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David Ssekamatte

Lecturer in the Department of Management, Uganda Management Institute
I am currently a consultant and lecturer in the Department of Management at the Uganda Management Institute. Previously, I worked with various education service and health related development organizations as a program manager and monitoring and evaluation manager. I have more than 15 years of experience in program management, monitoring and evaluation, research and learning, and management consultancy in education and health sectors, as well as youth and children related programs. My research interests are mainly in the areas of sustainability and climate change education, internationalization of higher education in the African context, higher education management, as well as monitoring and evaluation. I have attended various short-term training programs within and outside Uganda on competence-based training and assessment, results-based monitoring and evaluation, outcome and impact evaluation, research methodologies and research management, capacity building and pedagogical skills for lecturers and research supervisors, training of trainers and project planning and management. I hold an MA in economics from the University of Lucknow in India, and a PhD in education and social sciences from Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany.

Climate Change Series

Business and management graduates can become climate change and sustainability champions

May 01, 2024 03:43 am UTC| Insights & Views

There is no doubt about it: the world is in the grips of a climate crisis. The headlines are full of reports about extreme weather events and the negative effects of the fossil fuel industry. This reality means that...

Economy

Biden to Host President-Elect Trump for White House Meeting

Biden to Host Trump at White House in Historic Meeting In a landmark moment for American politics, President Joe Biden will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, following Bidens formal...

Mass Protests Erupt in Valencia Over Government Response to Deadly Floods

Mass Protests in Valencia Demand Accountability for Flood Tragedy Valencia, Spain Tens of thousands gathered in the heart of Valencia on Saturday, voicing their outrage over what they say was a slow and insufficient...

Trump Confirms Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo Will Not Join 2025 Administration

Trump Confirms Haley and Pompeo Excluded from 2025 Administration President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not join his...

U.S. Accelerates Missile Shipments to Ukraine Amid Escalating Tensions

U.S. Boosts Military Support to Ukraine with Expedited Missile Shipment The United States plans to accelerate the delivery of more than 500 interceptor missiles to Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to a report by...

Mauritius Election: Voters Weigh Cost-of-Living Solutions as Leaders Promise Economic Relief

Mauritius Election: Leaders Promise Economic Relief Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Mauritius is set for a critical parliamentary election on Sunday as incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and rival coalitions...

Politics

XRP Price Set to Surpass Ethereum, Analyst Cites Trump Win and Ripple’s Global Expansion

An influential crypto analyst has predicted XRPs price could soon overtake Ethereums, driven by recent regulatory clarity, Ripples international expansion, and a favorable U.S. political shift. This ambitious prediction...

RFK Jr. on Trump’s Bold Public Health Purge Plan:‘If We Can’t Fire Them, We’ll Ship Them to Guam'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that a Trump administration would launch an aggressive restructuring of public health agencies on its very first day. Speaking to supporters and media, Kennedy stated that Trumps team is...

Trump Says He Won’t Invite Nikki Haley or Mike Pompeo to Join His Administration

Former President Donald Trump has firmly stated that former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be part of his administration if he returns to the White House. Speaking candidly...

FBI Director Wray Rumored Set to Step Down Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

FBI Director Christopher Wray is reportedly preparing to step down from his position, with sources indicating his departure could come before Donald Trumps upcoming inauguration. According to insiders familiar with the...

RNC Chairman Whatley: GOP Closely Monitors Vote Counting in Crucial Swing States

The Republican National Committee (RNC) continues to monitor vote counts in key swing states, according to RNC Chairman Michael Whatley. Amid a highly contested election season, Whatley emphasized the partys commitment to...

Science

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Just 21 Minutes of Cycling a Day Is 'All You Need' for Total Health, Claims Expert

John Vinton, CEO of Aventon Bikes, insists that just 21 minutes of cycling each day can drastically enhance your health. This simple yet transformative practice can lead to a multitude of benefits, including reduced risks...

Technology

Ethereum Hits $3.2K, Surpasses Bank of America Market Cap as Bitcoin Soars Past $79K

Ethereum surged to $3,200 on Nov. 10, pushing its market capitalization to $383 billion and surpassing Bank of Americas valuation. The milestone coincides with Bitcoin soaring past $79,000 following the U.S. presidential...

$3 Dogecoin on the Horizon? Golden Cross Signals Massive Rally Ahead

With a pivotal Golden Cross imminent, Dogecoin is stirring excitement in the crypto world. Kevin Capital foresees a stretch to $1.80, contingent on Bitcoins performance, while Dima James raises the stakes, envisioning DOGE...

Shiba Inu's Whale Activity Hits 6.47 Trillion Tokens, Bulls Anticipate Major Price Breakout

The dog-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) witnessed a notable surge in whale activity, with 6.47 trillion tokens transacted in just 24 hours. This 150% spike highlights increased interest among major holders as Shiba...

Tesla China Sees Strong October with 40K Domestic Sales, Model Y Leads Market Demand

Tesla China recorded impressive domestic sales of 40,485 units in October 2024, marking a 41% year-over-year growth despite lower month-to-month totals. The Model Y maintained its popularity, accounting for 62% of Teslas...

OpenAI Restores ChatGPT Access After Brief Outage Impacting Thousands Worldwide

OpenAIs widely-used chatbot ChatGPT was restored on November 8 after a brief service interruption that left thousands of users temporarily without access. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the outage lasted around 30...