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    LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT POLICY
    (Busitema University, 2014-06) Busitema University, Office of the University Secretary
    Busitema University is a multi campus model University that was established by Statutory Instrument No. 22 enacted by the Parliament of Uganda on the 10th day of May 2007. As strength the University has vast expanse of land on each of its campuses, which is an asset for socio- economic transformation of the University as a whole. Besides the planned infrastructural expansion, staff, students and the surrounding communities continue to cultivate the University's land. This is an indicator that there is pressure and competition for land resources. Busitema campus is located on approximately One thousand three hundred and ten (1,309.658) acres of land, Nagongera on approximately five hundred and eighty five (584.775) acres, Arapai on approximately six hundred and eighty (679.54) acres, Namasagali on approximately one hundred and eighty seven (187) acres, Mbale on approximately fifty (50) acres, and Pallisa approximately twenty eight ( 27.804) acres. The total land for the six operating campuses is approximately Two thousand eight hundred and forty one (2,840.777) acres. Land is one of the most sensitive, critical and very valuable resources in Uganda, Africa and the world over. It is the most basic resource in terms of space it provides, the environmental resources it contains and supports and the capital it represents and generates. The need for a University tailored policy on land use and management cannot be over emphasized. Busitema University land use and Management policy will take into consideration, National legislation and policies regarding land 'The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 'Ihe Land Act and all its amendments. 'The policy reflects the views of the University, all stake holders without eroding the right of proprietorship which is vested in the University Council
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    MEDICAL POLICY
    (Busitema University, 2012) Busitema University, Office of the University Secretary
    Health Insurance Scheme Section 24.0 of the Tenure, Terms and Conditions of Service of Academic, Administrative and Support Staff of Busitema University June 2009 provides for a Health insurance scheme. It provides that: • All staff are entitled to free medical attention for self and immediate family in any Government hospital in Uganda. • 'The University shall take medical insurance cover provided by a Service provider approved by the Contracts Committee. • The medical insurance scheme will cover up to a maximum of four dependent children below 21 years of age or up to 24 years of age and attending school at undergraduate studies on a full time basis as well as the staff member's registered spouse.