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In Uganda men have dominated the sports media landscape, representing approximately 75 to 85% of sports journalists, with women making up only 15 to 25%. Aheebwa highlights that sports journalism is “traditionally seen as a male domain” in Uganda, which has limited women’s entry and growth in this field. Female reporters often cover less prominent sports and have fewer opportunities to headline major events or gain editorial leadership roles.
According to the research, a significant number of students are unable to consistently access all required online materials or participate fully in virtual sessions due to unreliable internet and high data tariffs. One final-year student explained, “I have to wait until late at night for cheaper data bundles, but by then I am too tired to concentrate on the recorded lectures. Sometimes, I miss quizzes because the network is poor.”
Wessali encouraged students to begin putting their skills to use as early as possible instead of waiting to feel ‘ready’.
“You have three years. Just three years. Please make maximum use of them. Fortune by its nature favours a prepared mind,” he said, repeatedly stressing the phrase until students echoed it back.
Mushengyezi noted that many offices, from licensing to electricity and water distribution, continue to operate below standard because of a lack of accountability and transformational leadership.
By Michael Ainomugisha UCU 68–57 KIU (1-0) Uganda Christian University Lady Canons kicked off their National…
The semester kicked off on Wednesday, August 27, at the university’s main campus in Mukono and is scheduled to run until late December.
The evening programme, which resumes with the September 2025 intake, will cover most courses, including Business, Information Technology, and Social Sciences. However, Education and Theology courses will not be offered under the arrangement.
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