
Kyambogo University has refuted claims circulating on social media that it will be closed by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and converted into a military facility. These claims originated from a post on X attributed to Muhoozi, causing concern among students, parents, and other stakeholders, according to The Observer.
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