Tag Archives: Convocation

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of former Makerere University students has petitioned the high court challenging Convocation elections held in December last year. The petitioners led by former contestants Robert Rutaaro, Gerald Karuhanga, and Charles Odongtho through their lawyers of Elgon Advocates are seeking the nullification of the elections, arguing that they didn’t follow established …

Makerere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Council has directed Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe to account for the funds meant for the recent University Convocation elections, as part of the measures to control excesses in the University management. In relation to the chaotic events last Friday, the Council has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Convocation chairperson, Dr Tanga Odoi has defended the security invasion of their Annual General Meeting held on December 30, 2022. Makerere University Convocation is the statutory body that brings together its staff and alumni. The body, established by the Universities and Other Tertiary …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was chaos at Makerere University on Friday as the alumni and staff elected new leaders of their umbrella body; the Convocation. The chaos resulted from a standoff between the current leaders who were organizing the election and some of the candidates. Throughout the day, …

Dr. Tanga Odoi Accused of Messing Makerere University Convocation Elections Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Makerere University Convocation chairman, Dr. Tanga Odoi has been accused of trying to rig Friday’s association assembly elections. Charles Odongotho, one of the contestants for the post of chairperson speaking to Uganda Radio …

Makerere University Convocation To Elect New Leaders Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Makerere University Convocation is set to elect a new executive Committee on December 30, 2022. However, the new leadership will not take office until April 2023. This was confirmed to URN by Dr. Tanga Odoi, the current Chairperson of …

Makerere University Convocation is holding elections on 30th December but the ignorance, apathy, bureaucracy and even suspected forgery surrounding them could mar the exercise, WRITES Alfred Geresom Musamali SPECIAL FEATURE | Makerere University Convocation is the statutory body that brings together its staff, alumni and other stakeholders. Elections for the Convocation’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Convocation has launched a drive to improve the dilapidated buildings at both Makerere University and Makerere University Business School (MUBS). The buildings listed for urgent attention include; lecture halls with falling ceilings, student Halls of residence and staff houses. Dr. Frederick …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Convocation, a body that brings together staff and alumni of the institution has asked governing councils of both Makerere University and Makerere University Business School – MUBS to respect the independence of the University  administration. The council is the supreme policy formulation organ …