Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Industrial Court has ordered Makerere University to pay costs for inconveniencing lawyers for non-teaching staff who are currently challenging under payment by the institution. The Industrial Court was expected to deliver its judgement in an appeal case in which Makerere University challenged the …
Read More »Poor state of Mak students halls of residence shocks MPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Education committee on Thursday were shocked over the poor state of the students halls of residence at Makerere University. This was during their visit to the university as part of the probe over the impasse at Makerere that saw …
Read More »Zaake probe reveals CCTV coverage gap in Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Investigations into the alleged confrontation between the Mityana Municipality Member of parliament, Francis Zaake and Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe have suffered a setback. Zaake is accused of confronting Prof. Nawangwe when he appeared before the Education Committee of parliament that was …
Read More »Parliament asked to guarantee safe env’t for sexual violence victims to testify
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka Municipality MP Mathias Mpuuga has called for thorough investigations into reports of sexual harassment of students, during a recent strike at Makerere University. He says the students need a conducive and safe environment in the aftermath of the tragedy that befell them. Mpuuga, …
Read More »Makerere University unrest: Education Committee asks Janet Museveni to appear on Friday
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education Committee of parliament has asked the Education and Sports Minister, Janet Museveni to appear and respond to specific issues relating to the recent impasse at Makerere University. The decision was made after the Committee dismissed a delegation of officials from the Education …
Read More »Prof Nawangwe pins MP Zaake for threatening to beat him
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has pinned Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake for threatening to beat him up in order to stir more chaos at Makerere University. Nawangwe was today appearing before the Parliamentary Committee of Rules, Discipline and Privileges, which is investigating …
Read More »MP Zaake pre-planned attack against Makerere’s Barnabas Nawangwe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake planned to harass Makerere University Vice-Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe prior to his engagement with the Education Committee of parliament a few weeks ago. This is according to Jacob Opolot, the chairperson of the Education Committee who was appearing before the …
Read More »Makerere asks court to halt UGX 100M award to staff
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has appealed against the hefty court fines awarded to eight university accountants. The staff successfully dragged the university to court for acting beyond its powers, unfairly and illegally by endlessly shutting the staff out from promotion and keeping them at the same …
Read More »Grants not helpful to empower people with disabilities-Report
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Research findings released by Makerere University show that people living with disabilities (PWDs) encounter major challenges when it comes to access to services like health, education and later on employment. The survey done by the departments of Social Sciences and Statistics of Makerere University …
Read More »MUASA boss set to resume work after suspension
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, the chairperson Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) is set to resume his duties after completing his six month’s suspension. Dr. Kamunyu vowed in an interview with URN never to cede to dishonesty as he returns to Makerere University, saying …
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