Makerere University Strike Ascribed to Students Political Mission

By Nelson Bahati October, 25th 2019 Makerere University communications manager Dr. Mohammed Kigundu Musoke on 25th October 2019 attributed the strike at Makerere university to a political mission for students. In an interview with Kigundu, he said that Makerere University students are having their own political issues there pushing through the means of strikes to […]

Makerere University School of Law Professor Joins Protest against Military Brutality towards Students

Makerere University School of Law Professor Joins Protest against Military Brutality towards Students

Prof Ben Twinomugisha a lecturer at the Makerere University school of law has vowed not to step feet in the University as a way of showing discontent to the police and military violent actions towards students. In a statement, Twinomugisha encouraged fellow lecturers and other Ugandans to stand up against such vices in society. Prof. […]

How Peaceful Makerere University Demonstration turned Bloody with Many Battered, others Suspended and 30 in police Custody

How Peaceful Makerere University Demonstration turned Bloody with Many Battered, others Suspended and 30 in police Custody

On Tuesday October 22, 2019 Makerere University female students started a peaceful demonstration against the already implemented 15% tuition increment policy. The students were led by the Vice Guild president, Judith Nalukwago, Guild Representative Councillor for School of psychology, Mollie Siperia and other student leaders. Carrying placards with words of dissatisfaction they made their way […]

Two Makerere University Students Suspended Over Tuition Policy strike

Two Makerere University Students Suspended Over Tuition Policy strike

Makerere University administration has suspended two ring leaders in the Tuesday October 22, 2019 strike in which students protested the 15% tuition policy. According Daily monitor reports, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe confirmed the suspension of Guild Representative Councillor for School of psychology, Mollie Siperia and reknown “strike master” Frank Bwambale on allegations of inciting violence. “Well […]

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe wants Makerere University School of Law Closed

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe wants Makerere University School of Law Closed

Makerere University vice chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe accuses School of Law for being adamantly defiant. Nawangwe stated that despite the fact that all the other colleges have resumed lectures, the Law school has stayed closed ever since the start of the semester. It is on these grounds that the professor, on Tuesday, let out agony […]

Makerere Guild Speaker Detained for Calling Students’ Assembly

Makerere Guild Speaker Detained for Calling Students’ Assembly

The Makerere University Guild speaker, Isaac Kwagala has not participate in today’s students’ strike as he was, on Tuesday, arrested and detained by Military Police for calling a student’s emergency student’s General Assembly. has not participate in today’s students’ strike as he was, on Tuesday, arrested and detained by Military Police for calling a student’s […]

Makerere University Guild President Arrested

Makerere University Guild President Arrested

Over 18 students of Makerere University have been arrested following a strike held during the morning hours of 16th April 2018. The arrested students included the guild president, Papa Were Salim, the Chairman of Mitchel and Lumumba Halls of residence among other students. The arrests were done amidst teargas and bullets fired by police to […]

Makerere university strike: Guild President arrested and several injured

Makerere university strike: Guild President arrested and several injured

A number of Makerere University students including their Guild President Bala David Bwiruka have been arrested following a demonstration aimed at scrapping off the 100% tuition payment policy. Makerere university tuition payment policy requires a student to have cleared all the tuition/fees by the sixth week of each semester. Other students arrested include the Chairman Mitchell […]