MANY STUDENTS AT THE BEST UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA DROP OUT DUE TO SPORTS BETTING
March 18th, 2024
Universities and other institutions of higher learning in Uganda are being harmed by a glut of sports betting addiction that is forcing thousands of learners out of their studies.
The worst hit is the oldest and most prestigious university in the country, Makerere University, which has more than 35,000 students. However, reports from the 12 other public, 40 private universities and hundreds of smaller HE institutions in Uganda show problem student sports gambling is spreading across Ugandan higher education.
Makarere was ranked as the 17th best university in ...
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