Uganda gives needy varsity students aid
KAMPALA: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says he has contributed Shs.80 million (about R524 315) towards a financial scheme for needy students at the Uganda Christian University (UCU).
Museveni said the contribution would support students unable to meet their education requirements.
He also commended students at the university for signing up as members of his ruling party, the National Resistance Movement.
“For UCU students, I am happy to tell you that the NRM team followed up the recent university leadership elections and recorded a positive report,” Museveni said.
Private universities now qualified for government financial support because they had incorporated the teaching of science subjects, in line with the NRM government’s policy for both the education and health sectors, the president added.
“The increasing number of private universities in Uganda – over 40 of them coming up without a government decision – to churn out such youthful wonderful education products is a great achievement for the country.
“I thank all those groups that took advantage of establishing them,” said Museveni.
The UCU has a student population of 13 000, out of whom some 3 000 need financial assistance.
Vice-chancellor the Reverend Dr John Senyonyi commended the government for the financial support to the university and called for more assistance to equip its science laboratories. | African News Agency (ANA)