Education: Muyingo commends impactful Uganda
Acting Education Minister Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo has praised the long-standing partnership between Uganda and Ireland, specifically regarding the Irish Fellowship Programme. The program provides master's level scholarships to Ugandan professionals to foster leadership and national development.
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This partnership represents a significant international development effort aimed at capacity building within Uganda's public and professional sectors.
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Muyingo commends impactful Uganda-Ireland ties
The initiative, which started in 1994, provides an opportunity for early to mid-career professionals with leadership potential to benefit from a prestigious, world-class education, contributing to capacity building.
Acting education minister Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo. (File)
Acting education minister Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo has applauded Ireland for continuing to support Uganda, especially in the education sector, a move that has significantly contributed to producing learners who have actively participated in nation-building.
The remarks were made during a flag-off ceremony for 15 learners on August 5, 2026, who are heading to Ireland to pursue master's studies in different fields under the Irish Fellowship Programme. The 15 students were selected following a rigorous exercise that attracted more than 520 applications.
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