{
  "id": 5081437,
  "title": "From Kayayo To UDS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/from-kayayo-to-uds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T11:45:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/from-kayayo-to-uds/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Salamatu Haruna, once a head porter in Accra known as a kayayo, now finds herself with a bright future after securing admission to the University of Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale. The story of her transformation has gone viral on social media, catching the attention of the institution's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu. Prof. Iddrisu took the initiative to locate Salamatu and brought her back to UDS, where her first-year tuition and accommodation are fully funded. Additionally, she has been provided with a part-time job opportunity while the university prepares to reopen. The Vice Chancellor has pledged support through the No-Fees-Stress policy and Students Financial Aid Scheme once the university resumes operations. Salamatu's journey from the streets of Accra to a promising academic life serves as an inspiration for others to share their own stories and attract the life-changing opportunities they deserve, no longer exposed to the dangers of street life.",
  "summary": "Salamatu Haruna sandwiched between Prof. Sanatu and the Vice Chancellor after the good news was broken to her The story about Salamatu Haruna, a University of Development Studies (UDS), Read More... The post From Kayayo To UDS appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}