Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An outdoor advertising company will pay Makerere University 150 million shillings annually for the next five years in exchange for advertising space at the university. Prime Media Network limited signed a contract with Makerere University for beautification and maintenance of selected areas at the …
Read More »Elevation of Makerere police station to a division draws mixed reactions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The decision by the Police leadership to elevate Makerere University police station to a fully-fledged policing division has drawn mixed reactions from students, local leaders and legislators. The decision to elevate Makerere University police station to a fully-fledged policing division was reached by …
Read More »Staff petition Mak council over corruption in DGF University project
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of the Makerere University staff led by Sarah Acan Otim have raised a red flag against the suspected corruption involving some members of the university council. The alleged corruption involves Bruce Balaba Kabaasa, the Chairperson Finance, Planning and Investment Committee of Council …
Read More »Makerere management, disciplinary commitee clash over student suspension
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University management and the disciplinary committee have disagreed over a decision to suspend students. The university’s managers are particularly concerned that the disciplinary committee erred in law and fact when it failed to evaluate evidence before it and decided the reinstatement of Siperia Mollie …
Read More »MP Zaake counter accuses Prof Nawangwe of harassing him
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake has accused Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe of undermining parliament. He was appearing before the Rules, Discipline and Privileges Committee of parliament to defend himself against allegations of harassing Nawangwe and behaving without decorum. It …
Read More »Mpigi resorts to mushroom growing to alleviate poverty among youth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following several failed attempts to fight poverty, Mpigi district authorities have resorted to mushroom growing to reduce the high poverty and unemployment rates among youths. The district authorities are encouraging youth groups and other community members to start mushroom growing projects with promises of helping …
Read More »Court awards Dr Stella Nyanzi UGX 50 million for rights violation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Civil Division has awarded 50 million shillings to former Makerere University Researcher Dr Stella Nyanzi for the violation of her rights by the government. The award stems from an application challenging the infringement of her fundamental human right when the government …
Read More »Makerere University student found dead in hostel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University fraternity is mourning the death of a third year student of Pharmacy, Viola Namulindwa. Namulindwa was found dead at the Hollywood hotel after neighbours noticed a stench emanating in from her room. Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, said the police broke into her …
Read More »Makerere law don steps down from Kamunyu case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Ronald Kakungulu-Mayambala, a lecturer at the School of Law has excused himself from the hearings of Dr Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi’s case, currently before the Staff Appeals Tribunal. This follows a request by Esther Kabinga, a legal officer at Makerere University. Associate Professor Mayambala is …
Read More »Makerere Disciplinary Committee orders reinstatement of suspended Siperia Mollie Saasiraabo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Students Disciplinary Committee has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Siperia Mollie Saasiraabo, who is accused of leading a strike over the 15 percent tuition hike. The disciplinary committee delivered its verdict on Tuesday afternoon, saying Saasiraabo has no case to answer. This …
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