Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has praised Professor Badru Dungu Kateregga, the founding Vice Chancellor and proprietor of Kampala University, calling him a "true giant" of Uganda's education sector. According to Watchdog Uganda, Muganga made the remarks in a post shared on X on Tuesday, where he expressed his honor at spending time with the veteran educator and recognized his contributions to higher education in the country.

Kabale University in Uganda has held a farewell ceremony for its former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga, marking the end of her 21 years of service. According to CampusBee, she played a central role in transforming the institution from a small community university into a chartered public university with more than 8,000 students. Prof. Kwesiga officially retired on June 30, and the university community gathered on Friday to honour her contributions and legacy.

Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba has accused former Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura of funding and orchestrating student and staff strikes at the university during his time in office. This accusation brings back memories of a tumultuous period in Makerere's history, as stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Tanzania's Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Professor Carolyne Naomba, has said no profession can be built without the support of a teacher. Speaking while meeting trainee teachers at Songea Teachers' College in Ruvuma Region, she said no one can acquire skills without passing through a teacher's hands, citing doctors and engineers as examples, according to Habari Leo.

Kyambogo University has announced the procurement of tuk-tuks to improve mobility for students with disabilities, emphasizing its commitment to inclusive education. Vice Chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka highlighted that this initiative aims to ensure equitable access to campus facilities for all students.

Professor Muhammad Bello Yarima, the Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University (SSU), has made a request to the Sokoto State Government for an increase in the number of lecturers at the institution. This appeal highlights the need for more academic staff to support the university's educational objectives.