Makerere University Students who are involved in demonstrations protesting against the new tuition fees policy have a point. It is imperative to note that although these striking students are fighting physically for a cause, it is known inside the crevasse of their hearts that they are battling for their parents, guardians, brothers, sisters and all relatives who are away.

Currently if the parents of the students at Makerere University don’t work in government offices where reports indicate that public funds are stolen at wish, very few Ugandans can honour the 60% Tuition policy. The management of Makerere University in its new tuition policy wants all private students to pay 60% of the tuition fees in the first few weeks of the semester.

But the striking students know very well that they hail from indigent families! Back home they stay in grass thactched, muddy and wattle houses. Who is Uganda’s enemy in this pursuit? Above all, these are students who will end up unemployed after pursuing their DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES and DEGREES at Makerere University. With my experience as a student at Makerere University, I know very well that there are several Ugandans with connections with president Museveni’s government who are already employment without having necessary qualifications. But they go to the university to chase for qualifications for purposes of cementing their jobs. It is sad to mention that it is these same people, some working in police, beating, arresting and shooting at Makerere University poor students who are only demanding for justice. I this is very unfair. As an academician, a journalist, and a ‘practicing politician,’ I know the new tuition policy at Makerere  University may not affect members of the general public directly today but it will crave them either way in future. So do not say that you are not bothered because your relatives, sons or daughters are infants. One day you will be duty bound to incrust the same tuition policy in future. So Ugandans need to wake up and say ‘NO’ to some ‘draconian’ policies at Makerere University, “As we build For the Future!

The writer is Walakira Nyanzi, a former Guild Minister at Makerere University and currently the LCIII Speaker of Makindye Sabagabo, in Kampala.

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Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) are a central part of the Australian Government’s development cooperation program in Africa.

The Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from developing countries to study in priority sector coursed at Australian universities.

By providing people with the knowledge and skills to promote development in their home country, the ADS scheme aims to reduce poverty, promote good governance, and contribute to the human resource base of targeted countries and complement other Australian development projects.

Australian Development Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the institution, including any preparatory training.

Benefits:

• Tuition.
• Airfare – Payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
• Establishment Allowance – A once only payment as a contribution towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, additional medical insurance, home contents insurance, excess baggage upon return home etc.
• Contribution to Living Expenses – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs.
• Pre-course English – if deemed necessary may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
• Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance) – May be available when essential to improving the student’s performance to ensure their academic success.
• Fieldwork – May be available for eligible research students.

For more information and application materials, contact: Australian Development Scholarships Website

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Australian Development Scholarships (ADS): The Africa ADS program provides academic scholarships to undertake Master Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas to nationals of African and other developing countries.

Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) are a central part of the Australian Government’s development cooperation program in Africa.

The Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from developing countries to study in priority sector coursed at Australian universities.

By providing people with the knowledge and skills to promote development in their home country, the ADS scheme aims to reduce poverty, promote good governance, and contribute to the human resource base of targeted countries and complement other Australian development projects.

Australian Development Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the institution, including any preparatory training.

Benefits:

• Tuition.
• Airfare – Payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
• Establishment Allowance – A once only payment as a contribution towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, additional medical insurance, home contents insurance, excess baggage upon return home etc.
• Contribution to Living Expenses – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs.
• Pre-course English – if deemed necessary may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
• Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance) – May be available when essential to improving the student’s performance to ensure their academic success.
• Fieldwork – May be available for eligible research students.

For more information and application materials, contact: Australian Development Scholarships Website

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Australian Development Scholarships (ADS): The Africa ADS program provides academic scholarships to undertake Master Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas to nationals of African and other developing countries.

Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) are a central part of the Australian Government’s development cooperation program in Africa.

The Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from developing countries to study in priority sector coursed at Australian universities.

By providing people with the knowledge and skills to promote development in their home country, the ADS scheme aims to reduce poverty, promote good governance, and contribute to the human resource base of targeted countries and complement other Australian development projects.

Australian Development Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the institution, including any preparatory training.

Benefits:

• Tuition.
• Airfare – Payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
• Establishment Allowance – A once only payment as a contribution towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, additional medical insurance, home contents insurance, excess baggage upon return home etc.
• Contribution to Living Expenses – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs.
• Pre-course English – if deemed necessary may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
• Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance) – May be available when essential to improving the student’s performance to ensure their academic success.
• Fieldwork – May be available for eligible research students.

For more information and application materials, contact: Australian Development Scholarships Website

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We hear that his employers chased him because he was boozing too much while on duty. In fact some of the workers say that Aggrey was boozing more than the customers he was meant to serve.

A source tells us that Aggrey would booze and goes to sleep at the time he was supposed to be on duty.

We hear that he would give his pals booze for free of charge and in the end the bar makes loses.

Ultimate Media

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