ULIA Drives Advocacy, Collaboration, and Innovation in Uganda

The Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA) has kicked off 2025 with a dynamic series of engagements, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the library and information science (LIS) profession. Dr. Lugya emphasizes reclassification of LIS professionals as both academic and scientific staff, recognizing their multidisciplinary contributions to research, teaching, and institutional knowledge management. For Details; Click Here

D.E.A.R DAY Celebration at Mukasa Foundation

Mukasa Foundation Nursery and Primary School, Namakofu Church of Uganda Primary School, and community members in Zirobwe, Luwero district, Uganda, celebrated the 2025 D.E.A.R (Drop Everything and Read) Day on March 15, 2025. The event featured various activities like reading, writing, drawing, and board games, with different groups competing and learning from each other. The celebration aimed to promote literacy and eliminate illiteracy in the community, a goal that Mukasa Foundation supports by participating in D.E.A.R Day annually.

UCU Hands Over Digitized Archival Records to Bishop Kisembo

Uganda Christian University (UCU) took a significant step in preserving church history by handing over digitized archival records to Bishop Reuben Kisembo of the Diocese of Ruwenzori. This initiative is part of a broader effort to safeguard valuable church documents through digital storage, ensuring their availability for future generations. At the handover ceremony, Mrs. Christine Byaruhanga, highlighted the benefits of digitization to protect historical records from deterioration and enhance accessibility for research and reference purposes. This initiative marked a major milestone in preserving the church’s rich history, ensuring that vital records remain secure, easily accessible, and available for future generations in a digital format.