According to CampusBee, students in Ugandan universities are increasingly utilizing AI tools for various tasks such as drafting essays, summarizing lecture notes, writing job applications, and debugging code. Additionally, employees in mid-sized companies in Kampala are reportedly using AI applications like ChatGPT to enhance productivity significantly. The discussion raises questions about the government's readiness to adapt to the rapid advancements in AI technology.

Kampala International University (KIU) held its 33rd Graduation Ceremony at the KIU Western Campus in Ishaka, Bushenyi, where 1,844 students graduated. During the event, university leadership announced their ambition to rank among the top 10 universities in Africa, aiming to elevate the institution's status within the continent's academic landscape.

The inaugural dfcu CEO Masterclass aimed to redefine leadership by focusing on the impact of its graduates rather than just the certificates they receive. Twenty staff members participated in the program, which emphasized creating a lasting difference in leadership practices. The initiative reflects a shift in how leadership training is perceived and measured, according to The Independent.

More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are expressing frustration over a salary harmonisation exercise that they claim excluded them, despite the government allocating significant funds for pay alignment across public universities. The affected employees, which include Administrative Assistants, Laboratory Assistants, and Senior Clerical Officers, are seeking clarification on the matter, according to The Independent.

Makerere University has announced the availability of 40 fully-funded scholarship slots for female students from disadvantaged backgrounds for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Fees Waiver Female Scholarship, which allows selected students to study at Uganda's premier university without tuition costs, was approved by the Makerere University Council in December 2010. Applications are now open for eligible candidates.

During a capacity-building workshop for various local government officials in Buganda Region, Minister for the Presidency Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda criticized some Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) for writing negative reports about her office. She described this behavior as disrespectful and a betrayal of their responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the chain of command and focusing on government programs that affect local communities.