the Day: Lessons from COVID-19 Top Najlahcâ¬â?cs 2021 Resolutions
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus-In her final year and looking forward to receiving her diploma in Public Administration before the year ends, Tanzanian-born Najilah Hemmed cannot take the lessons learnt from 2020 for granted. Apart from preparin... read more |
 Feb Management of Kirudu National Referral Hospital Expresses Gratitude to KIU Fraternity
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - While the rest of the world celebrated Valentines' Day through romance and sharing different gifts, the KIU Debate Union chose to give back to the community by cleaning Kirudu National Referral Hospital on S... read more |
 Feb KIU Postpones 23RD Graduation Ceremony to April
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - A detailed circular with guidelines of the universitycâ¬â?cs reopening procedure released on Wednesday 10th February by the University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mohammad Mpezamihigo indicates that the 23rd graduation ... read more |
 Feb COVID-19 Updates: African Governments Jointly ask IMF for $500bn
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - African Governments have together solicited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to release $500bn liquidity to support the continent battle the economic squeeze that the COVID-19 pandemic has subjected to the 54... read more |
 Feb COVID-19 Updates: UGX292bn Approved by Parliament for COVID-19 Vaccines, Land Eviction
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Parliament, yesterday, approved a supplementary budget of UGX292 billion. The approved finances include UGX18.5 billion for COVID-19 vaccines as an advance payment for the 18 million doses of the AstraZeneca vacci... read more |
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Feb Poised to Change the Trend of Politics in Uganda, KIUcâ¬â?cs Guild President Jacob Musimenta Is but a Different Breed.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Despite coming from a humble background, KIU's most supreme student is a total quality person. Appointing his fierce opponent in the run for presidency as his Prime Minister is one factor that justifies the fact ... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Day: KIU's Byabasubiza Launches a Book About Religion
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Mark Byabasubiza, a 4th year, law student at Kampala International University has launched a book about the fate of religion dubbed "The Foreign God."Mark says that he drew the inspiration of writing such a remarkab... read more |
 Feb KIU Trivia: February 10 in the Past and Present
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today? Umbrella Day. The umbrella, an instrument that protects people from the sun and rain. The term more associated with the sunshade umbrella is the parasol. Umbrellas were used in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, and... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Day: Searching for Hope at KIU. Afaf Ahmed Dreams of a Peaceful Somalia.
By Isaac Akugizibwe.KIU, Main Campus - Worried by the unprecedented escalation of tension in her homeland, Somalia, Afaf Ahmed feels concerned and indebted to change events and deliver peace, respect of human rights, and good governance in her m... read more |
 Feb KIU Business Desk: Number of Middle-Class Ugandans Grows to 8.3 Million
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - About 22% of Uganda's population (8.3 million) are now considered to be middle-class.This excludes, the floating middle-class (FMC), those susceptible to becoming poor in case of negative economic shocks. But can ... read more |
 Feb KIU General News: Ugandan Social Media Ban Ends After 28 Days
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - State Minister for ICT, Hon Peter Ogwang, on Wednesday 10th February, declared that Internet and Social Media Services have been fully restored. This comes after a 28-day ban whereby many Ugandans were forced... read more |
 Feb KIU General News: Uganda's Winifred Ikilai Wins International Award in HIV/AIDS Research Advocacy
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Ugandan HIV research activist, Winifred Ikilai, 29, who is championing global efforts to end HIV/AIDS, has won the Omololu Falobi Award for her benevolence in HIV/AIDS prevention research community advocacy.The aw... read more |
 Feb KIU Lifestyle Segment: All About Valentine's Day
By Agnes KICONCOKIU, Main Campus - As it is known to many as a day of love, Valentine's Day is celebrated every 14th February. Across the world, chocolate, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valent... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Day: KIU is a Seat of Intellectualism - says Isaac Peter.
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - With just months left to complete his undergraduate degree in Public Administration at Kampala International University, Isaac Peter is satisfied with what the University has so far offered. According to hi... read more |
 Feb KIU TRIVIA: February 9 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today? Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day calls upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people. This yearcâ¬â?cs Internet Day t... read more |
 Feb KIU Trivia: February 8 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today? International Epilepsy Day. International Epilepsy Day - Started in 2015 and organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy, the day provides a platform for people wi... read more |
 Feb KIU Trivia: February 5 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Give Kids a Smile Day. Give Kids A Smile program was created by the American Dentist Association in 2003. It was a way for dentists to come together with their communities to provide dental services such as oral health, ed... read more |
 Feb KIU Alumni Voice: Katerega Uthman, a Stunning Example of KIU Alumni
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Over the years, Uganda's leading private University has produced total quality individuals who have demostrated exquisite perfomance in personal and community development through the knowledge and skillset attain... read more |
 Feb KIU Book Club: February 2021 Reads
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Since we are in a new month, how about we give you a selection of books to read. We will be reviewing one per week for the rest of the month too.1. The Phone Addiction Workbook by Hilda Burke2. The Miracle Morning... read more |
 Feb COVID-19 Updates: Free Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - As the government of Uganda continues to wait for the 18 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the Ministry of Health has pointed out that the drug will be administered free of charge.The Ministry of Health spok... read more |
 Feb KIU Trivia: February 3 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening TodayNational Carrot Cake Day, a cake made of carrots mixed with batter, is eaten and celebrated today. It is healthier than many other cakes, and besides featuring carrots, it often includes raisins and walnuts. Many believe it... read more |
 Feb KIU General News: President Museveni to Guide on Re-opening of Schools Tomorrow
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - President Museveni will, on Thursday February 4, officially announce when or whether schools should fully or partially reopen schools for all in addition to the candidates.The Cabinet Meeting, that sat on Monday Feb... read more |
 Feb KIU International Desk: Three Missions to Land on Planet Mars This Month
¯»¿¯»¿By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - NASA, China and United Arab Emirates are expected to arrive on Planet Mars this February. NASA's Perseverance rover, the Chinese space agency's Tianwen-1 and the United Arab Emirates' Hope&nb... read more |
 Feb KIU International Desk: Jeff Bezos Steps Down as Amazon's CEO
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Jeff Bezos, Amazon's Founder and CEO, is slated to step down from his role as Chief Executive later this year and transition to Executive Chair, Amazon announced on Tuesday.He is expected to be replaced by Andy Ja... read more |
 Feb KIU Explorer of the Day: Harnessing the Seeds of Entrepreneurship, KIU's Shakillar in Spotlight.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Shakillah Kabagenyi, a final year student of Bachelors in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting is walking the talk of entrepreneurship to earn a living. She doesn't have to sit and wait for an employme... read more |
 Feb Schools to Remain Closed Until Learners are Vaccinated
By Agnes KICONCOKIU, Main Campus - Regarding the opening of schools, scientists have appealed to the President to wait till all learners are vaccinated so as to minimize the risk of spreading Coronavirus amongst themselves.This decision was arrived a... read more |
 Feb First Public Free Zone Commissioned at Entebbe International Airport
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The construction of the first Public Free Zone in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport adjacent to the Cargo Terminal was commissioned by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija. Hon Matia Kasaija, the Minist... read more |
 Feb KIU General News: Ugandans Await Final Decision on Reopening of Schools
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus- The Ministry of Education and Sports is, today, set to announce the decision made regarding the reopening of schools and tertiary institutions that were temporarily closed in March last year as a result of the Corona... read more |
 Feb KIU's Vice Chancellor Advises Government To Switch On Social Media To Aid Students Study Online
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Vice Chancellor of Kampala International University, Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, has asked the government to lift the shutdown on social media if online learning is to be successful.While speaking to a local media... read more |
 Feb Social Media Damaging Teenagers' Mental Health and Self Esteem, New Study Reveals
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - A newly released report by the Education Policy Institute and The Prince's Trust has it that boys and girls around the age of 14 to 18 are being mentally affected by heavy use of social media. The research used d... read more |
 Feb KIU General News: Bamasaba Cultural Leader Laid to Rest
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - His Royal Highness, Umukhuka II Bob Mushikori, the former head of Inzu Ya Masaba who succumbed to COVID-19 earlier last month, was finally laid to rest on January 30, at his ancestral home in Busayi village in Bud... read more |
 Jan President Museveni Launches Trials for COVID-19 Treatment Drug
By Agnes Kiconco and Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - President Museveni on Wednesday, 27th January 2021, launched clinical trials for the new home blended COVID-19 treatment drug called UBV-01N. The drug is a product of the Natural Chemot... read more |
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Jan KIUcâ¬â?cS Sprinter James Ojirot Set for Tokyo Games
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - After nearly a year of intense psychological training, Sprinter James Ojirot is confident enough to secure space in team Uganda ahead of the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics. The final year engineering student at KIU res... read more |
 Jan What is the Actual meaning of the word PhD?
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - A Doctor of Philosophy or Ph.D. is the highest academic degree awarded at Kampala International University and elsewhere in the world across the whole breadth of academic fields. The word Ph.D. comes from a Latin... read more |
 Jan KIU Trivia: January 29 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Freethinkers Day. Freethinkers Day, also known as Thomas Paine Day, celebrates the life and work of Thomas Paine, who was born on today's date in 1737. The day not only educates the public about Paine's work but also about... read more |
 Jan Universities, Schools to Remain Closed for Another 3 Months due to COVID-19 Surge - Ministry of Education
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - According to the Ministry of Education and Sports, schools and institutions of higher education are to remain closed for the foreseeable future due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.Alex Kakooza, the Permanent Secretar... read more |
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Jan Alumni Voices: I will make KIU Proud câ¬â?? Richard Kandole
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Having emerged second in the recent District and Municipality council elections, former Guild Union speaker, Richard Kandole is confident enough to go for an even greater position in Kyenjojo district come 2026. ... read more |
 Jan KIU Trivia: January 27 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Geographic Day (USA). The National Geographic Society was incorporated in Washington, D.C. on today's date in 1888, by a group of 33 scientists, scholars, businessmen, and explorers who had a passion for geography... read more |
 Jan KIU Ranked the Best Private University in Pearl of Africa
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) has maintained its position as the leading private University in Uganda according to the latest 2021 rankings by webometric. KIU has steadily moved from the 4th position to be ranked 3rd in th... read more |
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Jan How KIUcâ¬â?cs Wisdom Anana Weathered the COVID-19 Storm
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Following the Ugandan governmentcâ¬â?cs declaration of the closure of institutions of learning as one of the measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic, all institutions including KIU sent students to t... read more |
 Jan Mark Ssali Aims to Revamp KIU Basketball
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The newly appointed chairman of the KIU Basketball franchise, Mark Ssali has promised to transform both the KIU Titans and Rangers to international standards. Ssali plans to deliver his promise in ten years.The form... read more |
 Jan KIU Trivia: January 19 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Popcorn Day (USA). This time-honoured snack can be sweet or savoury, caramelized, buttered or plain, moulded into a candied ball, or tossed with nuts and chocolate. However, it is enjoyed, enjoy it on National Pop... read more |
 Jan KIU Alumni: Serving as a Leader at KIU Exposed me to Important people - Former Guild Union Premier, Wilson Amanya.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Wilson Amanya, the 2018/2019 Guild Union Prime Minister, currently employed with the Uganda Police Force has disclosed the secret behind his tremendous ascendence. Amanya attributes his success to the connec... read more |
 Jan KIU Trivia: January 11 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Manifesto Day. Independence Manifesto Day commemorates the day when the document demanding independence for the country was sent to France, the USA, and Great Britain. These events took place in 1944 during th... read more |
 Jan KIU to Recruit Medical Officers Under the University Staff Development Scheme for Post-Graduate Studies
KIU, Western Campus - The leading private University in Uganda seeks to recruit Medical Officers to pursue their postgraduate studies under the University Staff Development Scheme in the fields of General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Internal... read more |
 Jan Museveni Opens Entebbe Market Ahead of Election Day
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - On January 6, 2021, the President of Uganda, H.E Y.K Museveni officially opened the Kitooro Market in Entebbe Municipality. This comes after postponing the opening date from last year.Kitooro market is part of the... read more |
 Jan Today Marks 31 years Since the death of Japan's longest serving Monarch, Hirohito
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The seventh day of January is one many Japanese will forever wish to forget yet memorizing it is paramount. This is the day in the year 1989 when their longest-serving emperor and monarch Hirohito breathed his l... read more |
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Jan Central Bank Asserts That the Shilling Will Remain Stable in 2021
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - According to Bank of Uganda, the Uganda shilling depreciated by 0.38 percent in 2020 compared to an appreciation of 0.6 percent in 2019This implies a slight depreciation despite last year's global disruption in pr... read more |
 Jan KIU Trivia: January 7 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Tricoulour Day. The flag of Italy (Italian: Bandiera d'Italia, Italian: [ban?Ë?dj?â?º?ra di?Ë?ta?lja]), often referred to in Italian as il Tricolore (Italian: [il triko?Ë?lo?re]); is a tricolour featuring three equally ... read more |
 Jan General News: Israel Leads COVID-19 Vaccination Race.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Israel is leading the race of vaccinating her citizens with 12% of Israelites immunized so far. According to international news media, China has had many of her citizens immunized than any other country worldwide... read more |
 Jan KIU Book Club: Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? As the new year begins, we all have to start over because of the challenges brought asbout by the COVID-19 pandemic.Lives were changed, livelihoods lost and even some lives lost. This book will inspire you to start anew and... read more |
 Jan 3-Year-Old Patrick Ouma Appointed Clan Chief
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - For many, leadership is thought about when they are grown-up or mature enough to decide upon it. Others are born into royalty and the rite to leadership is from birth. In Patrick Ouma Lakwayi II's case, this came ... read more |
 Jan KIU Trivia: January 5 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Screenwriters Day (USA). On January 5, when the credits roll on your favorite show or movie, admire the writers on National Screenwriters Day! Youcâ¬â?cve probably heard of Steven Spielberg, the great directo... read more |
 Jan Uganda to Access COVID-19 Vaccine from AstraZeneca
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has revealed that in close partnership with Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative- GAVI, it is set to secure the COVID - 19 vaccine as cases escalate to over 35,000.According Dr Daina At... read more |
 Jan Leadership is an Honour: KIU Vice-Chancellor Tells Student Leaders
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus -The Vice Chancellor of Kampala International University, Dr Muhammad Mpezamihigo has asked student leaders to embrace leadership and use it well to change their subjects positively because it is an honour. Dr.Mpez... read more |
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Jan Jacob Musiimenta declared winner in Thursdaycâ¬â?cs Guild Presidential Poll
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The Guild Union Electoral commission has disclosed that Jacob Musiimenta beat Ronald Karuhanga with a margin of five votes to be declared winner of the 2020-21 Guild presidential poll held on Thursday 10th Decemb... read more |
 Jan KIU TRIVIA: January 4 in the Present and the Past
National Trivia Day. What National Day on January 4th celebrates those who accumulate and hoard tidbits of useless trivia? National Trivia Day, of course! Each year, the holiday recognizes the collectors of unconnected, irrelevant data, facts, histor... read more |
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Dec KIU Alumni Voice: KIUcâ¬â?cs Mordecai Pours Love to the Less Privileged in Kampala
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Mordecai Muriisa Martin, a former Mass Communication student at KIU and current news anchor with NBS TV, under his organization, Spreading Wings International, has donated several items to over ten less privilege... read more |
 Dec KIU Explorer of the Day: Andrew Onen, The Man Who Harnessed Happiness From Passion, Perfectionism and Necessity
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Andrew Smith Onen, founder of Graphics City Solutions and one of the 2020 Media Challenge fellows awaiting graduation, is not only a self-made young entrepreneur but one of the wittiest multi-talented individuals... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Uganda's New Born Rhino Calf Named After Ruparelia Family.
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Ruparelia Foundation, in a close conjunction with Rhino Fund Uganda, has named the New Born Calf Rae Ruparelia.During the naming ceremony, Rajiv Ruparelia, a Trustee at Ruparelia Foundation, said that there is a... read more |
 Dec KIU Business Desk: Equity Uganda Unveils New Brand Geared Towards Sustainable Growth
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings, yesterday Equity Uganda revealed a new identity in line with Equity Group Holdingscâ¬â?c ongoing transformation voyage. Equity will now express itself as... read more |
 Dec KIU International Desk: French President Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, says the French government.câ¬Å?The president tested positive for COVID-19 today,c⬠part of a statement from the presidency read on Thursd... read more |
 Dec KIU Entertainment Desk: Mixed Feelings as Bebe Cool Announces Release of Nigerian Artistes
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Ugandan musician Moses Ssali, also popularly known by his stage name Bebe Cool, has since received mixed reactions from the public after his effort to see to the release of Nigerian artistes Stanley Omah Didia also ... read more |
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Dec KIU Alumni Voice: Former KIU Students Says KIU Produces Best Teachers.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - David Akugizibwe, a Physics and Mathematics teacher at Katooke Secondary School in Kyenjojo district, has claimed that no university produces the best teachers other than Kampala International University (KIU) no... read more |
 Dec KIU Alumni Voice: Former KIU Student Takes Over as Deputy Secretary General at PRAU
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Former KIU student, Kezia Koburungi, has been elected the new a Deputy Secretary General of the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU). This was at the 44th Annual General Meeting at Hotel Africana over... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Mugisha Speaks Out On Road Safety Ahead Of Festive Season
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Acting Director for Traffic Police Basil Mugisha, has called out to all road users to ensure road safety and observe the set traffic guidelines ahead of the festive season.Speaking at Media Centre in Kampala on ... read more |
 Dec Gmail, Youtube, and Google Docs go Offline
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - On 14th December 2020, Google applications that include Gmail, Youtube, and Docs went offline in a rare service outage. Users were unable to access many of the company's services.As it was, the outage started shor... read more |
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Dec Campus News: Curtain falls on Arihocâ¬â?cs Ambitious Reign as Musiimenta Assumes Office with Big Tasks Ahead.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus -The reign of Ariho Moses as Guild President officially ended on Saturday 12th December 2020 when he handed over power to Jacob Musiimenta from the school of Law. The hand over and swearing in ceremony was onl... read more |
 Dec Leadership is an Honour - VC tells KIU Student Leaders
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The KIU Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohammad Mpezamihigo, has asked student leaders to embrace leadership and use it well to change their subjects positively because it is an honour. Dr. Mpezamihigo was the Guest of... read more |
 Dec KIU Business Desk: Umeme's UGX800bn 2021 Plan Unveiled
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Umeme, Ugandacâ¬â?cs main power distribution company, tabled a $219 million (UGX813.2 billion) budget for the year 2021. Part of that, $119 million (UGX442.4 billion) is to cater for capital investments in the gri... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Applies for 9 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, has requested 9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine amid rising new cases in the country.A statement issued by the ministry said that the vaccines will cover 20 perc... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: United States Donates USD 1.87 Million to Fight Coronavirus in Uganda
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - United States, through U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Threat Reduction Agency, has supported Ugandacâ¬â?cs efforts to combat COVID-19 through the donation of critical COVID-19 testing reagents and personal p... read more |
 Dec Lawyers Poise To End Four Year Wait, a Sure Deal
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The Guild Union Electoral commission, on Wednesday 9th December, declared two candidates eligible to run for Presidency in the 2020 Guild presidential poll on Thursday afternoon. The most certain result on the el... read more |
 Dec Jacob Musiimenta Declared Winner in Guild Presidential Poll
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The Guild Union Electoral Commission has disclosed that Jacob Musiimenta beat Ronald Karuhanga with a margin of five votes to be declared winner of the 2020-21 Guild Presidential Poll held on Thursday 10th Decemb... read more |
 Dec August Intake Students Fully Introduced to the KIU Culture.
By Isaac AkugzibweKIU, Main Campus - A three day orientation of the August intake students that ended on Wednesday 9th December, 2020 not only introduced students to university life but also the culture of doing things the KIU way.The overall consens... read more |
 Dec KIU Explorer of the Day: Patricia Atoo, the Voice that Ended Male Dominance in KIU Guild Parliament
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The position of the Guild Union Speaker has been dominated by males for almost half a decade. The election of two strong female voices to fill the top most office in the 2019/20 August house is a mark that has pr... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: Coca-Cola Donates UGX186Million to Uganda Red Cross Society
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Coca-Cola beverages company has donated UGX186 million to the Red Cross Society, with the intention of saving lives amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.The donation is to aid in the hand washing campaign, an activity t... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: Bishop Jjumba of Masaka Diocese Contracts COVID-19
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Bishop Jjumba of Masaka Diocese has contracted COVID-19 and is currently receiving treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital.A source in the diocese said on Wednesday that Bishop Jjumba was initially rushed to ... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Records 1,199 New COVID-19 Infections in One day
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health have registered 1,199 new COVID-19 infections with 12 virus deaths as the number of confirmed cases on Wednesday rose to 25,059. According Ministry of Health, 9 of the 12 victims died between ... read more |
 Dec Trade Minister Applauds Former UNBS Boss
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Amelia Kyambadde has applauded Dr. Ben Manyindo for his diligent service during his tenure at the helm of Uganda National Bureau of Standards.Kyambadde made the... read more |
 Dec KIU Business Desk: CenteVisa Prepaid Card Launched by Centenary Bank
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - In a bid to enhance cashless payments, Centenary Bank launched the CenteVisa prepaid card on December 9th, 2020.The launch happened at Mapeera House, which is Centenary Bank's Head Quarters.Centenary Bank Managing... read more |
 Dec The School of Law could end Four-Year Deadlock as Two Pick Nomination Forms for Guild Seat
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Two newly elected members of the guild Parliament from the School of Law have picked nomination forms to run for the students' union top most office ahead of Guild President Elections on Thursday 10th December 20... read more |
 Dec KIU Trivia: December 9 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Anti-Corruption Day. International Anti-Corruption Day also Mlondi Caluza's birthday has been observed annually, on 9 December, since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 Octo... read more |
 Dec KIU Business Desk: UBA Uganda Receives new CEO
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Last week, United Bank for Africa, Uganda Limited (UBA), announced the appointment of Chioma Mang as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.Before her appointment in Uganda, Chioma was the Managing Dire... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Retired Chief Justice Katureebe Hired by Chinese Supreme Court
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Retired Chief Justice Bart Katureebe, who retired in June 2020, has been hired by the Supreme Court of China as a member of its Expert Committee on the adjudication of international commercial disputes for the nex... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: PSFU Boosts Uganda's COVID-19 Response with Health Equipments
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, has received health equipments in a bid to boost support of COVID-19 response from Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) with support from MasterCard Found... read more |
 Dec KIU Trivia: December 8 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Hari Kuyo (Kansai Region, Japan). It is the Japanese Buddhist and Shinto Festival of Broken Needles, celebrated on February 8 in the Kanto region, but on December 8 in the Kyoto and Kansai regions. It is celebrated by wome... read more |
 Dec Law Society Presidential Candidates to Lock Horns in Debate This Wednesday
By Isaac Akugizibwe.KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Law Society Electoral Commission has announced that this yearcâ¬â?cs presidential debate will be held on Wednesday 9th December 2020 in the university main hall starting from 2pm East African standard ti... read more |
 Dec KIU Guild MP Elections declared free and fair
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The Guild Union Electoral Commission has declared Mondaycâ¬â?cs elections for college and school representatives free and fair despite uncertainties brought about by COVID-19 pandemic.The overall consensus by vot... read more |
 Dec KIU Book Club: SURVIVING COVID-19: Small Business Marketing Relief Book by Andre Kay
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? As the Ugandan government continues to gradually ease lockdown restrictions, the economy is slowly opening up. This book will give you insight into how you can tap into social media to keep your business afloat.SURVIVING COVID... read more |
 Dec Authorities Content with Adherence to COVID-19 SOPS During the KIU College Elections.
By Isaac Akugizibwe.KIU, Main Campus - Strict observance of COVID-19 standard operating procedures has been observed at all polling stations as several students turned up with uncautionable discipline to cast their votes during the voting of the KIU ... read more |
 Dec KIU Trivia: December 7 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Civil Aviation Day. The purpose of the day is to recognize the importance of aviation, especially international air travel, to the social and economic development of the world. The purpose of International Ci... read more |
 Dec KIU Main Campus New Students Attend Orientation
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? KIU new students have started their three-day orientation ceremony today December 7 in the university Main Hall, which is aimed at introducing them to the different aspects of university life at KIU.The students, who were more... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Mayor Elias Lukwago Back on His Feet
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Kampala Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago has today returned to Uganda after his discharge from Nairobi Hospital where he had been admitted for treatment.Lukwago was last month admitted to Nairobi Hospital after being diagno... read more |
 Dec COVID-19 Updates: NRM's Secretary General Lumumba Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - NRM party Secretary General Justine Kasule Lumumba has tested positive for COVID-19 pandemic after seven days of self-isolation, according to Hon Rose Namayanja Nsereko, NRM's National Treasurer, at the party's 15th... read more |
 Dec KIU International Desk: Czech Republic Opens Consulate in Uganda
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Last week, the Czech Republic opened a consulate in Uganda to promote trade and investment between the two countries.The new consul to Uganda is Stephen Mpuuga Kaboyo who presented his credentials to the State Min... read more |
 Dec KIU Explorer of the Day: Karuhanga eyes KIU Guild Presidency after Being Cleared for Law School MP Seat
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Ronald Karuhanga, one of the five candidates nominated to compete in the 2020-2021 guild union parliamentary elections representing School of Law has declared his intention to run for guild presidency if he succe... read more |
 Dec 47 Cleared to Contest for Guild Parliamentary Seats
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The studentscâ¬â?c union electoral commission yesterday approved 47 students to run for 29 parliamentary seats across seven colleges and schools ahead of the universitycâ¬â?cs first ever scientific election on Mo... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Entebbe Grade B Hospital set for Paediatric Surgeries
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Entebbe Regional Hospital for Paediatric Surgery Complete, to provide state-of-the-art medical services. The Regional Hospital for paediatric surgery in Entebbe is complete, the Ministry of Health has this afternoon... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: President Museveni Commissions 300-seater Ferry MV Sigulu
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned Ugandacâ¬â?cs largest passenger vessel in Namayingo district in Eastern Uganda.According to Don Wanyama the Presidential Press Secretary, says that the 300-seater MV Sigulu... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Ugandan Money Heist Sees UGX200M Stolen
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - On November 30th, 2020, Assured Forex Bureau, located on Titanic Building was robbed of UGX200m in a 'Money Heist' style, police revealed this week. The manager of the building, Daniel Kagabe, told the ... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Uganda Gets First Electric Tuks Tuks in East Africa
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Sokowatch, a Kenya-based African start-up, has introduced the first batch of electric tuk-tuks in Uganda. The tuk-tuks are also the first of their kind in East Africa.According to the online supplier of goods, the... read more |
 Dec KIU Main Campus EC Sets Tough Measures for Guild Candidates
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Martin Ainebyona, the Chairman of the 2020 Guild Electoral Commission has urged Members of Parliament aspirants for different schools and colleges to respect and observe rules set by the commission as well as the... read more |
 Dec April and August 2020 Intake Students' Orientation to be held Between 7th and 9th December 2020.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The Office of Students' Affairs has announced that students that reported in the April and August intake this year will be officially welcomed into Uganda's leading private university in a grand orientation cerem... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Uganda's Presidential and Constituency Debate Postponed
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has postponed the the live Presidential Debate that was scheduled took place on the 4th and 5th December.According to Uganda Religious Council the Presidential Debate has been p... read more |
 Dec KIU International Desk: UK Orders 40 Million Doses of the Newly Approved COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - UK has ordered 40 million doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine that is expected to be put to use next week.In reference to the BBC news report, immunisations could start within days for those who need it the most, s... read more |
 Dec KIU Alumni Voice: The KIU Alumnus Who left the Classroom to Harness Gold in the Garden During COVID-19 Lockdown
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The unexpected outbreak of COVID-19 like rain in a desert caught almost everyone unaware, sending many people and businesses worldwide into an unprecedented recess. Nevertheless this was the time to reconsider al... read more |
 Dec KIU International Desk: South Sudan's President Awarded a Global Peace Award
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan has received a Peace Medal for the year 2020 from Global Peace Without Borders Organization for his tireless efforts to bring peace to the people of South... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Uganda's Agricultural Sector to Receive UGX7.5bn from South Korea
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Uganda's agricultural sector will next year receive over UGX7.5bn from South Korea through the Korea Programme on International Agriculture (KOPIA).This money will be geared towards agricultural research in t... read more |
 Dec KIU Trivia: December 2 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. Although modern slavery is not defined in ... read more |
 Dec KIU Western Campus Faculty of Education Conducting Headcount
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus Faculty of Education is conducting a headcount for regular and in-service students.câ¬Å?This serves to notify all the above-mentioned students (regular and in-service) that the faculty is undergoing a... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: Uganda Commemorates World AIDS Day
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Uganda today joins the rest of the world to celebrate World AIDS Day held under the theme câ¬Å?National Solidarity and a Shared Responsibility Towards Ending AIDS."As we celebrate World AIDS Day, the Ministry of Hea... read more |
 Dec KIU Trivia: December 1 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today? World AIDS Day. Designated on December 1 every year since 1988, it is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the ... read more |
 Dec KIU Business Desk: Christmas is Around the Corner, but no Business in the City
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Normally, December is known for the last-minute shoppers of Christmas commodities. These range from clothes, shoes, Christmas decorations, foodstuffs to even bigger things like TVs.However, this year, following th... read more |
 Dec KIU General News: UWA Announces Promotional Offers Ahead of the Festive Season
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - In preparation for the Festive season, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced promotional discounts for tourists from December, 2020 to March, 2021.The discounts will be available for destinations like Queen ... read more |
 Nov KIU Book Club: The Smokejumper by Nicholas Evans
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? This is a novel that will have you turning pages at a very fast rate and shedding tears at the same speed. When I first read it (I have re-read it over five times), I couldncâ¬â?ct believe that there are human beings capabl... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 30 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Saint Andrewcâ¬â?cs Day (Scotland). This day is celebrated on November 30 in Scotland. Saint Andrew is the disciple in the New Testament who introduced his brother, the Apostle Peter, to Jesus as the Messiah. He is the pat... read more |
 Nov KIU General News: CAA Opens New Entebbe International Airport Terminal
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), last week, opened part of the first floor of the new Entebbe International Airport Terminal extension to passengers. This is in a bid to enable departing pass... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: Ugandan Scientists Deliver Good News on Development of Drugs Against COVID-19
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Ugandan scientists have delivered good news to the nation regarding the discovery and development of seven drugs in an attempt to stamp out Coronavirus.During the Sunday night televised presidential address, Preside... read more |
 Nov KIU Alumni Voice: Former KIU Student Uses 1000shs to Start Mega Business
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - When Everlyn Baluka Mweru graduated with a bachelors in Human Resource Management in 2017, her mind was dominated by one idea; looking for a job. She roamed several streets visiting various companies in search of... read more |
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Nov KIU Alumni Voice: Former KIU, Studentscâ¬â?c Leader Headed for Transformation of Youths in Western Uganda
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - A few weeks after being elected LCIII Youth Chairperson for Kabira sub-county in Mitooma District, Tumuramye Bosco, the former KIU Guild Minister of Cultur... read more |
 Nov Aspirants for KIU Guild Member of Parliament to Collect Nomination Forms
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The newly installed students union electoral commission has today Monday 30th, November, 2020 started issuing nomination forms to aspirants for college and school representatives in the 2020-2021 Guild Parl... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 28 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Republic Day (Burundi). People of Burundi annually celebrate Republic Day on November 28. This holiday commemorates the anniversary of the 1966 coup, overthrowing Prince Ntare V. Burundi gained independence from France in ... read more |
 Nov KIU Western Campus Beginning Students Start Registration for Library Services
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Western Campus beginning students from different schools have begun the registration exercise for library services. This follows the orientation exercise which was carried out on November 26.The first phase of the exerc... read more |
 Nov KIU General News: You Cannot Fight Evil With Evil- Bobi Wine Speaks to Supporters
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Early this morning, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential Candidate Kyagulanyi Ssentamu also known as Bobi Wine called upon his supporters and campaign team to restrain from provoking members of security."I... read more |
 Nov KIU Cuisine: Tanzanian Vegetable Rice is Easy-to-Make and Delicious; Try it out This Weekend
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Tanzanian vegetable rice is one delicious dish which is surprisingly easy and quick to make. I got the recipe from a friend and I was surprised at how well it turned out. You can prepare this new recipe this weekend.INGREDI... read more |
 Nov KIU Western Campus DSA, Guild Union Complete Orientation of Freshers
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus Guild Union and the office of the Dean of Students Affairs (DSA) have completed the orientation of first-year beginning students today Friday, November 27.The exercise, which started with the registra... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 27 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Systems Engineers Day. Systems engineers make enormous contributions to the world as we know it every single day, allowing us to live the increasingly comfortable lives we are accustomed to, and neither our p... read more |
 Nov KIU International Desk: Burkina Faso's President Kabore Re-elected for Another Term
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Electorates in Burkina Faso have re-elected President Roch Marc Christian Kabore to serve for another five years, according to preliminary results announced by the National Independent Electoral Commission.While dec... read more |
 Nov KIU General News: Uganda Wildlife Education Center Gets Tigers
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - On Wednesday, 27 November, Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) unveiled two tigers to the country.The two tigers which have been at the center for the past eight months have since then been assessed by experts... read more |
 Nov KIU General News: Victoria University Swears in New Council Members
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Victoria University located in Kampala has sworn in 14 new council members. The new council members were Sworn in by Her Worship Agnes Nkonge.During the ceremony, Rajiv Ruparelia speaking on behalf of the Board of G... read more |
 Nov KIU Joins the Rest of the World to Mourn Legendry Footballer Diego Maradona.
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - KIU joins the rest of the world to mourn the legendary Argentina footballer Diego Maradona who passed on on Thursday. The attacking midfielder and manager suffered a heart attack.Kampala International University's S... read more |
 Nov KIU International News: Scotland Becomes First Country to Provide Free Period Products
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Scotland has passed a bill that makes period products like tampons and pads free to all who need them.The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill, which was passed unanimously, obliges local authorities t... read more |
 Nov KIU General News: President Museveni Opens 50 Mega Watt Mobile Power Station in Mbale District
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - On Wednesday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commissioned a 50megawatt mobile power station that will serve Sino-Mbale Industrial Park in Mbale district.Museveni, who has been in full scientific campaign mode, d... read more |
 Nov KIU Health Desk: Poor Adherence to COVID-19 SOPs Lands Schools in Trouble
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases among schools as a result of poor adherence to guidelines set by the ministry.As reported by the ministry on Tuesday, 24th November, four schools have cu... read more |
 Nov KIU General News: Water crisis hits Kansanga
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Residents of Kansanga parish, Makindye East division are living in dilemma following the disappearance of water supplied by National Water and Sewerage Corporation.Many people have since Monday morning taken... read more |
 Nov KIU ALUMNI VOICES: Brian Masole, A Hero in Water; The 2018 Victoria Boat Cruise Horror
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - On 25th November 2018, Uganda and the world woke up to the horrific news of the MV Templar boat accident that had occurred on Lake Victoria leaving close to 40 party goers dead in the night of Saturday 24th Novem... read more |
 Nov KIU Business Desk: BoU Sets Standard Charges for Commercial Banks in Uganda
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Bank of Uganda has set interest rates and charges to be used by commercial banks in Uganda in a bid câ¬Å?to promote transparency and enhance competition in the provision of banking services to the public.câ¬These b... read more |
 Nov KIU Alumni Voices: Former KIU Guild Union Minister Vows To End Teenage Pregnancies in Eastern Uganda.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU Main Campus - A few weeks ago, Sovereign Hasashya was elected Butaleja District Youth Council Secretary before she was indicted to the National Youth Council as a member. She has since promised to use the privilege to fight and... read more |
 Nov KIU Alumni Voices: Sadrach Nirere In Spotlight of Global Climate Activism
By Isaac Akugizibwe KIU, Main Campus - Although Nirere Sadrach joined KIU on 12th January 2017 in pursuit of a Bachelors in International Business, his main dream was always something beyond the horizon. He had a strong urge to participate in so... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: Lancet Laboratories Temporarily Removed From List of COVID-19 Testing Facilities
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Lancet Laboratories has been temporarily removed from the list of approved COVID-19 testing facilities.The Ministry of Health came to the above conclusion basing on the fact that Lancet Laboratories have relocated ... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 UPDATES: Uganda Sets Covid-19 regulations for International Travellers
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has announced strict COVID-19 health regulations for people traveling in and out of the country to contain the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.All persons that are traveling in and out of t... read more |
 Nov KIU Business Desk: Umeme Building new Switching Station in Lyantonde Worth $1 Million
¯»¿By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - A switching station is being built by Umeme in Lyantonde District to enhance power supply in the district, Masaka, and Mbarara cities.According to the Managing Director Umeme, Selestino Babungi, the switching s... read more |
 Nov KIU ALUMNI Voices: NIRERE SADRACH SPEARHEADS PROVISION OF SAFE WATER IN KIBOGA
By Isaac AkuguzibweKIU Main Campus - The 26-year-old Nirere Sadrach, through the End Plastic Pollution Movement in Uganda, has partnered with two other organizations, Equal Aqua and Ten Billion Strong to launch a $5000 water-for-all project in Kiboga... read more |
 Nov KIU Alumni Voices: Former Guild Speaker Embarks On Transforming His Homeland.
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU Main Campus - Driven by the urge to fight poverty in his home village of Kitagwenda, Moses Tumwine, the speaker of the 2017/18 Guild Union parliament, is truly walking the talk. He has spent the last two years mobilising to imp... read more |
 Nov KIU Business Desk: Moroto Receives Good News in Form of new Hotel Africana Branch
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Last Friday, the latest branch of Hotel Africana, which was built in Moroto town, Karamoja sub-region, was officially opened by H.E Yoweri Museveni.While officiating the opening, the President commended Hajji Muwa... read more |
 Nov KIU General News: UPDF Vows to Protect Citizens Amidst Ongoing Riots
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has vowed to protect Ugandans through robust reinforced deployment, a measure intended to protect citizens together with their property and infrastructure.Speaking at a press... read more |
 Nov Government Pledges to Offer Food Relief to Karamoja Region
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Museveni has, on behalf of the government, pledged to offer food relief to support Karamoja Region which is currently threatened by food shortage caused by locust invasion, floods and the current CO... read more |
 Nov KIU Cuisine: Congolese Saka-Saka Will Make a Delicious Sauce for you This Weekend
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Saka-Saka, also known as Mpondou, Mpondu, or Pondu, is the Congolese word for cassava leaves, and the name of a dish made from them is câ¬Å?sakacâ¬, being the Congolese pronunciation of câ¬Å?cassavacâ¬.Central Afric... read more |
 Nov KIU Alumni: Ruhweza Atwooki Vows To Change Young Minds Through Blogging
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Ibrahim Ruhweza Atwooki, the Managing Editor of Dreamchaser magazine and a former student at KIU Main campus has expressed his long-time desire to positively change the mindset of young people through blogging.Wh... read more |
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Nov Lessons to be Learnt From Cheptegeicâ¬â?cs Ascent to the top of World Athletics
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Joshua Cheptegei continued his exploits this year after being named Sports Personality of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year in the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) awards gala held at Serena Hotel in Ka... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: US Company Moderna Claims Vaccine Can Provide 95% Protection Against COVID-19
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The US company Moderna says the COVID-19 vaccine they have just produced is capable of providing 95% effectiveness against Coronavirus.Moderna used a highly innovative experimental approach to design the vaccine.... read more |
 Nov Fighting Coronavirus Together: Bishop Wilberforce Warns Ugandans on the Dangers of COVID-19
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, the Namirembe Diocese Bishop, has warned Ugandans to take COVID-19 serious and observe the guidelines set by the Ministry of Health.The Bishop said many Ugandans are not taking C... read more |
 Nov Kenya's SGR Passenger Numbers see Increase as Uganda is yet to Start Construction
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is seeing a surge in passenger numbers, the latest September statistics show.According to the latest data from Kenya Rai... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 20 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Africa Industrialization Day. Within the framework of the Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa (1991-2000), the United Nations General Assembly, in 1989, proclaimed 20 November câ¬Å?Africa Industrialization Dayc... read more |
 Nov Fighting Coronavirus Together: UN Calls Upon G20 to Bridge USD28bn Gap in ACT-Accelerator
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - As the Group of 20 (G20) leaders prepare to meet on November 21, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Tuesday, called on the countries to bridge the financial gap of USD28 billion needed to financ... read more |
 Nov 3 Confirmed Dead, 34 Injured in Political Riots
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Five people are ascertained to have died while another 34 suffered serious injuries as police and the military confronted supporters of National Unity Platform's (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, who we... read more |
 Nov Fighting COVID Together: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Birungi Charities partner in latest PadThruCovid Campaign outreach
By Stuart Bogere KIU, Main Campus - Over 100 girls are set to benefit from an outreach organized by Birungi Charities, a non-profit organization involved in social advocacy through the PadThruCovid campaign that was launched during the COVID-19 ... read more |
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Nov KIU Book Club: Defying the Odds: câ¬Å?Refusing to Give Upc⬠when life gets hard by Tracy Lynn Roland
KIU, Western Campus - Defying the Odds is about the everyday life of a young girl growing up in the projects. It reveals many experiences the average person in America may not ever see or experience. Defying the Odds shows that one can overcome any a... read more |
 Nov KIU Alumni: Aisha Ganda, KIU Alumnus who Refuses to be Held Back by Challenges
Aisha Ganda is a 24-year-old unique graduate of Kampala International University with a Diploma in Business Administration and a founder of Snacks 4 U.She started her business (Snacks 4 U) while at the university in 2017, making healthy crunchy produ... read more |
 Nov KIU congratulates Justice Julia Sebutinde's Reappointment to ICC
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Kampala International University community Congratulates Justice Julia Sebutinde on being re-elected for a nine-year term at the International Court of Justice. In the ICJ judgescâ¬â?c election in 2011, Seb... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 18 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Morocco). Independence Day, also known as Fete de l'Independence, is a public holiday in the Kingdom of Morocco, celebrated on November 18th each year. It is Morocco's National Day and commemorates Morocc... read more |
 Nov Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health PS to Chair COVID-19 Webinar on November 13
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine will chair a webinar organized by the Ministry of Health about COVID-19 tomorrow, November 13.The webinar, whose title is, câ¬Å?Unmasking the Peculiar Clini... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 12 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Pneumonia Day. Pneumonia is a preventable and treatable disease that sickens 155 million children under 5 and kills 1.6 million each year. This makes pneumonia the number 1 killer of children under 5, claiming more l... read more |
 Nov KIU Book Club: Promises to Keep by Joe Biden
KIU, Western Campus - As a United States senator from Delaware since 1973, Joe Biden has been an intimate witness to the major events of the past four decades and a relentless actor in trying to shape recent American history. He has seen up close the... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 11 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Angola). The holiday was established to celebrate the anniversary of Angola's independence from Portugal on this date in 1975. End of World War I-related observances:câ¬c Armistice Day (New Zealand, ... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: Health workers trained on Emergency response to Covid-19
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has organised training of COVID-19 Retrieval Teams by Ministry of Health under the Emergency Medical Services Department is ongoing. The training, supported by Korea Foundation for Intern... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Eases More Lockdown Restrictions
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - On 9th November 2020, the government announced further easing of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on mass gatherings, political rallies, cinemas, casinos.According to the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng,... read more |
 Nov Notice to First Year and Non-Finalist continuing KIU Students
As you may be aware, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) accredited and approved Kampala International University (KlU) to offer emergency Online, Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) programs in a blended format, combining largely on... read more |
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Nov Kampala International University Career Opportunities: November, 2020.
Kampala International University seeks to recruit suitably qualified staff in the following fields... read more |
 Nov KIU Cuisine: Enjoy the Exquisitely Yummy Nigerian Jollof Rice This Weekend
Jollof rice is made with tomatoes, onions, scotch bonnets, and chilli peppers. The final product looks a bit like pilawo but the difference is that Jollof rice has a sweeter edge in it because of the predominant use of tomatoes as an ingredient. Try ... read more |
 Nov KIU Business Desk: Tourism Sector Gets UGX12bn Boost
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - After the major blow that Uganda's tourism sector dealt this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a ray of light came in form of a US$ 3.3 million (UGX12.3 billion) partnership agreement between the World Bank a... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 6 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has found that over the last 60 years, at least 40 per cent of all internal co... read more |
 Nov 2020 UGANDAN UNIVERSITY RANKING REVEALS KIU AS BEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA
Kampala, Uganda câ¬â?? Kampala International University (KIU) has once again been ranked the best private university in Uganda, by the 2020 UniRank Ugandan University Ranking. KIU has steadily moved up from 5th position in July 2019, to 4th position ... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: 22 New Recoveries as 217 new COVID-19 Infections are Reported
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has announced that an additional 22 people have recovered from COVID-19 in their latest daily update on November 4 tests, bringing the total recoveries to 7,645.Additionally, results from tests done o... read more |
 Nov Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health Trains COVID-19 Retrieval Teams
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health, under the Emergency Medical Services Department, is currently training COVID-19 retrieval teams, aimed at building capacity in retrieving suspected COVID-19 patients from the communities.câ¬Å?The tra... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 5 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Bank Transfer Day (USA). Bank Transfer Day encourages bank customers to transfer their cash out of big banks to credit unions. The event is in response to what critics regard as excessive fees that big banks plan to roll o... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 4 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Stress Awareness Day. International Stress Awareness Day is held on the first Wednesday of November. International Stress Awareness Day is a day to increase awareness of the impact of stress on us in our work... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: COVID-19 Positive Cases Surpass 13,000
KIU, Western Campus - Results from COVID-19 tests done on 02 November 2020 confirm 128 new cases. The cumulative cases are now 13,099. One new COVID-19 death registered in Busia district. Total COVID-19 deaths are now 115. Recoveries: 7,612... read more |
 Nov KIU Book Club: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
KIU, Western Campus - Rebecca is a 1938 Gothic novel by English author Dame Daphne du Maurier which tells the story of a young woman who impetuously marries a wealthy widower, only to discover that he and his household are haunted by the memory of hi... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: COVID-19 Cases in Uganda Near 13,000
KIU, Western campus câ¬â?? Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 cases are just 3 shy of the 13,000 mark after 228 new cases were confirmed from samples tested on November 1, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update.câ¬Å?Results of COVID-19 tests d... read more |
 Nov KIU Trivia: November 3 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Election Day (USA). In the United States, Election Day is the annual day set by law for the general elections of federal public officials. It is statutorily set by the Federal Government as "the Tuesday next after the firs... read more |
 Nov COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Vaccine Trial This Month Suffers Hindrance
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? In October, officials at the Ministry of Health said Uganda would start its first COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials this month, November. However, this plan now faces hindrance following a new requirement for the Uganda Virus R... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 Updates: Ministry of Health to Recognize Outstanding Health Workers in Upcoming Health Awards
KIU, Western Campus - The Ministry of Health and partners will recognize and motivate outstanding health workers, entities, services and products in the upcoming Heroes in Health Awards.câ¬Å?The objective of these awards is that by shining light on t... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 29 in the Past and the Present
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Internet Day. International Internet Day is celebrated worldwide, every year on October 29. Since 2005, the Day has been famously celebrated to commemorate a momentous milestone in the history of telecommunic... read more |
 Oct KIU Book Club: The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar
KIU, Western Campus - The Thirty Names of Night is one of the latest book releases this autumn. Five years after a suspicious fire killed his ornithologist mother, a closeted Syrian American trans boy sheds his birth name and searches for a new one. ... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 UPDATES: 16 Districts Survive COVID-19 pandemic due to Good Behavior and Luck
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? While Uganda currently has 11,621 cases, 103 deaths and 7400 recoveries as of 28th October 2020, 16 districts including Buyende, Kalungu, Kamwenge, Kapelebyong, Kassanda, Kazo, Kiruhura, Kitagwenda, Namutumba, Otuke, Pakwach, ... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 Updates: 2 new Deaths and 64 new Cases Registered
KIU, Western Campus - Results of COVID-19 tests done on October 26, 2020, confirm 64 new cases. The cumulative cases are now 11,621. 2 new COVID-19 deaths registered in Kampala. The cumulative COVID-19 deaths are now 103.Recoveries: 7,400The bre... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 28 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today? International Animation Day (IAD). It is an international observance proclaimed in 2002 by the International Animated Film Association as the main global event to celebrate the art of animation. This day commemorates... read more |
 Oct KIU Cuisine: Have Somali Malawah for Breakfast This Weekend
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? When my Somali friend Mohammed Absame invited me to visit him last weekend, I was in no way aware of the pleasant surprise that awaited me.After sharing the customary greeting (in English, of course), he served a brunch of ... read more |
 Oct KIU Western Campus Guild Union in Community, Student Sensitization Drive on COVID-19 SOPs
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus Guild Union has embarked on a vigorous sensitization drive of students and the communities around Ishaka town about strict adherence to the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Min... read more |
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Oct COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs Cumulative Cases Surpass 11,000
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Uganda registered 108 new COVID-19 positive cases from the 1,886 samples tested on October 21, to bring the total number of cases past the 11,000 mark to 11,041, the Ministry of Health has announced in their latest daily CO... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 23 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Mole Day. Mole Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated among chemists, chemistry students and chemistry enthusiasts on October 23, between 6:02 a.m. and 6:02 p.m., making the date 6:02 10/23 in the American style of writin... read more |
 Oct 3 COVID-19 Suspects Admitted at KIU Teaching Hospital Found Negative, Discharged
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Three COVID-19 suspects who had been isolated at KIU Teaching Hospital have been found negative and discharged, the Executive Director of the Hospital Prof. Robinson Ssebuufu has revealed.câ¬Å?We had 3 cases in isolation an... read more |
 Oct KIU Among 22 Universities Cleared by NCHE for Online Teaching
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University has been cleared by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to offer lectures to its students online as one of the safety measures to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19 within... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Inches Closer to a Century Deaths With Another Fatality
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Uganda registered another COVID-19 death from Jinja on October 20 to bring the total number of deaths to 98, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update released last evening.Meanwhile, a total of 145 new case... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 22 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD). Also known as International Stammering Awareness Day in the UK and Ireland, the day is intended to raise public awareness of the issues faced by millions of people câ¬â?? one ... read more |
 Oct Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health Draws parralells Between COVID-19 and High Blood Pressure
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has encouraged the general public to go for regular health checkups to ascertain their general heart condition, after drawing parallels between underlying heart conditions and COVID-19 fatalities.In t... read more |
 Oct Milestone Alert: KIU School of Nursing Wins COVID-19 Innovation and Sustainability Award for Making Face Masks
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU School of Nursing Sciences (SON) has been awarded the African Action Network (AAN) for Nurses and Midwives Award for Innovation and Sustainability in Health Worker Safety.The Award, which was presented in a Zoom cer... read more |
 Oct College of Humanities and Social Sciences Student Stages PhD Public Defence
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? David Mugisha Begumya, a student from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at KIU Main Campus has staged a public defence of his PhD ( Viva-Voce presentation) today October 21 at 10:00 AM.Begumyacâ¬â?cs defence... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 Updates: 97 New Cases Confirmed From Samples Tested on October 19
Results of COVID-19 tests done on 19 October 2020 confirm 97 new cases, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update. The cumulative COVID-19 cases are now 10,788. The breakdown of the 97 new cases are; 96 contacts and alerts: Kirya... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 21 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Iodine Deficiency Day. The human body needs iodine for producing the thyroid hormone which is essential to control the bodycâ¬â?cs metabolism. Iodine deficiency can cause Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) which can b... read more |
 Oct KIU Book Club: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Leave the World Behind is a magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong.Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation: a quiet reprieve fr... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 20 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Statistics Day. The third World Statistics Day will be celebrated around the globe today with the theme câ¬Å?Connecting the world with data we can trust.c⬠This theme reflects the importance of trust, authoritative... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 Updates: Doctors Say Long COVID May Affect Multiple Body Parts
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Doctors say that câ¬Ë?Long COVIDcâ¬â?c, sometimes referred to as the ongoing sickness after infection, may not be one syndrome but possibly up to four causing a rollercoaster of symptoms affecting all parts of the body and min... read more |
 Oct KIU INTERNATIONAL DESK: Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Pass 40 Million
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? As of 19th October, 2020, worldwide cases of COVID-19 crossed 40 million as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease.Record one-day increases in new infections were seen ... read more |
 Oct KIU Cuisine: Firinda, a Delicious Alternative to Enjoying Beans
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Firinda is a delicacy that originates from the Tooro region of Western Uganda, though its popularity has now spread to many parts and tribes of Uganda.Usually reserved for wedding ceremonies, this finger-licking delicacy wi... read more |
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Oct câ¬Å?Engage Community Leaders in COVID-19 Fight,c⬠KIU Western Campus DSA Advises
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Dean of Student Affairs (DSA) for KIU Western Campus, Maureen Asiimwe, has called for the engagement of community leaders in the fight against COVID-19, especially for the protection of the university students from cont... read more |
 Oct KIU Western Campus COVID-19 Taskforce Develops Monitoring Tool for COVID-19 Compliance
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus COVID-19 taskforce has developed a monitoring tool to ensure that the SOPs put in place to guard against the penetration of the virus into the KIU community are adhered to.The tool, which was develope... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers Another COVID-19 Death as Lowest Positive Figures in Weeks are Confirmed
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Uganda registered another COVID-19 death on October 14 câ¬â?? from Kole district câ¬â?? to bring the total number of deaths to 96, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday evening in their daily COVID-19 update.Meanwhile,... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 16 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Food Day. World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year around the world on October 16 in honour of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. The ... read more |
 Oct KIU Education, Business and Engineering Schools Reopen, Students to Undergo COVID-19 Orientation Tomorrow
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Western Campus finalist students in the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Science and Technology and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences can now resume school after the resp... read more |
 Oct KIU Western Campus DVC Prof. Patrick Kyamanywa Named Among CNIS 100 Notables
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for KIU Western Campus Prof. Patrick Kyamanywa has been named among the Canadian Network for International Surgery (CNIS) 100 Notables, a group of 100 individuals deemed to have made a notable con... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Reaches Grim Milestone of 10,000 COVID-19 Positive Cases
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Uganda has reached the grim milestone of registering 10,000 COVID-19 positive cases after the Ministry of Health announced 124 new cases from samples tested on October 14, in their daily COVID-19 update.This means that Ugan... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 15 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Global Handwashing Day. It is an international handwashing promotion campaign to motivate and mobilize people around the world to improve their handwashing habits. Washing hands at critical points during the day and washin... read more |
 Oct How Making Jewellery Bailed out Awori During COVID-19 Lockdown
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus - Peace Marion Awori is a student pursuing a diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication at Kampala International University. A daughter of a retired teacher and a peasant dad, Awori is in the first semester of her... read more |
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Oct BTVET Inspection Team câ¬Å?Impressedc⬠With KIU Western Campuscâ¬â?c Preparedness to Roll out new Midwifery Courses
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? A team from the Business, Vocational, Technical Education and Training (BTVET) at the Ministry of Education and Sports that inspected KIU Western Campuscâ¬â?c School of Nursing Sciences last week to ascertain its readiness ... read more |
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Oct COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 Deaths Reach 95 as 81 New Cases are Confirmed
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Another COVID-19 death registered in Yumbe district has brought Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 deaths to 95, the Ministry of Health has announced in its daily COVID-19 update.Meanwhile, 81 new positive cases were registered with al... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 14 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Standards Day. The day honours the efforts of the thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards within standards development organizations such as the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). The aim of Wor... read more |
 Oct Meet Irene Mirembe, the 22-Year Old Student Giving it her all
By Wandera StephenKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Irene Mirembe, a third-year student at Kampala International University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Education at the main campus doesncâ¬â?ct subscribe to the common norm of her peers to live beyond their... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 13 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Day for Disaster Reduction. This is an international day that encourages every citizen and government to take part in building more disaster-resilient communities and nations. The United Nations General Assem... read more |
 Oct KIU Book Club: A Good African Story: How a Small Company Built a Global Coffee Brand
KIU, Western Campus - The inspirational story of how an African-owned coffee company became a profitable global brand offers an argument for trade as opposed to aid, and a lesson in how Africa can dictate the terms of its futureSince it was founded i... read more |
 Oct COVID-19 Updates: 1 Death, 63 New Cases Announced From COVID-19 Samples Tested on October 11
The Ministry of Health has announced a new COVID-19 death from Kampala to bring the total number of the cases in the country so far to 94.Additionally, 63 new COVID-19 cases were discovered from the samples tested on October 11, bringing the cumulati... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 12 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Arthritis Day. World Arthritis Day is when the world comes together to raise awareness about arthritis, the worldcâ¬â?cs most prevalent disease. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints.... read more |
 Oct Staying Well Together: Ministry of Health Starts Sensitisation Drive Against COVID-19 Stigma
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has embarked on a sensitization drive to fight against stigmatization of people who have recovered from COVID-19.The drive which runs under the slogan câ¬Å?COVID-19 does not discriminate; and neither ... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 7 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Walk to School Day. It celebrates the joys of walking and opens the eyes of students, families, schools and community leaders. Held annually during the first Wednesday in October, this event involves communit... read more |
 Oct KIU Nursing Students Embark on Tight Study Schedule
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Nursing students have embarked on a tight study schedule amidst the COVID-19 difficulties in a bid to graduate early and join the national medical human resource workforce.In the just-released study schedule by the Busi... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 6 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Cerebral Palsy Day. This is a global movement of people with cerebral palsy and their families, and the organizations that support them, in more than 60 countries. The day is an opportunity to celebrate, raise awaren... read more |
 Oct KIU Health Science Students Resume Classes
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Western Campus finalist students pursuing various disciplines in Health Sciences have today, October 5 resumed classes after undergoing training on adherence to the Ministry of Health Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs... read more |
 Oct KIU Book Club: First Comes Love, then Comes Malaria by Eve Brown-Waite
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? What started as an attempt to do a forensic clean up of my house over the weekend resulted into a well-deserved read, probably for my efforts to maintain hygiene in this COVID-19 dominated era.As I turned the house upside d... read more |
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Oct World Teachercâ¬â?cs Day 2020: A Special Day to Celebrate the Worldcâ¬â?cs Educators
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? According to UNESCO, World Teacherscâ¬â?c Day - which falls annually on October 5 - commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This Recommendation s... read more |
 Oct KIU Trivia: October 5 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Teachers' Day. Also known as International Teachers Day, it is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and situations of teachers around the world. This recommendation outlines standards relating to e... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 29 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Heart Day. World Heart Day is meant to spread awareness about taking care of our hearts and to use the heart to beat cardiovascular disease, which can only happen when one brings about changes in their lifestyle and ... read more |
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Sep Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 22nd Graduation (24th September, 2020)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 24th September, 2020 to 2nd October, 2020 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you.Bachelor of Arts with Educat... read more |
 Sep KIU Book Club: The Art of War by Sun Tzu
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Much as its title reads like an armed war manual, The Art of War is a book written for all the seasons. Be it an actual armed conflict, politics, business environment, a workplace, relationship and any other aspect of daily... read more |
 Sep KIU Western Campus Sets Stringent COVID-19 Measures for Returning Students
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus administration has set stringent COVID-19 measures for returning finalist students to ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) put in place by the Ministry of Health are followed to the le... read more |
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Sep Medicine History: The Queer Story of Sir Alexander Flemingcâ¬â?cs Discovery of Penicillin
KIU, Western Campus - Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the discovery of penicillin, the first naturally occurring antibiotic drug discovered and used therapeutically.Sir Alexander Fleming, a Scottish researcher, is credited with the discovery of p... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 28 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Freedom From Hunger Day. It is meant to increase awareness about global hunger and promote Freedom from Hunger's câ¬â?? an international organization - empowerment of women around the world. Every one out of seven people s... read more |
 Sep African Universities Must Redefine Themselves to Become Relevant to the Society, Experts Speak at KIU Research and Innovation Webinar
câ¬Å?Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacityc⬠Frantz FanonThe Kampala International University Research and Innovation Webinar Series organized by the Directorate of Research, Innovations, Consultanc... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 Updates: 1 Death, 154 New Cases Confirmed From September 24 COVID-19 Tests
The Ministry of Health has announced in its daily COVID-19 update that another person câ¬â?? from Gulu district câ¬â?? has succumbed to the Coronavirus.The country has also registered 154 new COVID-19 cases including 135 contacts and alerts and 19 re... read more |
 Sep KIU Book Club: Your Top Five Weekend Reads
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus câ¬â?? With President Yoweri Museveni allowing finalist students at university to resume school on October 15, many KIU finalists are probably as excited as a child who just received their first gift.Well, what... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: Africa CDC Director Awarded Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Award for Role in Fighting COVID 19
The Director of the African Union's Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Dr John Nkengasong, has been awarded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) 2020 Global Goalkeeper Award, the African Union has announced.The a... read more |
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Sep KIU Business Desk: How Ugandacâ¬â?cs Private Sector is Mitigating Post-Pandemic Business Stress
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? According to the Uganda Business Impact Survey 2020 conducted by the United Nations, 85% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda will experience distress after the lifting of lockdown measures to curb the spread of... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 25 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Day of National National Recognition for the Harkis (France). This observance was introduced in 2001 and it commemorates Harki, Muslim Algerian loyalists who served in the French Army during the Algerian War (1954-19... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: Closure of Workplaces Due to COVID-19 Causes Huge Labour Income Losses Worldwide
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The International Labour Organization has found a huge loss of incomes by workers all over the world in a new report titled câ¬Å?ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the World of Work. Sixth Editioncâ¬The income losses, which the ILO... read more |
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Sep COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 Cases Surpass 7,000 as Deaths Reach 70
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has announced another COVID-19 death to bring the number of fatalities to 70, while the countrycâ¬â?cs cumulative cases surpassed the 7,000 mark after 185 new cases were registered yesterday, accordin... read more |
 Sep KIU Business Desk: Banks Reject Loan Applications Worth Over 700 Billion in July 2020
By Wandera Stephen KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Commercial banks in Uganda rejected loan applications worth over 700 billion shillings in July 2020, according to the State of the Economy September 2020 Report released by the Bank of Uganda (BoU) yest... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 24 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Guinea Bissau). This is Guinea-Bissau's National Day and marks the unilateral declaration of independence from Portugal on September 24 1973.Heritage Day (South Africa). On this day, South Africans are en... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 News: Ministry of Education Releases School Calendar, Students not to Repeat Classes
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Education and Sports has released the new school calendar, which stipulates how resumption of school by students will be laid out.Daily Monitor newspaper reports today September 23 that the Government yester... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 Updates: 5 New COVID-19 Deaths Registered as Cumulative Deaths Reach 69
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The number of COVID-19 deaths in Uganda continues to rise after 5 new deaths were registered on September 22, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update.The deaths are 2 people who succumbed to the virus in K... read more |
 Sep Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Response Boosted With Drugs and PPE
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has received drugs and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) from the government of India and Fosun Pharma and Phillips Pharmaceuticals Uganda respectively.According to the ministry, the assortment of m... read more |
 Sep KIU Book Club: Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics by Nanjala Nyabola
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Social media has become a major factor in our lives. From a daily tweet about one's life to more complex and serious conversations about the future and present state of our nations, we find our talking space on s... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 23 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Day (Saudi Arabia). It is celebrated in Saudi Arabia on every September 23 to commemorate the renaming of the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by a royal decree from King Abdul Aziz Ibn Sau... read more |
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Sep COVID-19 Updates: 114 New Cases Bring Ugandacâ¬â?cs Cases to 5,380
The Ministry of Health has announced 114 new cases of COVID-19 from the 2,685 samples tested on September 16, bringing Ugandacâ¬â?cs total to 5,380.In its daily COVID-19 update, the ministry announced that all 114 cases are contacts and alerts, with ... read more |
 Sep KIU Business Desk: Decline in Price of Commercial Properties and Land Raises Fears of Defaults on Loan Servicing.
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus - Assets quality in the real estate sector declined in value for the first time in the half-year ended June 2020, according to the Bank of Uganda. The decline, according to the Bank of Uganda Financial Stability Rev... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 News: Over 4,000 Teenage Pregnancies Registered in Northern Uganda During COVID-19 Lockdown
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus - A report from Human Right Focus Uganda (HURIFO) has revealed that a total of 4,062 cases of teenage pregnancies have been recorded in six out of eight districts in Acholi sub-region within five months of the pande... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 UPDATES: Health Ministry announces the use of plasma to treat COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On Wednesday, 16th September 2020, the Ministry of Health announced the use of plasma in COVID-19 treatment in Uganda, a project funded by the government.Hon. Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Minister of Health, unveiled the new developmen... read more |
 Sep Uganda Welcomes Seventh Baby Gorilla in 2020
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Uganda has registered an unprecedented seventh Gorilla birth after another baby was born in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced.According to a statement on the ... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 17 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Patient Safety Day. World Patient Safety Day calls for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety. Furthermore, the Day brings together patients, fami... read more |
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Sep Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 22nd Graduation (16th September, 2020)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 16th September, 2020 to 23rd September, 2020 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you.Bachelor of Science ... read more |
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Sep COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 60 as 143 New Cases are Registered
Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 death toll thus far reached 60 after 2 new deaths câ¬â?? one from Soroti and another from Mbale - were registered from samples tested on September 15, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update.Meanwhile, an addi... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: Tanzania Lifts Suspension of Flights From Kenya
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has today lifted the suspension of flights from Kenya, the flights' authority announced in a press release signed by Hamza s. Johari, the Director-General of TCAA and posted on t... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 Updates: Over 30 Health Workers in Masaka to be Subjected to Mandatory COVID-19 Testing After Death of Police Officer
Health authorities in Masaka district have announced that 32 health workers, who have been in contact with a police officer who succumbed to COVID-19 last week, will undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing over fears they could have contracted the virus f... read more |
 Sep Chinese city Welcomes 'Vertical Forest' in Concrete Jungle
By Wandera StephenKIU, Main Campus - An experimental green housing project in a Chinese megacity promised prospective residents life in a "vertical forest," with manicured gardens on every balcony, AFP reports.The French Press Agency reports that the... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 16 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. In 1994, the UN General Assembly proclaimed September 16 the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in 1... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 UPDATES: Ugandan MP dies of COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus - Faith Alupo, Woman MP representative of Pallisa District, was reported dead on 15th September 2020 after she supposedly contracted the novel Coronavirus.Alupo, the first Member of Parliament in the country to succumb to the virus, ... read more |
 Sep KIU INTERNATIONAL DESK: WHO reports record daily rise in new COVID-19 infections
KIU, Main Campus - The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded a record one-day rise in the number of new coronavirus infections, with 307,930 reported over 24 hours.WHO said that deaths rose by more than 5,500, bringing the global total to 917,... read more |
 Sep UNIOSUN VC to Speak at KIU International Research and Innovations Webinar
The Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University, Prof. Labode Popoola will on Wednesday 23rd September 2020, speak at the Kampala International University International Research and Innovations Webinar. The event titled Research and Innovation in the Post... read more |
 Sep KIU D-RICE to Host International Research and Innovations Webinar
To sustain the research capabilities of researchers at Kampala International University, the Directorate of Research, Innovations, Consultancy, and Extension (RICE) is inviting the global Academic and Research communities to her Webinar Series titled... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 Updates: September 4 to 11 in Numbers
The week starting September 4 and ending on September 11 saw an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Uganda, especially community transmissions. Today we look at the week in figures.07 câ¬â?? The number of returnees who have tested positive for COV... read more |
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Sep COVID-19 Updates: Community Transmissions Make up 100% of Daily COVID-19 Numbers
For the first time since the first case of COVID-19 was registered in the country on March 23, community transmissions constituted 100% of the daily COVID-19 figures after 86 out of the 86 cases discovered from the 3,016 samples tested on September 1... read more |
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Sep KIU Business Desk: Govcâ¬â?ct Borrowing for COVID-19 Relief Funds Increases Public Debt by 20.5%
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Ugandacâ¬â?cs stock of public debt has increased by 20.5% to over 56.5 trillion shillings câ¬â?? which is around 40% of the countrycâ¬â?cs Gross Domestic Product (GDP) câ¬â?? as a result of borrowing with an aim of counteri... read more |
 Sep Another SOMAC PhD Candidate to Stage Virtual Public Defence of PhD
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Another KIU School of Mathematics and Computing (SOMAC) student, James Ssegawa Kiggundu, will stage a virtual public defence of his PhD on Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 AM, the Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research ha... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: UNICEF Leading Efforts to Procure and Supply COVID-19 Vaccine Worldwide
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The United Nations International Childrencâ¬â?cs Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is leading efforts to procure and supply COVID-19 vaccines in what could possibly be the worldcâ¬â?cs largest and fastest ever procurement and supply ... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 11 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?September 11-Related Observances (USA). The September 11 attacks (often referred to as 9/11) were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morn... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 Updates: 190 New Cases, 2 Deaths Registered in Uganda
190 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths have been registered in Uganda from the 2,301 samples tested on September 9, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update.According to the ministry, both deaths were registered in Kampala thereby bring... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: UN Deputy Secretary-General Holds Virtual Meeting With UN Member Finance Ministers on Global Economic Recovery
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has addressed ministers from UN Member States and representatives from international institutions, during a virtual meeting on Tuesday to solidify a câ¬Å?menu... read more |
 Sep KIU Business Desk: Bank of Uganda Reports Improvement in Economic Activity
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has reported an improvement in economic activity since the easing of the lockdown imposed by the government to check the spread of COVID-19 in the country, according to its Monetary Policy Report fo... read more |
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Sep SOMACcâ¬â?cs Hussein Muhaise to Stage Virtual Public Defence of his PhD on September 15
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Hussein Muhaise, a student from the School of Mathematics and Computing will stage a virtual public defence of his PhD on Tuesday, September 15, according to the KIU Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research.Muhaisecâ¬â?cs... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 10 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Suicide Prevention Day. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on September 10 every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities ar... read more |
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Sep Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 22nd Graduation (10th September, 2020)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 10th September, 2020 to 16th September, 2020 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you.Postgraduate Diploma... read more |
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Sep COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 Cases Surpass 4,000 Mark
The number of Ugandacâ¬â?cs cumulative COVID-19 cases has surpassed the 4,000 mark after 201 new cases were registered from the 1,989 samples tested on September 8, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update.For the first time in almos... read more |
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Sep KIU International Desk: COVID-19 Could Increase Child Mortality Rate câ¬â?? UN Agencies
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Child mortality of children under five years could increase as a result of COVID-19 induced disruptions to child and maternal health services in health systems all over the world, according to a United Nations report.Accord... read more |
 Sep KIU Business Desk: CAA Braces for Entebbe Airport Reopening With new Passenger Flight Schedule
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - As the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) prepares to reopen Entebbe International Airport on October 1, it has issued a tentative schedule of passenger flights that will fly into Uganda after almost seven mo... read more |
 Sep KIU Sports Desk: Teenager Jacob Kiplimo Wins 5000m at Ostrava Golden Spike Championship
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? 19-year old long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo stunned favourite Selemon Barega of Ethiopia to win the5000m race of IAAF Golden Spike 2020 Athletics meeting in Ostrava in a meeting record of 12:49:08 on... read more |
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Sep COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs Positive Cases Reach 3,900 as 124 New Cases and 2 Deaths are Registered
Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 positive cases clocked 3,900 yesterday as the country continued to register new cases in the hundreds, with 2 more deaths being announced by the Ministry of Health.In its daily COVID-19 update, the ministry announced that 2 men... read more |
 Sep Students Not to be Compulsorily Tested For COVID-19 When School Resumes
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health will not do mandatory COVID-19 testing on students when they finally return to school later this month, according to information from the Ministry of Education. Schools are s... read more |
 Sep OBITUARY: KIU Teaching Hospital Sends Off Dermatologist Peter Mugisha Sebishimbo
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? To most people who knew Dr Peter Mugisha Sebishimbo, the news of his death from COVID-19 came as an utter shock, not only because of his age but because it is hard for many to stomach because of his enchanting character.The... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: Experts Propose Debt Swaps to Address Climate Change in Developing Countries
KIU, Western Campus - Experts from the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) have proposed a new form of debt swaps in order to address poverty and the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss in developing countries, a... read more |
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Sep KIU Trivia: September 8 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Physical Therapy Day. It is observed to generate awareness about the crucial contribution physiotherapists make to society, enabling people to be mobile, well, and independent. Designated in 1996, World PT Day is pro... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 Updates: 2 Health Workers Die as 3 More Deaths are Reported
Uganda has now registered a total of 44 COVID-19 deaths after 3 people, including 2 health workers died yesterday from the dangerous viral disease, to add to the 6 deaths that were reported over the weekend, according to the Ministry of Health.The he... read more |
 Sep BTVET Officials Inspect KIU School of Nursing Sciences on Readiness for Reopening
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Business, Technical and Vocational Educational Training (BTVET) has today, September 7, 2020, inspected the KIU School of Nursing Sciences to assess its readiness for the scheduled reopening of schools after the COVID-1... read more |
 Sep KIU Alumni Voices: How Aisha Ganda is Managing Her Business Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Aisha Ganda is a 23-year old alumnus of Kampala International University. She pursued a Diploma in Business Administration at the main campus in Kansanga and graduated in 2019. She started her Snacks 4 ... read more |
 Sep KIU Book Club: Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Following the events that unfolded in the just concluded NRM primaries, I found that a lot of the information people get is always distorted in one form or the other. I wondered why this happens in almo... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 7 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Victory Day (Mozambique). Victory Day (Dia da Vit?³ria, in Portuguese) also known as Lusaka Peace Agreement Day is a public holiday in Mozambique observed on September 7. The day commemorates the end of the Mozambican War ... read more |
 Sep KIU Director of Research, Prof. Francisca Oladipo Ready To Speak at the Global Women in Artificial Intelligence (WAI) Summit
The Director of Research, Innovations, Consultancy, and Extensions (RICE), Prof. Francisca Oladipo will address global Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts on September 8th, 2020 at the largest gathering of Women in Artificial Intelligence (WAI), the... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: South African Health Workers Protest Over Poor Working Conditions, PPE
Healthcare workers from the South African cities of Cape Town and Pretoria have protested against poor working conditions and corruption in the procurement of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), according to Al Jazeera.According to the news site, th... read more |
 Sep COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 2 New Deaths and 65 New Cases on September 3
Uganda has registered 2 new COVID-19 deaths and 65 new cases from the 4,540 samples tested on September 3, bringing the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 3,353, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update.The 2 death... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 4 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Newspaper Carrier Day (USA). It honours Barney Flaherty, the first newspaper carrier hired in 1833, as well as all current newspaper carriers. It is celebrated on September 4, the anniversary of Flaherty's hiring by Benjam... read more |
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Sep KIUcâ¬â?cs Prof Francisca Oladipo and Prof. Janice Busingye Co-Author Article on câ¬Å?Emerging Profile of Teachers in the Post COVID-19 Eracâ¬
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Prof. Janice Desire Busingye, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration (DVC-F&A) at Kampala International University and Prof. Francisca Oladipo, the Director of Research, Innovations and International ... read more |
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Sep COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs Daily Case Count More than Doubles as 176 New Cases, 1 Death are Reported
The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Uganda has more than doubled after 176 new cases from the 5,453 samples tested on September 2 câ¬â?? more than double the 75 new cases on September 1 - plus 1 death, were registered yesterday.In its daily COVID-1... read more |
 Sep Time For Us To Harmonize Our Efforts Towards Producing Graduates With 21st Century Skills Says Prof Janice Busingye
As jobs are being transformed by the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is an urgent need to re-engineer our educational system to deliver graduates that will thrive and add value in our fast-changing world. An honest conversatio... read more |
 Sep Campus News: KIU Finalists Pursuing Health-Related Courses to Resume School on September 28
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has approved finalists pursuing health-related courses at Kampala International University and other health training institutions in the country to resume school on September 28, according t... read more |
 Sep KIU Researcher Dr Malik Mohamed and Other Researchers Acquire Patent on Deep Learning Model in Australia
A senior lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences (SEAS) and Innovations Manager at the Directorate of Research, Innovations, Consultancy and Extensions (RICE), Dr Umar Mali... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 3 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Levy Mwanawasa Day (Zambia). This Day is set aside to celebrate Mwanawasa, who was the third President of Zambia and ruled the country from January 2002 until his death in August 2008. Today was selected as the date for th... read more |
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Sep Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 22nd Graduation (3rd September, 2020)
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 3rd September, 2020 to 8th September, 2020 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you.Master of Arts in Econ... read more |
 Sep KIU Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, Prof Janice Busingye Set to Speak at The East Africa Online Symposium Series
As the world is flattening the curve on COVID-19 and getting ready to thrive in a post-COVID-19 world, the Universities and Colleges Learning Center (UCLC) has invited the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Kampala International University (KIU) Assoc. Prof. ... read more |
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Sep COVID-19 Updates: 75 New Cases Bring Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 Total to 3,112
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The total number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in Uganda has reached 3,112 after 75 new positive cases were discovered from the 4,133 samples tested on September 1.In its daily COVID-19 update, the Ministry of Health said on... read more |
 Sep KIU International Desk: Jeff Bezos Becomes The First Person Ever Worth $200 Billion.
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Jeff Bezos has become the first person to cross the $200 billion threshold after his net worth hit $205 billion as of September 2, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.CNBC reported last week that ev... read more |
 Sep KIU Business Desk: Uganda's Coffee Exports hit Highest Peak in 29 Years
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - According to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), Uganda's coffee exports increased by 17.2% in July 2020 as compared to the July 2019, keeping the country in the number one position for largest e... read more |
 Sep KIU Book Club: Women Don't Ask by Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever: Negotiation and the Gender Divide
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Over the past few weeks, I've been holding some conversations with three female friends about their work environment and it appeared they were not contented with some issues ranging from their pay cheque to ... read more |
 Sep KIU Trivia: September 2 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Day (Vietnam). This is a national holiday in Vietnam observed on September 2, commemorating President H¡»â?? Ch? Minh reading the Declarations of independence of Vietnam at Ba ??¬nh Square in Hanoi on 2 Septembe... read more |
 Aug Milestone Alert: Dr Janice Busingye Elected to Board of Directors of RENU
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Dr Janice Desire Busingye, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Finance and Administration at KIU, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Research and Education Network of Uganda (RENU).Dr Busingye, an educator for 19 year... read more |
 Aug Staying Well Together: Ministry of Health in Sensitization Drive of Leaders and Communities on COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has embarked on a vigorous sensitization drive of leaders and communities on the dangers posed by COVID-19 and how to mitigate them, the ministry has announced on its social media platforms.The Minist... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: 155 New Cases and Two More COVID-19 Deaths Announced
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health, in its daily COVID-19 update, has announced two new COVID-19 deaths and 155 new cases from 4,513 samples tested on August 26, bringing the cumulative number of infections in the country to 2,679.The ... read more |
 Aug Fighting Coronavirus Together: Uganda Medical Association Advises Government Against Admitting Every COVID-19 Patient
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - As health facilities continue to become overwhelmed by bulging numbers of new COVID-19 cases in the country, the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has advised against admitting each and every individual that ... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 27 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Thoughtful Thursday. Thoughtful Thursday is a time to be mindful of otherscâ¬â?at home, work, and in publiccâ¬â?and realize that they may have thoughts, concerns, and needs that we haven't been aware of. It is a day to t... read more |
 Aug Fighting Coronavirus Together: COVID-19 Re-infection Possible - Research.
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus - Researchers in Hong Kong have identified what they said was the first confirmed case worldwide of COVID-19 re-infection, raising questions about the durability of immunity, whether acquired naturally or with a vac... read more |
 Aug KIU Business Desk: Mastercard Foundation Launches Young Africa Works-Uganda Strategy
KIU, Western Campus - The Mastercard Foundation has launched a strategy, Young Africa Workscâ¬â?Uganda to enable 3 million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work over the next 10 years.According to Samuel Yalew Adela, the Country Head,... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: World Health Organization Declares Africa Polio-Free
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Four years after the last recorded cases of wild polio in northern Nigeria, the Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) on Tuesday certified that the continent is now free of the virus, which ca... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: 98 New Cases Confirmed as Another Death Occurs
Another COVID-19 death - of a 27-year old man from Mengo in Kampala - has been announced by the Ministry of Health, alongside 98 new cases in their daily COVID-19 update, from tests done on August 25.Of the 98 cases, 92 are alerts and contacts, with ... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 26 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Herero Day (Namibia). It is a gathering of the Herero people of Namibia to commemorate their deceased chieftains. It is held in Okahandja in central Namibia annually on August 26, the day and place Herero chief Samuel Maha... read more |
 Aug Government to Open 1200-Bed COVID-19 Facility at Namboole Stadium
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Ugandan government is set to open a 1,200-bed COVID-19 treatment facility at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole next week as the country prepares for a surge in Coronavirus patients after the recent spike in... read more |
 Aug Fighting Coronavirus Together: New COVID-19 Testing Machine Launched
A new machine that eases testing for COVID-19 has been launched by a locally registered company called Africa One Logistics Limited, according to Daily Monitor, The Electronic Disinfectant Stand, as it is called, reportedly takes temperature and... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 3 New COVID-19 Deaths to Push Toll to 25
Uganda has registered 3 more deaths from COVID-19, pushing the death toll to 25, the Ministry of Health has announced in its COVID-19 daily update.The deceased are a 65-year old man and two women aged 70 and 65, with all the three fatalities being fr... read more |
 Aug Staying Well Together: Ministry of Health Emphasises Power of Physical Distancing
KIU, Western Campus - The Ministry of Health, in the latest of reinvigorated sensitization attempts, has emphasized the power of physical, or what we popularly call social distancing in a video it has released today, August 25.In the video, which has... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 25 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Liberation Day (France). Liberation Day commemorates a military battle that took place during World War II from August 19, 1944, to August 25, when the German garrison surrendered the French capital. Paris had been r... read more |
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Aug COVID-19 Updates: 2 New Deaths Registered, 99 New Cases Bring Ugandacâ¬â?cs Total to 2,362
The Ministry of Health has announced another 99 COVID-19 transmissions in Uganda as well as 2 new deaths from the 3,457 samples tested on August 23.The two deaths are of a 35-year old female trader from Kikuubo, Kampala and a 36-year old male from Ki... read more |
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Aug COVID-19 Updates: Infections Rocket in Kampala, Health Ministry Launches câ¬Å?Tudde ku Normalc⬠Campaign
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main campus - The increasing numbers of COVID-19 positive cases in Uganda, especially in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, have caused great concern to the Ministry of Health, prompting it to launch the câ¬Å?Letcâ¬â?cs End COVID-1... read more |
 Aug Just In: KIU to Hold Webinar Series on Teaching and Learning in the Post COVID-19 Pandemic Period
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University is set to hold an online webinar series under the theme, câ¬Å?Teaching and Learning in the Post Pandemic Periodcâ¬, on September 1st and 2nd , 2020 starting at 11:00 AM East African S... read more |
 Aug KIU 22nd Graduation: Key Takeaways From the Virtual Graduation Ceremony
By KIU Editorial TeamKampala International University held its 22nd Graduation ceremony on Saturday, August 22, 2020, a virtual (online) ceremony that was a big success.As the future of many students all over the country hangs in the balance, 2,253 K... read more |
 Aug KIU Book Club: Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream follows Barack Obama's thoughts on different aspects of the political, social and economic climate in the United States. Using his highly impr... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 24 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Flag Day (Liberia). This holiday commemorates the adoption of the Liberian flag in 1847. Just over a month after attaining Independence from the United States, the national flag of Liberia was adopted. It was designed... read more |
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Aug Issuing Academic Documents to Graduates of the 22nd Graduation
Graduates of the following programs are scheduled to receive their academic documents from 24th August, 2020 to 28th August, 2020 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). Remember to carry your KIU identification documents along with you.Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Med... read more |
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Aug COVID-19 Updates: August 14 câ¬â?? 21 in Numbers
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across the African continent, with the World Health Organizationcâ¬â?cs prediction that the worst for Africa is yet to come seeming like spot-on foresight.The continent has so far registered 1,157,955 positive ... read more |
 Aug KIU 22nd Graduation Ceremony: D-day Set For Tomorrow
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The 22nd Graduation Ceremony for Kampala International University takes place tomorrow August 22, albeit virtually, because of the government measures restricting crowding which were put in place as a result of the ongoing ... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Rise as 98 New Cases Are Confirmed
The number of COVID-19 cases in Uganda has continued its upward trend after 98 new cases were confirmed from the 4,131 samples tested on August 20 bringing the cumulative cases to 1,848, according to the Ministry of Health.The 61 number of alerts sho... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 21 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Poetcâ¬â?cs Day. This is a day dedicated to the crafters of poetry. There are many forms of poetry, such as sonnets, limericks, and haikus, and there are many genres of poetry such as narrative, epic, and lyric. Poets not ... read more |
 Aug Staying Well Together: UNICEF Supporting Governments in Prevention and Response Services for Children Affected by Violence During COVID-19.
The United Nations International Childrencâ¬â?cs Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is supporting governments and partner organisations to maintain and adapt critical prevention and response services for children affected by violence during COVID-19.This follow... read more |
 Aug KIU Business Desk: Bank Analysis Report 2020 Says National Lockdown Crippling Services Sector
KIU, Western Campus - The annual Bank Analysis Report for 2020 has noted that the national lockdown imposed by the government following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on the services sector, which is a major economic driv... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: South Sudan Running Out of Foreign Exchange Reserves
South Sudan has run out of foreign exchange reserves and cannot stop its currency, the South Sudanese pound, from depreciating, a senior central bank official in the oil-producing nation said on Wednesday, according to Al Jazeera.South Sudan gets alm... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: 3 People Die as Uganda Registers Record Daily Infection Rate
Three more people died from COVID-19 on August 19 as Uganda registered a daily infection rate record of 94 positive cases, the Ministry of Health has announced.The death rate, which was also a daily record, brought the total number of deaths from COV... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 20 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Mosquito Day. It is observed annually on August 20 and it is a commemoration of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross's discovery in 1897 that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. Ross is responsible for the a... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: 7 Journalists Test Positive for COVID-19
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - According to various media reports, five journalists were found positive for the COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing the total number of journalists who have tested for the Coronavirus so far to seven. This comes... read more |
 Aug Milestone Alert: KIU Engineering Teaching Staff Co-Author Book on Engineering Research and Technology
KIU, Western campus câ¬â?? Four members of KIUcâ¬â?cs School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have co-authored a book on Engineering Research and Technology with a number of Engineers across the globe, titled Emerging Trends in Engine... read more |
 Aug Fighting Coronavirus Together: Uganda Starts Manufacturing Smartphones with Thermometers to Test COVID-19
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Uganda has started manufacturing and assembling smartphones that have an infrared thermometer, in a move aimed at increasing the countrycâ¬â?cs capacity to test people for COVID-19, according to Chinese news site CG... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: Second Japanese Team in Mauritius to Clean Mangroves Damaged by Oil Spill
A second team from Japan - where the ship that ran aground Mauritiuscâ¬â?c coast causing an environmentally damaging oil spill comes from - is in the island nation to clean up ecologically-sensitive mangrove forests, Al Jazeera reports.Six members of... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 19 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Humanitarian Day. This is an international day dedicated to recognizing humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. It marks the day on which the then Special Represent... read more |
 Aug KIU Book Club: 6 Best Books to Read to Understand the COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Western campus - The COVID-19 pandemic caught most of us unawares, turning life as we knew it on its head, birthing a new term, câ¬Å?The new normalcâ¬Even though we were unprepared for this pandemic, there are plenty of books that lay out how t... read more |
 Aug Fan facts about KIU Chancellor Prof Mahmood Mamdani
By Stuart BogereOn the afternoon of August 13 2020, Kampala International University had the honour and privilege to install Professor Mahmood Mamdani as the 3rd Chancellor of the University. This followed the expiry of Professor John Mukasa Ssebuufu... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: cases Clock 1,600 as 43 new People Test Positive
Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 cumulative cases reached 1,603 after 43 new cases were confirmed from the 3,905 samples tested on August 17, according to the Ministry of Health.As the number of cases in the country continues to rise, alert cases continue to c... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 18 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Constitution Day (Indonesia). It is observed on 18th August to honour the birth of the Indonesian constitution, the 1945 Constitution, which was established at a meeting of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independ... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: August 7 - 14 in Numbers
6 câ¬â?? The number of new deaths. Added with the 6 deaths that occurred the previous week, this brings the total number of deaths in Uganda to 12.36 câ¬â?? The number of contacts of previously confirmed cases to test positive.65 câ¬â?? The number of... read more |
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Aug COVID-19 Updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs Deaths Reach a Dozen as 32 New Cases Are Registered
Uganda has registered its twelfth COVID-19 death on August 13, the Ministry of Health has announced.The deceased was a 65-year-old male resident of Kampala who was admitted at Nsambya Hospital and later transferred to China-Uganda Friendship Hospital... read more |
 Aug KIU Business Desk: StanChart, Airtel Form Partnership to Increase Access to Mobile Financial Services
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Standard Chartered Bank and Airtel have declared a strategic collaboration to drive financial inclusion across key markets in Africa by providing customers with increased access to mobile financial services,... read more |
 Aug Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health Teams Visit Border Points to Assess COVID-19 response
The Ministry of Health has sent teams, led by the permanent secretary Dr Diana Atwine, to different border points of entry, to assess the COVID-19 response activities and set up permanent port health facilities, according to posts on the ministrycâ¬â... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: Rwanda Launches Innovative COVID-19 Pool Testing
Rwanda has launched an innovative pool testing method that enables multiple people to have their samples tested together for COVID-19 without the need for single tests, to accurately determine individual results that come up positive, africanews repo... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 14 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Pakistan). It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the end of the British Raj in 1947. Pakistan came into existence as a result of the Paki... read more |
 Aug CBOT Inaugurates New KIU Chancellor Prof Mahmood Mamdani
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Ambrose Kibuuka (in the picture), member of the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the Chairman Board of Trustees, Kampala International University yesterday August 13 sworn in the new University Chancellor, Prof. Mahmood Mamd... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: Hope for Mauritius as Salvage Crews Pump Almost All Oil Out of MV Wakashio
Almost all the fuel oil from the MV Wakashio, the Japanese-owned ship that has caused a huge oil spill off the coast of Mauritius has been pumped out, according to Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, the BBC reports.The operation had been a ra... read more |
 Aug International Youth Day Celebrations: President Museveni Launches UNDP Funding Programme for Youth
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni has launched a 36.7 billion shillings ($10 Million) funding programme from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to bolster youths in Uganda in business and entrepreneurship during the In... read more |
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Aug KIU Business Desk: Ugandacâ¬â?cs Foreign Exchange Reserves Grow to $3.9 Billion
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Ugandacâ¬â?cs foreign exchange reserves have grown to 3.9 billion dollars, a Bank of Uganda official has told Xinhua news agency.According to Xinhua, Adam Mugume, the Executive Director of Researc... read more |
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Aug COVID-19 updates: Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 Deaths Enter Double Figures as 2 More People Die
Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 deaths have entered double figures after the Ministry of Health announced 2 new deaths, bringing the total number to 11 from the 4,108 samples tested on August 12.The 2 individuals, both residents of Kampala are a 60-year-old m... read more |
 Aug KIU Chancellor Prof. Mamdani to be Inaugurated Today
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Newly appointed Kampala International University Chancellor Prof. Mahmood Mamdani will be sworn in today in a virtual ceremony, as has become the norm thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.The ceremony, which will be hosted on zo... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 13 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Central African Republic). This is the National Day of the Central African Republic and marks its independence from France on August 13, 1960.Ubangi-Shari gained its independence, becoming the Central Afr... read more |
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Aug KIU International Desk: Salvage Crews Pump Oil From MV Wakashio in Desperate Attempt to Save Mauritiuscâ¬â?c Ecosystem
Salvage crews are câ¬Å?in a race against timec⬠to pump fuel from the Japanese-owned bulk carrier MV Wakashio, which ran aground on a coral reef on Mauritiuscâ¬â?c coast last month and began leaking oil five days ago, according to africanews.Maurit... read more |
 Aug KIU Business desk: US Enters $1.5 Billion Agreement With Moderna for Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
The United States government has entered a 1.5 billion agreement with Moderna Inc, a drug manufacturing company, for 100 million doses of its potential COVID-19 vaccine, currently in development, according to Al Jazeera.Quoting Moderna and the White ... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 updates: 19 new Cases as Alerts Continue to Rise
The Ministry of Health has this afternoon announced 19 new COVID-19 cases in Uganda out of the 3,199 samples tested on August 12, bringing the cumulative cases in the country to 1,332.The number of alerts continues to dominate the daily case total wi... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 12 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Youth Day. International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IY... read more |
 Aug Campus News: SNO - India Calling for Submissions for COVID-19 Article Writing Competition
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Student network Organization câ¬â?? India sub-region in conjunction with CRUX-Nexus of Healthcare are calling for submissions from university students all over the world for the PANCOVcâ¬â?c 20 Phase-I article writing c... read more |
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Aug KIU Business Desk: Japanese Tanker Oil Spill a Threat to Mauritiuscâ¬â?c Eco-Tourism
The oil spill resulting from a crack in the MV Wakashio, a Japanese bulk oil carrier which ran aground Mauritius' southeast coast on July 25 is a big threat to the tiny islandcâ¬â?cs ecotourism, which earned the country around $1.6 billion last year,... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: Ministry of Health Announces 16 new COVID-19 Cases
The Ministry of Health has announced that Uganda has registered 16 new COVID-19 positive cases from tests done on 2,250 samples on August 10, bringing the countrycâ¬â?cs cumulative cases to 1,313.In its latest COVID-19 update, the ministry also decla... read more |
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Aug KIU International Desk: Russia Develops First COVID-19 Vaccine câ¬â?? Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that his country has successfully completed the development of the worldcâ¬â?cs first COVID-19 vaccine, Al Jazeera reports.Putin said that his own daughter had been inoculated with the vaccine and the ex... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 11 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Chad). On 11 August 1960, Chad gained full independence and Francois Tombalbaye, a Christian from the southern part of Chad who had been instrumental in the push for independence, became the countrycâ¬â?c... read more |
 Aug Campus News: Rotaract Club of KIU Holds First Virtual Inauguration Ceremony
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Rotaract Club of Kampala International University has held a virtual inauguration ceremony of Opportunity President Ronald Nyombi. The event that took place on Saturday, August 8, was live-streamed on Zoom... read more |
 Aug KIU Book Club: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Considering the fact that this is my second review of a book by Simon Sinek, I must say I have come to love his work! Simon Sinek as it was in Start With Why delivers yet another inspiring and thought-p... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: More Ugandans who Were Stranded Abroad Repatriated
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? More Ugandans who have been stranded abroad have been repatriated by the government. A batch of 300 Ugandans have returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a month after the first group of 270 arrived in... read more |
 Aug Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Teaching Hospital Advises Public to Re-Adhere to COVID-19 Measures
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Teaching Hospital COVID-19 task force has advised the general public to re-adhere to the Ministry of Health safety measures against COVID-19 or risk increase in community transmissions.Dr Sam Kyalema (in the picture... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 2 More Deaths, 14 new COVID-19 Cases
Uganda has registered an additional 2 deaths and 14 new COVID-19 cases from tests done on 2,435 samples on August 9, the Ministry of Health has announced.This means that Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 deaths have now become 9. A 27-year old male from Kyangwa... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 10 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Lion Day. Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the majestic hunter, the ultimate feline, the king of the jungle. Despite being known as hunters, lions actually face many dangers, especially from poachers and poisoning... read more |
 Aug KIU Chancellor Prof Mahmood Mamdani to be Inaugurated on August 13
KIU, Western campus câ¬â?? The newly appointed Chancellor for Kampala International University, Prof. Mahmood Mamdani will be officially inaugurated on Thursday, August 13, in a ceremony to be held virtually via Zoom.Prof. Mamdani, who was appointed ... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: Germany and France Quit WHO Reform Talks due to Disagreements With the US
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus - Germany and France have quit talks on reforming the World Health Organization in frustration at attempts by the United States to lead the negotiations, despite its decision to leave the WHO, according to an e... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: 13 new Cases Confirmed as Another Person From Greater Bushenyi Tests Positive
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has announced 13 new COVID-19 cases from tests done on August 7, as another person from Greater Bushenyi, an alert from Sheema district, tested positive.The Western part of the country, specifically B... read more |
 Aug BREAKING: KIU 22nd Graduation Ceremony to be Held Virtually on August 22
The 22nd graduation ceremony for Kampala International University will be held virtually on August 22, the University Senate has announced.The ceremony, initially slated for June, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic as earlier announced by the... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: This Week in Numbers
1 câ¬â?? The number of COVID-19 cases from Bushenyi district since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The case was found from the latest declared cases discovered on August 6.4 câ¬â?? The number of COVID-19 patients who have died in Uganda in the past ... read more |
 Aug KIU Business Desk: Pharmacies in Sub-Saharan Africa Dramatically Increase Price of Hydroxychloroquine
Pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies in Sub-Saharan Africa have dramatically increased the price of hydroxychloroquine, a drug believed to be a cure for COVID-19, according to africanews.The news website claims the price of the drug has increased ... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers One Additional COVID-19 Death Bringing Total Deaths to 6
Uganda has registered its sixth COVID-19 death, after one person died on the evening of August 6 at Mulago National Referral Hospital.The dead person was a 70-year old Ugandan, a resident of Nateete, a Kampala suburb. According to a statement from th... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: 41 Million People To Go Hungry in East Africa due to COVID-19
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the World Food Programme (WFP) estimate that 41 million East Africans are prone to hunger because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 7 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Republic Day (Ivory Coast). This is the National Day of Ivory Coast and it commemorates full independence from France on this day in 1960. In 1946 with the establishment of the Fourth French Republic, Ivory Coast became an... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: Scientists Discover Parasite Resistant to Major Anti-Malarial Drug in Rwanda
Scientists have detected the emergence and spread of malaria parasites capable of resisting artemisinin, an anti-malarial drug recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the first time in Rwanda, according to newsmedical.net.Scientists fr... read more |
 Aug KIU Business Desk: Finance Minister Kasaija Orders BoU to Fasttrack Establishment of Islamic banking
The Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija has ordered the Bank of Uganda (BoU), to fast track the establishment of Islamic banking in Uganda, Daily Monitor reports.Quoting Kasaija, Daily Monitor reports that the minister said he has had a communication w... read more |
 Aug COVID-19 Updates: 10 new Cases Confirmed on Tests Done on August 5
10 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed from the 3,577 samples tested on August 5, the Ministry of Health has announced in a statement.Of the 10 cases, 7 were alerts and contacts of previously confirmed cases- 6 from Namisindwa district and another... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 6 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Jamaica). Jamaica celebrate their independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. The Colony of Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom on August 6 1962, following more than 300 years under ... read more |
 Aug KIU BOOK CLUB: The Looting Machine by Tom Burgis
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - Have you ever wondered why countries, especially African countries with so much resource wealth, continue to feature on the poorest countries list? Well that is what Financial Times' correspondent, Tom Burgis, rev... read more |
 Aug KIU BUSINESS DESK: Commercial Banks Report More Savings by Ugandans During the Lockdown
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - According to Bank of Uganda (BoU), Ugandans have been saving at record levels since the lockdown begun. BoU statistics indicate that as of May 2020, the amount of money Ugandans had in banks as term deposits reach... read more |
 Aug KIU INTERNATIONAL DESK: Russia Planning on Mass Vaccination as Early as October
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - According to the Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, Russia is planning to carry out a mass vaccination campaign against Coronavirus in October this year. The vaccination will be free of charge, and the mini... read more |
 Aug KIU International Desk: The Great Green Wall Project
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus - Desertification is a major problem around the world. In 2018, it was noted that the Sahara desert had increased by about 10% in size over the last century. This expansion was due to a combination of man-made clima... read more |
 Aug KIU Trivia: August 3 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Niger). Independence Day is celebrated in Niger with official festivals and appearances of political leaders, an official broadcast by the President as well as the tradition, since 1975, that every Nigeri... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Kenya Turns Kenyatta Stadium Into Makeshift Hospital
The Kenyan government has decided to turn Kenyatta Stadium into a makeshift hospital, as the numbers of increasing COVID-19 patients continue to overwhelm health centres, reports africanews.Kenyacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 cases have spiked in the past week, wi... read more |
 Jul Fighting Coronavirus Together: Government Okays 3 Private Labs to Conduct COVID-19 Tests
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus - The government has accredited 3 private laboratories to conduct COVID-19 tests in a bid to build more capacity in the fight against the pandemic.The accredited laboratories are MBN laboratory, Lancet Lab and Medip... read more |
 Jul KIU Teaching Hospital Receive Certificate for Winning American Nurse Journal International Team Award
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Teaching Hospital have finally received their certificate recognizing them as the winners of the International Team Award at the 2020 All-Pro Nursing Team Awards, which were organized by the American Nurse Journal.The w... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 31 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Eid Al-Adha. Muslims around the world today celebrate the annual festival of Eid al-Adha - the Festival of Sacrifice - which falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the Muslim lunar calendar. Eid a... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Millions of Kenyans at Risk of Hunger due to COVID-19
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - At least 3.6 million people in Kenya are at risk of hunger as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kenyan newspaper, Daily Nation. This comes at a time when the country is grapp... read more |
 Jul Campus News: HESFB Extends Deadline for Applications to Students Loan scheme
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) has extended the deadline for submitting applications to the Students Loan Scheme for the academic year 2020/2021 from July 31 to August 31.Through a public notice relea... read more |
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Jul KIU Business Desk: Bankers Association Launches câ¬Ë?No Merchant Surchargecâ¬â?c Campaign
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Uganda Banker's Association (UBA) has launched the câ¬Ë?No Merchant Surchargecâ¬â?c Campaign dubbed "Pay with your card at No extra cost". While speaking at a press briefing on July 28, the UBA Execu... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Gambian President Adama Barrow Goes Into Isolation Over COVID-19 Fears
The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, has gone into self-isolation over fears that he might have contracted COVID-19 after his Vice-President, Isatou Touray tested positive on July 29, according to BBC Africa.Ms Touray, who said she was in good ... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 30 in the Present and the Past
What is Happening Today?International Friendship Day. It was put in place to celebrate, well, friendship. It was first proposed in 1958 in Paraguay. The General Assembly of the United Nations decided to designate 30 July as the International Day of F... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Seven Babies Die in Zimbabwe Due to COVID-19 Staffing Issues
Seven babies died at Zimbabwecâ¬â?cs Central Harare Hospital on Monday night because they were not given emergency treatment because of staffing issues which caused understaffing at the hospital, according to the BBC.The understaffing was caused by a... read more |
 Jul Boda-Boda Cyclists Hiring Teachers in Namutumba to Record Passenger Details
By Stephen Wandera KIU, Main Campus- Private school teachers in Namutumba District are being hired by Boda-Boda cyclists to help them record their passenger details for 300 shillings per passenger, according to a Daily Monitor report. The C... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 29 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Tiger Day. This is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held annually on 29 July. It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit. The goal of the day is to promote a g... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: COVID-19 Recoveries Surpass 1,000 as 5 new Cases are Confirmed
The number of Ugandans who have recovered from COVID-19 has surpassed the 1,000 mark after the Ministry of Health announced 39 new recoveries in their daily COVID-19 update released today afternoon.5 new cases were also confirmed from the 2,694 sampl... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: Value of the Uganda Shilling Against the Dollar Appreciates
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Uganda shilling has appreciated by at least 5.2 % since March when it went as high as 3900 shillings for a dollar, according to data from various banks and forex bureaus, The reason noted for... read more |
 Jul Scores of School Girls Conceive, Get Married During Lockdown
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Around 2,372 school-going girls have conceived and another 128 got married during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to authorities in Kitgum, Ngora, Kyegegwa, Kasese and Lyantonde districts.Additionally,... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: 7 new Cases Confirmed From July 27 Tests
The Ministry of Health has this afternoon announced that 7 new positive cases were confirmed from the 1,885 samples of COVID-19 suspects that were tested on July 27.A ministry statement says that of the 7 cases, 5 were truck drivers, 1 an alert from ... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: Commercial Banks Resume Full Operations
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus- Following the national lockdown announced by President Yoweri Museveni on March 18, most banks scaled down their operations, especially the opening time, which was reduced from the normal working hours to between 9... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 28 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Hepatitis Day. It is observed on July 28 every year and it is aimed at raising global awareness about Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E and encouraging prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Hepatitis af... read more |
 Jul Milestone Alert: KIU's Omuya Becomes First Ugandan to be Selected for BBC Future News World Wide Conference
KIU, Main Campus - Noah Omuya, a journalism student set to graduate with a Bachelor of Mass Communication from Kampala International University, recently joined 100 delegates who participated in the British Council Future News Worldwide Conference at... read more |
 Jul BREAKING NEWS: KIU Emerges 3rd Best University in Uganda
Kampala International University maintained her leading position as the No 1 private university in Uganda and has emerged as the No 1 private university in East Africa in the just-published Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. A total of 69 Uni... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Zambian AIDS Activist and MP Tests Positive for COVID-19
Zambian MP and HIV/AIDS activist Princess Kasune Zulu, who is also living with HIV has announced that she has tested for COVID-19, according to the BBC.Zulu is a member of the opposition United Party for National Development and she was tested on Thu... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 13 new Infections, Cumulative Cases now 1,128
Uganda has registered an additional 13 cases of COVID-19 patients from the 1,812 tests done on July 26, the Ministry of Health has announced.The 13 cases include 5 truck drivers, 7 contacts of previously confirmed cases and an alert from Kampala dist... read more |
 Jul KIU's Peter Maswi to Participate in October Tanzanian General Election
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University law student, Peter Maswi, has announced his intention to stand in the Tanzanian General Election slated for October 28.October.Maswi is contesting for the position of Wa... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: KCCA Bans Boda-Bodas From Central Business District
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - As Boda-Bodas resume work today, 27th July 2020, they will not follow their normal routes in Kampala after the Minister of Kampala, Betty Amongi, announced that Cabinet had approved a Bodaboda Free Zone wher... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: June 27 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Korean War Veterans Memorial Day (United States of America). Each July 27 is "National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day and it honours those who fought in the Korean War of 1950.Cross Atlantic Communication Day (USA... read more |
 Jul PRESS RELEASE: Kampala International University (KIU) Appoints Prof. Mahmood Mamdani as Chancellor
Kampala International University (KIU) is pleased to announce the appointment of PROF. MAHMOOD MAMDANI as CHANCELLOR. His appointment follows a successful end of tenure of Prof J. M. P. Sebuwufu, who has served diligently and with total commitment, f... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: AfDB Africa Investment Forum Prepares $3.79 Billion Stimulus Package for African Firms
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The African Development Bank (AfDB), through the Africa Investment Forum held over the weekend, has announced a $3.79 billion stimulus package, aimed at addressing COVID-19 impacts on Africacâ¬â?cs private sector.A statemen... read more |
 Jul KIU Alumni Voices: Deus Nabaasa Explores Political Heights
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Deus Nabaasa Kasajabu made the decision to join elective politics after an avoidable decision from one of the local leaders came at a huge cost.The leader, whom Nabaasa doesncâ¬â?ct want to name, turned away a woman who cam... read more |
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Jul KIU Business Desk: KIUcâ¬â?cs Linus Kirungi Making Best Flavoured Popcorn in Ishaka
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? As soon as President Yoweri Museveni announced the closure of educational institutions on March 20 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Linus Wamari Kirungi smelt an opportunity, one that he had in mind for long but had never ... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 21 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Belgian National Day. Belgian National Day celebrates the birth of the Belgian nation, Belgian culture and pride and Belgiumcâ¬â?cs independence from the Netherlands. On July 21, 1831, Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg and Gotha swo... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: Staff in 6000 Catholic Schools to go Unpaid
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) last week stopped payments for all its employees in the Catholic Church privately-owned education institutions across the country. Through its dioceses, archdi... read more |
 Jul KIU BOOK CLUB: BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME BY TA-NEHISI COATES
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - Written as a letter to his teenage son Samori, Ta-Nehisi Coates uses his life experiences and his quests of searching of knowledge as a means to probe the plight of a black male man in US following the afterm... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Records 4 New COVID-19 Cases
KIU Main Campus - Ugandacâ¬â?cs total number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 1,069 after the Ministry of Health reported four (4) new cases on Monday. câ¬Å?Of the four (4) confirmed cases today, 2 are truck drivers who arrived from South Sudan and Rwa... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 UPDATES: UGANDANS STRANDED IN SOUTH AMERICA REPATRIATED
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The first bunch of 28 Ugandans stranded in Brazil, on Friday, departed the Governador Andr?© Franco Montoro International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil on a repatriation flight bound for Entebbe via Addis Ababa.A sec... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Museveni to Address the Nation on COVID-19 Situation in Uganda on Tuesday
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - President Museveni is set to address the nation on Tuesday 21st July 2020, on the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country.According to President Musevenicâ¬â?cs Senior Press Secretary, Don Wanyama, the presidentc... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: 85 People Lose Jobs as PEP Stores Closes Due to COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? 85 employees of PEP Stores have been rendered jobless following the closure of the operations of the clothing discount retailercâ¬â?cs operations in Uganda, according to a Daily Monitor report.According to the report, the c... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: 5 new Cases Confirmed From July 16 Tests
Ugandacâ¬â?cs new COVID-19 confirmed cases remained in single figures as 5 were confirmed from the 3,696 samples tested on July 16, the Ministry of Health has announced today afternoon.According to the office of the Director-General of Health Service... read more |
 Jul Campus News: ARNTD Announces Research Grants for University Researchers
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The African Research Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ARNTD) is seeking to fund research proposals for both operational and implementation research on câ¬Ë?câ¬â?cEmerging Challenges facing NTD program implementation... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Kenyan University Students Begin Production of Ventilators
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Students from Kenyatta Universitycâ¬â?cs School of Engineering have begun the mass production of ventilators and nasal swabs to help meet the countrycâ¬â?cs health sector shortage as Kenya continues to grapple with rising C... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 17 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Day for International Justice. It is an international day celebrated throughout the world on July 17, as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice. July 17 is the date of th... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: South Africa Surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 Cases
KIU, Main Campus - South Africa has surpassed the 300,000 COVID-19 cases mark after recording 12,757 cases on July 15, bringing the total number to 311,049, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize confirmed. Dr Mkhize said that the country had reco... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: 8 New COVID-19 Cases Found as no Truck Drivers Test Positive
No truck drivers were diagnosed with COVID-19 as 8 new cases were confirmed from the 2,402 samples tested on July 15, the Ministry of Health has announced.A COVID-19 update from the office of the Director-General of Health Services, Henry Mwebesa rev... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: Bitcoin Scam Hackers Attack Major US Twitter Accounts
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - "Everyone is asking me to give back. You send $1,000, I send you back $2,000," read a tweet from the official account of Bill Gates. Gates and other prominent people's accounts were simultaneously attac... read more |
 Jul KIU Alumni Voices: How Sovereign Hasahya Got Her First Class Degree
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Sovereign Hasahya was not only the first student from the Department of Social Work and Social Administration to graduate with a first-class degree at KIU in three years, but she was also the best female student at ... read more |
 Jul Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health Installs Intensive Care Equipment in Hospitals
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has announced that it is currently installing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) equipment in Regional Referral Hospitals across the country.According to the announcement from the Ministry, the installation is... read more |
 Jul Government to Resume Repatriation of Ugandans Stranded Abroad
KIU, Main Campus - The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the resumption of repatriation of Ugandans stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which had been halted for two weeks after quarantine centres we... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 16 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Snake Day. World Snake Day is an important day aimed at increasing awareness about the different species of snake all around the world. Of the 3,500 species of snake around the world, there are only around 600 t... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: South African Minister, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus - South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19, the BBC reports.According to the same report, Mantashe and his wife are currently in isolation but the minis... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: Ministry of Finance Orders new Budget Cuts
By Rogers M. Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Finance is to effect a number of budget cuts intended to prioritize much-needed sectors in a bid to stimulate the economy after the COVID-19 lockdown ends.According to the Daily Monitor, M... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: New COVID-19 Infections Continue to Lower as Only 3 New Cases are Confirmed
The number of new COVID-19 infections in Uganda continues to lower after only 3 new cases were confirmed from tests done on July 14, bringing the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases to date to 1,043. This follows the 11 new cases confirmed on Tu... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 15 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Sultancâ¬â?cs Birthday (Brunei). Hassanal Bolkiah is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei, as well as the Prime Minister of Brunei, making him one of the last absolute monarchs.After Queen Elizab... read more |
 Jul Staying Well Together: How to Relieve Muscle Pain After Working Out
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? With many people self-isolating at home during the COVID-19 lockdown, exercising instantly became a priority activity.However, doing exercises especially when you are not used to them can lead to muscle pain, which can at time... read more |
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Jul COVID-19 Updates: 11 new COVID-19 Cases Bring Ugandacâ¬â?cs Total to 1,040
The Ministry of Health has announced 11 new COVID-19 cases from 2,575 tests carried out on July 13, bringing the countrycâ¬â?cs total confirmed infections to 1,040.A press release from the Ministry, signed by the Director-General of Health Services, ... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: About 9.7M Children Likely to Drop out of School After COVID-19
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Deep budget cuts to education and rising poverty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could force at least 9.7 million children out of school forever by the end of this year, with millions more falling behin... read more |
 Jul KIU Book Club: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - In order to succeed at different things, you need to ask yourself some questions. Questions like câ¬Å?What am I going to do to succeed?câ¬, câ¬Å?How will I do it?câ¬, câ¬Å?Why should I do what I'm going to... read more |
 Jul Staying Well Together: Planning Helps Prevent Stress
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension, according to medlineplus.gov. it can come from any event or thought that makes you frustrated, angry or nervous.Stress can be positive, though most of the time it leads to ... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 14 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Non-Binary Peoplecâ¬â?cs Day. Non-binary or genderqueer is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine - identities that are outside the gender binary. It is a completely na... read more |
 Jul Staying Well Together: How to Deal With Obsessive Thoughts
KIU, Main Campus - Obsessive thinking is an inability to gain control over recurrent, distressing thoughts and images, according to cognitive-behavior-therapy.com. These thoughts and images are embedded in a complex network of feelings, sensations an... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: Commercial Banks Decide to Follow BoU Directive on Interest Rates
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Commercial Banks in Uganda, under their umbrella organization, the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), have agreed to slash the interest rates charged on loans in accordance with a Bank of Uganda (BoU) directive issued on Jul... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 4 new COVID -19 Cases
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has today, July 13 announced 4 new COVID-19 cases from the 1,702 samples tested on July 12, bringing the total number of cases in Uganda to 1,029 so far.According to Dr. Henry Mwebesa, th... read more |
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Jul World Population Day: President Museveni Credits Ugandacâ¬â?cs Population Youthfulness for COVID-19 Successes
By Stephen WanderaKIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Museveni has said that the youthfulness of Ugandacâ¬â?cs population worked in the countrycâ¬â?cs favour in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.câ¬Å?Uganda has a predominantly young population ... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: South Africa Bans Booze, Reinstates Curfew as COVID-19 Deaths Exceed 4000
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa yesterday July 12 reinstated the ban on alcohol sale and distribution in his country to relieve hospitals of the number of trauma patients and enable them to have mo... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 13 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Town Criers Day. A town crier, also called a bellman, is an officer of a royal court or public authority who makes public pronouncements as required. In traditional African culture, town criers were tasked wi... read more |
 Jul Campus News: KIU Students Express Readiness to Continue With E-learning
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The KIU student's fraternity has expressed readiness to continue studying online, in compliance with Ministry of Education guidelines. This comes after the Ministry of Education and Sports through Uganda Nation... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Kenya Loses Female Doctor to COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? A female doctor in Kenya has become the first COVID-19 victim among the 186 health workers who were diagnosed with the disease in the country, according to the countrycâ¬â?cs medics union, the BBC reports.Dr Adisa Lugaliki,... read more |
 Jul KIU Business Desk: Commercial Banks Meet to Discuss Bank of Uganda Directive on Lending Rates
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Chief executive officers of commercial banks have today, June 10 met to discuss the directive from Bank of Uganda requiring them to slash interest rates on loans with immediate effect.The Governor o... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Surpass 1000 as 6 new Cases are Confirmed
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Uganda's COVID-19 cases have surpassed 1000 as 6 new cases have been registered, according to the Ministry of Health. The 6 were from the 2,048 samples that were tested yesterday June 9, bringing the countrycâ¬â?cs ... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 10 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Bahamas). This holiday commemorates the day when The Bahamas became a fully independent nation on July 10, 1973, separating from the United Kingdom.Armed Forces Day (Mauritania). July 10 is Armed Forces D... read more |
 Jul South African Queen Succumbs to COVID-19
KIU, Main campus- Queen Noloyisa, widow to the late King Maxhobha Sandile has died after contracting COVID-19, state-owned broadcaster SABC reported on Wednesday.According to SABC, the 56-year-old deceased is a sister to the current Zulu monarch, Kin... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Reaches 1,000 COVID-19 Infection Threshold
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Uganda has reached the unwelcome milestone of registering 1,000 COVID-19 confirmed cases.This follows an additional 23 infections which were registered from the 3,316 samples tested on July 8, the Ministry of Health has ann... read more |
 Jul Alumni Voices: COVID-19 Crisis Triggers the Ascent of Alumnus Akida Parrots
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic saw many businesses and brands close and suspend their operations, but the crisis has also been a blessing in disguise to some businesses and personalities. Among the bu... read more |
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Jul Fighting Coronavirus Together: How Does Apple and Googlecâ¬â?cs COVID-19 Contact Tracing Technology Work?
KIU, Western Campus - News came out early this month that Apple and Google had developed an App on iPhones and Android phones to enable contact tracing.However, the two companies came out and clarified that they had not installed an App but an Applic... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: United States of America Surpasses Three Million Coronavirus cases
KIU, Main Campus- The United States has surpassed 3 million COVID-19 cases after recording more than 59,400 new infections on Wednesday, July 8, according to the New York Times database. The surge in numbers has put a strain on the health care s... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 9 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (South Sudan). South Sudanese from throughout the country and the world came together on July 9 in the capital city of Juba to celebrate the birth of the new nation, the Republic of South Sudan. This... read more |
 Jul Academic World Mourns Prof Tolly Mbwette
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The academic world is still in shock over the death of Prof Tolly Mbwette, who has been the Chairperson of the University Council at Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT).Prof Mbwette passed away last week at ... read more |
 Jul Campus News: KIU Western Campus Guild President Requests Government to Release Roadmap on Reopening of Schools
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Guild President for KIU Western Campus, John Natumanya has appealed to the government to come out with a clear roadmap on when or whether education institutions will reopen.Natumanya said this will help parents to plan ... read more |
 Jul KIU Book Club: Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive by T. D. Jakes
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - I always find Bishop T. D. Jakes' books phenomenal, this book notwithstanding. Written in a very simplistic fashion, Jakes brings you to where you get out of your normal standpoint and you actually star... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 8 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Math 2.0 Day. Math 2.0 Day celebrates math and technology, specifically the intersection between the two. On the day, mathematicians, educators, innovators, and policymakers come together to celebrate and also to raise awa... read more |
 Jul Staying Well Together: Uganda to Commemorate World Population Day Amidst Lockdown
KIU, Main Campus-The 2020 World Population Day will be celebrated on Saturday, July 11 with Lwengo district taking the lead in the main celebrations while observing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.This... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Melbourne Ordered Back Into Lockdown Starting Today
KIU Main Campus- Melbourne State in Australia has been ordered into another phase of lockdown after it recorded 191 new cases of COVID-19. The decision was taken by the Victorian government and is meant to restrict the movement of over 3,000 pe... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 18 new COVID-19 Cases as Numbers Climb to 971
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The ministry of Health has announced that it has confirmed 18 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 971.Seven of these are truck drivers, three of whom arrived from Kenya via Malaba while f... read more |
 Jul Campus News: KIU Partners With Wolters Kluwer Health Library
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University has partnered with the Wolters Kluwer Health Library, the largest provider of authoritative scientific information in the world.Wolters Kluwer provides information in the fields of Medicine ... read more |
 Jul Staying Well Together: NCHE Issues new Guidelines for E-learning
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The National Council for Higher education has issued new guidelines for e-learning to be followed by all institutions of higher learning across the country before being permitted to commence remote teaching during t... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 7 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Saba Saba Day. This Day celebrates the 1954 founding of the Tanzanian political party, TANU, the Tanganyika African National Union. Saba Saba means "seven seven" in Swahili, the national language of Tanzania, and of Tangan... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: India Becomes 3rd Worst hit Nation Globally
KIU, Main Campus-India has reported more than 23,000 new Coronavirus cases becoming the third most hit country globally behind Brazil with 1.6m cases and the United States with 2.88 million cases.The country has now recorded a total of 697,000 cases,... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: 1,500 Ugandans Stranded Abroad as Government Halts Their Return, Again
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - According to a statement released on July 3rd, 2020, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government is not going to accept anymore returnees from this week (from July 4th, 2020). This is intended to ... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: 14 More Ugandans Test Positive for Coronavirus
By Stuart BogereKIU Main Campus - Uganda has registered 14 new cases of COVID-19 according to a statement by the Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr.Henry Mwebesa. The new cases were from the 3,103 samples tested yesterday.Of the ... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 cases rise to 911
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - As of 3rd July 2020, the Ministry of Health announced that it had confirmed nine new COVID-19 cases bringing the total of confirmed cases to 911.According to a press statement released by the ministry, of the... read more |
 Jul MTN, NCBA Micro Loan Platform now has Seven Million Users
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - During the launch of NCBA's new logo, which comes after NC and CBA's successful merger, Anthony Ndegwa, NCBA's Chief Executive Officer, said that their micro loan platform now has seven million users. Th... read more |
 Jul Agency Banking Grows Leaps and Bounds
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - According to the Uganda Bankers' Association (UBA), agency banking has grown to a monthly average of UGX2.2trillion transactional volume since its inception in Uganda in 2018.Agency banking has revolutionaliz... read more |
 Jul COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 4 new COVID-19 Cases as Recoveries Exceed 800
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - As of 1st July 2020, the Ministry of Health announced 4 new COVID-19 in Uganda. According to the press release, of the four cases that were confirmed, one is a truck driver who arrived from Kenya via Mal... read more |
 Jul KIU Trivia: July 1 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Independence Day (Rwanda and Burundi). The two East African Community members celebrate their independence from Belgium on July 1, 1962. We congratulate the KIU Rwandese and Burundian communities on their countriescâ¬â?c i... read more |
 Jul Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Microbiologist Uses Micro-organisms to Sensitize About COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Teaching Hospital Microbiologist, Dr. Theophilus Pius, is using micro-organisms to spread the right information about COVID-19.Dr. Theophilus uses the micro-organisms to create letters and words, which have messages aim... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: Africa Cup of Nations Postponed to 2022
KIU Main Campus - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the African Cup of Nations tournament to January 2022 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This was announced on Tuesday in a video conference. câ¬Ë?câ¬â?cAfter consultation with... read more |
 Jul KIU International Desk: China Researchers Discover New Flu with Pandemic Potential
KIU Main Campus - A study carried out by scientists at Chinese University and China Centre for Disease Control revealed a new type of swine flu that can spark off a new pandemic in the future.According to the study released on Monday by the US S... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: African Continental Free Trade Area to Move Forward Despite COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus - Wamkele Mene, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement top official has said that the Africa-wide free-trade agreement is unlikely to face any further delays even if a second wave of COVID-19 infections h... read more |
 Jun KIU International desk: South Africa Fast Tracks COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The government of South Africa yesterday, June 23 announced plans to begin clinical trials this week for a vaccine against COVID-19, which has ravaged one of Africacâ¬â?cs biggest economies.câ¬Å?Participants from across Afr... read more |
 Jun Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ugandans Stranded Abroad Start Returning
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Thirty-two Ugandans who have been stranded in Khartoum, Sudan arrived at Entebbe International Airport yesterday, June 23 after being repatriated by the government.These are the first of over 2,300 Ugan... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Surpass 800
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has confirmed eight new COVID-19 cases bringing the countrycâ¬â?cs case count to 805. According to a tweet from the Ministry of Health, 6 of these confirmed cases are truck drivers from the... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 24 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Bannockburn Day (Scotland). The Battle of Bannockburn on 23 and 24 June 1314 was a victory of the army of King of Scots Robert the Bruce over the army of King Edward II of England in the First War of Scottish Independence.... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 23 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Widows Day. This is a United Nations ratified day of action to address the "poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries". The day takes place annually on 23 June.I... read more |
 Jun Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Western Campus Students Provide COVID-19 Information in 5 Local Languages
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? A group of KIU Western Campus students under an umbrella organization called "Wake Up Youths Africa", are translating COVID-19 information from the Ministry of Health and other reputable health agencies into five local lang... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: President Museveni Maintains Lockdown Restrictions
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni has maintained most of the restrictions that have been in place to combat COVID-19. Restrictions on public gatherings, closure of education institutions, boda-bodas ferrying people,... read more |
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Jun COVID-19 Updates: câ¬Å?Opening Educational Institutions too Riskyc⬠câ¬â?? President Museveni
KIU, Western Campus - President Yoweri Museveni has said that opening educational institutions is câ¬Å?too riskyc⬠and urged Ugandans to be patient with him on that.While addressing the country yesterday June 22, the president said, "Nobody who car... read more |
 Jun Staying Well Together: Uganda to hold virtual campaigns
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Last week, the Electoral Commission, which is headed by Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, released a new Electoral roadmap that indicated that general elections are to be held between January 10 and February ... read more |
 Jun KIU Book Club: Destined For War: Can America and China escape the Thucydides' trap? by Graham Allison
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Have you ever wondered where the relationship between the world's current two giants, the US and China is going? Whether it will decline considerably to war? Well you are not alone and in this rather long book, D... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: 4 new COVID-19 Cases as Uganda's Recoveries Clock 631
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has this morning released a statement indicating that Uganda registered four new COVID-19 cases bringing the total to 774.Two of the confirmed cases are truck drivers. One arrived from Sou... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 22 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Anti-Fascist Struggle Day. This is a national holiday in Croatia. It is celebrated on June 22, as it marks the events that happened in World War II, the beginning of the uprising of Croatian anti-fascist Partisans against ... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: Hotel Industry in Africa Takes Major Hit due to COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Hotel Industry in Africa is set to face a slowdown of up to 40%, after hundreds of planned construction projects have been shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a BBC report.Accommodation groups had planned... read more |
 Jun Fighting Coronavirus Together: Uganda Medical Association Conducting Fundraising Drive for PPE
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) is currently running a fundraising drive for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), which was launched on June 16 at the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Kampala.The drive, whose launch ... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 18 More COVID-19 Cases
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has this morning announced 18 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases to 755.Of the 18, five are truck drivers; 2 from Busia, 1 from Mirama Hills, 1 from Bunagana and 1 ... read more |
 Jun KIU International Desk: President Hernandez of Honduras Receiving Treatment for COVID-19
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hern?¡ndez, was on Wednesday this week admitted to a military hospital with pneumonia, after revealing that he and his wife tested positive for COVID-19. Accordin... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 19 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Juneteenth (United States of America). Juneteenth is an unofficial American holiday and an official Texas state holiday, celebrated annually on the 19th of June in the United States to commemorate Union army general ... read more |
 Jun Campus News: KIU's Corporate Woodball King Starts Training
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - First corporate circuit champion, Ainamaani Twijukye has resumed individual training ahead of the second wood ball circuit that is supposed to take place in Bugema at a date yet to be disclosed due to COVID-19 pa... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: China to Give African Countries Debt Relief
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that his country is going to cancel interest-free loans owed to them by several African countries, according to the BBC.He told a China-Africa summit on COVID-19 on Wednesday that ... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Clock 741
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has this morning announced that Uganda has confirmed nine(9) new COVID-19 cases. In a press statement it released this morning, the ministry said four of the confirmed cases are truck drive... read more |
 Jun KIU International Desk: Burundi's new President to be Sworn in Today
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - After the untimely death of Pierre Nkurunziza, Burundi was left in an unprecedented time where an incumbent president died in office. Fortunately for the country, they had just come from an election and... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 18 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Autistic Pride Day. Originally an Aspies for Freedom initiative, it is a pride celebration for autistic people held on June 18 each year. Autistic pride recognises the importance of pride for autistic people and its role i... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 8 new COVID-19 as Recoveries Clock 409
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has this morning confirmed 8 new COVID-19 cases from a total sample of 2,526 tests that were done yesterday, June 16.The eight cases include two cases that are truck drivers from Kenya via ... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 17 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This is a United Nations observance each June 17. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing desert... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: East African Banks Severely Affected by COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus - Central banks in East Africa have been cutting interest rates to encourage businesses to borrow, but the strategy is not working, according to a BBC report.Kenya and Uganda have reduced their benchmark rates to 7% and Rwanda's c... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Entebbe Referral Hospital Discharges 47 More COVID-19 Patients
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Entebbe Grade B Hospital yesterday, June 15, discharged 47 more COVID-19 patients who have recovered, most of them truck drivers. Dr Henry Mwebesa, Director of Health Services at the Ministry of Health ... read more |
 Jun KIU Book Club: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Have you ever wondered why literature written by Africans is hard to find? I always do! Chimamanda's style of writing is so captivating that when you start reading her works like this one or her other b... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Surpass 700 Mark
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 cases have surpassed the 700 mark as 19 tested positive yesterday, June 15. The Ministry of Health has revealed that these cases are from the 2,212 samples that were tested yesterday.6 of the... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 16 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?The Day of the African Child. This day has been celebrated on June 16 every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). It honours those who participated in the Soweto Uprising ... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: 9 More Ugandans Test Positive for Coronavirus
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Uganda has registered 9 new cases of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health confirms. In a statement by Dr.Henry Mwebesa, the Director of Public Health at the ministry, the new cases were from the 2,677 samples tested on ... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Ministry of Health clarifies on the sudden death of truck driver
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has issued the a statement in a bid to clarify the sudden death of a Kenyan truck driver who was found dead under truck on Saturday evening, 13th June 2020. The driver was found dead unde... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: 240 Ugandans discharged as COVID-19 Cases are Confirmed in 33 Districts
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - On Saturday, 13th June 2020, the Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, updated the country on the ministry's efforts to fight the Coronavirus pandemic and the presence of the same. In her submission, s... read more |
 Jun Museveni Appoints Dorothy Kisaka as new KCCA Executive Director
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced several people's names to take over top jobs at Kampala Capital City Authority including, the Executive Director's Office. This comes after more than a yea... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 7 new COVID-19 Cases
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Results from 2,532 samples tested on June 11 by the Ministry of Health show that 7 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the country. The 3 new Coronavirus cases were among the 1,310 tested samples taken from... read more |
 Jun 2020/2021 National Budget: Education Sector Budget Increased by 248.5 Billion
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Education budget for 2020/2021 has been increased by 248.5 billion from the 2019/2020 budget allocation but the percentage of the Ministrycâ¬â?cs budget to the national budget reduced by 0.3%.In the 2019/202... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: President Museveni not Happy With tax to GDP Ratio
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni has expressed his displeasure at Uganda's tax to GDP ratio, which is14.3% according to the 2020/2021 national budget, read by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija yesterday, June 11.In hi... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: 41 People Recover From COVID-19, Discharged
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has announced that 41 more COVID-19 patients have recovered from COVID-19 and been discharged.The patients were discharged from Arua and Gulu hospitals after twice testing negativ... read more |
 Jun Fighting Coronavirus Together: 81 Billion Shillings to be Spent on Face Masks For All
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - After a directive was given by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last month that all Ugandans who intended to move in public should wear masks, he also gave a directive for the mass production and subsequent distr... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 12 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Day Against Child Labour. The World Day Against Child Labour is an International Labour Organization (ILO)-sanctioned holiday first launched in 2002 aiming to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labou... read more |
 Jun Fighting Coronavirus Together: Government Kick-Starts Giving Free Masks in Border Districts
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The government has launched the distribution of free face masks to Ugandan citizens over the age of 6 in the countrycâ¬â?cs border districts.The distribution of masks was launched yesterday, June 10 by different gov... read more |
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Jun COVID-19 Updates: 14 new Cases Confirmed, Ugandacâ¬â?cs Cases Rise to 679
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases in the country on June 10, bringing the total confirmed cases so far to 679. According to the ministry, these results were from 2,321 samples that were tes... read more |
 Jun Staying Well Together: KIU Western Campus Peer Educators Discuss Menstrual Hygiene During COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Western Campus She Decides peer educators and student leaders have held a virtual discussion about the effect of COVID-19 on the menstrual hygiene of the girl child.The discussion was aimed at discussing the challenges ... read more |
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Jun KIU International Desk: MSF President Dr Christou says Impact of COVID-19 câ¬Å?not Shared Equallycâ¬
By Rebecca NabejjaKIU, Main Campus - The President of M?©decins Sans Fronti?¨res (MSF) International Dr Christos Christou has said that although the COVID-19 pandemic has brought suffering, fear and death to populations everywhere, its impact is not ... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 11 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?American Evacuation Day (Libya). This is a celebration of the removal of the US from Libya on June 11 1970.In 1947, after losing the second World War, Italy relinquished its control over Libya to the United States and Brit... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: President set to Deliver Annual National Budget Speech Today
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to deliver the annual Budget speech for the Financial Year 2020/21 today, Thursday, June 11, 2020.As has become the new norm, the president will address Parliament from Sta... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: NIC, CBA set to Complete Merger
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Following a request sent to the Central Bank last year by two Kenyan-based banks, NIC Bank and Commercial Bank of Africa to merge operations in Uganda, the two banks are now expected to go through with the m... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 8 new COVID-19 Cases
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Uganda has registered more 8 COVID-19 cases in the tests that were carried out yesterday, June 9. According to the Ministry of Health, the 8 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed from 2, 423 samples that were tested on ... read more |
 Jun Campus News: KIU Clinical Medicine Graduates to be Registered by Allied Health Professionals Council
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Graduates of Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Community Health (BCMCH) from Kampala International University are to be formally registered and recognised by the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC).This was communica... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 10 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Art Nouveau Day. Art Nouveau (in the picture) is an international style of art, architecture and applied art, especially the decorative arts. The World Art Nouveau Day is an event dedicated to art nouveau that is cel... read more |
 Jun Heroes Day: President Museveni Warns on COVID-19 Deaths
By Stuart Bogere KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni has asked Ugandans to continue being vigilant in fighting against the spread of COVID-19. He made these remarks while addressing the country during the Heroes day celebrations at Stat... read more |
 Jun KIU International Desk: Where the World Stands in the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
KIU, Main Campus - Vaccines in development around the world are in various stages of testing. While COVID-19 keeps spreading, the world eagerly anticipates a vaccine that could defeat the pandemic.According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the Natio... read more |
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Jun KIU Together: câ¬Å?My Friendcâ¬â?cs Plight Inspired me to be a Mental Health Advocate,c⬠câ¬â?? Nassolo
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? When one of Treasure Hilary Nassolocâ¬â?cs friends opened up to her early this year that he was struggling with depression and was on anti-depressant medication, she felt touched like she had never before.câ¬Å?Itcâ¬â?cs fun... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Surpass 600
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Today June 8, the Ministry of Health has released the latest results of COVID-19 tests, confirming 30 new cases. "Results from samples tested on 07 June 2020 confirm 30 new COVID-19 cases. The total confirme... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: American Firm to Start Collecting Uganda's Tax
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Finance has signed a deal with RippleNami Inc, an American firm, giving it the right to start collecting rental tax in Uganda. Uganda Revenue Authority, which has been the agency doing t... read more |
 Jun KIU Book Club: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - In Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell continues his witty and rather simplistic style of writing, this time to show that success is less about talent than opportunity and 'concerted cultivation.'In order to understa... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 8 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Brain Tumour Day. The câ¬Å?Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V.c⬠(German Brain Tumor Association) started this international commemoration day in the year 2000 as a tribute to all brain tumour patients and their families.... read more |
 Jun KIU International Desk: China Commits to International Cooperation in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
KIU, Main Campus - China is expending great efforts in the global scramble to develop a vaccine for the new Coronavirus pandemic that began in its central city of Wuhan. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), researchers are currently cond... read more |
 Jun KIU VODAN Africa Concludes Their 3-Part Web Series
KIU, Main Campus On 21st May 2020, The Virus Outbreak Data Network (VODAN) Africa concluded her 3-part webinar series. The first and second series were held on 7th and 14th of May respectively. All the series was coordinated and hosted by Christine K... read more |
 Jun KIU Student Learns How To Build Robots and Devices from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Our Mastercâ¬â?cs student in Telecommunication Engineering, Enerst Edozie Joshua, took advantage of the KIU/Coursera Partnership to complete a highly rated course on Building Arduino Robots and Devices from Moscow Institute of... read more |
 Jun Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health to hold Webinar on Threat of Fake News in Pandemic
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health will tomorrow, June 6 hold a webinar about the threat of fake news in a pandemic, to help enlighten the public about the crucial role the right information can play in fighting COVID-19.The webinar wi... read more |
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Jun KIU Business Desk: President Museveni Hopeful About Ugandacâ¬â?cs Economy Despite Challenges
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Museveni yesterday June 4 said he was very hopeful about Uganda's economy despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the global economy. He said this while de... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 35 new COVID-19 Cases
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has announced that 35 new COVID-19 cases have been registered in the country "Results from samples tested on 04 June 2020 confirm 35 new COVID-19 cases. The total confirmed cases ... read more |
 Jun World Environment Day 2020: Are Recent Events a Rebellion From the Environment?
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Most of the time, when someone becomes too oppressed and abused, they reach a point of angst where they say câ¬Å?enough is enoughcâ¬. Well, this applies to humans.But what about things like the environment which we think d... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 5 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Environment Day. World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5 June every year and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1... read more |
 Jun KIU International Desk: South African High Court Declares Some Lockdown Restrictions Invalid
KIU, Main Campus - On Tuesday, 2nd June 2020, a South African High Court declared some of the government's Coronavirus lockdown regulations unconstitutional, but suspended the order for 14 days. In March, South Africa introduced one of the world's mo... read more |
 Jun Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Western Campus COVID-19 Task Force Completes Training
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus COVID-19 task force, which was inaugurated on Tuesday June 2, has successfully completed its training, aimed at increasing the campuscâ¬â?c vigilance in handling the risk posed by the potential resump... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: President Museveni to Address Ugandans on the State of the Nation Today
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to give his annual State of the Nation Address today amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has ground many things to a halt, including the countrycâ¬â?cs ec... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: 15 new COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, Total now 522
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The number of new COVID-19 patients in Uganda continues its steady rise after the Ministry of Health today June 4, 2020 announced 15 more positive cases. "Results from samples tested on 03 June 2020 con... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 4 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989 Memorial Day. In the days following the end of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, several memorials and vigils were held around the world for those who were killed in the de... read more |
 Jun KIU International Desk: Kenyan Metal Artist Uses Talent to Make and Distribute Masks to Less Fortunate
KIU, Main Campus - Nairobi-based Metal Artist, Cyrus Kabiru, best known for his flamboyantly designed eyewear called câ¬Ë?C-stunnerscâ¬â?c, made from discarded metal and other materials whilst displaying them through self-portraits has turned his cre... read more |
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Jun câ¬Å?His Blessings Upon Our Lives Are Boundless,c⬠President Museveni Assures Ugandans Ahead of Marty's Day
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus- President Yoweri Museveni has assured all Ugandans that God's blessings upon their lives are boundless, in his Martyrs Day message to the country on June 1.Addressing Ugandans, the President urged everyone to c... read more |
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Jun KIU Trivia: June 3 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Martyrs Day (Uganda). Christians all over Uganda celebrate Martyrs Day in commemoration of the 23 Anglican and 22 Catholic converts who were executed between January 31, 1885 and January 27, 1887, on the orders of then Bug... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: Business Worth 150 Billion Lost due to Martyrs' Day Celebrations Cancellation
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Kampala traders have missed out on business worth 150 billion shillings due to the cancellation of this yearcâ¬â?cs Martyrs day celebrations, which were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic According to J... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Surpass 500
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Today, on the morning of June 3, 2020, the Ministry of Health took to its social media platforms to announce 18 new COVID-19 cases in the country. "Results from samples tested on 02 June 2020 confi... read more |
 Jun KIU Business Desk: Total Given Go-ahead to Acquire Tullow Oil Interests in Uganda
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Following an announcement on April 23, 2020, by Tullow Oil that it had agreed to sell its assets in Uganda to Total and that CNOOC, the other company with interests in Uganda's oil had rights of pre-emption ... read more |
 Jun Staying Well Together: Increase Your Cyber Awareness
Br Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Cyber awareness is generally defined as an understanding of potential cyber threats and how a user can avoid them.As the world increasingly goes digital, cyber awareness is and has become a very crucial part of an... read more |
 Jun Campus News: KIU Western Campus COVID-19 Taskforce Inaugurated
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus COVID-19 taskforce has been inaugurated today, June 2 after undergoing a workshop aimed at increasing awareness about the disease, which forced the government to close education institutions on March ... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: Schools, Universities to Remain Closed for Another 30 Days
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni has directed that students in candidate classes should wait for an additional 30 days before resuming studies.In his address to the nation on June 1, the President said the government does not have... read more |
 Jun KIU Trivia: June 2 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?I Love My Dentist Day. This is a day dedicated to dentists for all the work they do to keep us smiling. Smiling as much as possible is imperative on I Love My Dentist Day, as there is no better way to show your dentis... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: 7 Frontline Health Workers Test Positive for COVID-19 in Uganda
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU Main Campus - On 31st May 2020, Uganda's Ministry of Health announced the first cases of Coronavirus among its health workers. The confirmed cases included three nurses, two doctors, and two senior level staff, all of whom are ... read more |
 Jun KIU Book Club: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - When you read most books, the exhilarating feeling achieved is unmatchable, especially if you are a book lover. Now, when you read Paul Kalanithi's 'When Breath Becomes Air', you get to experience a new set of emo... read more |
 Jun Staying Well Together: KIU Alumnus, Sovereign Hasashya, Uses Lockdown to Better her Craft in Social Works
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Former Minister of Gender for the Kampala International University (KIU) Students Guild, Sovereign Hasashya, says she has used the COVID-19 lockdown to transform herself. The 24 year old social worker ignored all... read more |
 Jun COVID-19 Updates: President Museveni to Address the Nation at 8PM on State of COVID-19 in Uganda
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - President Museveni will address the nation tonight, Monday, 1st June, at 8pm.ICT Minister Hon. Judith Nabakooba said that the President will be expected to guide the nation on the next steps to follow before the cur... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's Ministry of Health Cautions Health Workers on High Risk of COVID-19 Infection
KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has encouraged health workers not to lose morale and cautioned them to maintain diligence in their service towards the fight against COVID-19. This came after a medical worker attached to the COVID-19 treatme... read more |
 May COVID-19 Patient Arrested for Evading Quarantine and Hiding in Classroom Ceiling
KIU, Main Campus - A 30 year old COVID-19 patient and resident of Nazigo Central Ward in Nazigo Town Council, who was hiding in a class room block ceiling, was on 31st May 2020, recovered by a combined operation of police, army and medical workers in... read more |
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May Staying Well Together: KIU Psychiatrist to Appear on Citizen Webinar Panel on câ¬Å?Anxiety and Mental Health During COVID-19câ¬
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Teaching Hospital psychiatry Head of Department, Dr Benedict Akimana will tomorrow, May 30 appear as a panellist on a Government Citizen Interaction Centre webinar to discuss anxiety and mental health during the COVID-1... read more |
 May Campus News: Ministry of Education Update on Phased Reopening of Schools Postponed
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Education has postponed a planned press briefing meant to give an update on the phased reopening of schools and universities, as the country tries to ease the COVID-19 lockdown which has seen education insti... read more |
 May Staying Well Together: Standard Chartered Donates $300,000 for Immediate COVID-19 Relief in Uganda
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Standard Chartered Uganda on Thursday, May 28 donated 1.1billion shillings to UNICEF programs in Uganda for communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Standard Chartered PLC pledged $5million to sup... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: 36 new Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Uganda
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Yesterday, May 28, Uganda registered the highest number of COVID-19 positive cases in a single day so far, registering 36 to raise the countrycâ¬â?cs total case count to 317. "Today, 28 May 2020, 36 new COVID-19 ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 29 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Digestive Health Day. Itcâ¬â?cs organized by the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) every May 29. Each year focuses upon a particular digestive disease and/or disorder in order to increase general public aware... read more |
 May Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: Menstrual Hygiene Critical During COVID-19 Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? According to the 2008 Oxford Handbook of Reproductive Medicine and Family Planning, around 3000 days of menstruation occur in an average womancâ¬â?cs lifetime.This basically means that a woman has to buy sanitary pads 3,000... read more |
 May Campus News: SNO-Africa Organizing Anti-Tobacco Campaign
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Student Network Organization (SNO) câ¬â?? Africa is organizing an anti-tobacco campaign in the lead up to the World No Tobacco Day on May 31.As part of events lined up to celebrate the day, SNO is organizing an essay co... read more |
 May KIU Business Desk: Parliament Approves 33.3 Billion Supplementary Budget
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Parliament on Tuesday, May 26 approved another supplementary budget worth 33.3 billion shillings less than two months after approving 932 billion for the same purpose. The latest supplementary budget is... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Clock 281
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Uganda confirmed 28 more COVID-19 cases yesterday, May 27 after registering a record 31 cases on Tuesday, May 26. "Today, 27 May 2020, 28 new COVID-19 cases confirmed bringing the total confirmed cases to 281. 21... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 28 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Amnesty International Day. This Day works to promote human rights and raise awareness of their abuses and how our choices affect them every day.This event calls upon everyone, no matter their nationality, culture or race, ... read more |
 May Campus News: KIU Partners With Coursera to Equip Students With Job Skills
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University has partnered with Coursera, the worldcâ¬â?cs leading online learning platform to equip students with the necessary skills required to thrive in the job market.Coursera enables students to s... read more |
 May Staying Well Together: Cabinet Resolves to Return 2400 Ugandans Stuck Abroad
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Cabinet on Monday resolved to return 2,400 Ugandans stuck in 66 countries abroad, according to Judith Nabakooba, the Minister for Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance. This ... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Secures 35 Billion to buy Face Masks
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that the country has secured 35 billion shillings to procure and buy face masks for 33 million Ugandans. Every Ugandan is mandated to move with a ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 27 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Product Day. This Day raises awareness of and appreciation of the craft of product management and the global tribe of product people. The Day is being celebrated by over 50 live virtual events all over the world beca... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: Urban Refugees in East Africa at Great Risk Due to COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus - The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned of hundreds of thousands of urban refugees across the East, Horn and Great Lakes regions of Africa resorting to desperate measures to survive as the economic impact... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 26 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Sorry Day (Australia). Also known as the National Day of Healing, this day is celebrated to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of the countrycâ¬â?cs indigenous peoples, as part of an ongoing process of reco... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's Case Count Reaches 222
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The conundrum of the truck driverscâ¬â?c continuous transmission of COVID-19 into the country goes on as more 9 cases of the long-distance hauliers were confirmed yesterday.The only other confirmed case on M... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: The State of the World's Forests 2020 Report Reveals Danger of COVID-19 to World Forests
KIU, Main Campus - On the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched "The State of the World's Forests 2020" report that r... read more |
 May Fighting Coronavirus Together: WHO Announces Pause of Hydroxychloroquine Drug Trial in Search for COVID-19 Cure
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On the World Africa Day, 25th May 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) held a media briefing to update the public on the COVID-19 pandemic.A group of participants in the WHO's Solidarity Trial, which aims to find a treatm... read more |
 May Campus News: KIU Vice Chancellor Dr Mpezamihigo Calls for Government Stimulus After COVID-19
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University Vice-Chancellor Dr Mouhamad Mpezamihigo has asked the government to provide a financial stimulus for higher education institutions, before re-opening for finalists.Dr Mpezamihigo in ... read more |
 May KIU Business Desk: Making Deliveries: How Boda-Boda riders are Making a Quick Buck during COVID-19 Lockdown
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Since the lockdown started, most urban dwellers have been staying home for close to two months now. This means that many people cannot afford to readily access amenities and utilities. Many entrepreneur... read more |
 May KIU Book Club: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Malcolm Gladwell in his highly critically acclaimed first book, The Tipping Point, tries to explain in very clear and concise ways how seemingly little things bring about profound changes in the world. ... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda registers 14 new COVID-19 cases
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Ministry of Health early today announced that yesterday, May 24th, COVID-19 Uganda registered 14 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total to 212. "Results from samples tested on 24 May 2020 confirm 14 new ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 25 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Africa Day. Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on 15 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent and around the world. The OAU h... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: COVID-19 Lockdown Defended at East Africa Court of Justice
KIU, Main Campus - The Attorney General of Uganda has defended the President Yoweri Museveni's directives on curfew and lockdown after they were challenged by city lawyer Male Mabirizi in mid-March at the East African Court of Justice as being uncons... read more |
 May International Day to end Obstetric Fistula 2020: Fight Child Marriages to end Fistula
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Obstetric Fistula is a maternal health condition caused by prolonged obstructed labour. Obstructed labour is when the baby does not exit the pelvis during childbirth due to being physically blocked, despite the uterus contr... read more |
 May The Role of Laboratory Workers in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Citizens all over the world are applauding health care workers on the frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.When we talk of health workers, most people think of only doctors and nurses. However, today, we loo... read more |
 May KIU Business Desk: What Lessons can Uganda's Tourism Sector Learn From the COVID-19 Pandemic?
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has left almost the whole world's economy paralyzed, tourism has been one of the most devastated sectors, Uganda's notwithstanding. According to a Daily Monitor... read more |
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May Fighting Coronavirus Together: You Cancâ¬â?ct get Past Gutakacâ¬â?cs Temperature Gun if you Have COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? When KIU Teaching Hospital procured an infra-red thermometer, commonly known as a temperature gun, Emmanuel Gutaka did not know he would be taking on one of the riskiest tasks on the COVID-19 pandemic frontline.Gutaka is al... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 22 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Day for Biological Diversity. It is a United nations-sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. The topic of biodiversity concerns stakeholders in sustainable agriculture, desertif... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Rise to 160
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Yesterday, May 21, 15 new cases of COVID-19 were registered by the Ministry of Health in the country. "Today, 21 May 2020, 15 new COVID-19 cases confirmed bringing the total confirmed cases to 160.... read more |
 May KIU Together: Lotud Treating Lockdown as Opportunity to be Creative and Improve Self
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Diana Lotudcâ¬â?cs most favourite quote is, câ¬Å?Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawncâ¬.And true to this, the second year Civil Engineering student looks at the lockdown not as the doom that has been spelt or dre... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: UK Donates $26 Million to Africa COVID-19 Fund
KIU, Main Campus - On 20th May 2020, the UK Government announced its donation of $26 million channelled through the African Union to fund the training of health professionals in member states to handle pandemics, and also cushion Africa from the effe... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: President Museveni, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Discuss COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni held discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada on Tuesday, May 19 to discuss the latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in their respective countries.A statement on PM Trudeauc... read more |
 May Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health Gets Test Kit, Personal Protection Equipment Boost
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Ugandacâ¬â?cs Health Ministry has received assorted Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)and testing kit material from the international community in the country to aid them in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.This was... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 21 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This is a United Nations-sanctioned international holiday for the promotion of diversity issues. It is an opportunity to help communities understand the value ... read more |
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May COVID-19 Updates: Presidential Directive Slashes Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 Cases to 145
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - One of the latest directives by President Yoweri Museveni has slashed Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 cases to 145 after he decided that Uganda will now only count cases that have been registered within its borders.&... read more |
 May KIU Business Desk: Mask Making as a Business Opportunity During This Lockdown
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - In the latest presidential address on May 19, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced that it is going to be compulsory for everyone to wear a face mask as and when they're travelling and moving in public. He ... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: How East African Countries are tackling Problem of Truck Drivers
By Agnes Kiconco KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The problem of cargo truck drivers serving as a transmission medium for the Coronavirus has caused panic and at times anger amongst the public, who accuse their respective governments of câ¬Ë?importingcâ¬... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Four New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, Number Rises to 264
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has announced that four new COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in Uganda, as of on May 20, including two cases from community samples, bringing the number of total cases in the country to 264... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: President Museveni Issues Several New Guidelines In Latest Address
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni last night made clarifications about the new measures he had issued on Monday, May 18 in the 14th televised Presidential address on COVID-19.The president had issued a set of&n... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 20 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Clinical Trials Day. It is celebrated around the world to recognize the day that James Lind started what is often considered the first randomized clinical trial aboard a ship on May 20, 1747.The objective is ... read more |
 May KIU International desk: World Food Programme Predicts Food Deficit Linked to COVID-19 Containment Measures in East Africa
KIU, Main Campus - On Tuesday 19th May 2020, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) released a report titled "Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains, Regional Trade, Markets and Food Security in East Africa". The report stated that the population of hungry c... read more |
 May KIU Together: Head of Psychiatry Creates Timely Mental Health Awareness Video Series for the Community
KIU, Western Campus - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the KIU Teaching Hospital Psychiatry Head of Department, Dr Benedict Akimana has developed a 14-episode short video series describing the different types of mental illnesses, their prese... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: President Museveni to Address Country Again Tonight
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Museveni will tonight address the country for the second time in two days, following his 14th address last night, in which he extended the lockdown for two more weeks, as a measure to curb the sprea... read more |
 May Campus News: CBOT Donates Food to KIU Western Campus Students
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Chairman Board of Trustees for Kampala International University, Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba has donated food items of up to two metric tonnes to students at KIU Western campus.The food, which is in the form of maize flou... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: South Sudan Vice President and Wife Test Positive for COVID-19
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Yesterday, news broke that South Sudancâ¬â?cs vice president and his wife plus a number of his staff had all tested positive for COVID-19."BREAKING: South Sudancâ¬â?cs First Vice President Riek Machar a... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 12 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises to 260
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Yesterday the Ministry of Health announced 12 new cases of the novel Coronavirus in Uganda bringing the total number of cases to 260."Results from samples tested on 18 May 2020 confirmed 12 new COVID-19 cases con... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 19 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today? Greek Genocide Remembrance Day. The Greek Genocide was the systematic killing of the Christian Ottoman Greek population carried out in Anatolia during World War I and its aftermath, on the basis of their faith and ethnici... read more |
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May COVID-19 Updates: President Musevenicâ¬â?cs National Address on COVID-19 postponed
KIU, Western campus - President Yoweri Musevenicâ¬â?cs address to the nation about the governmentcâ¬â?cs planned actions on the ongoing pandemic and lockdown imposed to stem its spread, which was earlier scheduled for today Monday, May 18, has been p... read more |
 May KIU Book Club: HE-Motions by Bishop T.D.Jakes
By Roger Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Nowadays we have concentrated so much on the struggles that the female gender goes through that we have almost forgotten that even men go through tough times. It is from this background that Bishop T.D.Jakes comes... read more |
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May COVID-19 Updates: President Museveni to Address Ugandans on Governmentcâ¬â?cs Efforts in the Fight Against COVID-19 Today
By Bogere StuartKIU, Main Campus - The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is set to address the country today Monday, May 18, to enlighten Ugandans on the governmentcâ¬â?cs efforts in fighting against COVID-19 after the end of the third pha... read more |
 May Staying Well Together: Better Your Nutrition Before and After Exercise
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus - Exercise is one way many people are keeping up with the COVID-19 lockdown as they aim to shed off stress and maintain healthy bodies. To balance the value of nutrition and exercise to the body one needs to eat th... read more |
 May CBOT Hajji Hassan Basajjabalaba donates to Bushenyi District COVID-19 TaskForce
KIU, Western campus câ¬â?? The Chairman Board of Trustees (CBOT) for Kampala International University, Hajji Hassan Basajjabalaba has donated a number of relief items to the Bushenyi District COVID-19 taskforce.He donated items including 28 fully fue... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 18 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World AIDS Vaccine Day. The day was created when then American President Bill Clinton made a commencement speech at Morgan State University on May 18 1997, challenging the world to create an AIDS vaccine within the next de... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: COVID-19 to Jeopardize Food Security and Cause Malnutrition in Africa
KIU, Main Campus - On 14th May 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that the Coronavirus disease is likely to have a great impact on food security in Africa, especially among those grappling with food scarcity and malnutrition, due to mov... read more |
 May KIU Together: KIU Western Campus Congolese Community Sticking Together in Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus Congolese undergraduate students, under their umbrella association KIU Congolese Students Association (KIUCOSA) have developed a collective modus-operandi to go through the nationwide lockdown imposed... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 15 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Day of Families. In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring that every 15th of May should be celebrated as the International Day of Families. This day provides an opportunity t... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: 21 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, Uganda's Cases Jump to 160
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has announced 21 new COVID-19 cases from the 1,593 samples tested on Thursday, bringing the national total to 160, the highest number registered in one day since the outbreak of the Co... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: Mohamed Adawe Builds Prototype Ventilator for Coronavirus Patients in Somalia
KIU, Main Campus - Mohamed Adawe (in picture), a 21-year-old Somalian national, built a prototype ventilator for Coronavirus patients in Somalia after he heard of a man dying from the virus simply because he did not have access to a ventilator or oxy... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: Truck Drivers Complain of Delays at the Namanga Border due to COVID-19 Screening
KIU, Main Campus - Truck drivers plying the Kenya-Tanzania route are complaining of massive delays at the Namanga One-Stop Border Point due to COVID-19 screening and certification.Kenya, as of 15th May 2020, has reported 758 cases and 42 Coronavirus ... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Aceng Applauds Ugandans for Adhering To presidential Directives
KIU, Main Campus - The minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has thanked Ugandans for adhering to the presidential directives and guidelines issued by the ministry of health to stop the spread of COVID-19. The minister said this in a televised... read more |
 May KIU Together: Bucyana Opened YouTube Channel to Empower People During Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Emmanuel Bucyana discovered the secret behind self-empowerment a long time ago, which is partly why he has been part of the Guild Union right from his first year in Kampala International Universitycâ¬â?cs Western Campus.How... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: World Health Organization and UNAIDS Warn of Rise in AIDS Deaths Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Main Campus - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UNAIDS have warned that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could be drastic if HIV services are closed, supply chains interrupted and healthcare services overwhelmed.On 11th May 2020, th... read more |
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May COVID-19 Updates: How Does the GeneXpert Test for COVID-19 Work?
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? According to the Daily Monitor of Tuesday 12th May, the Ugandan government launched the use of GeneXpert machines at border points to enable truck drivers to be tested for COVID-19 and receive their results before they proc... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: 13 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Uganda
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Yesterday night, Ministry of Health announced 13 new COVID-19 cases in Uganda, bringing the total to 139."Today, 13 May 2020, 13 new COVID-19 cases confirmed from 1,741 samples of truck drivers. The total nu... read more |
 May Campus News: Student Network Organization Calls for Abstracts for Scientific Webinar
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Student Network Organization (SNO) - Africa, is calling for abstracts for the first webinar series on the role of Medical and Allied Health students in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.SNO is a student international organ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 14 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?National Unification Day (Liberia). It marks the Unification and Integration Policy, which was aimed at tackling political, social and economic disparities within Liberia. The father of modern Liberia William S. V. Tubman ... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: World Health Organization Releases Guidelines for Re-opening of Schools and Non-essential Businesses
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 11th May 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) held a media briefing to update the public on the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The WHO released additional guidelines to help decision-makers consider how and when to reo... read more |
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May COVID-19 Updates: The Coronavirus Pandemic is Threatening Africacâ¬â?cs Wildlife
KIU, Main Campus - A wildlife catastrophe is unfolding in Africa, according to park rangers and conservation experts. They say the closure of safari tourism, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, is decimating the industry, and leading to an increase in p... read more |
 May KIU Together: KIU-WC Deputy Education Minister Serving as Link Between Lecturers and Students in Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Joel Isabirye, the deputy Education Minister for KIU Western Campus is a person who is not shy to take on leadership positions.The second-year Medicine student holds posts in almost every student organization he subscribes ... read more |
 May Campus News: KIU, Five International Universities Partner with VODAN Africa to Host First-ever Webinar series in Africa
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Virus Outbreak Data Network (VODAN)-Africa has partnered with Kampala International University and five other international universities to host the first of a three-part Webinar series on Zoom. The first... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 cases rise to 126
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Yesterday, 12th May, the Ministry of Health announced four more cases of Coronavirus in Uganda following more tests that had been carried out on truck drivers. "Today, 12 May 2020, 4 new COVID-19 cases ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May13 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World FM Day. Many of you will be a bit surprised that FM does not stand for Frequency Media, but Facility Manager.Today celebrates achievements by hardworking professionals across the FM field. From large office towers to... read more |
 May Floods displace 120,000 in Kasese
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - More than 120,000 people mainly from Karusandara sub-county and Bulembia-Kilembe Division in Kasese district were displaced and their crop gardens washed away when River Nyamwamba burst its banks on Thursday morning... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Ugands's Coronavirus Cases Soar up to 122
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Health has announced one more new case of COVID-19, confirmed from 2,296 samples of truck drivers taken on Monday, 11th May. This brings the total number of cases in the country to 122.The new case i... read more |
 May KIU Book Club: The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
By Rogers Wanambwa American author Colson Whitehead won his second fiction Pulitzer for The Nickel Boys, a riveting and exceptional story that pulls the reader into the 1960's world of racism and the usually untold horrors that were inflicted upon bl... read more |
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May KIU Together: câ¬Å?Use Lockdown Productively,c⬠KIU Western Campus Guild President Advises Students
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Guild President for KIU Western Campus, John Natumanya, has advised students to use the lockdown productively if they want to remain afloat in the academic sphere.câ¬Å?I advise my fellow students and youths to use this ... read more |
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May Campus News: Bushenyi Assistant DHO Joins KIU Teaching Hospital Nurses to Mark International Nursescâ¬â?c Day
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Teaching Hospital nurses were yesterday joined by the Assistant District Health Officer (ADHO) for Bushenyi district, Eliab Tayebwa, to clean and dump dust the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department, which is curre... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: How URA is Tracking Truck Drivers Using Technology
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - On Monday, 11 May 2020, a team from Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) was hosted on NBS TV, and they explained to the nation how they are keeping track of the truck drivers who are causing panic in the country ... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 12 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Nurses Day. Today is International Nurses Day and it is marked by the World Health Organization (WHO) to highlight the importance of nurses in the healthcare continuum and thank them for what they do. The the... read more |
 May KIU Sports: KIU Karate Team Resorts to Individual Training Due To Covid-19
Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Members of the KIU Karate team have started individual training ahead of the universitycâ¬â?cs return to the inter-university games with the 2020 tournament set for December. The team has been out of the compe... read more |
 May Campus News: The KIU Community Mourns two Graduates who Perished in Collapsed Building
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Two graduates of Kampala International University were among the nine dead people who perished when a building under construction in Lukuli-Nanganda village, Makindye Division in Kampala collapsed.Tadeo Muwaya and Duncan Ka... read more |
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May KIU Student Voices: 'Letcâ¬â?cs Celebrate Mothers' by Isaac Akugizibwe
By Isaac AkugizibweApart from bearing seeds of continuity, mothers are pillars of unending hope. Their undisputable love is the only evidence that true love exists.From carrying a baby in the womb for nine months to breastfeeding, nursing and sanitiz... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Climb to 121
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Over the weekend, Uganda registered seven more COVID-19 cases, two on Saturday and five on Sunday, according to tweets from the Ministry of Health. One of the cases on Saturday was a 40-year old Kenyan and the ot... read more |
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May KIU Together: Kamahoro Encourages Health Workers on COVID-19 Frontline to câ¬Å?Keep the Candle Burningcâ¬
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Sister Elizabeth Kamahoro, the Principal Nursing Officer for KIU Teaching Hospital has encouraged health workers, especially fellow nurses on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19, to keep the câ¬Å?candle burningc⬠... read more |
 May Campus Advocacy: KIU set to be the First University to Implement Sexual Reproductive Health Policy in Uganda
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Over 30 KIU Western Campus studentscâ¬â?c leaders have reviewed the policy document on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in online consultative meetings on Saturday and Sunday, a significant step towards becoming... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 11 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Ego Awareness Day. It is a time to spend some time on self-reflection, exploring our ego, while simultaneously exploring our experiences with those around us to determine how much of their perceived ego is our own co... read more |
 May Fighting Coronavirus Together: Eradication of Smallpox by World Health Organisation Holds Lessons for Overcoming COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 8th May 1980, smallpox was officially declared eradicated worldwide by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Smallpox spread via person-to-person transmission. Over 300 million people died from this virus in the 20th Century... read more |
 May KIU Career Guidance: There is no Time Like Today, Use the Lockdown Productively
KIU, Main Campus - We are 50 days into the lockdown today, what have you done to improve yourself?What's your key area of competence? What are your talents? And what have you done to improve them? Let's be honest, if the lockdown has afforded you mor... read more |
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May KIU Teaching Hospital conducting Study on Effect of COVID-19 on Hospital Workerscâ¬â?c Mental Health
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International Universitycâ¬â?cs Research Ethics Committee (REC) has approved a KIU Teaching Hospital study aimed at assessing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on the mental health of hospital worker... read more |
 May KIU Environment Report: President Museveni Orders Encroachers to Vacate as Water Levels Rise
KIU, Main Campus - Yesterday, President Yoweri Museveni ordered encroachers on Lake Victoria land to vacate before they are being swallowed up. The president said this shortly after he made a stopover to observe the increasing water levels... read more |
 May KIU Together: Ssebayigga Urges Fellow Students to Follow Tonsemberera Campaign
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Last month, as Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 confirmed cases clocked 40, the Ministry of Health launched the câ¬Å?Tonsembererac⬠or câ¬Å?Keep your distancec⬠campaign to slow down the spread of the disease in the country.And D... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 8 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Ovarian Cancer Day. It aims to create a community where those living with ovarian cancer, survivors, their families and friends can unite, share their experiences and help educate the public about this deadly disease... read more |
 May KIU Economic Report: IMF Executive Board Approves a US$491.5 Million Disbursement to Uganda to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Following the drastic effects of COVID-19 in the world, the IMF has taken the initiative to lend a helping hand to its members, Uganda inclusive. "Today, the IMF Executive Board approved US$491.5 million to help ... read more |
 May KIU Together: How Lecturers are Making Sure that 'No Student is Left Behind'
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On Monday, President Yoweri Museveni extended the câ¬Å?great lockdownc⬠for an extra two weeks as the government continues to evaluate the country's COVID-19 situation. Over the previous 45 days of the lockdown, much em... read more |
 May Staying Well Together: At Home With Your Thoughts? Tips From Dr. Holly Kozee
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 4th May 2020, President Yoweri Museveni announced an extension of 14 days to the Ugandacâ¬â?cs COVID-19 lockdown period. As lots of us have been, and are currently, spending many weeks at home, the lack of social interactio... read more |
 May KIU Together: Asaba is Using Online Debate, Dialogues and Poetry to Combat COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The World Health Organization has consistently reminded us about the importance of the dissemination of the right information to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, even coming up with a new term, infodemic, to refer to false info... read more |
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May Nurses Week 2020: KIU Teaching Hospital to Enhance Contribution of Nursing Documentation to Patientscâ¬â?c Clinical Care
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? As KIU Teaching Hospital joins the rest of the world to mark the 2020 Nurses Week, emphasis will be put on enhancing the contribution of nursing documentation towards the clinical care of the patients.This will mainly focus... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 7 in the Present and the Past
What is Happening Today?World Password Day. World Password Day was created to address the critical need for strong passwords. Cybercrime is ever on the rise, with criminals targeting people who may not have very strong passwords. For example, it is e... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Records 100 Cases of Coronavirus
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Uganda has recorded two more cases of Coronavirus, summing up the overall number of cases to 100.The above, was confirmed by the Ministry of Health via Twitter on Wednesday, 6th May, where the ministry announced the... read more |
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May COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Records 100 Cases of Coronavirus
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Uganda has recorded two more cases of Coronavirus, summing up the overall number of cases to 100.The above was confirmed by the Ministry of Health via Twitter on Wednesday, 6th May, where the ministry announced the ... read more |
 May World Health Organisation Warns Against Misinformation in Regards to COVID-19 Cure
KIU, Main Campus - As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to take the world by storm, claiming thousands of lives, worldwide efforts are under way to find treatment and cures for the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed inter... read more |
 May KIU Cyber Watch: Guard Your Data Using Multi-factor Authentication
By Rogers WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - Thanks to the pandemic, the world as we know it has changed. We don't know if it's going to stay this way or things, at some point, will return to normal. One thing is clear, however, the migration to the di... read more |
 May KIU Together: Mwesigye is Playing his Part by Fighting Coronavirus Misinformation in his Kabale Community
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Before coming to the KIU Western Campus to pursue a Bachelorcâ¬â?cs Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health, Mwesigye Kenneth, a third-year student, worked as a Medical Representative in pharmaceutical companies in... read more |
 May KIU Teaching Hospital Midwives Celebrate Their Day With New Mothers
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Midwives at KIU Teaching Hospital celebrated this yearcâ¬â?cs International Midwives Day with mothers who recently gave birth at the hospital.The day, which falls on May 5th every year, is usually a time for other health wo... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 6 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International No Diet Day. It is an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. Many people hold the notion that to be healthy, you must diet so that you maintain the smallest ... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Another Coronavirus Confirmation Brings the Total up to 98
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Late last night, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng the Minister of Health reported another new case of the Coronavirus on last night, bringing the total number of cases to 98.The new case is a truck driver from Kenya. "Today, ... read more |
 May KIU Advocacy: Ugandans Advised Against Domestic Violence
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? During a televised address on Monday evening about the countries effort to stop COVID-19, President Yoweri Museveni urged Ugandans to stop domestic violence as this will bring peace within our families.This comes a week a... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Eight Key Takeaways From Yesterday's Presidential Address
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Yesterday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed the nation and gave some new guidelines on how the country is going to survive in the next two weeks after extending the lockdown for two more weeks.Here... read more |
 May KIU Explorer of the Day: Akinyi is Keeping her Hoop Dreams Alive
BY Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Rachel Akinyi Odhiamb, a star player for the KIU Rangers, the female basketball team for the University, has promised to up her game ahead of her third season with the team. She hopes to lead the Range... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Ugandan Coronavirus Cases Rise up to 97
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - Last night, the Ministry of Health announced eight more cases of COVID-19 after 2246 samples were tested. According the ministry, Six out of 2,061 samples of truck drivers while two cases are from the community... read more |
 May KIU Together: Staff Wish Midwives a Happy International Midwives Day
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Staff members of KIU Teaching Hospital have sent their warm regards to midwives at the hospital and all over the country on this yearcâ¬â?cs International Midwives Day.They took to their WhatsApp group to celebrate the midw... read more |
 May KIU Together: Western Campus Information Minister Urges Colleagues to Concentrate on their Studies
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Students hopes of returning to school soon we're dashed yesterday, after President Yoweri Museveni's decision to extend the lockdown for another 14 days. However, according to the KIU Western Campus Information Minister, Al... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 5 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Midwives Day. Today, the world recognizes and honours midwives, who are, most of the time, the difference between life and death for hundreds of millions of mothers and infants each year. Midwives are the car... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: Overcrowded and Unsanitary Prisons in DRC Pose a Great Risk for Spread of COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus - As of 4th May 2020, health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reported that the confirmed cases of Coronavirus in a military prison in Kinshasa doubled to nearly 100 in two days.Prisons often lack basic hygiene p... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Government Tests 180 Street Children
By Bogere StuartKIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Samples from at least 180 street children encamped at Nakivubo Blue Primary School have been taken for testing. On May 1st 2020, officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority shared that the exercise will ... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Ugandan Coronavirus Cases Rise to 89
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health has announced the rise in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 89 in Uganda after one sample tested positive on Sunday, 3rd May.The confirmed case is a male Kenyan truck driver aged 39, ... read more |
 May KIU Student Opportunities: Call for Applications for the Youth4Policy Fellowship
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda & South Sudan is now accepting applications for the 2020 intake of the Youth4Policy Fellowship!About the fellowshipThe câ¬Å?Youth4Policyc⬠is an initiative of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) to enhance youth p... read more |
 May KIU Together: Ataho Putting Engineering Skills Into Practice in Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Yusuf Ataho, a second-year engineering student at KIUcâ¬â?cs School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is grabbing the bull by its horns and putting class materials into practice by doing small scale construction.At... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 4 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Give Day. World Give Day is one day a year when people all over the world come together to support the causes they care about most. Whether you donate to your favourite non-profit, a person in your community or give ... read more |
 May KIU International Desk: WHO does not Recommend Madagascars COVID-19 Herbal Remedy
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday, 27th April 2020, the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, launched a local herbal remedy for the Coronavirus said to have cured at least two COVID-19 cases.The herbal remedy branded COVID Organics was developed by C... read more |
 May KIU Trivia: May 2 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Drone Day. The day was created in 2015 by the team of câ¬Å?That Drone Showc⬠to educate the world on the positive ways in which drones can be used.We have seen drones being put to many positively impactful ... read more |
 May KIU Book Club: Wanambwa Reviews Dr. Miles Monroe's Uncover Your Potential
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Roger Wanambwa, a final year student at KIU, has read over 50 books since January, 2020. Wanambwa, who is also the former President of the KIU Writers Club is famous for completing his own 100 day, 100 blogs challenge on his b... read more |
 May Fighting Coronavirus Together: First Lady Delivers President's Salary Donation to National COVID-19 Taskforce
By Stuart BogereKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? During his Presidential address this week Museveni committed to donate part of his UGX 3.6 million monthly salary to the National COVID-19 taskforce."You remember your people normally pay me some little money. ... read more |
 May KIU Explorer of the Day: Maureen Will Not Quit on her World Cup Dream
By Isaac AkugizibweKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Maureen Karungi, a 24-year-old student of Business Administration will not quit on her dream to feature in the Wood Ball World Cup in Malaysia. The sporting event is scheduled for December 2020. I... read more |
 May KIU Thought Leadership: The Impact of the Corona Virus Pandemic on Career Development Within the Education Sphere
By Anita Muhairwe MalingaKIU, Main Campus - As the country progresses towards the end of the lock down season, this period has kept me thinking about the future of our young people in the education institutions in terms of their skills and futur... read more |
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May Milestone Alert: KIU Teaching Hospitalcâ¬â?cs Nursing Department Featured in American Nurse Journal
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Teaching Hospitalcâ¬â?cs Nursing department has been featured in the April issue of the American Nurse Journal, as overall winners of the International Team Award in the 2020 All-Pro Nursing Team Awards.The journal than... read more |
 May KIU Trivia 2020: May 1 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?International Labour Day. Today is a celebration of labourers and working classes, that is promoted by the International Labour Movement.This yearcâ¬â?cs Labour Day comes at a time when a cloud hangs over the fate of many ... read more |
 May COVID-19 Updates: Coronavirus Cases in Uganda Climb to 83
By Rogers Wanambwa and Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus - According to the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, two new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed out of the 2,071 samples that were tested at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe. Th... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Coronavirus Cases in Uganda Rise to 81 With Two More Confirmed Positive
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, MAIN CAMPUS - The Ministry of Health on Wednesday, 29th April, announced two more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 81.This was after a total of 2002 people were tested by the Uganda Virus Research Institute, including... read more |
 Apr KIU Economy Report: Uganda's Interest Rate Lowered by BOU
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - During an April 2020 meeting, the Bank of Uganda announced that its benchmark lending rate had been lowered to 9% to 'cushion the Coronavirus-induced deterioration in macroeconomic conditions and in order to... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Suspected COVID-19 Deaths at Lacor Hospital Turn Out to be Negative
By Rogers Wanambwa KIU, Main Campus - Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed that results of the two suspected COVID-19 patients who died at Lacor hospital in Gulu district turned out negative.Lacor Ho... read more |
 Apr KIU International Desk: China Donates Medical Supplies to Uganda to Aid in Fight Against COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus - On Tuesday 28th April 2020, China delivered an assortment of medical supplies to Uganda to help in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, Zheng Zhuqiang, handed over the medical supplies to the Minist... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: KIU's Dr Forry Advises Health Workers on Stress Management
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments and all health care facilities to provide mental health and psychosocial support to health workers. In their World Health and Safety at Work Day message on ... read more |
 Apr KIU International Desk: New Zealand Study and Research Reveals Successful Containment of the Spread of the COVID-19 due to Lockdown Measures
KIU, Main Campus - The way the virus has spread in different countries, and even in particular states or regions within them, has been quite varied. A New Zealand study and research, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, was carried out for 25 count... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 30 in the Present and the Past
What is Happening Today?International Jazz Day. This yearcâ¬â?cs celebration of Jazz music was planned to take place in Cape Town, South Africa but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 9th International Jazz Day worldwide celebration will transition to ... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Museveni to Issue New COVID-19 Guidelines Before May 5th
KIU, Main Campus - While addressing the nation on COVID-19 on Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni said that he will be giving new guidelines after the Ministry of Health concludes a study and assessment of the prevalence of COVID-19 in communities whi... read more |
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 Apr KIU Economy Report: President Advises Ugandans to "Employ Magezi" Over Anger in Regard to Cargo Trucks
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni, while addressing the country on the Coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, 28th April, said that it is suicidal and unnecessary to ban cargo truck drivers."Banning cargo trucks from enteri... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 29 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?Stop Food waste Day. The United Nations has warned of famine becoming another humanitarian crisis because of lockdowns imposed by governments all over the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic.According to stopfoodwasteday.co... read more |
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 Apr KIU Together: "Let's Not Forget Who We Are," Medical Student Advises His Peers
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? As the lockdown period continues, Jackson Kigozi, a third-year-student pursuing a Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Community Health has discovered a new way to learn amidst his current circumstances.By employing different ... read more |
 Apr President Museveni Suggests Mobile Quarantine for Truck Drivers in East African Region
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? While addressing the nation on the state of COVID-19 in Uganda on 28th March 2020, President Yoweri Museveni, suggested a mobile quarantine for the truck drivers transporting cargo across East Africa.After discussions with the... read more |
 Apr President Museveni Urges Ugandans to Persevere Through COVID-19 Times, Stressing Importance of Movement of Cargo
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? While addressing the nation on the state of COVID-19 in Uganda on 28th March 2020, President Yoweri Museveni urged Ugandans to keep calm and persevere through these times, also mentioning the importance of the continued moveme... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers Five More Recoveries
By Roger WanambwaKIU, Main Campus - According to the Ministry of Health, five patients who were previously confirmed for COVID-19 have recovered. The patients were tested negative twice and discharged from hospital. Three were discharged from En... read more |
 Apr A Reminder Concerning the Ongoing Presidential Guidance on Funerals
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Last week, on 20th April 2020, during a national address on the state of COVID-19 in Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni announced more restrictions on funerals. According to the President, if anyone dies of COVID-19, they will ... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: Uganda Starts Survey on the Prevalence of COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Earlier today, the Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng flagged off teams expected to conduct a rapid assessment survey of the prevalence of COVID-19 pandemic in Ugandan communities. The survey will target special communitie... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: President to Address the Nation on the Pandemic at 8:00 P.M.
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? At 8:00 P.M. this evening, President Yoweri K. Museveni will address the nation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic."Tonight, at 8 P.M., I will deliver my 12th televised/radio address to the country on the subject ... read more |
 Apr Public Health Service Commission to do Emergency Recruitment for COVID-19 Response
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Ministry of Health through the Health Service Commission is recruiting 31 health workers for its COVID-19 emergency response.The advertisement for the positions of Special grade medical officers in obstetrics and gynaec... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 28 in the Present and the Past
Whatcâ¬â?cs Happening Today?World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The International Labour Organization (ILO), in its World Day for Safety and Health at Work message, is recognizing the great challenge that governments, employers, workers and whol... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: Government Starts Disinfecting Trucks at Border Points
By Umar KissekaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? In a bid to curb the spread of the deadly Coronavirus, the government of Uganda has started spraying and disinfecting trucks coming into Uganda.The new measure comes in the light of the increasing positive Coron... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: Government Sets New Measures for Cargo Truck Drivers
KIU, Main Campus - In a period of one week, cargo drivers from the neighboring countries have tested positive for Coronavirus. Currently, more than 11 truck drivers from Kenya and Tanzania have tested positive, bringing the total number of cases to 7... read more |
 Apr Ramadan 2020: Muslims Advised to Pray at Home
By Bogere StuartKIU, Main Campus - On 22nd April 2020, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council warned Muslims slated to start fasting this Ramadan against congregating in order to avoid the spread of Coronavirus.The Government last month banned all gatheri... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Confirms Four New Cases of COVID-19 Bringing the Total up to 79
By Roger WanambwaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Last night, the Ministry of Health announced four new cases of COVID-19 out of the 1578 samples tested among truck drivers. The Ministry noted that all confirmed cases were Tanzanian nationals who arrived... read more |
 Apr KIU Teaching Hospital Loses Staff Member
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Yasin Mukasa, a laboratory attendant at KIU Teaching Hospital passed away on the morning of Sunday 26th, April at the hospital.Mukasa had been admitted at the hospital since Wednesday with health complications originating f... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 27 in the Present and the Past
What is happening today?Independence Day. Itcâ¬â?cs Independence Day in Sierra Leone, who celebrate the granting of independence from the United Kingdom in 1961. Togo also celebrates its independence from France in 1960.National Tell a Story Day. Thi... read more |
 Apr Immunization Week 2020 Called Off Due to COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU Teaching Hospitalcâ¬â?cs preparations to celebrate the World Immunization Week 2020 have been called off because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the hospitalcâ¬â?cs Principal Nursing Officer (PNO) Elizabeth Kamahoro h... read more |
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Apr KIU Trivia: 26 April in the Present and the Past
What's Happening Today?World Intellectual Property Day. It is celebrated to learn the role that Intellectual Property rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. The World IP Day 2020 puts innovation and the IP rights that support it, at th... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: 25 April in the Present and the Past
What's Happening TodayWorld Malaria Day. To celebrate this yearcâ¬â?cs World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the RBM partnership, the African Union Commission and other partners to promote a grassroots campaign cal... read more |
 Apr Ramadan 2020: Muslims Advised to Spread Love and Hope During Ramadan
By Umar KissekaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 20th April 2020, the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Ramadan Mubajje urged muslims to preach love and words of compassion through prayers and virtual outreach programs during Ramadan.While addressing the media at the... read more |
 Apr President Museveni Threatens to Start Importing Food if Suppliers Continue Hoarding
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni, during his presidential address on the state of COVID-19 in Uganda, outrightly denounced suppliers of foodstuffs who are hoarding goods so as to sell when the prices go up.After expressing his disapp... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: President Museveni Applauds Task Force Donors
By Kisseka UmarKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Museveni has applauded organizations, companies and other entities that have donated vehicles and other forms of assistance to the National Taskforce Response Fund to support governments efforts... read more |
 Apr KIU Western Campus Muslim Fraternity Begins Ramadan
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Western Campus Muslim fraternity joined their brothers and sisters from all over the world to observe the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, where they will fast for a maximum of thirty days.Ramadan, which is th... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 24 in the Present and the Past
What's Happening Today?Ramadhan. Muslims all over the world start the holy month of Ramadhan, where they will fast for twenty-nine or thirty days. Ramadhan, which is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar is also a month for prayer, reflection and c... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers 11 New Coronavirus Confirmations
By Roger WanambwaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Last night Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health took to her Twitter account to announce that Uganda had yet again confirmed 11 new cases of COVID-19. The confirmed cases are all externally bound as... read more |
 Apr KIU Economy Report: Thousands of Companies Close in COVID-19 Aftermath
By Wanambwa M. RogersKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? While addressing journalists at the government-run Uganda Media Centre yesterday, the Minister of Trade and Cooperatives, Amelia Kyambadde, said only 215 industries/factories, especially those producing es... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Uganda's Coronavirus Confirmations Rise to 63
By Agnes KiconcoKIU, Main Campus câ¬â??The country's cases of Coronavirus have increased to 63, after two Tanzanian truck drivers tested positive.As per the Ministry of Health, câ¬Å?Two new case were confirmed today.c⬠The cases include a 43-year-o... read more |
 Apr President Museveni Warns Against Misuse of Stickers for Private Cars
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, during his address to the nation on the state of COVID-19 in Uganda on Sunday 19th April 2020, warned the public against stickers obtained through bribes for movement with private cars.câ¬Å?Th... read more |
 Apr KIU Explorer of the Day: Mwebesa Finds a Silver Lining the Lockdown Cloud
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? As students around the country struggle with what to do with the extra time they have at home, Bruno Mwebesa, a final year student of Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Community Health (BCMCH) appreciates it all. In fact, h... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: Muhammad Musa Hopes to see a World Free From the Coronavirus
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? As per the directives of the Ministry of Health, hospital's around the country, including the KIU Teaching Hospital have prepared themselves for COVID-19. To learn more about KIUTH's preparedness, we caught up with Muh... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: April 23 in the Present and the Past
What's Happening Today?World Book and Copyright Day. This event is organized by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing and copyright. 23rd April was chosen as the date for the World ... read more |
 Apr Uganda Registers 45 Recoveries out of 61 Confirmations
By Kiconco AgnesKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? A total of seven Coronavirus Recoveries have been discharged today. Three were discharged from Mulago Hospital in Kampala while four others were discharged from Entebbe Grade B. This brings the total number of... read more |
 Apr KIU Cyber Watch: The Rise of Online Theft in Pandemic Times
By Roger WanambwaKIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? A significant number of countries around the world have adopted the social distancing guidance from the World Health Organization. One of the consequence to this action has been the rise of the virtual office.... read more |
 Apr Earth Day 2020: A Time to Reflect on the Fate of Future Generations
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Earth Day 2020 theme is short but very clear. câ¬Å?Climate Action,c⬠it states, and action is what we need if we are to secure the livelihoods of future generations.With the world facing one disaster after another, we... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: Nurses and Midwives Meet the Health PS, Set Up Think Tank
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The leaders of Nurses and Midwives in Uganda, led by Commissioner Hajati Musene have on 21st April met the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Health Dr Diana Atwine (pictured above) to present to her the challenges these c... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: Today in the Present and the Past
What's Happening Today?Earth Day. Earth day is commemorated all over the world on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It is one of the most popular days of the year, celebrated in more than 190 countries worldwide. One of ... read more |
 Apr Ministry of Education and Sports Urges Educational Institutions to Prepare for Resumption of Learning Even After Lockdown has Been Lifted
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday 20th April 2020, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet K. Museveni, addressed the public on the Uganda Education and Sports Sector preparedness and response to the COVID 19 pandemic and its effects.câ¬Å?A... read more |
 Apr Ministry of Education and Sports Produces Framework to Guide Continuity of Learning Through Radio & TV
KIU, Main Campus - On Monday 20th April 2020, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet K. Museveni, addressed the public on the Uganda Education and Sports Sector preparedness and response to the COVID 19 pandemic and its effects.During... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Registers Another Case of Coronavirus Bringing the Confirmed Cases up to 56
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Late last night, the Minster of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng announced another case of the Novel Coronavirus in Uganda. At around 12:30am, she took to her twitter handle and announced that Uganda had again registered another ca... read more |
 Apr KIU Trivia: Today in the Present and the Past
What's Happening on this Date Today?Big Word Day: According to checkiday.com, the objective of this day is to use voluminous words while confabulating with others, with the intention of impressing those you converse with.Celebrate the day by trying t... read more |
 Apr KIU Trains Staff on Courseware Adaptation and Development for Open Distance Learning
In line with the vision of KIU to become the best in digital learning, the e-learning Team at KIU conducted a Train the Trainers workshop on April 16, 2020. The workshop was the continuation of the capacity building workshop on Open Courseware Adapta... read more |
 Apr First Lady, Janet Museveni Addresses Public on Re-opening of Schools and Continuity of Learning at Home
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On Monday 20th April 2020, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet K. Museveni, addressed the public on the Uganda Education and Sports Sector preparedness and response to the COVID 19 pandemic and its effec... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Coronavirus Cases Eclipse 700 in East Africa
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? As of 21st April 2020, the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in East Africa have eclipsed 700, with Tanzania registering a total of 84 new cases.The COVID-19 death toll stands at 25, with 10 dead in Tanzania, 14 in Ken... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: President Museveni Continues to Urge People not to Congregate, But to Disperse
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? During his address to the nation on the state of COVID-19 in Uganda on Sunday 19th April 2020, President Museveni urged people not to congregate with one another, but rather to disperse so as to stop the spread of the Cor... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: A Ray of Hope As Uganda Registers 37 Coronavirus Recoveries
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? A total number of nine people who were recently admitted due to covid 19 have been released today 20th April 2020 by the ministry of health after recovering fully from coronavirus. The patients have been receiving treatment f... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: Five Self Help Books For Quarantine Inspiration
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Yesterday, some succumbed to the temptation that President Yoweri Museveni would finally end the lockdown. Well, here we are with roughly two weeks to the end of 21 day lockdown that our good president set upon us last week... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: President Museveni Congratulates Health Workers on their Efforts in COVID-19 Fight
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated health workers for their exceptional effort, which has helped the country realize meaningful gains in the fight against COVID-19. This was during his address to the nation ... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU's Chairman Board of Trustees Gives UGX 100,000,000 to the National COVID-19 Task Force
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On April 19th 2020, President Yoweri Museveni announced during his national address that Kampala International University's Chairman Board of Trustees (CBOT), Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba, has donated UGX 100,000,000 to the Na... read more |
 Apr Explorer of the Day: Alfred Omwony is Using the Lockdown to Learn New Skills
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? As the lockdown, which was extended by President Yoweri Museveni for another 21 days on 14th, April crawls on, many KIU Western Campus students are looking for new ways of keeping themselves busy. Although they have th... read more |
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Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: President Museveni Pushes Boda Boda Curfew From 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.
KIU, Main Campus - While addressing the country on Sunday 19th April 2020 about the novel Coronavirus, President Museveni announced that bodabodas transporting and delivering goods should work up to 5 P.M., as opposed to the initial 2 P.M.câ¬Å?After ... read more |
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Apr COVID-19 Updates: Minister Issues Guidelines to Butchers, Abattoirs in an Effort to Fight Coronavirus
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On Thursday, 16th April, Maj (Rtd) Bright Rwamirama, the Minister of State for Animal Industry, at the media centre in Kampala, issued guidelines to butchers and abattoirs in an effort to fight Coronavirus.In the guidelines, t... read more |
 Apr KIU's Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye, Co-authors New Book Titled:
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? KIU's Deputy Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, Assoc Prof. Janice Busingye, has co-authored a book titled: "Migration, Social Capital and Health." The book was co-authored by Dr. Raymond Asare Tutu, chair of ... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: KIU Teaching Hospital Warns Public on Increase in Other Health Conditions Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University Teaching Hospital has warned the public, including students of KIU not to be distracted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and forget about the danger posed by other health conditions.This fol... read more |
 Apr KIU Administration Sends Easter Wishes to Orthodox Christians
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? On behalf of the KIU community, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Patrick Kyamanywa, has sent his warmest Easter weekend wishes to the Orthodox Christian community in KIU, and the world at large.In his Easter message to the ... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: KIU Western Campus Staff Turn to Exercise to Maintain Fitness in Lockdown
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Chinua Achebe famously remarked in his popular book Things Fall Apart that câ¬Å?when hunters learn to shoot without missing, birds learn to fly without perching.câ¬The theme that this saying highlights is adaptation câ¬â??... read more |
 Apr Explorer of the Day: Nana is Maintaining Her High Hopes Despite the Lockdown
KIU, Main Campus - Kim Nana, one of the brilliant female footballers at Kampala International University (KIU), will keep her football dream alive despite the challenging times today. The 23-year-old student who is pursuing a degree in education, is ... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Eight Discharged As Uganda Registers 20 Recoveries
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On Wednesday, 15th April, 2020, the Ministry of Health announced the discharge of seven patients from the Mulago National Referral Hospital. Additionally, another patient was discharged from Hoima Regional Referral Hospital.&n... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: A Report on the State of COVID-19 Cases in Uganda
KIU Main Campus câ¬â?? On 15th April 2020, the Ministry of Health announced that 1,032 samples tested were found negative for COVID-19. As per this moment, the confirmed cases still stand at 55. Total number of recoveries is 20. All these samples wer... read more |
 Apr The KIU Community Wishes King Oyo of Tooro Kingdom a Happy Birthday on his 28th Birthday
KIU, Main Campus - Today marks 28 years since Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, was born. He was born on 16th April 1992 to Patrick David Mathew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Best Kemigisa Kaboyo.King Oyo ascended the throne... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: President Museveni Warns Youth to Avoid Loitering in Trading Centers
KIU, Main Campus - While addressing the nation on 13th April 2020 about the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda, H. E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni advised the youth to stay at home and avoid loitering in trading centres because it may expos... read more |
 Apr Rising Water Levels, Hyacinth and Pollution Cited as the Cause of the Recent Nationwide Blackout
KIU, Main Campus - The unprecedented nationwide blackout that delayed President Museveni's COVID-19 address on Tuesday afternoon, 14th April 2020, was caused by water hyacinth. The huge floating vegetation choked the Nalubaale Hydropower Station turb... read more |
 Apr President Museveni Appreciates Effort of Doctors and Health Workers in the Fight Against Coronavirus
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? H.E President Yoweri Museveni, on Tuesday, 14th March, 2020, addressed the nation on the current state of COVID-19 in Uganda. As many anticipated the end of the 30-day lockdown as of Tuesday, the President announced a 21-day e... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Guild President Urges Community to Prioritise in Agricultural Sector During COVID-19 Lockdown
KIU, Main Campus - As efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 intensify by the day, Uganda is focused on saving the lives and preserving the health of people.KIU Guild President, Moses Ariiho, has urged the KIU community to heavily participate in a... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: WHO Guidelines to Helping Children Cope With Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? During this time of lockdown due to the Coronavirus crisis, the World Health Organization has provided guidelines for parents and caretakers to help children cope with stress during the current situation.Children may respond t... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: Did You Know About the World Health Organization Real-Time Information Platform Via WhatsApp?
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Did you know about the WHO WhatsApp number that provides instant and factual information about the COVID-19 pandemic? No? That's okay, we are happy to tell you about it. The dedicated messaging platform shares information in v... read more |
 Apr One New Coronavirus Case Confirmed, Bringing Total to 55
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? A press release issued by the Office of the Director-General in the Ministry of Health, dated 14th April, 2020, confirmed one new Coronavirus case, out of the 625 samples that were tested at the Uganda Virus Research Institute... read more |
 Apr WHO Myth Busters: Drinking Alcohol Does not Protect you Against COVID-19 and can be Dangerous
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? In the effort to fight against the misinformation concerning COVID-19, the editorial team will be sharing myth busting information sourced from the World Health Organization.In the wake of the pandemic, rumors have sugges... read more |
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Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: National Lockdown Extended to 21 Days
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Earlier today, HE President Yoweri Museveni announced that Ugandacâ¬â?cs lockdown will be extended by 21 extra days, starting tomorrow on Wednesday, 15th April, 2020.The President also announced that all previously announced m... read more |
 Apr Kabaka Celebrates his 65th Birthday
KIU, Main Campus - His Highness the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II turned 65 today.Due to the current state of affairs, the annual Kabaka Birthday Run, which is held in his honor, has been suspended. However, Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kin... read more |
 Apr One More Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Uganda, Bringing Total to 54
KIU, Main Campus - Ugandacâ¬â?cs confirmed Coronavirus cases have risen to 54 after one more case was confirmed on Easter Sunday, 12th April 2020.The Director General Health Service at the Ministry of Health, on Sunday night, said that 169 samples we... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together together: KIU Community Perseveres Through Easter Season
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Members of Kampala International University, Western Campus community looked at the brighter side of life, amidst an unprecedented Easter period, where the world is trying to fight off the COVID-19 pandemic.The Deputy Vice-... read more |
 Apr WHO Myth Busters: COVID-19 Virus can be Transmitted in Areas With Hot and Humid Climates
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? In the effort to fight against the misinformation concerning COVID-19, the editorial team will be sharing myth busting information sourced from the World Health Organization.In the wake of the pandemic, rumors have suggested t... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Indian Government Pledges to Support Uganda in Fight Against COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus - The Indian government has pledged to support Uganda in the fight against Coronavirus.Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, said in a tweet on Thursday, 9th April 2020, câ¬Å?Spoke on phone to President Yoweri Museveni about the chal... read more |
 Apr Explorer of the Day: New Soccer Captain, Joshua Kato, Promises Glory for KIU Soccer Team
KIU, Main Campus - Joshua Kato, the new captain of the KIU Soccer Team, has promised to lead the team to it's first ever University Football League (UFL) victory. He is currently carrying out individual physical and physchological training to remain... read more |
 Apr Alumni Voices: Dr. Namiggade Advises KIU Community on Face Masks
KIU, Main Campus - As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, face masks are on high demand as a personal preventive measure against the spread of the virus. After Uganda confirmed its first COVID-19 case last month, the ... read more |
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Apr Staying Safe Together: KIU Western Campus Administrators Share Happy Thoughts With the KIU Community this Easter Weekend
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Easter has arrived, and even in the midst of perhaps, the most challenging time in modern history, the entire KIU Western Campus admistrators wish to extend their regards to all members of the KIU Community. The Deputy Vice... read more |
 Apr President Museveni Bans Landlords From Evicting Tenants During COVID-19 Lockdown
KIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri Museveni has instructed security agencies to prohibit landlords from evicting tenants defaulting on rent payment during the lockdown period of the Coronavirus in Uganda. Museveni holds that landlords and tenants sh... read more |
 Apr 75 is the New 30 as President Museveni Drops a New Workout Video
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? In less than 24 hours since he banned public exercise, President Yoweri Museveni showed Ugandans what a presidential workout looks like in a bid to convince them that they can indeed exercise from home. câ¬Å?Yesterday, I disco... read more |
 Apr WHO Myth Busters: Can Eating Garlic Help Prevent Infection with the New Coronavirus?
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? In the effort to fight against the misinformation concerning COVID-19, the editorial team will be sharing myth busting information sourced from the World Health Organization.As many around the world are seeking information abo... read more |
 Apr Boda-Bodas to Stop Working at 2:00 P.M.
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? While addressing the nation on Wednesday night, 08th April, 2020, President Yoweri Museveni issued a new directive, that no boda-bodas are to be seen on the roads after 2:00 P.M.During his national address, the President empha... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: Five Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Due to the looming uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 lockdown and how it has affected livelihoods, many have found it prudent to manage meals according to their capacities in bids to save more. In that regard we'll share... read more |
 Apr WHO Myth Busters: Holding Your Breath for 10 Seconds or More Does Not Mean You are Free From COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? In the effort to fight misinformation concerning COVID-19, the editorial team will be sharing myth busting information sourced from the World Health Organization.In some communities around Uganda, many have adopted the practic... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: Prof. Bantu Encourages the Public to Support the Law Enforcement Team in Fight Against Coronavirus
KIU, Main Campus - Mental wellness plays a critical role in the overall well-being of officers, thereby affecting productivity and performance. As the law enforcement team plays the role of implementing the presidential directives, the Professor of C... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: StartHub Africa Kicks-off the 'Smarter Than Corona' Initiative to Combat COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The negative impacts of COVID-19 on society are well documented. In the midst of the disruption caused by the novel virus, a quiet roar calls to action those who are able and ready to meet this challenging time with solutions.... read more |
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Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU to Participate in Online Public Speaking Competition on COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Members of the KIU Western Campus Debate Union are set to participate in the Uganda Universitiescâ¬â?c Debate Presidents Council public speaking contest on COVID-19.The competition, sponsored by Global Platforms of Action A... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Teaching Hospital Encourages Patients to Utilize Ambulance Services
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? KIU teaching Hospital has urged patients within Bushenyi district and the surrounding areas to utilize its ambulance service in this time of the national lockdown necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.Speaking on a talk sho... read more |
 Apr KIU Teaching Hospital Joins World to Celebrate World Health Day
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University Teaching Hospital has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the World Health Day, albeit in a somber mood created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.World Health Day, which is celebrated e... read more |
 Apr Police Warns People Against Violating Presidential Directives by Jogging in Large Numbers
KIU, Main Campus - Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson, has warned the public against violation of the presidential directives. This was after police sighted several people jogging in groups of more than five people. Much as the majority are staying... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU's Professor Bantu Recommends Wellness Coaching for Officers on the Frontline
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? As Uganda commences it's second week of lockdown, the Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Kampala International University, Edward Bantu holds that the officers enforcing these security directives will most probably meet... read more |
 Apr President Museveni to Address the Nation, As COVID-19 Cases Stand at 52
KIU, Main Campus - President Yoweri K Museveni will address the nation today, Tuesday, 7th April 2020. The date was set following the rise in the number of Coronavirus Cases in Uganda to 52. During the national address, the President is expected to t... read more |
 Apr Alumni Voices: Musoki Beckham is Keeping His Uganda Premier League Dream Alive Despite Pandemic
KIU, Main Campus - KIU Alumnus, Musoki Beckham, is set to inspire Kitara FC to the Uganda Premier League promotion. Beckham is utilising the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown to regain his fitness as he looks forward to a strong return from an arm injury th... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: The Ministry of Education Sheds Light on the Measures Taken to Support Stakeholders in Education
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On April 4th 2020, the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni advised the nation on a series of issues concerning the nation wide disruption of academic activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other issue... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Updates: Uganda Confirms Four New Cases of Coronavirus, Bringing the Total up to 52
KIU, Main Campus - On 5th April 2020, the Ministry of Health confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 out of the 300 samples that were tested at Uganda Virus Research Institute bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 52.According to the Ministry o... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: Balunga Arrives at an Epiphany in Lockdown Period
KIU, Western Campus - Sandra Balunga is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy. Like most students, Bulunga's daily routine was unexpectedly disrupted by the government directives imposed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. At fi... read more |
 Apr KIU Explorer of the Day: Binezero Simon Mambo is a SRH Youth Champion
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? When Binezero Simon Mambo graduated from Kampala International University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Community Health, many expected him to go job hunting.Instead, the stout and soft spoken 23 year old... read more |
 Apr Schools to Re-Open on 27th April 2020, If Pandemic is Contained
KIU, Main Campus - The Ministry of Education & Sports has asked all educational institutions not to charge extra fees when school resumes after the COVID-19 lockdown.The First Lady and Minister of Education & Sports, Janet Museveni, while addressing ... read more |
 Apr COVID-19 Cases With Mild Symptoms to be Managed at District Level
KIU, Main Campus - On 2nd April 2020, the Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, while updating the nation on Uganda's response to COVID-19, revealed that cases with mild symptoms will be managed at designated health facilities within the district, and ... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Students Embrace Online Learning in Lockdown Period
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Students from different colleges and schools at Kampala International University are reacting positively to online lectures as they look forward to catching-up with the time set for the semester. The online lectures that begu... read more |
 Apr Ministry of Health to Decentralise COVID-19 Cases
KIU, Main Campus - As the country registers confirmed cases up-country, the Ministry of Health has decentralised the management of COVID-19 cases in each district.The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, while addressing the nation on 2nd April 2020 o... read more |
 Apr KIU Students Resort to Online Debate to Keep the Intellectual Candle Burning
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Students at the Western Campus have taken to online debating to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on life as we know it.The online debate platform, dubbed câ¬Å?Timeless Mission Debate Virtual Auditorium,c⬠gives students fro... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: KIU Students Advised to Take Care of Their Mental Health in Lockdown Period
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the globe, Mental health has become a growing concern for many health experts.According to a BBC report, a survey by YoungMinds has found that the Coronavirus pandemic is having a profound e... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health Clarifies on the Importance of Lockdown
KIU, Main Campus - On 2nd April 2020, the Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, while addressing the nation on the current status of COVID-19 in Uganda, explained the necessity of the lockdown in regards to curbing the spread of COVID-19.According to D... read more |
 Apr Staying Well Together: Seven Steps to Manage Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Main Campus - As the world struggles to come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic, countries have resorted to instituting drastic measures including nation-wide shutdowns in order to curb the spread of the virus. In effect, many have found the... read more |
 Apr KIU Teaching Hospital Sets up Full Time Information Desk for COVID-19
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University Teaching Hospital has set up a full-time information desk working 24/7, to provide the general public with factual information concerning COVID-19.According to the Executive Director of the ... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Teaching Hospital Acquires Temperature Gun and Shifts Nursing Station to Entrance
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University Teaching Hospital has procured a temperature gun and shifted the nursing station to the entrance of the hospital in moves aimed at reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19.The Executive Direc... read more |
 Apr Health Minister to Provide a Comprehensive Update on COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On April 2nd 2020, the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng will address the nation at 10:00 A.M. According the Ministry of Health's Twitter handle, the purpose of the address is to provide a câ¬Å?a comprehensive update on ... read more |
 Apr Have You Heard About the WHO Health Alert that is Bringing COVID-19 Facts to Billions of People via WhatsApp?
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Did you know that the World Health Organization has a WhatsApp Number that can give you all the facts you need on COVID-19? WHO launched the dedicated messaging service approximately two weeks ago in English, Arabic, Fren... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ministry of Health Introduces New Healthline
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 31st March 2020, the Ministry of Health and her partners released a dedicated and easy-to-remember helpline for any COVID-19 issues. The new number is a welcome addition to the toll free numbers 0800-100-066 and 0800-203-03... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: A Summary of the Presidential Guidelines to Manage the Spread of Coronavirus
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? This morning, the presidential press office released this helpful graphic on the key points from yesterdaycâ¬â?cs presidential address. In effort to keep the KIU Community reliably informed during these challenging times, we a... read more |
 Apr Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Teaching Hospital Intensifies Sensitization Drive
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University Teaching School has intensified its sensitization campaign among the Ishaka population in a bid to tackle the misinformation on COVID-19.The hospital's administration has been doing radio ta... read more |
 Mar 11 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Uganda, Bringing Total to 44
KIU, Main Campus - 11 more cases of Coronavirus were confirmed and announced by H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday, 31st March 2020. This has brought the total number of COVID-19 cases to 44 in Uganda.The 11 who were diagnosed with Coron... read more |
 Mar New Presidential Address Scheduled for 8:00 P.M. Tonight
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On the heels of his most stringent COVID-19 preventive measures, H.E. President Yoweri Museveni will address the nation today at 8:00 P.M. to clarify on some of his guidelines. Earlier today, the president shared on his T... read more |
 Mar COVID-19 Update: WHO Emphasizes Guidance on Wearing Face Masks
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? So far, the COVID-19 pandemic has registered about 743,081 cases with about 35,347 deaths and 157,046 recovered; without excluding Uganda's own 33 cases.The government in conjunction with WHO, have passed preventive measures i... read more |
 Mar Alumni Voices: Celebrity Journalist, Mordecai Muriisa Sends Message to Ugandans in Lockdown
KIU, Main Campus - As the country comes to terms with fighting the COVID-19 pandemic that has seen over 700,000 cases confirmed globally, and over 33,257+ deaths, KIU Alumnus Mordecai Muriisa Martin Jr., who is a news anchor at NBS, has offered advic... read more |
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Mar WHO's Dr. Tedros Advises Nations to câ¬Å?Unite to Confront the Pandemic Together
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The novel Coronavirus was first reported to the World Health Organization office in China on 31st December 2019, and declared a Public Health Emergency of international concern on 30th January 2020.By 30th March 2020, there we... read more |
 Mar President Museveni Declares Lockdown for 14 Days
KIU, Main Campus - On the evening of 30th March 2020, the President of Uganda H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ordered for a lockdown in the country for two weeks in the bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.The lockdown was implemented all... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: Olympics Hopeful, Omara Geoffrey is Keeping his Dream Alive
KIU, Main Campus - Omara Geoffrey is still very hopeful and determined to represent Uganda at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics despite its postponement as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 200 and 400 meters specialist is undergoing individual training ... read more |
 Mar How to Cope With Stress During The COVID-19 Pandemic Times
KIU, Main Campus - As the fast spreading pandemic continues to drown thousands of lives across the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) has continued to appeal to the people all over the world to continue following the precautions given to them... read more |
 Mar Uganda's COVID-19 Cases Rise to 33
KIU, Main Campus - As of Sunday, 29th March 2020, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Uganda had risen to 33. This was after the Ministry of Health, on Sunday evening, confirmed three more patients infected with the virus.This came barely a day aft... read more |
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Mar câ¬Å?Protect Yourselfc⬠- Bushenyi District Health Officer Advises KIU Students
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Dr. Edward Mwesigye, the District Health Officer for Bushenyi district has urged students from Kampala International University to câ¬Å?protect themselves at all timescâ¬, as the number of people infected with COVID-19 in ... read more |
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Mar KIU Teaching Hospital Takes Bold Strides in Preparations for the Fight Against Coronavirus
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? After the outbreak of Ebola in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital established an emergency centre to tackle the outbreak.Being less than 100 kilometres from the ... read more |
 Mar Milestone Alert: KIU Hosts First Virtual Senate Meeting
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? After a trial demonstration on Tuesday, KIU conducted the first Virtual Senate meeting on March 26 2020 via a remote conferencing service. Once again, the meeting was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Dr Mouhamad Mpezamihigo. Ge... read more |
 Mar Embracing Technology in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Main Campus - With the current wave of unfolding events concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions have been left with no option but to embrace technology as the only way to still engage with their students. According to Dr. Sus... read more |
 Mar Fighting Coronavirus Together: Respiratory Etiquette is Key
KIU, Main Campus - The COVID-19 pandemic that is globally affecting countries and economies, and claiming lives, is not an airborne disease but rather, is transmitted through droplets, i.e. the small little particles of moisture/liquid spit out when ... read more |
 Mar KIU Teaching Hospital Welcomes Uganda Dental Association Guidelines
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Uganda Dental Association (UDA) has issued guidelines to Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, among other stakeholders, regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.The guidelines were issued in a lette... read more |
 Mar Uganda's Coronavirus Cases Rise to 18 as 4 new Cases are Confirmed
KIU, Main Campus - As of 27th March 2020, four people tested positive for COVID-19 in Uganda, raising the total number up to 18. On 26th March 2020, another 197 people who recently travelled to the UAE were tested. Among all these, only four tested p... read more |
 Mar International Moot Competition in India Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Main Campus - The International Moot Competition organized in Pune City in Western Indian State of Maharashtra at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, and previously scheduled for 20th March 2020, has been postponed due to the rapid spread of t... read more |
 Mar Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Teaching Hospital Urges People not to Spread Harmful Rumors
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Kampala International University Teaching Hospital has called on people to stay calm amidst the threat of a Coronavirus outbreak.To address the rumors and speculation from social media that have caused panic among the p... read more |
 Mar Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Western Campus International Students Staying Safely Indoors
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Students who could not return to their respective countries due to the airport lockdown imposed on Entebbe International airport by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on March 22nd, are safely being housed in a university hos... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: The Multi-talented Ojiroy Ivan is Keeping his Dream Alive Despite Pandemic
KIU, Main Campus - Ojiroy James Ivan, an Engineering Student at KIU, is determined to break Usain Bolt's speed record in four years. He is looking forward to becoming the worldcâ¬â?cs fastest man in that period.câ¬Å?Usain Bolt is the man who inspired... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus Students Get Their Course Notes Online
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Students pursuing their studies from Kampala International University Western Campus have been availed with soft copy notes for one month on the Universitycâ¬â?cs e-learning platform by their respective Schools.The resoluti... read more |
 Mar President Museveni to Address the Nation as COVID-19 Cases Increase to 14
KIU, Main Campus - Due to the increase in number of COVID-19 cases, from the previous 9 to 14 in the country as of Wednesday, 25th March 2020, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will address the nation at 8pm to communicate the measures to be put in pl... read more |
 Mar KIU Teaching Hospital Receives Equipment From District, Opens Isolation Center
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University Teaching Hospital has got personal protection and sanitization equipment from Bushenyi District, to supplement their existing stock, in a bid to boost its capacity in case of a potential COV... read more |
 Mar Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Advises Community to Share Information Responsibly
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? From lecturers and students to administrative and support staff, WhatsApp is probably one of the most popular mobile applications in the KIU Community. As part of the global effort to fight the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Univer... read more |
 Mar Uganda Confirms 14 Cases of the Coronavirus
¯»¿KIU, Main Campus - On 23rd March 2020, the Minister of Health, Dr Ruth Aceng, confirmed eight new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases up to nine. Aceng noted that all the cases were Ugandans returning from Dubai. Today, the... read more |
 Mar Avoid Speculation About Worst Case Scenarios- Warns Media Council of Uganda
KIU, Main Campus - The Media Council of Uganda (MCU) released a series of guidelines to be followed during the 30 days lockdown. Among them, was a warning to avoid speculation about worst case scenarios. This guideline was put in place, to avoid pani... read more |
 Mar KIU Virtual Senate Meeting Demo Successful
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 24th March 2020, the University held a successful online demo-senate meeting via a remote conferencing service. The meeting was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Dr Mohammad Mpezamihigo, with the purpose of testing the practi... read more |
 Mar Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Students Stay Home to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) students, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, have vowed to stay home as advised by H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni while addressing the nation on measures to curb the spread ... read more |
 Mar IICT-2020 Conference and Post Graduate Symposium Postponed.
On behalf of Kampala International University, I hereby write to inform the entire KIU Community and other stakeholders that the International Conference on Inclusive Information and Communications Technology 2020 (IICT 2020), and the Post-Graduate S... read more |
 Mar Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Students Urged to Maximize COVID-19 Lockdown to Complete Dissertations.
KIU, Main Campus - The Speaker of the Guild Union Parliament, Biira Janet, has advised finalists to use the Corona Virus lockdown to work on their research projects. Janet said this four days into the government's 32 day lockdown of all institutions ... read more |
 Mar Digital Learning: KIU Students Advised to Take Advantage of the Effective Web-Based Learning Management System (LMS)
KIU, Main Campus - The COVID-19 pandemic is probably one of the greatest public health disasters the world has faced in modern history, infecting about 341,000+ individuals, and registering about 14,700+ deaths globally.According to Associate Profess... read more |
 Mar Fighting Coronavirus Together: KIU Students Join Effort to Tackle COVID-19 Misinformation
KIU, Main Campus - To create awareness on the novel COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, students of Kampala International University (KIU) have joined the Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) in spreading the gospel of precautionary measures against the Cor... read more |
 Mar The KIU Teaching Hospital Re-opens Ebola Emergency Centre as a Coronavirus Safeguard
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The KIU Teaching Hospital has reopened its Ebola Emergency Centre and recalled its emergency response team to put in place safeguards against a potential Coronavirus outbreak in the country.KIU Teaching Hospital already had... read more |
 Mar KIU Students Adopt Digital Learning During the Shutdown Period
KIU, Main Campus - On 18th March 2020, President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed the nation on the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. During the address, the President ordered the closure of schools and tertiary institutions for one month over threats o... read more |
 Mar Fighting Coronavirus Together: Ariokot Merab is Complying to Directives by Interacting Online
KIU, Main Campus - On 21st March 2020, the whole nation woke up to the news of the first confirmed COVID-19 case. Ariokot Merab, a Masters student of Mass Communication shares her experience on how she is adopting the measures put in place by the Pre... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus Students Comply with the Government Directives
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Students at the Western Campus have left school, in line with the Presidential directive in the Coronavirus State-of-the-Nation address.The development was confirmed in an emergency university management meeting. Howev... read more |
 Mar KIU Engineering Students Urged to Live Sexually Responsible Lives
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? Students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Kampala International University - Western Campus, have been advised to live responsibly as regards their sexual lives. This message was passed to them b... read more |
 Mar The KIU Cultural Gala 2020: An Astounding Success
KIU, Main Campus - The Cultural Gala that took place on Saturday 14th March 2020 at the main campus left a great impact. From Basoga Nseete's triumphant finish, to the majestic Somali and Rwandan dance moves, there was a lot to look out for.Eventual ... read more |
 Mar KIU Complies With Presidential Directive on COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus - The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, has issued a statement endorsing the suspension of different university activities at both the Main Campus and the Western Campus in response to the President H. E Yoweri Kaguta Museve... read more |
 Mar KIU Trains Staff on Courseware Adaptation and Development
KIU, Main Campus - In this contemporary world, E-learning is inevitable; and in the world of Academia, in particular, E-learning is like blood and oxygen in the career path.On 18th March 2020, the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs... read more |
 Mar KIU Thesis and Publication Training Reaches Climax
KIU, Main Campus - On 18th March 2020, the three-week Thesis and Publication training came to a close. The training was organized by the College of Humanities and Social Science to train the postgraduate students with Masters and PhD inclusively on ... read more |
 Mar KIU Joins the World to Celebrate Social Work Day.
KIU, Main Campus - On 17th March 2020, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) represented Kampala International University at the World Social Work Day 2020 held at Bugema University.The event was organized by the National Association o... read more |
 Mar Explorer Of The Day: Muftau Yinusa Uche, KIU's Best This Season
KIU, Main Campus - KIUcâ¬â?cs most in-form midfielder in this season's University football league has a wonderful story about football. From winning a scholarship, to pursuing a bachelorcâ¬â?cs degree in Information Technology from KIU, and to visiti... read more |
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Mar Another Mastercâ¬â?cs student successfully defends her degree
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? Solange Gahongayire, a graduate of Master of Sciences in Microbiology (MSc.MB) from Kampala International University, successfully defended her Mastercâ¬â?cs degree at the Postgraduate Studies Boardroom on Wednesday, 11... read more |
 Mar KIU Main Campus Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic
KIU, Main Campus - With the COVID-19 Pandemic raging across the world, KIU is pushing a campaign to wash hands in a bid to avoid catching the disease. On 17th March 2020, the university put up a group called the câ¬Ë?The Anti-Corona Virus Fighting Te... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: Emmanuel Okubu, an Aspiring President NRM Chapter in KIU
KIU, Main Campus - The current Emorimor (King) of the Teso Students Association at KIU, Emmanuel Okubu, is aspiring to be the next president of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chapter KIU.The intelligent, soft-spoken Emmanuel has served in dif... read more |
 Mar Biochemistry Department To Hold M.Sc Progress Seminar
The Department of Biochemistry will be holding a progress seminar titled, 'Determination of Anti-helmintic effects of Ryfigynia Kigeziensis Extracts against Eudrilus Eugeniae as a Model'. The seminar will be presented by Asiimwe Evarist on Thursday, ... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus steps up Corona virus Controls
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International University Western campus and its Teaching Hospital have put in place measures to prevent COVID-19, the now global pandemic from spreading to the University.Hand washing centres with sanitizing liquid h... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus Gets New Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academics and Research
KIU, Western Campus - Dr. Jonans Tusiimire has been appointed as the Assistant Deputy Vice Chancellor (ADVC) in charge of Academics and Research at Kampala International University - Western Campus. Dr. Tusiimire, 37, a Senior Lecturer in the Sc... read more |
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Mar First 100 Days In Office câ¬â?? KIU 2019/2020 Guild Union Leadership
By Kanakulya Fred: KIU Guild Union Minister for Information and Public Relations 2019-2020We bring warm greetings to our great community members, from KIU Guild Union leaders of 2019/2020 academic session. We hope you will enjoy reading this November... read more |
 Mar KIU Law Society Postpones The Annual Law Dinner due to COVID-19
KIU, Main Campus- On 17th March 2020, the KIU law society postponed The Annual Law Dinner previously scheduled for 28th March 2020 at Pearl of Africa Hotel, under the theme "Respect, Reputation and Results."The postponement of the law dinner follows ... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: Meet Diana, An Aspiring Engineer With the Spirit of a Debater
KIU, Main Campus - Diana Lotud is not your common, everyday individual. Shecâ¬â?cs one of the remarkable students of KIU, currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, and who also happens to have participated in and won a debate competition. She... read more |
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Mar KIU to Hold Mastercâ¬â?cs Dissertation Viva-Voce Examination at Western Campus
KIU, Western Campus - The Faculty of Education in conjunction with the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Research cordially invite KIU community and the general public to attend the Viva Voce presentation of four Mastercâ¬â?cs candidates schedu... read more |
 Mar Pepsi Partners With KIU for 2020 Cultural Gala Festival
KIU, Main Campus - Apart from attracting respectable individuals and top government officials to grace the event, the Cultural Gala is fond of attracting a number of reputable corporate entities to collaborate in a partnership to bring the event to l... read more |
 Mar KIU Forum For Ideas Donates To Nsambya Babies' Home
KIU, Main Campus - On Sunday, 15th March 2020, members of the KIU Forum for Ideas (FFI) Association visited Nsambya Babies Home and donated a number of items to over 20 children that are being nursed therein.This was community service done as one of ... read more |
 Mar Basoga Nseete Reclaim Their Throne as Winners of the KIU Cultural Gala 2020
KIU, Main Campus - On 14th March 2020, the Basoga Nseete emerged winners of the Cultural Gala after three years. The Nseete utilised stage and time management, authenticity, transitions, and variations to beat their arch rivals, the Baganda Nkobazamb... read more |
 Mar KIU Attends Dialogue on COVID-19 Preparedness
KIU, Main Campus - On 13th March 2020, representatives from Kampala International University (KIU) attended a dialogue held at Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala, to discuss the prevention of the deadly Corona Virus Pandemic (CoViD-19) from entering into ... read more |
 Mar KIU Cultural Gala: The Most Anticipated Event of the Year
KIU, Main Campus - On 14th March 2020, Kampala International University held its Annual Cultural Festival, The Cultural Gala, under the theme "Beauty and Respect for Traditional Cultures."The purpose of this annual event is to celebrate the diverse c... read more |
 Mar KIU to Organize Capacity Building Workshop on Courseware Adaptation and Development for Open and Distance Learning
The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs is organizing a one-day capacity building workshop on Courseware Adaptation and Development for Open Distance Learning on Wednesday, 18th March, 2020.This is in line with the University's visi... read more |
 Mar KIU Teso Students Association Hold Elections
KIU, Main Campus - Democracy in any society is paramount. Therefore the Teso Students Association (TESA) of Kampala International University (KIU) has organized elections for change of regime as a sign of a peaceful transition of power.Ekalam Joseph,... read more |
 Mar Adamu Aliero Awarded First PhD From KIU Western Campus
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? Adamu Almustapha Aliero, from the Department of Microbiology, on Thursday 12th, March, became the first student from KIU Western Campus to be awarded a PhD, after his successful public defence in the Engineering Boardroom.Al... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: Meet the Brain Behind the Kampala International University Debate Union Club.
KIU, Main Campus - Debate is one aspect that is definitely not for all of us but for Urban Murangira, A final law student at Kampala International University, debate is one way for him to showcase his public speaking skills.Urban Murangira is the Fou... read more |
 Mar KIU Hosts First-Ever Successful Campus Health Peer Link Bazaar
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University, on 12th March 2020, hosted the first-ever campus Health Link Bazaar under the theme: "Bridging the gap in access and utilisation of accurate sexual reproductive health information and services for ... read more |
 Mar Vinka Urges Youth to Take Health Precautions at KIU Health Bazaar
KIU, Main Campus - During a Health Link Bazaar held at Kampala International University (KIU) on Thursday, 12th March 2020, Veronica Nakiyingi also known as Vinka, spoke out on abortion.The KIU Health Bazaar was organised by the Ministry of Health wi... read more |
 Mar Ministry of Health Works Towards Digitalization of Health Services and Consultancy
KIU, Main Campus - Sensitizing persons, creating health awareness, and bringing health services closer to those in need has always been a challenge in this era, especially in Uganda. However, during the first-ever Health Peer Link Bazaar held at Kamp... read more |
 Mar KIU Signs MOU With Swiss Institution
KIU, Main Campus - The Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Busigye Janice Desire, on behalf of Kampala International University (KIU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Swiss School of Management (SSM) on 11th March 2020 which was... read more |
 Mar College of Education Scoops First Position in Inter School/College Debate Tournament.
KIU, Main Campus - On 11th March 2020, the College of Education was announced winner of the 1st Annual Inter School/College Debate.The debate that lasted three days came to an end with the College of Education taking the first position, and School of... read more |
 Mar KIU Football Squad To Face IUIU In University Football League
KIU, Main Campus - KIU Soccer Coach, Geoffrey Akabwayi, has confirmed a squad of 18 players for the University league tie against IUIU away in Mbale. The squad includes star man Uche Muftau Yinusu who is said to have picked a minor knock when K... read more |
 Mar Week Two: Thesis writing and publication workshop
KIU ,Main Campus - The zealous postgraduate students of KIU have commenced the second week of the Thesis Writing and Publication Training and Workshop with motivation, as they continue to learn and seek answers to questions asked on issues faced du... read more |
 Mar KIU Director of Academic Affairs Cautions Students Against Exam Malpractice
KIU, Main Campus - As the date, 23rd March, 2020, for the CATs (Regular Assessment tests) draws closer, Agnes F. N Lumala, the Director of Academic Affairs, has strongly cautioned students against exam malpractice. The tests will run from 23rd March... read more |
 Mar KIU Health Bazaar Commences with Movie Night
KIU, Main Campus - On 11th March 2020, KIU commenced it's first-ever Health Bazaar, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, with a movie night.The Health Bazaar, which is aimed at strengthening the capacity of health workers in and around the ins... read more |
 Mar Biochemistry Department to Host MSc Seminar
The Biochemistry department of Kampala International University (KIU) Western Campus will be hosting a Masters of Science(MSC) progress seminar today, 11th March 2020. The seminar will start at 2 pm at the laboratory of the Biochemistry departm... read more |
 Mar Thesis Writing and Publication Training Commences in College of Humanities and Social Sciences
KIU, Main Campus - Research is always the hardest part in the academic life of any graduating student at any level. However, in regards to this issue, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences has organized a three-week training workshop on thesi... read more |
 Mar KIU Medical Students Celebrate their First Ever White Coat Ceremony
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? The Association of Medical Students of Kampala International University (AMSKIU) celebrated their first-ever white coat ceremony, an initiation ritual that inducts new entrants into medical school. The students a... read more |
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 Mar "Thursday's Game is a Must Win," Soccer Team Captain tells KIU Community
KIU, Main Campus - The KIU soccer team had their last serious training in preparation for travel to Mbale ahead of their last group stage match in this yearcâ¬â?cs Pepsi University League, with IUIU on Thursday, 12th March 2020.KIU is in the second p... read more |
 Mar The Spirit of the Giraffe and How it Became KIU's Logo
Have you ever wondered why the Giraffe was specifically chosen as the Kampala International University logo? Kibuuka Ambrose, Member Board of Trustees at KIU, gives us the oral history on why this gracious animal was chosen to be the university's log... read more |
 Mar BBC to Document Clinical Medicine Programme at KIU
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to air a documentary about the progress of the Bachelor of Clinical Medicine programme at Kampala International University Western Campus.KIU is the only university in Uganda... read more |
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Mar KIU's Alex Kachwano Shines at Global Physicianscâ¬â?c Conference
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? Kampala International Universitycâ¬â?cs Alex Kachwano won plaudits at the 2nd Global Association of Clinical Officers and Physician Association (GACOPA) International Delegates and Scientific Conference held in Kigali, Rwand... read more |
 Mar Day 2: KIU Inter-College Debate Competition
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) Ministry of Education, on Tuesday, 10th March, hosted the Inter-College/School Debate Competitions at KIU grounds. Under the theme "African Youth", the event kicked off at 9 A.M. and... read more |
 Mar KIU to Participate in 12th National Council For Higher Education Exhibition.
KIU, Main Campus - On 19th March 2020, Kampala International University will participate in the 12th National Council for Higher Education(NCHE) Exhibition which will last three days. This exhibition will take place at UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo.... read more |
 Mar Education is a Tool that Allows you to Live and Work Anywhere in this Global World, Prof. Olabode Bamigbola advises KIU Students
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? The KIU community is privileged to receive Dr. Olabode Matthias Bamigbola, a Professor of Mathematics from the University of Ilorin. The professor has provided academic services to the university due to the Volunteer Lecturer ... read more |
 Mar Bamasaba Football Tournament Reaches Climax
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? Winners of the Bamasaba football tournament will be decided on Saturday, 7th March, after an exciting group stages. The tournament which has been taking place at the Western Campus football pitch will see Bulambuli take... read more |
 Mar KIU Kicks Off Annual Inter-College Debate
KIU, Main Campus - On 9th March 2020, the main campus kicked off its annual Inter-college debate. The competition, which was founded in 2017, will be held under the theme: "African Youth." This debate, according to the Rozius Kengiri, the Student Gui... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: Nakimuli Najia Hopes to Win on the International Moot Stage
KIU, Main Campus - Nakimuli Najia is not your average student. To put it simply, the third year law student posseses a level of courage and ambition that takes decades to master. Her goal today, is to take her impressive personality to an Internation... read more |
 Mar Announcement: Main Campus CAT's to Start on March 23
KIU, Main Campus - Agnes F.N Lumala, the Director of Academic Affairs has informed students that the Regular Assessment Tests (CATs) are scheduled for this March 2020. She advised that the tests will be administered starting from 23rd March 2020 un... read more |
 Mar KIU Students to Participate in Career Expo Workshop
KIU, Main Campus - KIU is among the universities chosen to participate in the career expo workshop. The other selected universities include Uganda Christian University, Kampala University, Makerere University, Victoria University, Nkumba University,... read more |
 Mar KIU Teaching Hospital Nursing Department wins International Team Award
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? The Nursing Department of Kampala International University Teaching Hospital has won the International Team Award in the 2020 All-Pro Nursing Team Awards, which is given by the American Nurse Journal.The win was communicated... read more |
 Mar KIU Western Campus to host Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? The Pharmacy school of the Kampala International University Western Campus is set to host the Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium slated to take place from 1st to 5th April 2020 at Western Meridian Hotel in Bushenyi.The symposiu... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: Mass Comm's Whitney Mwolobi Dreams in Colour
For many people, a sense of fashion is driven by imitation, but for Whitney Mwolobi, a third-year student of Mass Communication, the motivation to explore new styles comes from within not without. And most especially for her, it's the love of colour.... read more |
 Mar KIU to Hold it's First Ever Campus Peer Healthlink Bazaar
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University in collaboration with Ministry of Health will Conduct a peer Health Link Bazaar at the University slated for 10th March 2020. The purpose of the peer bazaar is to strengthen the capacity of health w... read more |
 Mar KIU Teaching Hospital Develops a New Tool to Enhance Patient Service
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? The Directorate of Quality Assurance at Kampala International University Western Campus has developed a new tool to help enhance customer service to patients at the Teaching Hospital. The tool, called the "patient exit surv... read more |
 Mar KIU Law Society to Provide Exposure for Law Students
KIU, Main Campus - Kampala International University (KIU) Law Society with the support of the KIU management, looks forward to the exposure and briefing of law students, as a means of bridging the gap between law students, alumni and law practit... read more |
 Mar KIU Titans Humbled by KCCA Panthers in Friendly Match
KIU, Main Campus - On 4th March 2020, The KIU basketball team, the Titans, were beaten by KCCA Panthers 73-70 in a friendly match they hosted at their home ground in Kansanga.This was the Titans' first friendly match as they prepare for the 2020 seas... read more |
 Mar School of Pharmacy to Hold 2nd Edition of Monthly Research Seminar
School of Pharmacy (SOP), Western Campus is set to hold its 2nd edition of Monthly Research Seminar (SOP-MRS) on Friday 6th March, 2020 at 10 am at the School of Pharmacy Library.The topic of the seminar is câ¬Å?Animal Research Ethicsc⬠and the fa... read more |
 Mar Assoc. Prof. Janice Busingye Advises Young Women not to Settle for Less
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 8th March 2020, Uganda will join the rest of the globe in celebrating International Womencâ¬â?cs Day, under the theme: câ¬Å?I Am Generation Equality, Realising Womencâ¬â?cs Rights.c⬠According to the United Nations, ... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: The Multiple Award Winning Journalist, Noah Omuya Hopes to Give Back to His Community
Meet Omuya Noah, a finalist of Mass Communication at KIU and also the Chief Executive Officer of Aica Communication Ltd Uganda, a company that currently runs online publications.At a young age, Omuya is already one of the most impressive talents in t... read more |
 Mar KIU Conducts a Lecture on Innovation.
KIU, Main Campus - On 5th March 2020, Kampala International University (KIU), under the Office of the Directorate of Research, Innovations, Consultancy, and Extensions conducted a lecture on "Innovation. Disrupt. Sustain" for both her staff and stud... read more |
 Mar Medical Students Gear up for Medical Week Under the Theme: câ¬Å?Research, Innovation and Professionalism in the Medical Sector.câ¬
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Itcâ¬â?cs that time of the year, once again, when medical students gather around to talk about all things medicine and impact their communities at the same time. Our Deputy Public Relations Officer, Collins Kakwezi caught u... read more |
 Mar The Basoga Nseete of KIU Vow to Reclaim Championship of Upcoming Cultural Gala
KIU, Main Campus - The cultural gala's perennial overachievers, the Basoga Nseete, have vowed to leave their comfort zone this year. The 2016 and 2017 Champions started very serious and vigorous rehearsals with laser-focus on claiming their throne co... read more |
 Mar KIU Set to Hold Lecture on New Innovations Technology
KIU, Main Campus -The Office of the Director, Directorate of Research and Innovation would like to invite the KIU students and staff for a lecture on "Innovation. Disrupt. Sustain" slated for 5th March 2020.The purpose of the lecture is to create awa... read more |
 Mar KIU is Accepting Applications for the 2020 April Intake
KIU, Main Campus - KIU is accepting applications for the 2020 April intake. Local and international students are all encouraged to apply.Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants (private and government-sponsored) for admission... read more |
 Mar KIU Advocates for Violence-Free Elections
KIU, Main Campus - On Friday, 28th February 2020, KIU Guild Cabinet together with other universities, attended the Electoral Violence Prevention National Stakeholders' meeting, organised by the Center for Electoral Violence Prevention (CEVP) at St. A... read more |
 Mar KIU Law Clinic Partners With Howard University
KIU, Main Campus - On 27th February 2020, the KIU Law Society, in conjunction with KIU Law Clinic, attained a partnership with Howard University and hosted Hawa Wehelie, Director Clinical Legal Education Project of Mogadishu University in Somalia.Olu... read more |
 Mar Renowned Pharmacists Engage KIU Students in an Insightful Three-Day Lecture
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? On 3rd March 2020, the KIU School of Pharmacy students concluded a three-day special lecture on the pharmacy at the Conference Hall of the KIU Teaching Hospital. The lecture was conducted by the renowned British pharmacists... read more |
 Mar Explorer of the Day: Hervy Kanyankole Hopes to Impact Change in the KIU Law Society
KIU, Main Campus - Hervy Kanyankole, a second-year second-semester law student at Kampala International University (KIU), is aspiring for the position of President KIU Law Society in these coming elections.He has always been led to position... read more |
 Mar Cultural Associations at the Peak of Preparation as Cultural Gala Nears.
KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Community has started experiencing ecstatic evenings with eccentric voices and echoes of different drum beats as different tribes prepare to exhibit the best of their cultures during the universitycâ¬â?cs most celebrated an... read more |
 Mar College of Humanities and Social Sciences set to Train Post Graduate Students on Thesis Writing.
KIU, Main Campus - The Office of the Associate Dean (Research) of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kampala International University has organised a training workshop for postgraduate students slated for the 4th, 11th, and 18th of Marc... read more |
 Mar KIU Thrashes Muteesa Royal in Beach Soccer.
KIU, Main Campus - On 1st March 2020, Kampala International University (KIU) took Muteesa 1 Royal University to the curve with a 7 - 4 thriller which saw them move up to the sixth position in the National University Beach Soccer League. Star-man... read more |
 Mar School of Engineering Elects New Leaders
KIU Western Campus - On 28th February 2020, The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) elected their new leaders for the term 2020/2021.As expected, the unopposed Wani Musamalwa and Yusuf Ataho were elected President and Vice-President res... read more |
 Mar Biomedical Sciences PhD Candidate Gives a Viva Voce Presentation on Anti-ageing Effect of Moringa and Pineapple
KIU Western Campus câ¬â?? PhD candidate, Ajagun câ¬â?? Ogunleye Olufemi Mulkah, from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, offered a PhD defence, also known as a Viva Voce presentation, on the anti-ageing effect of moringa oleifera, commonly known as t... read more |
 Mar School of Pharmacy Hosts International Scholars in a Three Days Lecture Series
The School of Pharmacy will be having a series of Lectures from Monday 2nd March to Wednesday, 4th March 2020. The lectures will be convened by internationally renowned Pharmacists from UK, Prof. Janet Krska and Prof. Paul Spivey.The venue of the pro... read more |
 Mar College of Economics & Management Holds Workshop for Procurement Students
KIU, Main Campus - On 28th February 2020, the College of Economics & Management, under the Procurement Students Association at Kampala International University, conducted a one-day workshop under the theme: "Current Trends, Procedures, Policies, and ... read more |
 Mar Staff Spotlight: An Insight into who Dr Susan Akinkurolere is.
Meet Dr Susan Akinkurolere, the Ag. Principal, College of Education, Open, Distance and E-Learning at Kampala International University. Her interests lie mainly in education, discourses, and research. We cast a spotlight on her because she is an enth... read more |
 Mar Career Opportunities in KIU
About KIUKampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter U... read more |
 Mar KIU Partners with GHSO for Staff Training Workshop
KIU, Main Campus - On 28th February 2020, Kampala International University (KIU) in partnership with Global Human Salvage Organization (GHSO) conducted a training workshop for KIU staff members, under the theme; "Discover The Leader In You." This too... read more |
 Mar KIU WC Students start Continuous Assessment Tests
KIU, Western Campus - The Western Campus has started conducting Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) today.Specifically, students from the School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) and School of Nursing are taking their tes... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Students Look forward to The Upcoming Annual Law Dinner
KIU, Main Campus - At Kampala International University, tensions run high and excitement fills the hearts of the law students who are currently engrossed with the organization and preparation of their Annual Law Dinner scheduled to take place on 28th... read more |
 Feb KIJHUS Set to Publish Its Maiden Issue In April 2020.
KIU, Main Campus - The KIU Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KIJHUS) welcomes submissions for its maiden edition which will be published in April 2020. KIJHUS is an international and multidisciplinary journal published... read more |
 Feb Explorer of the Day: Ainamani Twijukye is Going for More than Just Gold!
KIU, Main Campus - Ainamani Twijukye who is the only member of the Kampala International University Corporate Woodball Club, is not contented with the gold medal he won in the recently held National First Corporate Circuit 2020 that took place at Mak... read more |
 Feb KIU Partners with Mountain Top University for Research and Exchange
KIU, Main Campus - On 28th February 2020, Attah Alexander, the Head, Office of Internationalization and Development from Mountain Top University, Nigeria, met with Prof. Diji Chukwuemeka, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovations, Consultancy ... read more |
 Feb Staff Spotlight: Dr. Joel Isabirye May be the Most Interesting Man in Ugandan Mass Media, and he is Proving to us that Anything is Possible
Dr. Joel Isabirye, PhD, is a Lecturer at Kampala International University. He is also an established media and business consultant whose services have been sought by over 90 media houses and hundreds of businesses and governmental organizations. He t... read more |
 Feb Explorer of the Day: Mubangizi Hopes to Improve the Youths Livelihoods
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Our câ¬Å?Explorer of the Dayc⬠is Sebastian Mubangizi, a clinical officer and third-year-student pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. The soft-spoken, lanky gentleman is also an aspiring politician and hopes to be... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Students Get Guidance on Pro Bono Services From the Uganda Law Society
KIU, Main Campus - On 26th February 2020, the law students of Kampala International University (KIU) hosted the legal team from the Uganda Law Society (ULS), led by the Head of the Pro Bono Project, Anthony Asiimwe, whose purpose for the visit was to... read more |
 Feb KIU PhD Research Supervisors Urged to Invest Academically in Their Students
KIU, Main Campus - On 26th February 2020, Research supervisors met during the KIU Postgraduate Research Guide Seminar at Kampala International University-Main Campus to discuss ways forward in regards to research and were urged to handle students the... read more |
 Feb KIU to Host Lecture on Optimization in the Electric Power System
The School of Engineering Sciences (SEAS) KIU community is invited to the presentation, Optimization in the Electric Power System. This lecture will be presented by Prof. O.M Bamigbola, a visiting Professor from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria on F... read more |
 Feb KIU Almost Tastes Victory Against UCU in UFL
KIU, Main Campus - On 26th February 2020, Kampala International University came closer to ending Uganda Christian Universitycâ¬â?cs unbeaten record in their second match of the 2020 Pepsi University Football League when the Kansanga-based side put a ... read more |
 Feb Somali Students Hold Orientation
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 21st February 2020, the president of the Somali Students Association, HE Abu Baker Ali Noor and his committee held an orientation geared towards freshers from the Somali Community. The guest of honor was the Consular ... read more |
 Feb KIU WC Sets 75% Lecture Attendance Mark to Sit Exams
KIU, Western Campus - The Directorate of Quality Assurance at the Western Campus has set at 75% mark for the required attendance for students to be allowed to sit exams.This means that a student who attends less than three quarters of their lectures ... read more |
 Feb IICT 2020 Conference Set For March 2020
******We regret to announce that the Inclusive Information and Communications 2020 Conference (IICT20) and the Post Graduate Symposium that had been scheduled for 25th to 26th and 27th to take place at Kampala International University, resp... read more |
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Feb Explorer of the Day: Aminah Hopes to Impact Change in Somalia
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? Aminah Abdullahi Abdi is a student at Kampala International University (KIU). She hails from Somalia and is pursuing a Masters in Human Rights.Aminah, who joined the University in 2018, says shecâ¬â?cs privileged to be among t... read more |
 Feb GHSO Partners With KIU To Sensitize Community on Setting SMART Goals
KIU, Main Campus câ¬â?? On 26th February 2020, Global Human Salvage Organization (GHSO) hosted a life skills event under the theme: SMART Goals for a Better Life.c⬠The event was facilitated by Dr Mahmoud Zayed, the Director of Learning and De... read more |
 Feb Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences to Hold Elections
KIU, Western Campus câ¬â?? Campaigns for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), departmental and faculty elections have kicked off as various candidates vie for different positions. The polls will be held on Friday 28th February.Samue... read more |
 Feb Alumni Voice: Samuel Mugisha Hopes to Transform the Tourism Industry
" I am an ornithologist and I specialize in guiding francophone tourists around the country. In particular, I work with the ones who come to do bird watching," said Samuel Mugisha, an Alumni of KIU.Samuel Mugisha pursued a Bachelorcâ¬â?cs Degree in T... read more |
 Feb EAC Medical and Dental Practitioners Regulatory Council Credits KIU Medical and Dental Teaching School
Following the third joint inspection of medical and dental schools and teaching hospitals in Uganda, the East African Community (EAC) and the National Medical and Dental Practitionerscâ¬â?c Boards and Councils credited Kampala International Universit... read more |
 Feb Buliisa Woman MP Urges KIU Students to Embrace Their Culture
Buliisa Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Bigirwa Nyendwoha Norah, has urged students of Kampala International University (KIU) to embrace their culture in order to remain relevant in society. She explained that culture is the harbour of discipline, d... read more |
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Feb KIU Providing Conducive Environment for Business & Entrepreneurship
Kampala International University (KIU) as the leading private university in Uganda, is not only the center of education and excellence, but also an institute that gives back to the community by offering various opportunities to society. In light of t... read more |
 Feb Explorer of the Day: Moses Ariiho's Humble Walk to Fame
If there are any live examples to prove that Kampala International University (KIU) trains leaders and provides students with the best possible platform to elevate their potential, the Guild President Moses Ariiho is one of the kind. Since joining KI... read more |
 Feb Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research to Hold PhD Viva Voce on March 12th, 2020
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a Viva Voce presentation of a PhD candidate from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (FBMS) titled: Assessment for the Production of Bioactive Comp... read more |
 Feb Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research to Hold PhD Viva Voce on March 3rd, 2020
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) invites the KIU community and general public to a Viva Voce presentation of a PhD candidate from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (FBMS) titled: Anti-Ageing Effect of Moringaoleifera and Ananas ... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Clinic Partners with PILAC for Successful Legal Outreach
Dr Olugbenga Oke-Samuel, the brains behind the KIU Law Clinic and current Head, expressed gratitude on behalf of the KIU Law Clinic for a successful partnership with the Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC) of Makerere University during the KIU Law Wee... read more |
 Feb KIU Set to Host Leadership Training
KIU has partnered with Global Human Salvage Organization to present a leadership training themed: How to Discover the Leader Inside You on Friday, 28th February, 2020. The training will be facilitated by Dr Mahmoud Zayed, the Director of Learning a... read more |
 Feb KIU Set to Host Personal Development Training
KIU has partnered with Global Human Salvage Organization to present a personal development training themed: Smart Goals for a Better Life on Wednesday, 26th February, 2020. The training will be facilitated by Dr Mahmoud Zayed, the Director of Learnin... read more |
 Feb Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (FBMS) Set to Hold Her Research Forum
The Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (FBMS) invites all members of the KIU Community to her Research Forum, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020.The forum will be hosted by the Department of Physiology. Everyone is encouraged to pr... read more |
 Feb Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research Invites the KIU Community to a Capacity Building Training on Research Supervisions
Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) Invites all members of the KIU Community to a Capacity Building Training on Research Supervisions. The training is scheduled to take place next week Wednesday, 26th February, 2020.The training will fa... read more |
 Feb KIU to Recruit Director, Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Kampala International University (KIU) is the leading Private University in Uganda, second best in the East African region. The University has one of the most successful Quality Assurance systems and structures any University has in Uganda and the Ea... read more |
 Feb KIU Seeks to Recruit Deputy Director, Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and innovations (CoEEI).
Kampala International University (KIU) is the leading Private University in Uganda, second best in the East African region. As part of its strategy to advance entrepreneurship and innovations, and harness creative and interventional research, the Uni... read more |
 Feb KIU Strives to Promote Self-employment Among Youth
Kampala International University (KIU) has currently put a premium on investing in promoting self-employment among youth, by teaching them and training them to be good entrepreneurs and businessmen and women, by establishing a Business Incubation Cen... read more |
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Feb PhD Students Attend Hearing at KIU.
On 19th February 2020, the Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research at Kampala International University conducted a hearing for the postgraduate students under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, in the Department of Development, Peace,... read more |
 Feb KIU Community Sends Birthday Wishes to PRO Alex Busingye
On behalf of the KIU Community, we would like to wish a Happy Birthday to one of the great minds and pillars in the Directorate of Marketing & Public Relations at KIU, Alex Busingye. This is a day of celebration and we give thanks for having him in o... read more |
 Feb Explorer of the Day; Peter Maswi Hopes to Inspire the East African Community
Walking through the hallways of the university, you will not miss a cheerful Peter Maswi, who will be greeting and talking to people. Peter, a third year law student, is the current and first President of the KGT Writers Club. He is also the co-found... read more |
 Feb Tech Students Vow to Make KIU a Digital Hub
Students of technology under the umbrella body, Kampala International University Technology Students Association {KIUTESA}, are laying strategies that will make KIU a digital hub in Africa. The first digital training workshop has been slated for this... read more |
 Feb KIU Set to Host Information and Technology Expo
Kampala International University (KIU) is set to host an Information and Technology (IT) Expo, running from 25th to 27th March 2020. The three-day expo, which is to be held at the KIU main campus in Kansanga, will showcase innovations in health, e-co... read more |
 Feb KIU Students Embrace Entrepreneurship and Innovation Skills
Kampala International University (KIU)students have embraced the entrepreneurship and innovation program facilitated by StartHub Africa, a German-founded non-government organization that boosts entrepreneurship and innovation among university s... read more |
 Feb KIU Cultural Gala Training Kicks Off
The Inter-Cultural Competition which entails many activities ranging from singing folk songs, food display, and singing Kampala International University (KIU) anthem among others, has commenced with a very serious training through different studentsc... read more |
 Feb The Relevance of Modular Session at KIU
In the recent years, Kampala International University (KIU) has been able to ease the tension that comes with starting off the semester for both the students and lecturers. This has been achieved through the introduction of a one-month modular sessio... read more |
 Feb KIU Engineering Students Appreciate the New Facilities in Ishaka
Kampala International Universitycâ¬â?cs Main Campus located in Kansanga has for eleven years hosted the Engineering Faculty since its charter in 2009.However, at the beginning of this year, the university announced a transfer of most of the engineeri... read more |
 Feb KIU Signs Over 16 MOU's With Indian Universities
On 18th February 2020, KIU hosted a consortium of universities from Gujarat, the fifth-largest state in India. The delegation, led by Dr. Neerja A. Gupta, from Gujarat Technological University, had representatives from over 16 universities ranging fr... read more |
 Feb Staff Spotlight: Dr. Amani May Be KIU's Most Motivating Personality
Meet Dr. Annah Kamugizire Amani, the Dean, Digital School of Open, Distance and E-learning at Kampala International University. Her interests are mainly focused on global health, maternal-child health, gender equality, e-learning, technology-enhanced... read more |
 Feb Pharmacy Students Dash and Dazzle at Mr. and Mrs. Pharmacy Contest
On 15th February, pharmacy students at the KIU Western Campus held their "Mr. and Mrs. Pharmacy" contest. The contest started at 8 P.M. and lasted until the wee hours of the morning. The event featured modeling, dancing and singing. The judges also u... read more |
 Feb The KIU Western Campus Hosts Successful Inaugural Inter-Faculty Debate
On the 13th February 2020, the KIU Western Campus kicked off its first inaugural Inter-Faculty debate under the theme, câ¬Ë?câ¬â?cThe future of Africacâ¬. The aim of the three-day event was to promote critical, diverse and analytical thinking throug... read more |
 Feb Explorer of the Day: Kennedy Kushaba Hopes to Become a Great Lawyer
During the Moot Competitions held during the KIU Law Week 2020 at the Main Campus in Kansanga, Kennedy Kushaba, a Law Student, scooped the medal for "Best Orator."Moot competitions were introduced at KIU way back in 2017 during the administration of ... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Society Exhibits the Spirit of Humanity
Following the recently finished activity indebted KIU law week, the KIU Law Students Association have proven themselves to have exhibited the spirit of humanity offering free services in and outside the Campus. A number of activities were carried out... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Week: A Smashing Success
The KIU Law Week that ran from 10th to 14th February 2020 at the main campus under the theme "Experience during and after Law School in giving back to the Community", was a smashing success. Among the activities held were a health check, a health wal... read more |
 Feb School of Allied Health KIU-WC Targets Capacity Building
The School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), KIU-WC, held a capacity-building research workshop at the Western Campus Teaching Hospital Conference Hall today, which provided a forum for lecturers, students and invited guests to interact, discuss and ... read more |
 Feb Vice Chancellor Holds Meeting with TAC Representatives
The Vice Chancellor Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo (4th left), together with DVC-RICE, Prof. Chukwuemeka Diji (5th right), DVC-AA, Prof. Tayo Arulogun (2nd right), and Dr. Sophie Kazibwe (4th right), met with a team of delegates led by the Director General... read more |
 Feb KIU to Participate in International Workshop on Impact of Climate Change
The Head of Department Journalism and Media Studies, Owade Joan Adongo, is to represent Kampala International University (KIU) at the Academic Book Chapter Workshop on,' The Impact of Climate Change on Peace and Securitycâ¬â?c, slated for 23rd Feb 20... read more |
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 Feb "Teachers" Emerge Defending Champions of KIU The Inter-Faculty Games
Yesterday, the College of Education and Distance Learning were announced as the winners of the inter-faculty games. Once again, they took the "bull by it's horns." The "teachers," as they are respectfully called by other students, gathered a maximum ... read more |
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Feb Explorer of the Day: câ¬Ë?I Have Been Able To Pay My Tuition Using My Businesscâ¬â?c - Kivumbi Hassan
Kivumbi Hassan was in senior six when he started saving to achieve his dream of owning a business. By the time he joined University he was already living his dream.It's generally very difficult for one to raise his or her own tuition at the Universit... read more |
 Feb KIU Crows Stand Tall Against MUST in Western Rugby Regional League
The KIU Western Campus rugby team, The Crows came from behind in the dying minutes, to snatch victory from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Mustangs in a thrilling game in Bushenyi on Saturday.The Western Regional Rugby League game... read more |
 Feb College of Education Educates and Trains Post Graduate Students on Research
On 14th February, 2020, the College of Education. Open and Distant Learning (CEODL) held her second Post Graduate (PG) Seminar. This seminar was organized by the Research Team of the College comprising of the Associate Dean, Dr Suzan Akinkurole, Dr A... read more |
 Feb Postgraduate Symposium: Call for Papers
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research, DHDR is pleased to announce, the first of its kind, a KIU Postgraduate Symposium scheduled on 27th March 2020 at the Main campus. This is part of DHDRcâ¬â?cs capacity building support towards improving ... read more |
 Feb KIU Promotes Talents Through the Inter-Faculty Soccer Games
For the last six years, KIU has organised the Inter-Faculty Soccer Games, where different faculties experience the joy that comes with being the bull of the game.These games are important because as the saying goes, "Work without play makes jack a du... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Week (Day Four): KIU hosts a Moot with the Law Development Center
KIU hosted a moot between KIU Law Students and representatives from the Law Development Center (LDC) in the KIU moot court.Tebi Valentine Mbeli, Dean School of Law, during his opening remarks, encouraged students to appreciate competition and always... read more |
 Feb MTN Prides in Collaboration with KIU
MTN has joined a number of other corporate companies to express gratitude towards Kampala International University for their amazing hospitality, saying that the campus has always provided them the best and conducive environment for business transact... read more |
 Feb KIU Inter-Faculty Games, A Replica of Olympics
The overall consensus from morale boosters and the participants of the ongoing Inter-Faculty Games at Kampala International University is that this yearcâ¬â?cs tournament that kicked off on Thursday 13th February 2020 is a true replica of the worldcâ... read more |
 Feb School of Health Sciences and Directorate of Research Invites the KIU Community to a Capacity Building Research Workshop
The entire KIU community is invited to an in-house capacity building research workshop on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020. This research workshop is themed "Stimulating Research and Innovate Skills with High Standards" and is being organized by the Offi... read more |
 Feb We Are Competing Globally - DVC-AA, PROF O.T Arulogun
On 13th February 2020, School of Economics and Management at KIU held its routine college meeting with the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (DVC-AA), Prof O. T Arulogum, principals of the various faculties, lecturers and students in the col... read more |
 Feb Explorer of the Day: Edward Ngobi Wants to Win Medals with National Basketball Team
"There is nothing as more fulfilling as making a dunk every day," says 23-year old Edward Ngobi who plays as a forward for the School of Law Basketball Team competing for the 2020 Inter-Faculty Sports Gala accolade. Born 26th February 1997, Edward Ng... read more |
 Feb Staff Spotlight: An insight into who Dr Ayodeji Awobamise is
Dr Ayodeji Awobamise is an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. He is also the Associate Dean (Research) in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Communication and Media Management. We... read more |
 Feb Expression of Interest To Be Part of The KIU Impact Research Teams
Kampala International University, the leading Private University in Uganda, wishes to recruit high impact Senior Researchers, to join her competitive and expanding research profile. The positions are to be filled as either full time or part-time or v... read more |
 Feb The First-Ever Inter-Faculty Debate at the KIU Western Campus Kicks Off.
The Inter-Faculty Debate, which is organised by Timeless Mission, a student-based organisation within KIU-WC, has finally kicked off. It will run from 13th to 15th February 2020, and all schools are to participate.Patrick Asaba, the President of Time... read more |
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Feb Pharmacy department to hold câ¬Ë?Mr & Mrs Pharmacycâ¬â?c
The Mr and Mrs Pharmacy câ¬Å?Beauty with Brainsc⬠event takes place on Saturday at Swing Inn Hotel in Ishaka. It is organized by the Pharmacy department and itcâ¬â?cs meant to recognize outstanding male and female personalities at the school.The or... read more |
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Feb Clinical Medicine registers 94% pass rate
Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Community Health registered a pass rate of 94% after 46 of the 49 students who sat for the pre-registration exam passed.The exam tests studentscâ¬â?c skills having sat an accredited programme. It sieves students to s... read more |
 Feb 'We Are Coming For This One Too' - College of Education Warns.
Despite missing most of the stars that helped them clinch victory in last yearcâ¬â?cs Inter-Faculty Games Gala, the College of Education and Long Distance Learning is more than determined to defend the universitycâ¬â?cs most prestigious sporting acco... read more |
 Feb The Ministry of Health and KIU to Conduct Sensitization on Reproductive Health
The Ministry of Health is to partner with Kampala International University for a Reproductive Health Collaboration, the first of its kind with an institution of higher learning in Uganda. In a meeting with the Dr. Richard Mugahi, Assistant Commi... read more |
 Feb Freshers 2020; Gideon Godwill is Our Future Counselor
Being a new student can at times be intimidating but this was not the case with Gideon (KIU).During the orientation session, he was very curious about how the universitycâ¬â?cs systems worked and how he could access all the services provided as he li... read more |
 Feb Freshmen 2020: Nabatanzi Kyazze is Our Educator of Tomorrow
Itcâ¬â?cs Day Three of the student orientation week, there is nothing out of the ordinary except a one, Nabatanzi Assey Kyazze, who radiated such hopeful energy, she had our attention. She had a way about her, from her interaction with students and a... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Students Give Back Through Blood Donation
Having commenced the Law Week well , the Law Society on 11th February, 2020, conducted a blood donation by members of the KIU Community as a way of giving back to the community. According to Nabakooza Zainabu, Secretary Law Society, donating blood wa... read more |
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Feb 2020 Webometrics Ranks Ugandacâ¬â?cs Top Universities-KIU breaks through the ranks of Public Universities
The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, also known as Ranking Web of Universities, released Ugandacâ¬â?cs latest University rankings. According to the 27th January 2020 release, Makerere University ranked 1st followed by Mbarara University of ... read more |
 Feb A Conversation With Sam and Nadia,Our Freshmen For The Day
Today, the second day of orientation, the new students of the January 2020 intake at KIU had a session on library orientation and training in the magnificent Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library(IBML).The new students were trained on how to access and... read more |
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Feb KIU-WC Communications team Vow to câ¬Å?kill itcâ¬
The Communications and Public Relations team at KIU Western Campus held a meeting today to strategize on how to show the best about KIU to the world.The meeting, which was chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Finance and Administration Assoc. Prof. ... read more |
 Feb Taking a Closer Look at KIU Teaching Hospital
COLLINS KAKWEZIThe new Public Relations Officer (PRO) for KIU western campus this week went to his new work station in Ishaka, where he toured the Universitycâ¬â?cs teaching hospital, and these are his reflections about his visit there.Yesterday, my ... read more |
 Feb Read to Add Value to Your Life - KIU Advises New Students
In continuation of the orientation that started yesterday,10th February 2020, first-year students of the January 2020 intake were today taken through library orientation and training at the Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library (IBML) at the Kampala In... read more |
 Feb KIU Graduates Inducted into the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
Last week, Thursday 6th February, 2020, six KIU graduates were inducted into the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. These KIU stars include Shuaibu Hauwau Iyal, Ahmed Kamal Abdulkareem, Shehu Habiba, Adedeji Aminah Adeola, Lawani Blessing Ajike a... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Week; Day Two
Armed with skills and knowledge passed on from the commencement of the KIU Law Week 2020 yesterday, the KIU Law Week continued today, February 11, 2020, with a dive into a public awareness campaign in which the students participated in spreading awar... read more |
 Feb Meet Najma, Our KIU-Fresher of the day
On 10th February 2020, KIU held its orientation session for incoming students of the January 2020 intake. The sessioncâ¬â?cs goal was to equip the students with adequate and relevant information as well as guidance as they acclimatize to university l... read more |
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Feb Govt should enforce data protection laws câ¬â?? Experts
By COLLINS KAKWEZIExperts on cybersecurity have called on the government to enforce the existing data protection laws, in order to protect Ugandans from the ever-increasing cybersecurity threat.Addressing the African Women in Technology (AWIT) confer... read more |
 Feb AWIT Conference câ¬â?? A Few Things to Remember
COLLINS KAKWEZIThe African Women in Technology (AWIT) conference took place over the weekend at Kampala International University, in Kansanga, Ggaba Road, Kampala.The conference, dubbed câ¬Å?Inspired 2020câ¬, is a brainchild of IBOM LLC, a business ... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Week: Day One
The KIU Law Week kicked off today, February 10th, 2020. The students of Law involved themselves in Community Service which involved cleaning the Main Campus. They each divided themselves into smaller groups and spread out all over the campus grounds,... read more |
 Feb KIU Holds Orientation and Induction for Freshly Admitted Students
In a bid to ensure that every individual that joins KIU receives all the support they require, the Directorate of Student affairs carried out orientation and induction for the freshly admitted students. The session took place on 10th February 2020 at... read more |
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Feb KIUcâ¬â?cs Prot?©g?©s: The Meteoric Rise of Joan Owade
The KIU Giraffe Times caught up with the Head of Department for Journalism and Media Studies, Mrs. Joan Owade Adongo for an alumni profile. Owade was happy to share with us how her journey at Kampala International University unfolded. Her journe... read more |
 Feb KIU Guild Union holds a Two Day Health Camp
The KIU Guild Union in partnership with Norvik Hospital held a two day health camp at the University premises on 5th and 6th February, 2020. The main objective of this program was to increase awareness and coverage of Hepatitis B and Corona Virus and... read more |
 Feb KIU set to Host the 'INSPIRED 2020' African Women in Tech (AWIT) Conference in Uganda
We are honored to announce that Kampala International University (KIU) will be hosting the câ¬Å?INSPIRED 2020câ¬â?c African Women in Technology (AWIT) International Conference set to kick off from 7th February to 8th February 2020 at our Main Campus ... read more |
 Feb KIU Law Society holds KIU Law Week 2020
The Law Society of Kampala International University is organizing the KIU Law Week 2020, under the Theme: câ¬Ë?Experience during and after Law School in giving back to the communitycâ¬â?c, running from 10th to 14th February 2020 at the KIU Main Campu... read more |
 Feb KIU hosts Dr. Margreth Mushi, a Specialist in E-Learning.
In our effort to improve our Distance and E-learning program, we hosted Dr. Magreth Mushi the E-learning project consultant with over 15 years of experience in computer science technical abilities, and a lecturer at Open University of Tanzania and CE... read more |
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Feb KIUcâ¬â?cs Dr. Alone Kimwisecâ¬â?cs Experience at the 11th Annual UMU Research Conference
The Associate Dean for Research at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Kampala International University; Dr. Alone Kimwise recently had a professionally rewarding experience socializing and networking at close proximities with other researchers an... read more |
 Feb KIU to hold 1st Inter-Faculty Debate Union at Western Campus
The KIU-WC Debate Union, courtesy of the Timeless Mission Debate Union, is organizing their first-ever Inter-Faculty Debate Championship set to take place from 13th to 15th February 2020 under the Theme: câ¬Ë?The Future of Africacâ¬â?c. The debate wi... read more |
 Feb KIU Partners with Clemson University for Service-Learning Grant Funding
We are excited to announce a service-learning grant collaboration with Clemson University in South Carolina, USA. Clemson University is a nationally ranked public, land-grant university classified as a Tier 1 research university by the Carnegie Class... read more |
 Feb Information on Corona Virus - Situation and Awareness Report
About Corona VirusSituation Report About Corona VirusAwareness Report and FAQsMore Information about Corona VirusInformation for all KIU CommunityPrevention is better than cure...and moreAnd Finally Stay Healthy ... read more |
 Feb Application is Open for KIU Scholarship for Medical Officers
KIU seeks to recruit Medical Officers to pursue their postgraduate studies under the University Staff Development Scheme in the following fields:DepartmentsAvailable PositionsGeneral Surgery10Obstetrics and Gynecology10Internal Medicine10Pediatrics10... read more |
 Feb Norvik Hospital to Conduct Hepatitis B Screening and Vaccination at KIU
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the major public health concerns globally. It is highly infectious and can be transmitted from person to person through vertically or horizontally via contaminated body fluids. Despite the provision of an effective v... read more |
 Jan Alumni Voice: Immaculate Akello
Armed with great spirit and determination, Immaculate Akello, a law student awaiting graduation at Kampala International University is destined for greatness. Her impressive organizational and leadership skills earned her widespread recognition withi... read more |
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Jan Staff Spotlight: câ¬Å?KIU made me what I am todaycâ¬
Meet Job Tukei, a Customer Care and Bursary Officer in the Directorate of Customer Care and Bursary at our Main Campus in Kansanga. He supports prospective and current students by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to ... read more |
 Jan KIU Maintains Premier Position as the Leading Private University in Uganda
On the heels of winning Gold at the Presidential Export Awards, KIU has emerged as the leading private university and the fourth-best university overall in Uganda in the recently released Webometrics rankings. More notably, KIU came in second regardi... read more |
 Jan KIU to participate in the Inter-University Debate Challenge 2020
Kampala International University is set to participate in the Inter-University Debate Challenge (IUDC) organized by Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). The IUDC is born as an idea to contribute in shaping and nurturing University studentscâ¬â?c fu... read more |
 Jan KIU Congratulates Her Students for Making it to the Media Challenge Fellowship
The KIU Community congratulates Faiza Salima and Martha Kahunde for making it to the Media Challenge Fellowship Programme.The Media Challenge Fellowship program is an aggressive multimedia journalism training awarded to the best 25 students from the ... read more |
 Jan KIU's Vice Chancellor Urges the Private Sector to Partner with Higher Learning Institutions
The Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB), a public Trade Support Institution established to coordinate the development and promotion of Ugandacâ¬â?cs exports, on Wednesday 22nd January 2020, organized the 5th Edition of the Export Week under the Them... read more |
 Jan Shine Leadership International Conducts Skill Training Session at KIU
Shine Leadership International (SLINT) on Wednesday, 22nd January 2020 conducted its second training session at Kampala International University (KIU) under the Theme: "21st Century Skills that every Student Needs for the Changing Job Market". T... read more |
 Jan Staff Spotlight: Felix is ICT's Poetic Gem
Felix John Opio, the Lead ICT Supervisor at Kampala International University has recently published a book titled câ¬Ë?Who Are We? Poems About Identitycâ¬â?c. The book is a collection of poetry about identity. Much as Felix pursued his education in t... read more |
 Jan KIU Guild Union 2019/2020 Looks Back on Achievements
The Kampala International University (KIU) Studentscâ¬â?c Guild Union 2019/2020 looks back on its various achievements in their term of office. It has announced plans for the Student Community this semester including the upcoming Sportscâ¬â?c and Cul... read more |
 Jan KIU Celebrates Dr. Patrick Mutegeki's Ph.D
The Kampala International University (KIU) Community on 17th January 2020 held a Ph.D. Celebration for Dr. Patrick Bright Mutegeki. The event took place in the KIU Library Board Room.The Guest of Honor were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Finance, ... read more |
 Jan Study in India (SII) Team Visits KIU
The câ¬Ë?Study In Indiacâ¬â?c (SII) Program, an initiative by the Government of India is availing scholarships and fee waivers to students interested in studying in India. The program aims to provide students with world-class affordable and quality h... read more |
 Jan KIU Set to Host the 2020 African Women in Tech (AWIT) Conference in Uganda
We are proud to announce that Kampala International University (KIU) will be hosting the câ¬Å?INSPIRED 2020câ¬â?c African Women in Technology (AWIT) International Conference on the 6th - 8th February 2020 at our Main Campus in Kansanga, Ggaba Road, K... read more |
 Jan A Memorable Afternoon at Prof. Francisca's Surprise Birthday Party
In life, we remember moments not days and today, was a one to remember.This afternoon, members of the KIU staff organized a surprise birthday party for one of the University's finest, Prof. Francisca Oladipo, the Director of Research. "What a wa... read more |
 Jan Our VC Attends a Presidential Consultative Meeting
Our Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo attends a consultative meeting with the Presidential Committee on the white paper on higher education today. read more |
 Jan New Year Message From The Vice Chancellor
On behalf of the Kampala International University community câ¬â?? I welcome you back to the University after the end of 2019 holidays and hope you had a meaningful break. Let me register the appreciation of the Board of Trustees, the University Coun... read more |
 Dec KIU Hosts International Conference on Inclusive Information and Communications Technology (IICT-2020)
******We regret to announce that the Inclusive Information and Communications 2020 Conference (IICT20) and the Post Graduate Symposium that had been scheduled for 25th to 26th and 27th to take place at Kampala International University, resp... read more |
 Dec Internationalization and Innovations in Research and Resource Mobilisation for Impact
By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy, and Extensions (D-RICE), of Kampala International University (KIU), is organizing a lecture titled "Internationalization and Innovations in Research and Resource Mobilsation... read more |
 Dec LECTURE - The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa and in the Diaspora
By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) together with the Directorate of Research and Innovations, hereby invite all staff and graduate students of Kampala International University (KIU), for a lecture on câ¬Å... read more |
 Dec COSECSA 2019-AAS Honours Prof. Kyamanywa
The management and staff of Kampala International University (KIU), is pleased to announce that Professor Patrick Kyamanywa; the Deputy Vice-chancellor of her Western Campus (KIU-WC), has been recognized by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS),... read more |
 Dec KIU Medical Student Receives ICASA Awards
By Prisca Adaeze NengerA final year Medical student of Kampala International University Western Campus (KIU-WC); Musah Lumumba Nasoor within the week, was honoured with the Michel Sidibe Global Leadership Award, during the 20th International Conferen... read more |
 Dec IVD 2019 - Uganda Youths Urged to Embrace Volunteerism
By Prisca Adaeze NengerUgandan students and youths have been urged to embrace volunteerism within their communities as a way of becoming better exposed and also for gaining marketable skills as future leaders.This call was made by the Chief Guest of ... read more |
 Dec Dr. Peter Samuels Pays Courtesy Call on KIU Management
By Prisca Adaeze NengerOn Tuesday 3rd December 2019, Dr. Peter Samuels, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Strategy, Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business, Law, and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University (BCU), in the United Kingdom,... read more |
 Dec KIU Hosts International Volunteer Day 2019
By Prisca Adaeze NengerKampala International University (KIU) is pleased to host the 2019 International Volunteers Day (IVD) 2019, under the theme câ¬Å?Volunteer for an inclusive futurecâ¬. The event, which is scheduled to hold on Thursday 5th Decem... read more |
 Dec Directorate of Research and Innovations Organizes Research Seminar for Staff
By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe Directorate of Research and Innovations hereby invites all staff and graduate students of the university, for a one-day intensive Research Seminar tagged câ¬Å?Enhancement of Research at Kampala International Universitycâ¬.... read more |
 Nov Congratulations to our Alumni at the School of Law on their successful Call to the Nigerian Bar
Congratulations are in order for the new wigs in the Nigerian Bar from Kampala International University School of Law (KIU-SOL)!Within the week, seven of our former students at KIU-SOL namely: John Ayobami Akinwumi Esq., Akachim Mattins Chizi-Boms Es... read more |
 Nov 2019 Media Challenge Awards - Noah Omuya puts KIU in the picture again!
Noah Omuya a Journalism student at Kampala International University (KIU) scoops the Media Challenge Award (MCA) as the Climate Change Photojournalist of the year (Best Photography Award 2019). The award was given on Sunday 24th November 2019 at the ... read more |
 Nov SLINT Conducts Leadership and Entrepreneurship Summit for University Students' Leaders at KIU
By Prisca Adaeze NengerWith an aim of grooming and equipping responsible thought-leaders in the country, Shine Leadership International (SLINT) in Partnership with the Institute of National Transformation (INT) conducted a Leadership and Entrepreneur... read more |
 Nov Advertisement for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Scholarships Under the KIU Staff Development Scheme 2019/2020)
Kampala International University (KIU) founded in 2001 is a private chartered University in the Republic of Uganda. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter University... read more |
 Nov Book Launch: Mobile Africa - Roaming Africa Edited By Prof. Dr. Mirjam Van Reisen et'al
By Prisca Adaeze NengerOn Thursday 14th November 2019, at Kampala International University (KIU), the Office of the Vice-chancellor together with the Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research - DHDR, hosted the formal launching of two books câ¬â?? c... read more |
 Oct TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ROAD SAFETY IN KISUMU COUNTY, SOUTHWESTERN KENYA
By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) of Kampala International University (KIU), is organizing a PhD. Viva-voce on TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ROAD SAFETY IN KISUMU COUNTY, SOUTHWESTERN KENYA, by Mr Silas Oloo M... read more |
 Oct KIU'S WILLIAMS SSENKIDU BECOMES THE 17TH PRESIDENT OF UGANDAN MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
During the general assembly of all medical students in the country, held in Kabale, on Saturday 12th October, KIU's Ssenkidu William, a fourth-year medical student from Ishaka, became the 17th President of the Federation of Uganda Medical Students As... read more |
 Oct KIU IN CONJUNCTION WITH STICK2UGANDA CONDUCTS BUSINESS PITCH EVENT
By Prisca Adaeze NengerKampala International University (KIU) in conjunction with Stick2Uganda at exactly 1.00 pm (EAT) today 22nd October 2019, organized a business competition, at the university main campus in Kansanga-Ggaba Road, Kampala. After a ... read more |
 Oct KIU SEAS STUDENTS ATTEND 5TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNICATION
By Prisca Adaeze NengerToday, students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) of Kampala International University (KIU) are attending a two-day conference organized by The National Communications Commission (NCC) Uganda, from 17th... read more |
 Oct KIU DEBATE UNION LAUNCH/HANDOVER
By Prisca Adaeze NengerToday, Kampala International University (KIU) Debate Union under the leadership of Murangira Urban, is formally launching the students' association in the university community. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Finance and Administrat... read more |
 Oct PHD VIVA VOCE BY SILAS OLOO MC'OPIYO
By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research (DHDR) of Kampala International University (KIU), by this notice, invites the University Community to a PhD Viva-voce on 'TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ROAD SAFETY IN KISUMU COUNTY, SOUTH... read more |
 Oct KIU Careers 2019
Kampala International University (KIU), a leading Private University and chartered by the Republic of Uganda, is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the... read more |
 Oct BIOCORE ENTERPRISES IN COLLABORATION WITH KIU ORGANIZES ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOP
By Prisca Adaeze NengerToday, Biocore Enterprises Limited through the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Extension of Kampala International University (KIU) organized a one-day workshop on the environment, with the theme: ... read more |
 Oct KIU STUDENTS WIN NATIONAL DEBATE TOURNAMENT
By Prisca Adaeze NengerStudents of Kampala International University (KIU), win the Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) National Debate Tournament, on Thursday, 10th November 2019. The event took place at the Eureka Palace Hotel, in Ntinda, where our stu... read more |
 Oct KIU ORGANIZES 21ST GRADUATION CEREMONY
By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe management of Kampala International University (KIU) is pleased to announce her forth-coming 21st graduation ceremony scheduled to take place in her main campus in Kansanga-Ggaba Road, on Saturday 16th November 20... read more |
 Oct KIU CELEBRATES UGANDA @ 57
KIU CELEBRATES 57TH INDEPENDENCE OF UGANDA By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe management and staff of Kampala International University (KIU) join fellow Ugandans to celebrate the independence of the Republic of Uganda at 57, today being 9th October 2019... read more |
 Oct HIGHER EDUCATION IN UGANDA - KIU HOSTS 9TH UVCF CONFERENCE
By Prisca Adaeze NengerKampala International University (KIU) today hosts the 9th Uganda Vice-Chancellors' Forum (UVCF) Conference, under the theme "Higher Education in Uganda". The event which was held at the Iddi Basajjabala Memorial Library (IBML... read more |
 Sep BOOK PRESENTATION ON CRIMINAL LAW IN UGANDA
KIU INVITES THE PUBLIC FOR A BOOK PRESENTATION ON CRIMINAL LAW IN UGANDA By Prisca Adaeze NengerKampala International University (KIU) hereby invites the public for a book presentation on CRIMINAL LAW IN UGANDA by Dr. IFEOLU JOHN KONI; a Nigerian... read more |
 Sep KIU/OXFAM INTER-UNIVERSITY YOUTHS DIALOGUE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
KIU IN COLLABORATION WITH OXFAM ORGANIZES INTER-UNIVERSITY YOUTHS DIALOGUE ON CLIMATE CHANGEBy Prisca Adaeze NengerToday, on NBS Morning Breeze, our DVC AA, Professor George Nasinyama, our final year student Bob Atwiine and OXFAM's Harriet Mbabazi, t... read more |
 Sep KIU WELCOMES SOMALIS COUNSELOR TO THE UNIVERSITY
KIU SOMALIS STUDENTS URGED TO DRIVE THEMSELVES TO SUCCEED By Prisca Adaeze NengerToday, in Kampala International University (KIU), the Counselor of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Uganda; His Excellency Jibril Afyare, has urged ... read more |
 Sep STILL ON KRIC 2019
KIU CREATES AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENT'S INNOVATION By Prisca Adaeze NengerKampala International University Western Campus (KIU-WC) from Wednesday 11th - 13th September 2019, hosted a mind-blowing Research Dissemination and Innovation Co... read more |
 Jul KIU WINS ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES GRANT
In May 2019, a proposal authored by Dr. Amani Annah helped the University to win a grant from the Partnership for Enhanced Blended Learning (PEBL).The Online/Blended Course Development Grant from the PEBL is funded by the Association of Commonwealth ... read more |
 Jul Data Science through Go Fair in Africa: A New Generation Internet of Data & Services
KIU is a major partner in the establishment of the Internet of FAIR Data and Services (IFDS). FAIR stands for machine-readable data which are Findable, Accessible (under well-defined conditions), Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR). IFDS will be a maj... read more |
 Jun KIU CONDUCTS 20TH GRADUATION CEREMONY OVER 2,400 GRADUATES
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger In her main campus in Kansanga-Ggaba road, from 7:00 am 2:30 pm exactly, Kampala International University (KIU) on Saturday 15th June 2019, graduates 2,405 students from various disciplines, among who 42% are female, while... read more |
 Jun KIU COMMEMORATES UGANDA AT 56
By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe management, staff and students of Kampala International University (KIU) join other Ugandans to commemorate her 56th Independence Anniversary today, being 9th October, 2018. Uganda Independence Day is a day to cele... read more |
 Jun KIU CONDUCTS 20TH GRADUATION CEREMONY OVER 2,400 GRADUATES
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger In her main campus in Kansanga-Ggaba road, from 7:00 am- 2:30 pm exactly, Kampala International University (KIU) on Saturday 15th June 2019, graduates 2,405 students from various disciplines, among who 42% are female, whil... read more |
 Apr SEMINAR: DIGITAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN DATA SCIENCE IN UGANDA
By Prisca Adaeze NengerOn Wednesday, 27th February, 2019, Kampala International University (KIU) through the office of the Vice Chancellor and the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs organized a seminar tagged DIGITAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN DA... read more |
 Feb Digital Health and the Development of Data Science in Uganda
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger On Wednesday, 27th February 2019, Kampala International University (KIU) through the office of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs organized a seminar tagged “DIGITAL HEALTH ... read more |
 Feb LAUNCH OF THE KIU INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY
By Prisca Adaeze NengerFinally, the long awaited day is here! The Management of Kampala International University invites the public to the official launch of the KIU Institutional Repository (KIUIR) due to take place on Friday, 22nd February, 2019, ... read more |
 Feb KIU: The Making of a Magnificent Intellectual Hub in Africa
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger In a bid to fulfil its vision and mission, Kampala International University (KIU) at the time of its inception in 2001 developed library services to support teaching, learning and research (http://library.kiu.ac.ug/). The l... read more |
 Feb BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY
INVITATION! INVITATION!! INVITATION!!! Are you a student, staff and/or alumni of KIU, then, don't miss this great opportunity!The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research, Innovation and Extension - DVC RIE in collaboration with the Directorate... read more |
 Feb KIU RANKED AS UGANDA'S LEADING PRIVATE UNIVERSITY!
By Prisca Adaeze NengerIn the January 2019 edition of the Webometrics ranking, Kampala International University (KIU), have been ranked as the leading private university in Uganda. KIU ranked 5th (being the first private university on the list) wher... read more |
 Jan Mass Communication Students Scoop Media Challenge Awards for KIU
By - Ayodeji Awobamise Our students at Kampala International University (KIU), have continued to explore the heights through excelling in various inter-university competitions and we are not in doubt because of the wholesome academic and professional... read more |
 Jan KIU WINS U.N. SDG. INTER-UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
By câ¬â?? Stella Karakire Kampala International University (KIU) won the prestigious United Nations câ¬â?? U.N. Sustainable Development Goals câ¬â?? SDG Inter-University Quiz Challenge when it beats Kyambogo University in the finals that were held... read more |
 Jan KIU's 19TH GRADUATION CEREMONY: OVER 3,700 STUDENTS AWARDED
By Prisca Adaeze NengerKampala International University (KIU) on Saturday 17th November, 2018 conducted her 19th graduation ceremony, as over 3,700 students were awarded undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The ceremony took place at her main camp... read more |
 Nov HHRD IN CONJUNCTION WITH KIU ORGANIZES YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger The Helping Hands for Relief and Development (HHRD) in conjunction with Kampala International University (KIU) is organizing a one-day Youth Seminar on Leadership tagged: câ¬Å?Preparing O... read more |
 Nov School of Law
KIU SCHOOL OF LAW (SOL) The School of Law at KIU accredited by the Uganda Law Council opened in October 2002, with an intake of 65 students from the East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. This first in-take of students graduated in... read more |
 Nov KIU PATRIOTISM STUDENTS' FORUM ORGANIZES MOTHERS' RUN 2018
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger The Patriotism Studentscâ¬â?c Forum of Kampala International University (KIUPSA), a student lead organization whose goal is to empower the youth with nation building capacity, is organizi... read more |
 Oct KIU ORGANIZES 19TH GRADUATION CEREMONY
By Prisca Adaeze NengerKampala International University (KIU) will on Saturday 17th November, 2018 conduct her 19th graduation ceremony in her main campus at Kansanga, Ggaba Road, Kampala. The ceremony has been scheduled to take place at 7:00 am East... read more |
 Oct KIU VC REPRESENTS UGANDA AT ISESCO GENERAL CONFERENCE 2018
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger The Vice Chancellor, Kampala International University (KIU), Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo attends the 13th Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) General Conference,... read more |
 Oct KIU CELEBRATES WORLD TEACHERS' DAY
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger Kampala International University (KIU) on Friday, 5th October celebrates World Teacherscâ¬â?c Day, 2018. The United Nationscâ¬â?c (UN) World Teacherscâ¬â?c Day also known as International... read more |
 Oct KIU COLLABORATES WITH SOGEA SATOM UGANDA
By Prisca Adaeze Nenger In a bid to continue to explore the heights through practicalization, Kampala International University (KIU) has entered into a three-year collaboration on academic and professional coope... read more |
 Aug KIU WISHES ALL MUSLIMS HAPPY EID AL-ADHA
By Prisca Adaeze NengerThe management of Kampala International University (KIU) wishes all Muslims a happy Eid AL-Adha Mubarak. The festival is celebrated on this 21st day of August 2018, by Muslims across the globe.Eid Al-Adha marks the final day of... read more |
 Aug IYD 2018 KIU-Youth Link Initiative ORGANIZES YOUTH FORUM
By Prisca Adaeze NengerKampala International University (KIU) Students Guild Union in collaboration with Youth Link Initiative organizes a Youth Forum tagged: Safe Spaces for Youth. The event, which is to raise awareness about youth issues among othe... read more |
 Aug KIU's 18th Graduation Ceremony
Kampala International University (KIU) on Saturday 23rd June 2018, held her 18th graduation ceremony at the main campus in Ggaba Road, Kasanga, Kampala, Uganda. Over 2600 students were awarded graduate and postgraduate degrees and diplomas in various... read more |
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Jul HDA APP is selected for the Social Impact Award Uganda
The Health Directory and Authentication (HDA) App has been selected for the Social Impact Award Uganda. Below is a copy of the congratulations message sent to Daniel, the lead innovator of the App. Dear Daniel, Your project, HDA APP was selected as... read more |
 Nov KIU's 18th Graduation Ceremony
Kampala International University (KIU) on Saturday 23rd June, 2018, held her 18th graduation ceremony at the main campus in Ggaba Road, Kasanga, Kampala, Uganda. Over 2600 students were awarded graduate and post graduate degrees and diplomas in vario... read more |
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Sep Create Your Own Company While Still On Campus
KIU in Partnership with the Wadhiwani Foundation of California, USA are launching a practical oriented program in Entrepreneurship to provide students with the opportunity to become entrepreneurially skilled and inspired to be entrepreneurs. Students... read more |
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Mar Ph.D Viva-Voce of Muhammad & Amina
The Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research invites KIU community and the General Public to a Viva-Voce presentation of 2 Ph.D candidates from the College of Economics and Management. They are Muhammad Salahudeen Mansur & Amina Sani. Muhammad... read more |
 Dec November 2016 15th Graduation Statistics
During the 15th Graduation ceremony that took place on the 19th November 2016, 21 students were awarded first class degrees. Out of a total of 1719 graduands, 892 were from Kampala International University Main campus, 801 were from the Western Camp... read more |
 Nov IFLA Law Libraries Section 2016
The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), Law Libraries Section, in conjunction with the International Association of Law Libraries (IALL) are organising a Conference for law Librarians in Anglophone Africa. The conference is to em... read more |
 Oct KIU - Vodafone Partnership
KIU is a private University Chartered by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, which means that all the University's academic programmes and awards are nationally and internationally recognized. The University is also a member of reputed bodies ... read more |
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