CONFIRMED: Busitema University Government Students to Receive Increased Allowances as Promised

Busitema University Government Sponsored Students are on cloud nine with thrilling news regarding their allowances.

The Dean of students at the university has confirmed the increment of the students’ allowances from shs. 4000 to shs. 7000 daily as pledged by the government a few weeks ago.

“Payment of feeding and living out allowances at the newly approved rates of Ugx 7000 for Non Resident and Ugx 6000 for Resident students has been effected,” the Dean communicated in a letter.

The payments will however cover a maximum period of three academic years (six semesters), excluding industrial/recess training.

More so, the recipients have been advised on the following regarding the payment:

1. Plan your expenditures effectively to ensure that the funds take you throughperiod for which you have been paid.the
2. Open up bank accounts where you can save your money safely. Introductory letters to banks may be requested from the Office of the Dean of Students.
3. Negotiate with landlords so that you clear rent upfront to a maximum of threeacademic years.
4. Discuss with reliable catering service providers on the possibility of paying themupfront for agreed period.
5. Where you have negotiated and agreed with landlords/ catering services, please ensure that you have clearly written agreements to avoid future arguments and disagreements.
6. The money should not be put to betting and luxurious expenditures.

The government of Uganda agreed to increase food allowances for Busitema Government Sponsored students from shs.4000 per day to shs.7000 late last month.

This was after the Guild President of the university, H.E Engiro Marcel addressed a letter to H.E Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda making the humble request.

In a letter dated 5th June 2022, he confirmed the increase from shs. 4000 to shs. 7000 per day and requested the students to responsibly manage the finances especially during these very difficult and unpredictable economic times.

With the rising prices of almost all commodities including food items and other essential items in the country, the President found it imperative to honor the students’ plea.