Tag Archives: Makerere University

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has challenged University leaders to exercise tolerance for divergent views in order to stand out in the evolving governance systems. While addressing Makerere University student leaders in Jinja on Saturday, Tumwebaze expressed dismay at the growing levels of violent extremism within …

Kamapala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has sued its Tribunal for ordering the reinstatement of Dr. Malowa Davis Ndanyi as the Director of Human Resources. The University is seeking a declaration that the March 1st, 2023 decision by the Tribunal to set aside the termination of the probationary contract …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament has asked students in higher institutions of learning to prioritize innovations that will facilitate the creation of jobs Tayebwa was on Friday speaking at the two-day Youth and Innovation Expo 2023, under the theme“Fostering Innovation for Uganda’s Transformational …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Leah Sikoyo, a curriculum specialist at Makerere University, has shed light on crucial issues and chronic gaps that have historically obstructed the effective implementation of the revised curricula in Uganda. These challenges continue to cast a shadow over the implementation of the recently revised …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University staff have threatened to lay down their tools over salary deductions. Through their joint staff Associations; Makerere University Academic Staff Association- MUASA and Makerere University Administrative Staff Association- MASA, the staff said that they noticed an unusual cut in salaries for last month. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has lifted the suspension of a student. Earlier this week, three students were suspended on allegations of planning to hold a peaceful demonstration on Monday against the University management. The students are Kizza Adonia, Reagan Mulambago, and Beston …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of the ‘Makerere at 100 celebrations’, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda has signed a development partnership with the university. UNDP is partnering with universities to leverage Uganda’s vibrant public and private universities which can position Uganda as a centre …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity platform- NUP candidate Robert Maseruka has been elected the new Guild President of Makerere University. According to results announced by Levi Tshilumba, the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Maseruka, a third-year student doing Journalism and Communication garnered 2,558 votes to beat his closest rival …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Guild elections were on Friday marred by technical glitches. Each college had a single link to the voting portal, which led to a page with a list of candidates who were specifically running for that college. These links were released by the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is growing anxiety among Makerere University staff after the decision by the University Council to halt the work of the Staff Appeal Tribunal. Over the years, the Tribunal has played a crucial role in offering an alternative avenue for University staff who have been …