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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
in Bushenyi

All roads in Western Uganda led to Valley University of Science and Technology Bushenyi district as it held its 3rd Graduation.

A total of 180 graduands were conferred with degrees and diplomas by the Chancellor of the University Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga.
The colorful ceremony was attended by very many dignitaries from greater Bushenyi and Western Uganda.

The Chief Guest was Director General banana industrial research and development center BIRDC/PIBID Rev. Prof. Dr. Florence Isabirye Muranga. She called upon the graduands to be focused in the world of work and further their education because this was just the beginning of the journey academia.

She also warned them not to give up when they will face challenges which help to sharpen their brain for a successful future.
She continued to advise them that they will face failure like losing jobs, property and money but GOD is there to comfort them and bring them back to light.

The chancellor Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga encouraged graduates to avoid running for slavery in the Middle East but instead use the skills and knowledge acquire to be self-reliant citizens who create jobs. He noted that Uganda is a rich country which has the capacity to provide employment to all its citizens who have packaged themselves well.

The chairperson Board of Trustees Sir Richard Kaijuka noted that the University submitted its charter application last year in June and that all efforts will be geared at working with National Council for Higher Education to attain it before this year ends.

The Chairperson University Council, prof. William Kyamuhangire appreciated the fruitful collaboration the University enjoys with Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga. He noted that Dr. Garuga has sponsored more than 30 students to study at this University and made cash donation worth more than 100 million shillings to purchase books and computers for the University Library. Therefore Council recognized the contribution of Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga by naming the University Main Building after him; not because he is the Chancellor but because of his immense contribution to this University

The University Vice Chancellor Dr. Enos Rwasheema called upon the parents and guardians to bring their children to Valley University because the Institution is equipped with very all that is necessary to turn round graduates.

The bishop of west Ankole diocese Rt.Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni called upon already graduates at the time not to waste time because time is precious.

He also concluded by asking students to add value in their communities for the purposes of development.

According to information available at Valley University, the Institution provides free accommodation to students which is not a privilege among other Universities in Uganda and abroad.

The best performing students Akankwatsa Charity passed with 4.53 CGPA in bachelor of business administration, Sseruma Steven with 4.71 in bachelor of Science in information technology and Behwera Arthur passed with 4.51 CGPA in diploma in primary education

The University secretary Mr. Janan Mubehamwe also read out the decision of the University Council and Senate to reward the founder of Valley University Mzee William Mukaira and his wife Joy Mukaira.

Other people awarded included; Mr. Bwambale Patrick who was the overall best performing teaching staff, Mr. Agaba Andrew, the Marketing Officer as the overall best performing Adminstrative Staff and Mr. Atwiine Difa as the overall best performing support staff.

Ambrose Kweronda
KISORO DISTRICT

Kisoro NRM vice chairperson who doubles as kisoro municipality central division chairperson Ramanzan Ndikuyeze 60yrs has vowed to study up degree level after scoring first grade in last year’s primary leaving examination at DEMO primary school kisoro municipality kisoro district.

In an interview with our reporter Ramanzan said that he is still energetic and wants to pursue a degree before he retires from working for NRM.

Ramanzan scored English D1, Mathematics 4
Socila studies 2 ,Science 2 all Totaling 9 aggrigate that levels to Div1.

Surprisingly Ramanzan managed to to beat one of his two grand children who sat for the last year’s PLE exams.

Ramanzan said that he is going to study in Universal Primary Schools because he works for the government, he noted that he has 10 degrees in his family and want to add on his degree as well.

Alli ason to Ramanzan and a business man who owns a supermarket along kivengeri street said that they are going to support his father as a family both Financialy up degree level as apay back.

Of the 832,654 candidates registered, 114,617 (14.1%) candidates passed in Division One.714,792 candidates passed compared to 659,910 the previous year.There has been a slight improvement compared to Academic year 2021.

BY Kweronda Ambrose
NTUNGAMO

The Ntungamo Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) has warned Health In-Charges against Stealing Government Drugs.

According to the Deputy resident District Commissioner Robert Kamuntu, the Health In-Charges in the District has continued stealing Drugs hence putting patients at risk.

Kamuntu also condemned parents who are against immunization, noting that during the process some escape to the neighboring Districts then come back after which he said is putting children at risk. 

He was speaking during the opening of a two day training of health workers in the District organized by a team from Mbarara facilitated by USAID Rhites-SW in partnership with the District Health Officials like Mr Asiimwe Moses, District Health surveillance officer and District Health Officer Sr Beatrace Chemisto. 

The training was held at Ntungamo District Council Hall in Ntungamo District and was aimed at enhancing surveillance.

Mr Asiimwe Moses, the District Health surveillance officer urged Health workers to be confident in case there is epidemic. 

He said that some health workers have been found sending messages that cause paninc to memebers of the public using social media channels instead of comforting them.

By Twesigye Aggrey
MBARARA

Primary schools in Mbarara city have registered a tremendous performance in the just released primary leaving examinations(PLE) that were released on Friday at State house Nakasero on a function presided over by the first lady Mrs.Janet Kataaha Museveni who is also the minister for Education and Sports.

At St.Hellens Primary School which handles learners with specialities ,45 pupils passed in division one whereas 26 pupils came in division two.

According to Deus Twikirize the Director of studies said on 71 candidates who sat their PLE at the school,3 candidates were blind.He says Joshua Ayesigamukama a blind scored 10 aggregates.

Twikirize further adds that Agasha Angela merged the best candidate with 6 aggregates.

He attributed the great performance to teachers who covered the syllabus in time which gave learners ample time to read hard.

Twikirize however said the school lacks enough scholastic materials needed to cater for learners with specialities.

At Mbarara municipal school ,a total of 294 pupils passed in division one and 181 pupils came in division two.

According to the Headteacher Wilber Nkwatsibwe, the school had registered a total of 480 candidates but one candidate died in the course of the third term while other two suffered serious illness.

As a result , Nkwatsibwe says the school registered 477 candidates of which 294 passed in division one ,181 in division two whereas 2 candidates came in third grade.

He however attributes the performance to parents who provided scholastic materials and other essentials to the candidates.Nkwatsibwe further thanked the dedicated teaching staff who rendered enough time for the candidates.

By Byamukama Libino
KISORO DISTRICT

The spokesperson of the Church of Uganda, Sadiq Adams has said that Muhabura diocese will have a new bishop before the end of February this year.

There has been public concern over the delaying process to have a Bishop elected to replace Right Reverend Cranmer Mugisha.

In a phone interview with our, Sadiq said that Cranmer Mugisha requested to retire due to health conditions but the names that were submitted to the house of bishops for selection were all lacking.

He asked the diocese of Muhabura Christians to be calm and patient as God has a final say. He noted that the Archbishop will choose a bishop soon and be ordained immediately before end of February. He however added that it is not necessary that a bishop must be from the diocese of Muhabura because God’s work has no boundari

Sadiq says that the Archbishop has already communicated to the nominations committee of the diocese of Muhabura about the procedure of nominating names for submission so that it does not repeat the errors made in the first nomination process.

He asked Christians to cooperate with Bishop Cranmer Mugisha in the meantime as the diocese waits for a new bishop.

According to the Kisoro district NGO Forum chairman, Steven Ruzaza, all the circus around the diocese and a new bishop is because of bad leadership in the diocese. He says that they have failed to learn from the past mistakes that have always resulted from chaos.

He said that the major cause of confusion in the diocese is selfish leaders who insist on having a Bishop of their interest.