Museveni to raise sh1b for Dar varsity

Sep 29, 2011

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni will lead the alumni of the University of Dar-es-Salaam in Uganda to a fundraising drive targeting sh1b for the Tanzania-based institution.

By Vision Reporter

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni will lead the alumni of the University of Dar-es-Salaam in Uganda to a fundraising drive targeting sh1b for the Tanzania-based institution.

The money is for the construction of a multipurpose facility that will also host a residential hall as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the university.

According to State House, Museveni will host a final fundraising dinner at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Friday.

The alumni in the East African Community are holding parallel events to raise money for the university before its Golden Jubilee celebration to be held in October. A plate of food will cost sh300,000, while booked tables will go for sh5m (platinum), sh4m (gold) and sh2m (silver).

Contributions can also be deposited directly to the Uganda Association for the University of Dar es Salaam Alumni account no. 0121152200400 at Housing Finance Bank, Kololo Branch.

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