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'Uganda Gazette >Vol. C No. 72 ’ 28th December, 2007 Price: Shs. 1000

CONTENTS Page

Uganda Revenue Authority—Notice ... ... 559The Mining Act—Notice ... ... ... 559The Trade Marks Act— Registration of applications 559-562 Advertisements ... ... ... ... 562

SUPPLEMENTSBillNo. 27—The Land (Amendment) Bilk 2007.

ActNo. 11—The Finance Act. 2007.

Legal NoticeNo. 17—The Advocates (Academic Requirements for Admission to Post-Graduate Bar Course) Notice, 2007.

Statutory InstrumentsNo. 60—The Electricity (Application for Permit. Licence and Tariff Review) Regulations. 2007.

No. 61—The Universities and Other Tertian Institutions • Leners of Interim Authority for Private Universities and Provisional Licences for Private Other Degree Awarding Institutions) Regulations. 2007.No. 62—The Universities and Other Tertian' Institutions (Equating of Degrees. Diplomas and Certificates) Regulations, 2007.No. 63—The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Minimum Entry Requirements for Admission to Universities or Other Tertiary Institutions), Regulations, 2007.

General Notice No. 810 of 2007.

DOMESTIC TAXES DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC NOTICE

Paragraph 3 of the second schedule thereof states that “ for the purposes of paragraph 1(a) of this schedule, the term "unprocessed” includes low value added activity such as sorting, drying, salting, filleting, deboning, freezing, chilling, or bulk packaging, where, except in the case of packaging, the value added does not exceed 5% of the total value of the supply.

The purpose of this practice note is therefore to inform the general public and officers of Uganda Revenue Authority that ALL imported rice is considered to be unprocessed agricultural produce for purposes of the Value Added Tax Act and therefore falls under the provisions of the second schedule which provides for exempt goods.

.ALLEN KAGINA (Mrs.), Commissioner General.

General Notice No. 811 of 2007.

THE MINING ACT, 2003(The Mining Regulations. 2004)

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF WORKING OBLIGATIONS.

It is hereby notified that Exploration Licence, Number EL. 0185 registered as Number 000210 has its working obligation been suspended from 1st September 2007 to 31st August 2008 in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 16(2) of Mining Regulations.

The Exploration Area subject to the Exploration License is 153Km2 and is on Topography Map, Sheet Numbers 28/11 respectively and is situated in Nebbi District.

Dated at Entebbe this 6th day of November, 2007.

C.B WANDERA. for Commissioner for Geological Survey and

Mines Department.

Uganda Ae</eoue Authority

PRACTICE NOTES ISSUED UNDERSECTION 79 OF THE VAT ACT. CAP. 349

The Commissioner General of Uganda Revenue Authority hereby issues these practice notes under section 79 of the Value Added Tax Act, Cap 349 for the guidance of the taxpayers and the officers of Uganda Revenue Authority.

GUIDANCE ON THE TREATMENT OF VALUE ADDED TAX ON IMPORTED RICE

Paragraph 1(a) of the second schedule of the Value Added Tax Act. Cap 349 provides that, "the supply of unprocessed agricultural products and livestock is an exempt supply".

General Notice No. 812 of 2007.THE TRADE MARKS ACT.

(Cap. 83). NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that any person who has grounds to oppose the registration of any of the marks advertised herein may within sixty days from the date of this Gazette, lodge a Notice of opposition on Trade Mark Form No. 6 together with a fee of Shs. 4000 in case of National applicants or USS 250 in case of Foreign applicants. The period of lodging Notice of opposition may fye extended in suitable cases by the Registrar as he thinks fit upon such terms as he may direct. Formal opposition should not be lodged until

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after reasonable notice has been given by letter to the applicant so that he may have an opportunity to with draw his application before the expense of opposition proceedings is incurred. Failure to give such notice will be taken into account in considering any application by the opponent for an order for costs if the opposition is uncontested by the applicant. Representations of the marks herein advertised can be inspected at the office of the Registrar of Trade Marks, Amamu House, Plot No. 5B George Street, P.O. Box 6848, Kampala.

(21) Application No. 30078 in Part “A”.(52) Class 3.

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!»> 11. SERONO(2)9) •(64) Association— To be associated with T.M. No. 29495.(57) Nature of goods— Bleaching preparations and other

substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.

(73) Name of applicant— MERCK KGaA.(77) Address— Darmstadt, Germany.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates, P.O. Box 7026, Kampala.(22) Date of filing application— 19th July, 2007.


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(64) Association— To be associated with T.M. No. 29496.(57) Nature of goods— Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives

against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder , form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.

(73) Name of applicant— MERCK KGaA.(77) Address— Darmstadt, Germany.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates, P.O. Box 7026, Kampala.(22) Date offiling application— 19th July, 2007.

(21) Application No. 30077 in Part ‘A”. (52) Class 1.

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.»> 11. SERONO(59) 1(64) Association— To be associated with T.M. No. 29497.(57) Nature of goods—Chemicals used in industry, as well as in

agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.

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(73) Name of applicant— MERCK KGaA.(77) Address— Darmstadt, Germany.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box 7026, Kampala.(22) Date offiling application— 19th July, 2007.

Application No. 30083 in Part “A”.Class 29.

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(64) Association— To be associated with T.M. No. 29490.

(57) Nature of goods— Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.

(73) Name of applicant— MERCK KGaA.(77) Address— Darmstadt, Germany.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box 7026, Kampala.(22) Date of filing application— 19th July, 2007.

Kampala, MAUDAH ATUZAR1RWE,16th November, 2007. Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks.


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LINK - BELT(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Construction equipment, namely

earth moving machines, wheel loaders, all terrain cranes, hydraulic truck terrain cranes, boom truck cranes, carry deck cranes, rough terrain material handler machines, sport lifting machines and telescopic crawler cranes.

(73) Name of applicant— Link-Belt Construction EquipmentCompany, LP, LI ,P.

(77) Address— 2651 Palumbo Drive, P.O. Box 13600, Lexington. Kentucky 40583.

(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates, P.O. Box 7026,Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application— 6th November, 2007.

(21) Application No. 30437 in Part “A”.(52) (.’lass 12.

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DAMCO(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by

land, air or water.(73) Name of applicant— A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S.

(77) Address— Esplanaden 50, 1098 Copenhagen.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates, P.O. Box 7026,

Kampala.(22) Date of filing application— 6th November, 2007.

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(21) Application No. 30436 in Part “A”. (52) Class 5.

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(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Preparations for killing weeds and

destroying vermin; insecticides; moth proofers; insect repellants; fungicides; rodenticides.

(73) Name of applicant— S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.(77) Address— 1525 Howe Street. Racine. Wisconsin 53403-

2236. U.S.A.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box 7026,

Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application— 6th November, 2007.

(21) Application No. 30438 in Pari “A". (52) Class 16.

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DAMCO(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods—Paper and paper articles, cardboard

and cardboard articles; printed matter, newspapers and periodicals, books, bookbinding material; photographs; stationery, adhesive material (stationery); artists' materials; print brushes, typewriters and office requisites (other than furniture); instructional and teaching material (other than apparatus); playing cards; printers' type and cliches (stereotype).

(73) Name of applicant— A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S. >(77) Addrcs-.,— Esplanaden 50. 1098 Copenhagen.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box 7026.

Kampala.(22) Date of filing application— 6th November. 2007.

(21) Application No. 30428 in Part "A". (52) Class 9.

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SAPHIR(53) y(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods—Printed transport tickets for people

with reduced mobility or disabled people in the field of the air transport industry; identification or subscription cards intended for travel assistance to people with reduced mobility or disabled people at airports or aboard aircrafts; boarding passes for people with reduced mobility or disabled people during air transport; newsletters, leaflets, folders and brochures providing all information about travel assistance to people with reduced mobility or disabled people in air transport.

(73) Name of applicant— Sanofi-Aventis.(77) Address— 174 Avenue de France, 75013 Paris. France.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box 7026,

Kampala.(22) Date of filing application— 6th November, 2007.


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(59) epilepsy(64)(57) Nature of goods—Paper, cardboard, articles of paper or

cardboard, namely; cardboard boxes, bags, sachets, envelopes, small pockets for wrapping, all in paper, lables. printed matters, newspapers and periodicals, books, material for teaching (except apparatus).

(73) Name of applicant— Sanofi-Aventis.(77) Address— 174 Avenue de France. 75013 Paris. France.(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box 7026, Kampala. (22) Date of filing application— 6th November. 2007.


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(5~ Nature of goods— Magnetic identification or subscription cards intended for tt ax el assistance to people with reduced mobility or disabled people at airpons or aboard aircrafts.

(73) Name of applicant— Sanofi-Aventis.(77) Address— 174 Avenue de France. 75013 Paris. France.

(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box 7026.Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application— 6th November. 2007.

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Kampala. KATUTSI VINCENT,12th December. 2007. Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks.

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PURE HEAVEN OUT OF THIS WORLD

(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Non-alcoholic beverages; fruit drinks

and fruit juices; mineral and aerated waters; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.

(73) Name of applicant— Sea, Air & Land ForwardingLimited.

(77) Address— Sun House, 428 Long Drive. Greenford. Middlesex UB6 8UH.

(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box ~’<26.Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application— 11th May. 2007.

(21) Application No. 29874 in Part "A".(52) Class 29.

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(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Edible oils and fats; margarine,

vegetable spreads; butter, preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; baked beans, sweetcorn. spinach; sauces; tomato ketchup; fish; sardines.


(77) Address— Sun House, 428 Long Drive, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 8UH.

(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates. P.O. Box 7026.Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application— 11th May. 2007.

(21) Application No. 29875 in Part "A".(52) Class 30.

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(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, artificial

coffee; sauces (condiments).


(77) Address— Sun House, 428 Long Drive, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 8UH.

(74) C/o. Hunter & Greig Advocates, P.O. Box 7026,Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application— 11th May, 2007.

Kampala, JULIET NASSUNA,3rd December, 2007. Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks.

ADVERTISEMENTS

THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.

(Cap. 230).

NOTICE.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.

! Block 13 Plot 32 Igara Ankole.

N' Tice is hereby given that after the expiration of one ! month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the

names of Titus Mugisha, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having got lost.

Mbaran. J. K. KARUHANGA.; 3€ih N?\ember. NXP.forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.


(Cap. 230).

NOTICE.


Leasehold Register—Volume 219 Folio 18 Plot Nos. 3~-4A. Bell Road, Port Bell.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration ’ < ne month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue m ir.e names of Port Bell Coffee Curing Works Limited of PO. Box 255, Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under Lhe above Volume and Folio, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

' Kampala. 1 K AB IRA AISHA.17th December. 2007. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.


(Cap. 230).

NOTICE.


Leasehold Register—Volume 2234 Folio 11 Plot No. 20. Busiro Block 333-335, Land at Nabbingo Estate.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, T intend-to issue in- the names of Ssevume Fabianó of Kanoni, Gomba, a special Certificate of Title under the abd^e Volume’and Folio, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost. re

Kampala-, •. ■ .... '■ j • EDWIN MUHEREZA.5th December. 2007. for 'Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.

Printed and Published by Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation. P.O. BbO^.Entebbe, Uganda.

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTSSUPPLEMENT No. 36 28th December, 2007

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENTto The Uganda Gazette No. 72 Volume C dated 28th December, 2007

Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government.

S T A T U T O R Y I N S T R U M E N T S

2007 No. 60.

THE ELECTRICITY (APPLICATION FOR PERMIT, LICENCE ANDTARIFF REVIEW) REGULATIONS, 2007.

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ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS.

Regulation.PART I—PRELIMINARY

1. Title2. Interpretation

PART II—LICENSING PROCEDURE

3. Notice of intended application4. Publication of notice of intended application5. Grant of permit6. Renewal of permit7. Form of application for licence8. Publication of application for licence9. Licences through competitive process

10. Grant of licence11. Refusal to grant licence12. Transfer and assignment of licence

PART III—COMPUTATION OF TARIFFS

13. Computation of tariffs14. Tariff review15. Quarterly automatic tariff adjustments16. Other tariff adjustments

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Regulation.

PART IV—PUBLIC HEARINGS ON APPLICATIONS

17. Public hearing18. Notice of public hearing19. Procedure at public hearing20. Presentation of application at public hearing21. Presentations by stakeholders and the public22. Reference to journals, studies and reports23. Closing response by applicant24. Overview of public hearing25. Adjournment26. Media coverage27. Decision on application by Authority28. Report of public hearing

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SCHEDULE

Form A - Notice of Intended applicationForm B - Application for licenceForm C - Application for transfer or assignment of licenceForm D - Notice of public hearingForm E - Notice to attend public hearing

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S T A T U T O R Y I N S T R U M E N T S

2007 No. 60.

The Electricity (Application For Permit, Licence And TariffReview) Regulations, 2007.

(Under section 32, 75 and 119(2)(e) of the Electricity Act, 1999, Cap145).

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the Authority by section119(2)(e) of the Electricity Act 1999, Cap, 145 these Regulations aremade this 18th day of December, 2007.

PART I—PRELIMINARY

1. Title.These Regulations may be cited as the Electricity (Application forPermit, Licence and Tariff Review) Regulations, 2007.

2. Interpretation.In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“Act” means the Electricity Act, 1999, Cap 145;

“applicant” means a person who has submitted an application for apermit, licence or tariff review;

“Authority” means the Electricity Regulatory Authority establishedby section 4 of the Act;

“formal presentation” means a written presentation by an interestedparty who has registered for a public hearing;

“Government agency” means any Government ministry,department, corporate body or individual authorised to act onbehalf of that body or institution;

“informal presentation” means an oral presentation by an interestedparty who has registered for a public hearing;

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“interested party” means a person with an interest in or who isaffected by the subject matter of a public hearing;

“licence” means a licence issued under the Act;

“local language” means any indigenous language of Uganda or a dialectof an indigenous language;

“permit” means a permit issued under section 31 of the Act;

“tariff” means the approved electricity rates of charges payable byconsumers.

PART II—LICENSING PROCEDURE.

3. Notice of intended application.(1) A person who intends to establish a project for which a licence

is required under the Act shall submit to the Authority a notice ofintended application in Form A set out in the Schedule.

(2) The notice of intended application shall contain—

(a) information on the financial and legal status; and the technicaland industrial competence and experience of the intendedapplicant;

(b) a description of the project and the time plan for the executionof the project;

(c) a review of the use of land for the project and the relation ofthe project to local authorities;

(d) a review of public and private measures necessary to carry outthe project;

(e) information relating to permissions required from publicauthorities;

(f) a description of the impact of the project on electricity supply,socioeconomics, cultural heritage, the environment, naturalresources and wildlife; and

(g) any other relevant information required by the Authority.

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(3) A notice of intended application shall be deemed to beincomplete where the information and requirements under subregulation (2)have not been submitted by the applicant.

(4) Where a notice of intended application is incomplete in terms ofsubregulation (3), the Authority shall inform the applicant in writingwithin thirty days after the date of submission of the notice.

(5) The Authority may, within thirty days after the date ofsubmission of the notice, request for additional information from theapplicant as the Authority may deem necessary.

4. Publication of notice of intended application.(1) The Authority shall, within thirty days after receipt of a

complete notice of intended application, cause the notice to be publishedin the Gazette and in at least one national newspaper of wide circulationin Uganda.

(2) The notice published under subregulation (1) shall—

(a) contain a summary of the notice of intended application; and

(b) inform members of the public that the notice may beinspected—

(i) at the offices of the Authority;

(ii) at a public office within the jurisdiction of the localgovernments affected by the project; or

(iii) at any other appropriate place as the Authority maydetermine.

(3) The Authority shall invite directly affected parties and affectedpublic agencies to make comments on the notice within a fixed period ofnot less than thirty days after the date of publication of the notice.

(4) The affected parties and affected public agencies shall submitcomments in writing and shall deliver them by person, post, fax or e-mail.

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(5) The Authority shall confirm in writing, receipt of the commentsreceived under subregulation (4).

(6) The Authority shall forward to the intended applicant, thecomments from the affected parties and affected public agencies.

(7) The applicant shall respond to the comments of the affectedparties and public affected agencies within fifteen days after receipt ofthe comments.

5. Grant of permit(1) The Authority may, within thirty days after the expiration of the

notice, issue a permit to the intended applicant, taking into account theresponses and comments made by the applicant under regulation 4(7).

(2) A permit issued under subregulation (1) shall—

(a) be for a specific period and is subject to review at intervalsspecified in the permit;

(b) allow the intended applicant to carry out studies and any otheractivities that may be necessary to enable the intendedapplicant to prepare an application for a licence.

6. Renewal of permit(1) The Authority may renew a permit on such terms and conditions

as it may determine.

(2) A permit holder may, within ninety days before the expiry of thepermit, apply to the Authority, giving a statement of reasons for therenewal of the permit.

(3) The Authority may, on receipt of an application undersubregulation (2), renew the permit on such terms and conditions as theAuthority may determine.

7. Form of application for licence.(1) An application for a licence under the Act shall be submitted to

the Authority and shall contain—

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(a) the legal and financial status of the applicant;

(b) a technical and economic description of the project;

(c) a description of how the project fits in with the existing andplanned power supply system;

(d) the planned time of commencement and completion of theconstruction of the project;

(e) a view of the project’s adaption to the landscape; includingnecessary maps and drawings;

(f) the impact of the project on public interests and possiblemitigation;

(g) the results of assessments, including environmental impactassessments and studies carried out and reports of thoseassessments and studies;

(h) impacts of the project on private interests, including theinterests of affected landowners and holders of other rights;and

(i) consents and permits required under any other law.

(2) An application for a licence under the Act shall be in Form Bset out in the Schedule.

(3) The application shall be accompanied by an evaluation by theapplicant of all the comments from affected parties and affected publicagencies received under regulation 4(6).

(4) The Authority shall not process an application unless all therequirements and information in the application form have been submitted.

(5) The Applicant shall, where the requirements and information inthe application are incomplete, inform the applicant within thirty days afterthe date of submission of the application, that the application is incomplete.

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(6) The Authority may, within thirty days after receipt of theapplication, request for additional information from the applicant as theAuthority may deem necessary.

(7) The Authority shall, within thirty days after receipt of acomplete application, confirm in writing to the applicant, that theapplication is complete.

(8) The Authority—

(a) may require an applicant to make arrangements as may besatisfactory to the Authority for the execution of a bond orother form of security for the performance and observance ofthe conditions to which the licence may be subject; and

(b) shall require the applicant to take out the necessary insurancepolicies to protect against liabilities that may arise as a resultof activities done under the licence.

8. Publication of application for licence.(1) The Authority shall, within forty days after receipt of a

complete application for a licence, cause a notice of the application to bepublished in the Gazette and in at least one national newspaper of widecirculation in Uganda.

(2) The notice published under subregulation (1) shall—

(a) indicate receipt of the application for the licence;

(b) contain a description of the nature and location of theproposed undertaking;

(c) inform members of the public that the application may beinspected at the offices of the Authority or at any other placethat the Authority may determine;

(d) invite directly affected parties and public agencies in the areaaffected by the project to submit in writing, any objection andcomments on the project within thirty days after publication ofthe notice.

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9. Licences through competitive process.(1) Where the Government or a government agency initiates a

project under the Act which is likely to benefit from public finances, theAuthority shall, through a fair, open and competitive process, inviteapplications for licences in accordance with the Public Procurement andDisposal of Public Assets Act, 2003.

(2) Where the Authority, in the public interest, identifies a need fora project under the Act, the Authority may invite applications and awardlicences through a fair, open and competitive process.

(3) Where a privately initiated project under section 29 of the Actis converted into a public-private partnership, the Authority may awarda licence through a fair, open and competitive process.

(4) Where two or more investors or developers have interest in the samesite or project to generate, sale or distribute electricity to the same communityor to the national grid and the required capacity or energy can be suppliedconveniently by only one investor or developer, the Authority may award apermit or licence through a fair, open and competitive process.

(5) A competitive process of issuing a licence shall not apply wherea private entity has, at its expense, carried out a feasibility study, unlessthe Authority determines that it is in the public interest to do so.

(6) Where a private entity has carried out a feasibility study, theAuthority shall refund the costs of the feasibility study and otherexpenses incurred by the private entity.

(7) Where the Authority uses the competitive process, Parts IV and Vof the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003 or theprocurement rules of the funding agency involved in the project, shall apply.

10. Grant of licence.The Authority shall, in granting a licence, take into consideration thepolicies of the Government, matters provided for under the Act and anyother relevant law, the report of the public hearing and any other matterthat the Authority may consider to have a bearing on the operations ofthe applicant.

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11. Refusal to grant licence.(1) The Authority shall, where it refuses to grant a licence, give the

applicant a statement of its reasons in writing for the refusal within thirtydays after the refusal.

(2) A person aggrieved by the refusal of the Authority to grant alicence may appeal to the Electricity Disputes Tribunal.

12. Transfer and assignment of licence.(1) A licensee who intends to transfer or assign a licence shall

submit an application in Form C set out in the Schedule.

(2) The Authority shall, before approving a transfer or assignmentof a licence, be satisfied that—

(a) the transferee or assignee has fulfilled the requirements forlicensing under the Act;

(b) the transferee or assignee has accepted and is willing toundertake the obligations under the licence; and

(c) the transferee or assignee has paid the transfer fee.

(3) The Authority shall, within thirty days after receipt of anapplication to transfer or assign a licence—

(a) publish the application in the Gazette or in at least onenewspaper of wide circulation in Uganda; and

(b) communicate its decision to the applicant.

PART III—COMPUTATION OF TARIFFS

13. Computation of tariffs.(1) The computation of tariffs in respect of a licence, shall be in

accordance with the tariff methodology, procedures of tariff calculationand terms of supply approved by the Authority in respect of the licenceapplied for and shall also be in accordance with the Electricity (TariffCode) Regulations, 2003.

(2) The tariff computation methodology shall form part of theconditions attached to the licence.

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14. Tariff review.(1) A licensee may, if permitted in the licence to do so, apply for a

tariff review where any of the costs prescribed in subregulation (2) havesubstantively changed since the issuance of the licence or approval of theexisting tariffs.

(2) The costs referred to in subregulation (1) are—(a) power acquisition related costs;(b) operation and maintenance costs;(c) investment related costs;(d) returns on investment;(e) adjustment factors for system losses, inflation or foreign

exchange rates;

(f) tariff methodologies; and

(g) other costs approved by the Authority.

(3) There shall be two categories of tariff review namely—

(a) quarterly automatic tariff adjustments, covering fluctuation andforeign exchange fluctuations based on the agreed tariffmethodology rates incorporated in the licence; and

(b) other tariff adjustments resulting from the factors provided forin subregulation (2) or other justified cause.

15. Quarterly automatic tariff adjustments.(1) The Authority, upon receipt of an application for an automatic

tariff adjustment, scrutinise the application and verify the adjustmentswith the rates incorporated in the licence within fifteen days after receiptof the application.

(2) The Authority shall notify the applicant in writing where thereis a disagreement or need to clarify on the proposed adjustments and theapplicant shall respond in writing to clarify on the issues raised by theapplicant within two weeks after receipt of the notification.

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(3) The Authority shall approve or reject the tariff adjustmentswithin thirty days after receipt of the application or the last clarificationor required information, and shall notify the applicant in writing.

16. Other tariff adjustments.(1) The Authority shall, upon receipt of an application for other tariff

adjustments resulting from changes in other factors or for other justifiedcause, scrutinise the application and shall, within thirty days after receipt ofthe application, acknowledge in writing receipt of the application.

(2) The Authority shall, where there is need to clarify or providemore information in the application, notify the applicant in writing, andthe applicant shall make the clarification or provide the requiredinformation within a period specified by the Authority.

(3) The Authority shall, within fifteen days after receipt of acomplete application, cause a notice of the application to be published inthe Gazette and in at least one newspaper of wide circulation in Uganda.

(4) The notice published under subregulation (3) shall include—

(a) a summary of the proposed tariffs;

(b) reasons for the changes;

(c) an invitation for stakeholders and the public to inspect theapplication within fifteen days after publication of the notice;and

(d) submit comments or objections to the application.

(5) The inspection by the public under subregulation (4) (d) of theapplication shall be subject to restrictions on access to confidentialinformation of the applicant.

(6) The Authority may approve, reject or modify the required tariffstaking into account—

(a) reasons and information submitted to justify changes in thetariffs;

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(b) factors within the control of the applicant; and

(c) comments from stakeholders and the public.

PART IV—PUBLIC HEARINGS ON APPLICATIONS

17. Public hearing.(1) The Authority may conduct a public hearing in respect of any

application made under these Regulations.

(2) A public hearing shall promote transparency and goodgovernance in the decision making processes of the Authority andshall—

(a) provide an opportunity for stakeholders and the public toparticipate in the socio-economic, political and environmentalimpact assessment of the permit, licence or tariff reviewapplication;

(b) provide comments, questions and answers in respect ofapplications before the Authority; and

(c) provide information which may assist the Authority to arriveat a fair and just decision in respect of an application before it.

18. Notice of public hearing.(1) The Authority shall give notice of a public hearing—

(a) in at least one newspaper of wide circulation in Uganda;

(b) in a newspaper having general circulation in the area wherethe proposed subject of the application is to be located; or

(c) through any other form of mass media or communication.

(2) The notice of a public hearing shall be in Form D set out in theSchedule.

(3) The notice of a public hearing shall be published at least sevendays before the hearing.

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(4) The Authority shall post the notice of public hearing at thedistrict or subcounty headquarters in which the subject or project of theapplication is to be located.

(5) The Authority may serve a notice of public hearing in Form Eset out in the Schedule, upon any person, body, institution ororganisation by ordinary mail, inviting any person, body, institution ororganisation to make a presentation at the hearing.

19. Procedure at public hearing.(1) A public hearing shall be held in public, in any place in Uganda.

(2) A public hearing shall be conducted in English and shall bepresided over by the Chairperson of the Authority or any other personappointed by the Authority for that purpose.

(3) The Authority shall, where it is practicable to do so, hold at leastone session of a public hearing in the community nearest to or within thearea in which the proposed project or subject matter is to be located.

(4) A public hearing shall not be a judicial or quasi-judicial hearingand as such, the rules of procedure in courts of laws shall not apply.

(5) The Authority shall apply the rules of natural justice and give afair hearing to any stakeholder and to any person wishing to give views,comments or submissions on the project or subject matter of the hearing.

(6) Where a public hearing is held in more than one session indifferent places, the Authority shall consider all submissions andpresentations as if they were made or presented at the same location andno person shall be allowed to reappear before the Authority to submit thesame facts or complaints.

(7) The Authority shall not entertain irrelevant, repetitive,embarrassing or abusive questions, presentations or answers at a publichearing.

(8) Subject to subregulation (7), the Authority may regulate theprocedure at a public hearing.

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20. Presentation of application at public hearing.(1) The applicant shall orally present the application before a public

hearing, giving the economic and social benefits to the community or thepeople of Uganda in granting the application.

(2) The applicant shall be represented at a public hearing by anauthorised representative and any number of persons as the applicantmay consider appropriate to present the interests of the applicant andanswer questions that may be addressed to the applicant.

(3) The Authority shall provide a reasonable period of time to theapplicant to enable the applicant to effectively present their case.

21. Presentations by stakeholders and the public.(1) Any stakeholder or other interested person wishing to make a

formal presentation before a public hearing shall register their interestwith the Authority at least two days before the hearing, providing thename, address and affiliation of the stakeholder or interested party.

(2) There shall be two categories of presentations at a publichearing—

(a) formal presentations, given through a written statement orquestion submitted to the Authority at the time of registrationor at least two days before the hearing; and

(b) informal presentations which shall not be in writing.

(3) The written statement or question referred to in subregulation(2)(a) shall be in English.

(4) A person registered for a formal presentation shall be givensufficient time to develop his or her case at a public hearing and shallmake his or her presentation immediately after the initial presentation bythe applicant.

(5) A person registered for an informal presentation shall give hisor her presentation within a period not exceeding ten minutes and shallmake his or her presentation after persons registered for formalpresentations have made their presentations.

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(6) A person registered for an informal presentation may give his orher presentation in a local language, except that the presenter shallprovide a person to translate the presentation into English, at thepresenter’s cost.

(7) Interested parties and stakeholders may present their views as agroup.

(8) The applicant may raise any question or questions to anystakeholder or interested person after the presentations of the interestedparties and stakeholders.

22. Reference to journals, studies and reports.(1) The Authority may, at a public hearing, accept written

references including journals, studies or reports as part of the submissionof the applicant, stakeholder or interested party.

(2) Where a written reference is provided under subregulation (1),the text shall not be read word for word but highlights may be given todevelop a point.

(3) Any journal, study or report submitted under subregulation (1)shall form part of the record of the proceedings of a public hearing.

23. Closing response by applicant.The applicant shall, before the close of a public hearing, be given anopportunity to—

(a) answer questions raised during the hearing;

(b) clarify on or correct any issue or matter raised during thehearing; and

(c) conclude his or her case on the application.

24. Overview of public hearing.At the conclusion of a public hearing, the Authority shall, for the benefit ofthe public, present an overview of the proceedings, including presentationsand responses made during the hearing, but may not make decisions.

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25. Adjournment.(1) The Authority may, on its own motion or on the application of

the applicant, a stakeholder or interested person, adjourn a publichearing to a specified date.

(2) Where the hearing is adjourned for more than four weeks, theAuthority shall, at least two days before the date on which the hearing isto be resumed, communicate to the public through the media, the date,time and venue of the hearing.

26. Media coverage.(1) The Authority may permit the media to cover a public hearing

or part of a hearing, but interviews of the participants or members of theAuthority shall not be conducted at the public hearing during theproceedings of the hearing.

(2) During the recording of the proceedings, interruptions byjournalists shall not be allowed and the Authority may restrict therecording of all or any part of the hearing if the Authority finds that therecording may disrupt the hearing.

(3) Members of the press may, with the permission of theChairperson of the public hearing, ask any person making a presentationat the hearing to make any clarification on his or her presentation andsuch a question or request shall be short, clear and to the point.

27. Decision on application by Authority.The Authority shall make a decision on the application within areasonable period after the close of the hearing.

28. Report of public hearing.(1) The Authority shall, within a reasonable period after the close

of the hearing, make a full report of the public hearing which shallinclude—

(a) all the relevant views presented;

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(b) factual findings; and

(c) the decision of the Authority on the application.

(2) A list of all persons, bodies, institutions and organisations thatmade contributions and presentations and all persons that attended thepublic hearing shall be attached to the report.

(3) The report of the public hearing shall be open for inspection atthe offices of the Authority during office hours and copies may be madeavailable to any person at a fee prescribed by the Authority.

(4) A public hearing shall not be re-opened after a report is issuedby the Authority.

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SCHEDULERegulation 3(1)

Form A

THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 1999, CAP 145

NOTICE OF INTENDED APPLICATION(Application for a Permit)

(Under regulation 3(1) of the Electricity (Application For Permit, Licenceand Tariff Review) Regulations, 2007)

Please Note: Application forms and supporting documents shall be submittedin triplicate together with a soft copy of the application. A Notice of IntendedApplication is not complete unless all requirements in this form are receivedand all questions answered.

1. Type of intended project (tick relevant option):(a) Generation of electricity for own use(b) Generation and sale of electricity(c) Transmission of electricity(d) Bulk supply of electricity(e) System operator(f) Distribution of electricity(g) Retail supply or sale of electricity(h) Export of electricity(i) Import of electricity

2. Particulars of intended applicant:(a) Name: ……………………………………………………………(b) Physical address:

…………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………….

(c) Postal address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(d) Telephone(fixed line): ……………………………………………(e) Mobile phone:……………………………………………………(f) Fax: ………………………………………………………………(g) E-mail address:…………………………………………………..(h) TIN:……………………………………………………………..(i) VAT Reg: ……………………………………………………….

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3. Name of proposed business (if different from above):(a) Name : ……………………………………………………………(b) Location:………………………………………………………….(c) Postal address: ………………………………………………….(d) Telephone (fixed line): ………………………………………….(e) Fax: ………………………………………………………………(f) E-mail address:………………………………………………….

4. Name and details of contact person:(a) Name: ……………………………………………………………(b) Physical address:………………………………………………….(c) Postal address:…………………………………………………….(d) Telephone (fixed line):…………………………………………….(e) Mobile phone:……………………………………………………(f) E-Mail address: …………………………………………………..

5. Legal status of applicant:Indicate legal status of applicant (tick relevant option):(a) Sole proprietorship(b) Partnership(c) Public Limited Liability Company(d) Private Limited Liability Company(e) Cooperative Union Society(f) Other (please specify)

(Attach certificate of registration, certificate of incorporation, memorandumand articles of association where applicable or other documentary evidence oflegal status)

6. Particulars of directors:

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Name Address Nationality Country of usualresidence

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

7. Financial status of applicant

(a) Share capital of the applicant (fully paid):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Loans:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Provide certified audited financial statements and accounts for thelast three (3) years prior to application, if available, or other proofof financial status.

(d) BankersName and address of bankers (including telephone and fax):

Bankers in Uganda:

Bankers outside Uganda:

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Name Address Telephone Fax ContactPerson


(e) Other referees for the applicant's financial status

(f) Source of funding:Source of funding for feasibility study (specify the source andamount expected):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(g) Source of funding for the proposed project (US$):

(i) Share capital contribution (specify foreign or local):………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Loan capital (indicate source if identified):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(iii) Others (specify):………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Main business activity of applicant.Indicate what business activity the applicant is currently engaged in:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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No. Name and Address Contact person

9. Technical capacity and experience

(a) Technical and industrial competence of applicant.Provide detailed statement of applicant's technical and industrialcompetence and experience to undertake the proposed project(Use additional sheets if necessary):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Indicate the expected technical and industrial support fromexternal sources:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Description of proposed projectProvide detailed description of intended project(Use additional sheets or report as appropriate):…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. Project site or utilitiesProject site (attach relevant map and drawing and state whether accessroads are required):…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. Project concept in terms of technical design and other aspects of the project:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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13. Estimated amount of power to be generated (MW):…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. Plan for feasibility study (attach relevant schedule):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. Plan for implementation of the project (provide plan):…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. Land use at the project…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Access roads, generation plan, transmission and distribution required forthe project (attach map):………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. Local authorities (to be contacted or consulted):………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

19. State if there is a likely need to access public or private land:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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20. Possible consents or licences required from other public authorities toundertake project:

21. Commercial aspects of the projectState intended market for generated power:

(a) Domestic;(b) Export;(c) Own distribution; or(d) Sales to national grid.

22. State the regions (areas) to which the power shall be supplied:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. Expected impact of the project:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(a) Impact on socio-economics:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Impact on cultural heritage:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Consent required and fromwhom

Description of activity

Legal provisions

Other (specify)

(c) Impact on environment:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) Impact on natural resources:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(e) Impact on wildlife:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(f) Any other relevant information (use additional sheets if appropriate):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

24. Declaration by the applicant:I/We declare that the proposed project is not unlawful and that the detailsstated above are, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and correct.

Dated this ……………………… day of ………………………200…..

25. AUTHORISED SIGNATURE(S) AND SEAL OF APPLICANT/S

Signature …………………… Signature ……………………..

Name ………………………. Name ………………………….

SEAL

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26. Witness to above signatures:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

1. Date of submission of application: ……………………………………..2. Fees paid and receipt number: ………………………………………….3. Results of verification for completeness: ………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………

4. Dates and newspapers in which application was advertised:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Results of public hearing:……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………..

6. Recommendation by Electricity Regulatory Authority Secretariat: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Decision of Authority: …………………………………………………

8. Date of issue of permit: …………………………………………………

9. Expiry date of permit: …………………………………………………

10. Other relevant information: …………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………

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Name Position Signature

Regulation 7(2)Form B


APPLICATION FOR LICENCE (Under regulation 7 (2)) of the Electricity (Application For Permit, Licence

and Tariff Review ) Regulations, 2007)

Please Note: Application forms and supporting documents shall be submittedin triplicate together with a soft copy of the application. Your licenceapplication is not complete unless all requirements in this form are receivedand all questions are answered.

1. Type of licence applied for: (Tick appropriate) (a) Generation of electricity for own use(b) Generation and sale of electricity(c) Transmission of electricity(d) Bulk supply of electricity(e) System operator(f) Distribution of electricity(g) Retail supply or sale of electricity(h) Export of electricity(i) Import of electricity.

2. Particulars of intended applicant(s):(a) Name: ……………………………………………………………….(b) Physical address:..…………………………………………………(c) Postal address: ………………………………………………………(d) Telephone (fixed line): …………………………………………….(e) Mobile phone:……………………………………………………… (f) Fax: ……………………………………………………………….(g) E-mail address: ……………………………………………………(h) TIN ………………………………………………………………..(i) VAT Reg: …………………………………………………………..(j) Website address:……………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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3. Name of proposed business if different from above:…………………………………………………………………………(a) Name : ………………………………………………………………(b) Physical address..……………………………………………………(c) Postal address: ………………………………………………………(d) Telephone (fixed line): …………………………………………….(e) Mobile phone:………………………………………………………(f) Fax: …………………………………………………………………(g) E-mail address: ……………………………………………………(h) Website address:……………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. Name and details of contact person:(a) Name: ………………………………………………………………(b) Physical address:…………………………………………………….(c) Postal address:…………………………………………………….(d) Telephone (fixed line):…………….………………………………..(e) Mobile phone:………………………………………………………(f) E-Mail address: ……………………………………………………(g) Website address:……………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Legal status of applicant (s)Indicate legal status of applicant (tick relevant option):(a) Sole proprietorship

(b) Partnership

(c) Public Limited Liability Company

(d) Private Limited Liability Company

(e) Cooperative Union Society

(f) Other (please specify)

(Attach Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Incorporation,Memorandum and Articles of Association where applicable or otherdocumentary evidence of legal status).

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7. Financial status of applicant:(Note: The Authority may independently verify this information withyour bankers)

(a) Share capital of the applicant (fully paid):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Loans:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Provide certified audited financial statements and accounts for thelast three (3) years prior to application.

(d) Name and address of bankers (including telephone and fax)

Bankers in Uganda:

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Name Address NationalityCountry of

Usual Residence


Bankers Outside Uganda:

(e) Sources of funding for the proposed project:

(f) Share capital contribution (specify foreign or local):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(g) Loan capital (specify source and provide evidence):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(h) Others (specify):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Main business activity of applicant

Indicate business activity the applicant is currently engaged in:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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9. Technical capacity and experience.

(a) Technical and industrial competence of applicantProvide detailed statement of applicant's technical and industrialcompetence and experience to undertake the proposed project:(use additional sheets if necessary)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Describe technical and industrial support from external sources:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Description of proposed project.Provide detailed description of intended project: (attach detailed feasibilitystudy)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. Project site or utilities.(attach relevant map and drawings and state whether there are accessroads required):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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12. Capacity of proposed project.(state amount of power to be generated transmitted, distributed or supplied):………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. Time plan for implementation of the project:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. Land use at the project site:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. Access roads, generation plant, transmission and distribution requiredfor the project (attach map):………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. Contact or consultations with local authorities: (attach relevant documents):………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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17. State if there is need to access public and or private land:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. Specified consents or licences required from other public authorities toundertake project and their status (attach relevant documents):

19. Impact of the project.

(a) Impact on socio economics:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Impact on cultural heritage:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Impact on environment:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) Impact on natural resources:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Consent requiredand from whom

Description ofactivity

Legal provisions Status

(e) Impact on wildlife:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(f) Environmental Impact Assessment(Attach the Environmental Impact Assessment study and approvalby the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA))

20. Response to comments by stakeholders.(Attach an evaluation report and a response to comments):

21. Any other relevant information (Use additional sheets if appropriate):…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

22. Commercial aspects of the project.State intended market for generated power:

(Tick relevant option)(a) Domestic(b) Export(c) Own distribution(d) Sales to national grid

23. State the regions (areas) to which the power shall be supplied:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

24. Power purchase agreements or power sales agreements where applicable:(attach copy of agreements)

25. Tariff charges and methodology:(attach business plan for paragraphs (1),(2), (3) and(4))

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(a) Provide detailed proposed terms of supply, structure of tariffcalculation and methodology (Use additional sheets if necessary):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Provide detailed statement of total annual revenue requirementsprojected for first five years:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Indicate the planned investments in the first five years:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) Indicate the required rate of return:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

26. Declaration by the applicant:

I/ We declare that the proposed project is not unlawful and that the detailsstated above are, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and correct.

Dated this …………………………. day of ……………………200…..

27. Authorised signature(s) and seal of applicant(s)

Signature …………………… Signature …………………………

Name ………………………. Name …………………………….

SEAL

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28. Witnesses to above signatures:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY1. Date of submission of application: ……………………………………...2. Fees paid and receipt number: …………………………………………..3. Results of verification for completeness: ………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………4. Dates and newspapers in which application was advertised:

…………………………………………………………………………5. Results of public hearing:……………………………………………......

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Recommendation by Electricity Regulatory Authority Secretariat: …….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Decision of the Authority: ………………………………………………8. Date of issue of licence:…………………………………………………9. Expiry date of licence: ……………………………………………………10. Other relevant information: …………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………….

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Name Position Signature

Regulation 12(1).FORM C

THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 1999, CAP.145

APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENCE(Under regulation 9(1) of the Electricity (Application for Permit, Licence and

Tariff Review) Regulations, 2007

Please note: Application forms and supporting documents shall be submittedin triplicate, together with a soft copy of the application. Your application totransfer or assign a licence is not complete unless all requirements in this formare received and all questions answered.

1. Type of licence to be transferred or assigned:

(Tick as applicable)(a) Generation of electricity for own use(b) Generation and sale of electricity(c) Transmission of electricity(d) Bulk supply of electricity(e) System operator(f) Distribution of electricity(g) Retail supply/sale of electricity(h) Export of electricity(i) Import of electricity

2. Particulars of intended or licensee or transferor or assignor:(a) Name: ……………………………………………………………….(b) Licence number…………………………………………………….(c) Physical address:……………………………………………………(d) Postal address: …………………………………………………….(e) Telephone (fixed line): …………………………………………….(f) Mobile Phone: ……………………………………………………..(g) Fax: ……………………………………………………………….(h) Mobile phone: …………………………………………………….(i) Email address: …………………………………………………….(j) TIN: ……………………………………………………………….(k) VAT Reg: ………………………………………………………….(l) Website address:…………………………………………………...

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3. Reasons for transfer or assignment:(Please indicate in detail the reasons for transfer or assignment of thelicence. Indicate how the obligations, duties, responsibilities, assets andliabilities of the licensee shall be vested.)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Particulars of proposed transferee or assignee:

(a) Name: …………………………………………………………….(b) Physical address: …………………………………………………(c) Postal address: ………………………………………………….(d) Telephone (fixed line): ………………………………………….(e) Fax: ……………………………………………………………….(f) Mobile phone: …………………………………………………….(g) Email address: ……………………………………………………(h) TIN:………………………………………………………………(i) VAT Reg:…………………………………………………………(j) Website address:………………………………………………….

5. Indicate and describe the relationship between the transferor or assignoror licensee and the transferee or assignee:……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………

6. Legal status of proposed transferee or assignee:(Tick relevant option)(a) Sole proprietorship(b) Partnership(c) Public Limited Liability Company(d) Private Limited Liability Company(e) Cooperative Union Society(f) Other (please specify)

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(Attach, where applicable Certificate of Registration, Certificate ofIncorporation, VAT Certificate, Tax Clearance Certificate, TradingLicence, Memorandum and Articles of Association, particulars ofDirectors and Secretaries (Company Form No. 7) statement of NominalCapital (Company Form A1) return of allotment (Company Form A3)annual returns or resolution of authorisation to transfer or assignlicence.)

7. Name and details of transferee’s or assignee’s contact person:

(a) Name:……………………………………………………………(b) Nationality………………………………………………………(c) Physical address:…………………………………………………(d) Postal address:……………………………………………………(e) Telephone (fixed line):…………………………………………….(f) Mobile Phone: …………………………………………………….(g) Fax:……………………………………………………………….(h) Mobile phone:…………………………………………………….(i) Email:…………………………………………………………….(j) TIN:……………………………………………………………….(k) VAT Reg:………………………………………………………….


9. Financial status of proposed transferee or assignee.Share capital of the transferee or assignee (Fully paid):……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Name Address NationalityCountry of Usual

Residence

(a) Equity:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Loans:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Provide certified audited financial statements and accounts for the lastthree (3) financial years.

Bankers and financial references:

Bankers:Name and address of bankers (including telephone and fax):

(a) Bankers in Uganda:

(b) Bankers outside Uganda:

(c) Loan capital (specify source and provide evidence):……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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(d) Others (specify):……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

11. Main business activity of transferee or assignee:(Please indicate what business activity the applicant is currently engaged in):……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………

12. Technical capacity and experience.

(a) Technical and Industrial competence of transferee or assignee Please provide a detailed statement of transferee or assignee’stechnical and industrial competence and experience to undertakethe proposed project. (Use additional sheets if necessary)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) Describe technical and industrial support from external sources:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

13. Indicate the planned investments in the first five (5) years:………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. Indicate the required rate of return:……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………

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15. Declaration by the applicant:I/we declare that proposed transfer or assignment of the licence is notunlawful or contrary to the laws of Uganda, and that the details of theinformation, stated above are, to the best of my/our knowledge, true andcorrect, and we understand that Electricity Regulatory Authority is atliberty to independently verify this information.

Dated this ……………. day of …………………………… 200……

AUTHORISED SIGNATURE(S) AND SEAL (S):

Name:……………………………… Name:…………………………………

Signature of transferor……………… Signature of transferee………………or orName:…………………………… Name:…………………………………

Signature of assignor……………… Signature of assignee…………………

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:1. Date of submission of application: ………………………………………

2. Fees paid and receipt number: ……………………………………………

3. Recommendation of Electricity Regulatory Authority Secretariat:………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………

4. Decision of Electricity Regulatory Authority: ...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……..……………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………

5. Other relevant information:………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………….…

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Regulation 18(2)Form D

THE ELECTRICITY ACT 1999, CAP 145

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING(Under regulation 18 (2) of the Electricity (Application For Permit, Licence

and Tariff Review) Regulations, 2007)

TAKE NOTICE that the Electricity Regulatory Authority shall, on the…………day of……………………, 200…. hold a public hearingregarding……………….(nature of application) at…………………….(venue)starting at……………………….(time).

Government agencies, electricity sector stakeholders and persons affected bythe application are hereby invited to attend the hearing.

All stakeholders and affected persons wishing to make presentations mayregister with the Secretary to the Authority not later thanthe……………………day of………………………..200….

Signed:

………………………………………For and on behalf of the Electricity Regulatory Authority.

Dated this ……………… day of ………………………, 200…

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Regulation 18(5)Form E


THE ELECTRICITY (APPLICATION FOR PERMIT, LICENCE ANDTARRIFF REVIEW) REGULATIONS, 2007

NOTICE TO ATTEND PUBLIC HEARING(Under regulation 18 (5) of the Electricity (Application For Permit, Licence

and Tariff Review) Regulations, 2007)

To: …………………………………….…………………………………….…………………………………….

TAKE NOTICE that the Electricity Regulatory Authority shall on the ……… dayof ……………, 200…. hold a public hearing regarding……………………(nature of application) at …………………………. (venue) at………………………. (time).

You are invited to attend the public hearing in person or by representation atthe above stated venue.

Please note that you may present your comments in writing or orally during thepublic hearing.

Signed: ……………………………

For and on behalf of the Electricity Regulatory Authority.

Dated this ………. day of …………………………………, 200….

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Cross References.

1. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003,Act No. 1 of 2003.

2. The Electricity (Tariff Code) Regulations, 2003, S.I No.23 of 2003.

BEN Z. DRAMADRI,Chairperson

Electricity Regulatory Authority.

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S T A T U T O R Y I N S T R U M E N T S .

2007 No. 61.

THE UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS(LETTERS OF INTERIM AUTHORITY FOR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

AND PROVISIONAL LICENCES FOR PRIVATE OTHER DEGREEAWARDING INSTITUTIONS) REGULATIONS, 2007.

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ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

RegulationPART I—PRELIMINARY

1. Title2. Interpretation

PART II—LETTER OF INTERIM AUTHORITY

3. Application for letter of interim authority4. Issue of letter of interim authority5. Refusal to issue letter of interim authority6. Suspension of letter of interim authority 7. Revocation of letter of interim authority

PART III—ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF PRIVATEOTHER DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTION

8. Application for provisional licence 9. Verification of application

10. Issue of provisional licence

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Regulation

11. Refusal to grant provisional licence 12. Suspension of provisional licence 13. Revocation of provisional licence 14. Fees for letter of interim authority and provisional licence

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1—Currency Point

SCHEDULE 2—Forms

SCHEDULE 3—Fees

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2007 No. 61.

The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Letters ofInterim Authority for Private Universities and ProvisionalLicences for Private Other Degree Awarding Institutions)

Regulations, 2007.

(Under sections 82D, 82E, 82F, 95A and 128 of the Universities and OtherTertiary Institutions Act 2001, Act No. 7 of 2001)

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the National Council forHigher Education by sections 82D, 82E, 82F, 95A and 128 of theUniversities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 and with theapproval of the Minister, these Regulations are made this 26th day ofFebruary, 2007.

PART I—PRELIMINARY

1. Title.These Regulations may be cited as the Universities and Other TertiaryInstitutions (Letters of Interim Authority for Private Universities andProvisional Licences for Private Other Degree Awarding Institutions)Regulations, 2007.

2. Interpretation.In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“Act” means the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act,2001;

“currency point” has the value given to it in Schedule 1;

“National Council” means the National Council for HigherEducation established by section 4 of the Act;

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“private other degree awarding institution” means a privateinstitution or private centre of higher learning other than auniversity, one of the objects of which is the provision of postsecondary education, offering courses of study leading to theaward of certificates, diplomas and degrees and conductingresearch and publishing the results of the research;

“promoter of a private university” means a person intending orproposing to establish and operate a private university inUganda.

PART II—LETTER OF INTERIM AUTHORITY

3. Application for letter of interim authority.(1) A promoter of a private university shall apply to the National

Council for a letter of interim authority to establish and operate a privateuniversity.

(2) An application for a letter of interim authority shall be in Form7 set out in Schedule 2 and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

4. Issue of letter of interim authority.(1) The National Council may, on being satisfied that the

requirements specified in regulation 3 are complied with, issue a letterof interim authority to a promoter of a private university.

(2) A letter of interim authority shall be valid for a period of up tothree years during which the holder of the authority shall not admitstudents into the university but shall—

(a) mobilise funds;

(b) acquire requisite infrastructure and academic facilities;

(c) organise academic and administrative human infrastructure; and

(d) do any other thing that may further the development of theproposed university to maturity.

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(3) The National Council shall, within the three year periodprescribed under subregulation (2), monitor the private universityproject to establish its viability for grant of a provisional licence.

5. Refusal to issue letter of interim authority.The National Council may reject an application for a letter of interimauthority where it is satisfied that the promoter of the proposed privateuniversity is not likely to procure the academic, physical or otherresources necessary for the establishment and operation of theuniversity.

6. Suspension of letter of interim authority. (1) The National Council may suspend a letter of interim authority

issued to a promoter of a private university where—

(a) if after two years from the issuance of the letter of interimauthority, no substantial progress has been made to developthe private university project;

(b) the promoter of a private university is unable to meet thestandards set for operation as a private university;

(c) the promoter of a private university does not fulfill the purposefor which the letter of interim authority was granted;

(d) the promoter of a private university is in breach of the Act;

(e) the National Council, for any other reason deems it fit tosuspend the letter of interim authority.

(2) Where the National Council intends to suspend a letter ofinterim authority, the National Council shall notify the promoter of theproposed private university of its intention in writing and shall publishthe notice in the Gazette and in print media or newspapers.

(3) A notice of intention to suspend a letter of interim authorityshall be in Form 8 set out in Schedule 2.

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(4) Where the National Council notifies a promoter of a privateuniversity of its intention to suspend a letter of interim authority, thepromoter of the proposed private university may, within two monthsafter the date of publication of the notice of intention to suspend theletter of interim authority, show cause why the letter of interim authorityshould not be suspended.

(5) The National Council shall suspend a letter of interim authorityfor six months where—

(a) the promoter of the proposed private university does notchallenge the suspension;or

(b) the National Council is not satisfied with the explanation givenby the Promoter of the concerned private university.

(6) Where the National Council suspends the letter of interimauthority, the promoter of the private university shall, during the periodof suspension, address the concerns which led to the suspension.

(7) A promoter of a private university who operates the universitywhile the letter of interim authority is suspended commits an offence andis liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred currencypoints.

7. Revocation of letter of interim authority.(1) The National Council shall revoke a letter of interim authority

within six months after its suspension if the promoter of the proposedprivate university has not substantially addressed the matters which ledto the suspension of the letter of interim authority.

(2) The National Council shall before it revokes a letter of interimauthority notify the promoter in writing of the proposed privateuniversity of the intention to revoke its letter of interim authority, andshall publish the notice in the Gazette and in print media or newspapers.

(3) A notice of intention to revoke a letter of interim authority shallbe in Form 9 set out in Schedule 2.

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(4) The National Council shall publish the revocation of a letter ofinterim authority by notice in the Gazette.

(5) A promoter of a private university who operates the university,while the letter of interim authority is revoked commits an offence and isliable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred currency points.

PART III—ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF PRIVATE OTHER DEGREEAWARDING INSTITUTION

8. Application for provisional licence. (1) A person who proposes to establish and operate a Private Other

Degree Awarding Institution shall apply to the National Council for aprovisional licence.

(2) An application for a provisional licence shall be in Form 10 setout in Schedule 2, and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

9. Verification of application. The National Council shall, on receipt of an application made underregulation 8, organise a meeting or series of meetings with the applicantto verify the resources and information given in the application.

10. Issue of provisional licence. (1) The National Council may issue a provisional licence to the

applicant to establish and operate a Private Other Degree AwardingInstitution where it is satisfied that—

(a) the resources declared are available or are likely to beestablished;

(b) the applicant is following realistic plans to achieve the objectsof the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution;

(c) the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution is likely to attainand maintain the academic standards prescribed by theNational Council; and

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(d) the establishment of the Private Other Degree Awardinginstitution is in the interest of the public in relation to highereducation.

(2) The National Council shall publish the name and particulars ofthe Private Other Degree Awarding Institution issued with a provisionallicence in the Gazette and in print media or newspaper.

(3) A provisional licence shall be valid for at least three years fromthe date of publication of the name of the institution in the Gazette,within which period the National Council shall monitor the institution toestablish its viability for accreditation.

(4) A person who operates a Private Other Degree AwardingInstitution without a provisional licence commits an offence and is liableon conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred currency points.

11. Refusal to grant provisional licence.The National Council may reject an application for a provisional licencewhere the National Council is satisfied that the proposed institution is notlikely to procure the academic, physical or other resources necessary for theestablishment and operation of a Private Other Degree Awarding Institution.

12. Suspension of provisional licence. (1) The National Council may suspend a provisional licence where—

(a) if after two years from the issuance of the provisional licence,no substantial progress is made to establish the institution;

(b) the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution is unable to meetthe standards prescribed the National Council;

(c) the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution does not fulfillthe purposes for which the provisional licence is issued;

(d) the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution is in breach ofthe Act;

(e) the National Council, for any other reason deems it fit tosuspend the provisional licence.

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(2) The National Council shall before suspending a provisionallicence, notify the promoter of the institution in writing of the intentionto suspend the provisional licence, and shall publish the notice in theGazette and in print media or newspaper.

(3) A notice of intention to suspend a provisional licence shall be inForm 11 setout in Schedule 2.

(4) The Private Other Degree Awarding Institution shall, within twomonths from the date of publication of the intention to suspend theinstitution’s provisional licence, show cause why the provisional licenceshould not be suspended.

(5) The National Council shall suspend the provisional licencewhere—

(a) the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution does notchallenge the suspension; or

(b) the National Council is not satisfied with the explanation givenby the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution.

(6) Where the National Council suspends the provisional licence,the private other degree awarding institution may during the period ofsuspension, address the matters which led to the suspension of theprovisional licence.

(7) A person who operates a Private Other Degree AwardingInstitution, while the provisional licence is suspended commits anoffence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundredcurrency points.

13. Revocation of provisional licence.(1) The National Council shall revoke a provisional licence if,

within six months after its suspension, the institution has notsubstantially addressed the concerns which led to the suspension of itsprovisional licence.

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(2) The National Council shall, before revoking a provisionallicence notify the institution of the intention to revoke the provisionallicence, by notice in the Gazette and in print media or newspapers.

(3) The notice of intention to revoke a provisional licence shall bein Form 12 set out in Schedule 2.

(4) The National Council shall publish the revocation of a letter ofinterim authority in the Gazette and in print media or newspaper.

(5) A person who operates a Private Other Degree AwardingInstitution while the provisional licence is revoked commits an offenceand is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred currencypoints.

14. Fees for letter of interim authority and provisional licence.An application to the National Council for a letter of interim authority ora provisional licence, shall be accompanied by the fee set out inSchedule 3.

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SCHEDULE 1

Regulation 2

CURRENCY POINT

A currency point is equivalent to twenty thousand shillings.

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SCHEDULE 2 FORMS

Regulation 3(2) NCHE FORM 7

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

APPLICATION FOR LETTER OF INTERIM AUTHORITY TOESTABLISH AND OPERATE A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

(Fill in all items in this form and append attachments wherever necessary.Use capital letters. Hand in 10 copies)

1. NAME OF PROPOSED PRIVATE UNIVERSITY…...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. ADDRESS OF PROPOSED PRIVATE UNIVERSITY(a) Postal address ……………………………………………………(b) Fax number ………………………………………………………(c) E-mail address ……………………………………………………(d) Website address……… …………………………………………..(e) Telephone number .............…..…….Mobile…...............................

3. PROPOSED PHYSICAL LOCATION

(a) State the location of the proposed private university ………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………

(b) Do you already have a title deed? (Please attach a photocopy ofthe land title)……………………………………………………

4. NAMES OF PROMOTERS Name the promoters of the private university

(a) .……………………………………………………………………(b) …………………………………………………………………..(c) ……………………………………………………………………(Attach separate sheet if there are more promoters)

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5. VISION, MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY(a) State the vision of the private university

…………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) State the mission for which the private university is to be established………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) State the objectives for which the private university is to be established.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) State the philosophy of the private university to be established………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(e) State the proposed governance structures of the private university………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(f) State the proposed human resources that will be required tooperate the private university.…………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(g) State the expected sources of financial resources ….…………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(h) Provide the time table indicating the steps proposed to be taken for—

(i) mobilisation of resources;

(ii) acquisition of requisite infrastructure and academicfacilities;

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(iii) organisation of academic and administrative humaninfrastructure; and

(iv) any other steps that may further the development of theproposed private university to maturity.

(i) Describe the existing infrastructure to be used……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(j) What programmes of study are planned in setting up of the privateuniversity? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. NAMES AND SIGNATURES OF PROMOTERS

(Name)…………………………………………………………………

(Signature) ……………………………… (Date)………………………

(Name)…………………………………………………………………

(Signature) ……………………………… (Date)………………………

(Name)…………………………………………………………………

(Signature) ……………………………… (Date)………………………

(Name)…………………………………………………………………

(Signature) ……………………………… (Date)………………………

Project Director

(Name)…………………………………………………………………

(Signature) ……………………………… (Date)………………………

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7. PLEASE ATTACH A DETAILED PROJECT PROPOSALCONTAINING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION—

(a) name of the proposed private university;(b) physical location of the proposed private university;(c) aims and objectives for which the proposed private university is to

be established;(d) membership and governance of the private university;(e) sources of funding;(f) proposed academic and senior administrative staff;(g) financial control mechanism to be put in place;(h) detailed explanation of the programmes to be offered; and(i) physical and educational facilities in place or to be put in place.

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We swear that the above information is true and we shall stand by it asevidence in court of law

Regulation 6(3)NCHE FORM 8


NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUSPEND LETTER OF INTERIMAUTHORITY

To the promoter of …………………………………………………………………………………(Name of the Private University)

TAKE NOTE THAT—

1. The National Council intends to suspend the Letter of Interim Authorityof ……………………………………………………………………..(Name of the Private University) within two months after the date ofpublication of this notice in the Gazette.

2. The following are the grounds on which the intended suspension isbased—

(a) .……………………………………………………………………(b) ……………………………………………………………………(c) ……………………………………………………………………(d) …………………………………………………………………….

(Attach additional pages if there are more grounds)

3. Upon publication of this notice, the promoter of the private universityshall cease to operate the university.

4. During the two months after the publication of this notice, the promoter ofthe private university shall submit an explanation in writing to the NationalCouncil, showing cause why the suspension should not be issued.

……………………………………..Executive Director

National Council for Higher Education

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE LETTER OF INTERIMAUTHORITY

To the promoter of ………………………………………………………………………………(Name of the Private University)

TAKE NOTE THAT—

1. The National Council intends to revoke the Letter of Interim Authorityof ……………………………………………………………………..(Name of the Private University) within two months after the date ofpublication of this notice in the Gazette.

2. The following are the grounds on which the intended revocation isbased—

(a) ……………………………………………………………………

(b) ……………………………………………………………………

(c) ……………………………………………………………………

(d) ……………………………………………………………………(Attach additional pages if there are more grounds)

3. Upon publication of this notice, the promoter of a private university shallcease to operate the university.

4. During the two months after the publication of this notice, the promoter of aprivate university shall submit an explanation in writing to the NationalCouncil, showing cause why the revocation should not be issued.



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APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL LICENCE TO ESTABLISH ANDOPERATE A PRIVATE OTHER DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTION

(Fill in all items on this form and append attachments wherever necessary.Use capital letters. Hand in 10 copies)

1. NAME OF PROPOSED PRIVATE OTHER DEGREE AWARDINGINSTITUTION:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. ADDRESS OF THE INSTITUTION

(a) Postal address ……………………………………………….……

(b) Fax number………………………………..……………………

(c) E-mail address …………………………..………………………

(d) Website address……………………………………...……………

(e) Telephone number…………………Mobile………………………

3. LOCATION (a) State the location of the proposed private other degree awarding

institution………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) The amount of land owned by the proposed private other degreeawarding institution (Please attach a copy of the land title):…………………………………………………………………………

(c) Amount of land in current use: ……………………………………

(d) Amount of land for future use:..…………………………………

(e) Year(s) when all above plots of land were acquired:………………………………………………………………………………

(f) If the land on which the proposed private other degree awardinginstitution is leased or rented, provide a copy of theagreement.………………………………………………………

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4. INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF HIGHEREDUCATION

(a) Buildings State the total square metres of the following buildings:(i) Classrooms ………………................................................(ii) Libraries ….......…………..............................................(iii) Science laboratories ....…........................................…….(iv) Computer laboratories ….…...............................................(v) Staff houses ………………...........................................….(vi) Number of staff houses …….................................................(vii) Total area of administrative staff ……................................(viii) Total area for staff use ..............................................…….. (ix) Main building/Administrative ……….......................……(x) Student welfare offices ………………………………...…(xi) Health clinic/Sick bay area .........................................…......(xii) Hostel/Dormitory area...……………………………………(xiii) Meeting hall area....................................................……….. (xiv) Provide a master plan of your campus showing how the

buildings relate to one another

(b) Ground, physical infrastructure and services/utilities

(i) Area of playgrounds ………………………………………

(ii) Types of playgrounds available (e.g. tennis courts,swimming pool, etc.)…………………… …………………

(iii) Area of empty space within the campus dedicated toaesthetic and recreational use ……………………………

(iv) Total mileage of roads and paths within the campus ………

(v) What are the sources of water for the private other degreeawarding institution community?……………..……………

(vi) Indicate the supply of power you are to use? ……………………………………………………………………………

(vii) Do you have land suitable for agriculture? If so, how manyacres?………………………………………………………

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(c) Transport State the number of vehicles the private other degree awardinginstitution has and their registration numbers:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN PLACE

(a) Total number of library books. ……………………………………

(b) Total number of textbooks ………………………………………

(c) Dates of publication of the majority of books (give in blocks ofdates, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s etc.……………………

(d) Total number of computers for student use……………………….

(e) Total number of computers in the library…………………………

(f) Total number of computers for academic staff use………………

(g) Total number of computers for administration ………………….

(h) What library computer programme do you use to search andretrieve materials in the library and resource centres?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(i) State whether students will access computers to locate readingmaterials in the library ……………………………………………

(j) Does the private other degree awarding institution have access tointernet?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(k) State the number of seats in the: …………………………………(a) Libraries …………………………………………………

(b) Classrooms (lecture halls) ……………………………….

(c) Laboratories ……………………………………………….

(d) Administration Block ……………………………………

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(l) What facilities for student accommodation do you have?

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

6. ACADEMIC STAFF (a) State the number of full time academic staff the private other

degree awarding institution intends to have ………………………

(b) State the number of part-time staff the private other degreeawarding institution intends to have ……………………………

7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF

(a) How many administrative staff do you intend to have? …………………………………………………………………..

(b) How many support staff do you intend to have? …………………

(c) Names of proposed members of the Council of the private other

degree awarding institution………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………

(attach an additional list where necessary)

(d) Proposed Chancellor ……………………………………………

(e) Proposed Director…………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………

(f) Proposed Deputy Director ………………………………………

(g) Proposed Institution Secretary ……………………………………

(h) Proposed Registrar ………………………………………………

(i) Deans of each of the faculties …………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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8. OWNERSHIP OF PRIVATE OTHER DEGREE AWARDINGINSTITUTION

(a) Please indicate who the owners of the proposed private otherdegree awarding institution are, clearly stating how they willretain control (e.g. by having reserved places on the Council,Senate, appointment as Deans and as other officers):………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Who are the promoters of the private other degree awardinginstitution? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. FINANCES AND MANAGEMENT

(a) What other assets, besides land and buildings, does the privateother degree awarding institution own? (Attach a separate sheet ifnecessary)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) What is the proposed annual budget of the private other degreeawarding institution? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Fees structure………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) What percentage of the budget is to be derived from fees?……………………………………………………………………………

(e) State other sources of income that will support the private otherdegree awarding institution ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(f) How much of the budget is to be given to:

(i) Infrastructure development ………………………………..

……………………………………………………………

(ii) Research and development…………………………………

(iii) Computer hardware and software…………………………

(iv) Science laboratory equipment ………………………………

(v) Staff development………………………………………….

(vi) Library ……………………………………………………

(g) What percentage of the budget is given to staff salaries?…………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(h) Who are the current bankers of the private other degree awardinginstitution?………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. VISION AND MISSION OF THE PRIVATE OTHER DEGREEAWARDING INSTITUTION

(a) What is the vision of the private other degree awardinginstitution? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) What is the mission of the private other degree awardinginstitution? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) What are the specific objectives of the private other degreeawarding institution? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(d) Provide a logo of the proposed private other degree awardinginstitution …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(e) Attach a strategic plan of the private other degree awardinginstitution ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(f) What programmes of study does the private other degree awardinginstitution intend to offer? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(g) What is the area of competence of the private other degreeawarding institution in which it intends to do better than otherestablished private other degree awarding institutions?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(h) What are the future planned programmes and when will theycommence?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. STUDENT POPULATION

(a) Total number of students the private other degree awardinginstitution intends to admit………………………………………

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(b) Planned/estimated programme distribution of students (numberand percentage) (i) Arts .......................................................................................

(ii) Social Sciences......................................................................

(iii) Basic Science ......................................................................

(iv) Arts Education (teaching) ....................................................

(v) Science Education (teaching) ...............................................

(vi) Agriculture ...........................................................................

(vii) Medicine (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry) ..........................

(viii) Veterinary medicine ..............................................................

(ix) Engineering/Technology .....................................................

12. SIGNATURE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE PRIVATE OTHERDEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTION

(a) Chairperson of Governing Council (print, sign and date)

(Name) ………………………………………………………….

(Signature) ……………………………. (Date)………………..

(b) Director of the private other degree awarding institution

(Name) ………………………………………………………….

(Signature) ……………………………. (Date)………………..

(c) Deputy Director

(Name) ………………………………………………………….

(Signature) ……………………………. (Date)………………..

We swear that all the above information is true and we shall stand by itas evidence in court of law

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13. PLEASE ATTACH A DETAILED PROJECT PROPOSALCONTAINING—

(a) Name of the private other degree awarding institution.

(b) Physical location of the private other degree awarding institution.

(c) Aims and objectives for which the private other degree awardinginstitution has been established.

(d) Membership and governance of the private other degree awardinginstitution.

(e) Sources of funding for the private other degree awardinginstitution.

(f) Academic and senior administrative staff of the private otherdegree awarding institution.

(g) Financial control mechanism in place.

(h) Detailed explanation of the programmes to be offered.

(i) Physical and educational facilities in place or to be put in place.

(j) A time table indicating the steps to be taken for three years afterestablishment of the private other degree awarding institutiontowards the realisation of its objects.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUSPEND PROVISIONAL LICENCEGRANTED TO PRIVATE OTHER DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTION

The Vice Chancellor/Director………………………………………………………………………………(Name of the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution)

TAKE NOTE THAT—

1. The National Council intends to suspend the provisional licence of……………………………………………………………………..(Name of the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution) within twomonths after the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.

2. The following are the grounds on which the intended suspension isbased—(a) ……………………………………………………………………

(b) ……………………………………………………………………

(c) ……………………………………………………………………

(d) ……………………………………………………………………

(Attach additional pages if there are more grounds)

3. Upon publication of this notice, you shall cease any further admission ofstudents.

4. During the two months after the publication of this notice, the promoterof a Private Other Degree Awarding Institution is required to submit anexplanation in writing to the National Council, showing cause why thesuspension should not be issued.

………………………………………………Executive Director


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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE PROVISIONAL LICENCEGRANTED TO PRIVATE OTHER DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTION

The Vice Chancellor/Director/Rector…………………………………………………………………………………(Name of the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution)

TAKE NOTE THAT—

1. The National Council intends to revoke the provisional licence of………………………………………………………………….. (Nameof the Private Other Degree Awarding Institution) within six months afterthe date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.

2. The following are the grounds on which the intended revocation isbased—

(a) ……………………………………………………………………

(b) ……………………………………………………………………

(c) ……………………………………………………………………(Attach additional pages if there are more grounds)

3. Upon publication of this notice, you shall cease any further admission ofstudents.

4. During the six months after the publication of this notice, the promoterof a Private Other Degree A warding Institution is required to submit anexplanation in writing to the National Council showing cause why therevocation should not be issued.



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SCHEDULE 3

Regulation 14


FEES PAYABLE ON APPLICATION FOR A LETTER OF INTERIMAUTHORITY OR A PROVISIONAL LICENCE.

Cross ReferencesThe Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001, Act No. 7 of 2001.The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Amendment) Act, 2006, ActNo. 3 of 2006.

PROF. MICHEL LEJEUNE,Deputy Executive Director,

National Council for Higher Education.

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APPLICATION FEES

Letter of interim authority 100 currency points

Provisional licence 300 currency points

Application forms 5 currency points

Verification of information 100 currency points





2007 No. 62.

THE UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS(EQUATING OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES)

REGULATIONS, 2007.________


Regulation

1. Title.2. Interpretation.3. Application for equating of degree, diploma or certificate.4. Guidelines for equating of degree, diploma or certificate.5. Council to issue only one certificate.6. Fees for equating of qualifications.7. Revocation and savings

SCHEDULES.

SCHEDULE 1—Currency PointSCHEDULE 2—Application for Equating of Degree, Diploma and CertificateSCHEDULE 3—Guidelines for Equating of Qualifications.SCHEDULE 4—Fees

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2007 No. 62.

The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Equating of Degrees,Diplomas and Certificates) Regulations, 2007.

(Under sections 5(i),5(k) and 128 of the Universities and Other TertiaryInstitutions Act, 2001, Act No. 7 of 2001)

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the National Council forHigher Education by sections 5(i), 5(k) and 128 of the Universities andOther Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001, and with the approval of theMinister, these Regulations are made this 28th day of February, 2007.

1. Title.These Regulations may be cited as the Universities and Other TertiaryInstitutions (Equating of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates)Regulations, 2007.

2. Interpretation. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“Act” means the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001;

“currency point” has the value given to it in Schedule 1;

“National Council” means the National Council for HigherEducation established by section 4 of the Act.

3. Application for equating of degree, diploma or certificate.An application to the National Council for equating of a degree, diplomaor certificate under sections 5(i) and 5(k) of the Act shall be in the formset out in Schedule 2.

4. Guidelines for equating of degree, diploma or certificate.The National Council shall, in determining the equivalence of anacademic or professional qualification of a degree, diploma or certificateobtained in or outside Uganda, comply with the guidelines prescribed inParts I, II and III respectively of Schedule 3.

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5. Council to issue only one certificate.(1) The National Council shall issue only one certificate of

equivalence for a diploma, certificate or degree respectively, in respectof each successful applicant.

(2) A person who has previously been issued with a certificate ofequivalence for a diploma, certificate or degree and who applies foranother certificate of equivalence for a diploma, certificate or degreebased on different qualifications from those for which the first certificatewas issued, shall submit, together with the application, the firstcertificate of equivalence issued to him or her.

6. Fees for equating of qualifications.An application to the National Council for equating of qualifications

shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in Schedule 4.

7. Revocation and savings.(1) The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Equating of

Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates) Regulations, 2005 are revoked.

(2) Notwithstanding the revocation under subregulation (1), anyaction, appointment or programme made under the revoked regulationsshall continue in force as if made under these Regulations.

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SCHEDULES.

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SCHEDULE 1Regulation 2

CURRENCY POINT

A currency point is equivalent to twenty thousand shillings.

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APPLICATION FOR EQUATING OF DEGREE, DIPLOMA ANDCERTIFICATE

(Fill in all items on this form and append attachments, wherever possible)

1. Name:……………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….

2. Date of birth……………………………………………………………….3. Present address—

(a) Postal: ………………………………………………………………(b) Telephone number(s)………………………………………………..(c) E-mail address: ……………………………………………………..

4. Name of employer (For employed applicants): …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Name and address of university or institution of higher education attended(a) Name ………………………………………………………………..(b) Postal address……………………………………………………….(c) Telephone number(s): ………………………………………………(d) E-mail address ………………………………………………………(e) Period (e.g. 2000 – 2003): ………………………………………….(f) Faculty ……………………………………………………………...(g) Programme ………………………………………………………….

6. Last school attended in Uganda (Where applicable) ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Date of leaving school ……………………………………………………8. Highest class attended ……………………………………………………9. Duration of—

(a) Primary education: from ……………………… to …………………(b) Secondary education: from …………………… to …………………

10. Uganda Certificate of Education or equivalent examination(a) Year of examination: ………………………………………………….(b) Result: ………………………………………………………………...

11. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or equivalent examination(a) Year of examination: …………………………………………………(b) Result: ………………………………………………………………...

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12. (a) Year of admission to university or college………………………….(b) Qualifications considered to merit admission………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Duration of degree course …………………………………………..(d) Duration of diploma course …………………………………………(e) Duration of certificate course ………………………………………(f) Grade of pass (where applicable) …………………………………...

13. Did you have to learn a foreign language before you were admitted for thecourse? Yes/No……………………………………………………………

14. If yes, how long did it take you to learn the language? ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….

15. If you were not admitted to a university immediately after completingsecondary education, state courses or employment you had prior to admission…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

16. State the sponsors of your scholarship ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

17. Did you at any time change your course without consulting your sponsor?If yes, state the reason ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….

18 EnclosuresEnclosed certified photocopies of the following certificates—

(a) *Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent(b) *Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent(c) *Preparatory course document or certificate (In foreign language

and in English)(d) Degree or diploma certificate (In foreign language and in English)(e) Other certificates (to be named here) ………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(f) Transcript …………………………………………………………...(g) Curriculum/course content ………………………………………….

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19. I hereby solemnly declare that all statements above are correct and alldocuments forwarded to the National Council truly belong to me.

NAME …………………………………………………………………………

SIGNATURE: …………………………………………………………………

DATE: …………………………………………………………………………

*Delete whichever is inapplicable and attach all the relevant certified photocopies.

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GUIDELINES FOR EQUATING OF DEGREESPART I

GUIDELINES FOR EQUATING OF DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS(Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degree)

1. The institution must be accredited or recognised by the National Councilor the accrediting agency in the country of origin.

2. Minimum entry requirements for Uganda Bachelor’s degree—

(a) Direct entry from schools – Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)with at least 5 credits and at least two principal passes at UgandaAdvanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalentobtained at the same sitting;

(b) Mature age entry – aged 25 years and above and has passed matureage entry examinations with 50% mark and above. The mature ageentry examinations have to be accredited by the National Council;

(c) Diploma entry – obtained at credit/distinction level in the relevantfield from a recognised institution;

(d) Bridging/access/remedial courses for students who have done theirsecondary education outside Uganda. The National Council mustaccredit the courses.

3. Minimum entry requirements for master’s degree—

(a) A bachelor’s degree(b) Other (specify)

4. Minimum entry requirements for a doctoral degree—

(a) A master’s degree(b) Other (specify)

5. Mode of course delivery—

(a) Full time(b) Part time(c) Correspondence(d) Other (specify)

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6. Minimum course duration—(a) 3 years for undergraduate degree with the exception of in-service

courses which may last two years.(b) 1 year for masters.(c) 3 years for doctoral degree.

7. Is the curriculum available? Yes/No

8. Proportion of time spent on practical work (At least 3 hours per week)

9. Course assessment modes—

(a) Written assignments(b) Written examinations(c) Research/dissertation(d) Practical examinations(e) Field attachment/practical/internship(f) Other (specify)

10. The award was obtained from—

(a) A Commonwealth higher education institution(b) A State higher education institution(c) A State registered institution(d) Other (specify)

11. General remarks …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

12. Certification(a) This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms

and conditions prescribed by the National Council.

(b) The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as-(a) A bachelor’s degree(b) A master’s degree(c) A doctoral degree

Name of equating officer………………………………………………………..Title …………………………………………………………………………….Signature ……………………………………………………………………….Date……………………………………………………………………………..

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PART II

GUIDELINES FOR EQUATING OF DIPLOMAS(Ordinary, Advanced and Postgraduate Diploma)

1. The institution must be accredited/recognised by the National Council oraccrediting agency in the country of origin.

2. Minimum entry requirements for an ordinary diploma—

(a) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes;

(b) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 1 principalpass and two subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or itsequivalent;

(c) Qualifications equivalent to Uganda Advanced Certificate ofEducation (UACE) as shall be determined by the National Councilin consultation with the Uganda National Examinations Board;

(d) Certificate from a recognised institution;

(e) Other (specify).

3. Minimum entry requirements for an advanced or higher diploma

(a) Ordinary diploma

(b) Other (specify)

4. Minimum entry requirements for a postgraduate diploma

(a) Bachelor’s degree

(b) Other (specify)

5. Mode of course delivery—

(a) Full time

(b) Part time(c) Correspondence(d) Others (specify)

6. Is the minimum course duration for ordinary diploma 2 (two) academicyears? Yes/No

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7. Is the minimum course duration for the advanced diploma 1 (one)academic year? Yes/No

8. Is the minimum course duration for the postgraduate diploma 1 (one)academic year? Yes/No

9. Is the curicuium available? Yes/No

10. Proportion of time spent on practical work (At least 3 hours per week)

11. Course assessment modes—(a) Written assignments(b) Written examinations(c) Research project/dissertation(d) Practical examinations(e) Others (specify)

12. The award was obtained from—(b) A Commonwealth higher education institution(c) A State higher education institution(d) A State registered institution(e) Other

13. General remarks ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….

14. Certification(a) This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and

conditions prescribed by the National Council.

(b) The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as—(a) Ordinary diploma(b) Advanced diploma(c) Postgraduate diploma

Name of equating officer………………………………………………………Title……………………………………………………………………………Signature………………………………………………………………………Date……………………………………………………………………………

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PART III

GUIDELINES FOR EQUATING OF CERTIFICATES

1. The Institution must be accredited or recognised by the National Councilor accrediting agency in the country of origin.

2. Minimum entry requirements

(a) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 3 credits obtainedat the same sitting;

(b) Other (specify)………………………………………………………...

3. Mode of course delivery—(i) Full time(ii) Part time(iii) Correspondence(iv) Other (specify)

4. Is the minimum course duration one academic year? Yes/No5. Is the curriculum available? Yes/No6. Proportion of time spent on practical work (At least 2 hours per week)7. Course assessment modes—

(a) Written assignments(b) Written examinations(c) Research project(d) Practical examinations(e) Other (specify)

8. The award was obtained from—(a) A Commonwealth higher education institution(b) A State higher education institution(c) A State registered institution(d) Other(specify)

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9. General remarks…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. Certification(a) This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and

conditions prescribed by the National Council.

(b) The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as acertificate

Name of equating officer………………………………………………………

Title……………………………………………………………………………

Signature………………………………………………………………………

Date……………………………………………………………………………

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PART IV

FEES PAYABLE ON APPLICATION FOR EQUATING QUALIFICATIONS



Cross ReferencesThe Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001, Act No. 7 of 2001The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Equating of Degrees,Diploma and Certificates) Regulations, 2005 S.I No. 80 of 2005

QUALIFICATION FEESDegree 10 currency pointsDiploma 5 currency pointsCertificate 3 currency pointsOthers 1 currency point for each document

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2007 No. 63.

THE UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS(MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO

UNIVERSITIES OR OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS)REGULATIONS, 2007

___________


Regulation

1. Title2. Minimum entry requirements for admission.

SCHEDULE

Minimum Entry requirements for admission to a University or Other TertiaryInstitution

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2007 No. 63.

The University And Other Tertiary Institutions (Minimum EntryRequirements For Admission to Universities or Other Tertiary

Institutions) Regulations, 2007.

(Under section 123 (2) (a) of the Universities and Other TertiaryInstitutions Act, No. 7 of 2001).

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the National Council forHigher Education by section 123 (2) (a) of the Universities and OtherTertiary Institutions Act, 2001, these Regulations are made this 28th dayof February, 2007.

1. TitleThese Regulations may be cited as the Universities and Other TertiaryInstitutions (Minimum Entry Requirements for Admission toUniversities or Other Tertiary Institutions) Regulations, 2007.

2. Minimum entry requirementsThe minimum entry requirements for admission to a degree, diploma ora certificate programme in a university or other tertiary institution shallbe as specified in the Schedule to these Regulations.

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SCHEDULE

Regulation 2

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO AUNIVERSITY OR OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTION

PART I—BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME

The minimum entry requirements for admission to a bachelor’s degreeprogramme are—

(a) For direct entry—

(i) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE); and

(ii) At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate ofEducation (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

(b) For mature age entry—

(i) 25 years of age and above; and

(ii) Must have passed mature age entry examinations with 50%mark and above.

PART II—ORDINARY DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

The minimum entry requirements for admission to an ordinary diplomaprogramme are—

(a) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes; and

(b) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 1 principal passand 2 subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

PART III—ORDINARY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

The minimum entry requirements for admission to an ordinary certificateprogramme is a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 3 creditsobtained at the same sitting.

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PART IV—POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

The minimum entry requirements for admission to a Postgraduate programmeare—

(a) for a master’s degree, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; and

(b) For a doctoral degree, a master’s degree or its equivalent.



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