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Day: November 25, 2022

St.Francis schools of health sciences held it’s 6th graduation.

St.Francis schools of health sciences held it’s 6th graduation.

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Emeritus Dr. Mathias Ssekamanya has asked the graduates at St. Francis School of Health Sciences to always work hard in their careers if they want to reach greater heights. He made the remarks during the 6th graduation ceremony at at the institute where 323 students graduated in various health disciplines. He asked the graduates to be kind to their patients as it is a step to their recovery. “Always be kind to patients cause that alone can heal them. Have the spirit of love, kindness towards patients as you work with them.” He said Bishop Ssekamanya also urged them not to settle for their certificates and diplomas but go a head to pursue degrees and masters in their various disciplines. Kidde John Paul, the chairperson governing council of the institute also appealed to the graduates ...
Speaker urges PM Nabbanja to present report on students’loan scheme funding.

Speaker urges PM Nabbanja to present report on students’loan scheme funding.

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The Leader of Government Business, also the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has been urged to expeditiously present a comprehensive report on the progress of financing of the Students’ Loan Scheme. Speaker Anita Among made the directive following media reports on the challenges affecting students in higher institutions of learning, including failure to sit for exams due to non-payment of tuition as a result of delayed disbarment of loans. “We need to help these students and that is why we are here. We are the voice of the voiceless so we should speak for them. We should make sure they do exams and we will expect a report on this matter,” Among said. The scheme is implemented by the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) established in February, 2014 by an Act of Parliament ...
FDC shall never surrender to NRM-Besigye

FDC shall never surrender to NRM-Besigye

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Dr. Kiiza Besigye, former President of the Forum for Democratic Change- FDC has said that there are members of the party who are advocating for negotiating a surrender to the ruling government. Besigye revealed this on Thursday while delivering a keynote address at the party’s two-day 15th National Council meeting at the party’s headquarters in Najjanankumbi, Kampala. The two-day meeting is the first of its kind after the 2021 general elections. Besigye noted that over time, he has heard the voices of some members of the party who are asking to negotiate a surrender to the ruling government, claiming that they cannot succeed in overthrowing the government but these he said are free to join the NRM. “There are some people amongst us who advocate for a form of surrender, saying that we sha...