Makerere suspends guild elections after UCU student stabbed to death

Makerere suspends guild elections after UCU student stabbed to death

Makerere University Council Thursday night suspended the students’ governing body, the Students’ Guild, and indefinitely deferred polls due today to elect its 88th President after the son of a Member of Parliament was killed in a clash during last-minute campaigns. The deceased was late Thursday night identified as Betungura Bewatte, 27, a son of a […]

Opoya Micheal to fight for supplementary exams at Makerere university

Opoya Micheal to fight for supplementary exams at Makerere university

While at a guild campaign rally at Mary Stuart hall on Saturday 14th March, Opoya Micheal promised to push for the introduction of supplementary exams at Makerere University. The third year student studying a Bachelor of commerce, says this will enable students who get retakes in their final year to graduate without waiting for another year. […]

Makerere university Guild campaigns: The sun shines again on Bala David Bwiruka's supporters

Makerere university Guild campaigns: The sun shines again on Bala David Bwiruka's supporters

After a fair hearing on Tuesday 10th March 2015 which went in favor of embattled Bala David Bweruka, aka Tiger’s supporters have started smiling than never before. Bwiruka Bala dragged Makerere university and the guild electoral commission to court after nullification of his Guild Presidential candidature on allegations that his academic papers were wanting. Bala […]

Makerere university Guild candidate Stellah Namulindwa believes alcohol is cool for campaigns

Makerere university Guild candidate Stellah Namulindwa believes alcohol is cool for campaigns

“I believe that alcohol is important for some people to create excitement, alcohol doesn’t make someone violent but finds a heart and mind of violence within someone,” a firm speaking Namulindwa said. The only female candidate in the 2015/16 Makerere University guild race, Stellah Namulindwa made these remarks during the presidential guild debate on Urban TV when […]

Makerere university: Campaigning with bands is a violation against students’ Rights – Lubega Henry

Makerere university: Campaigning with bands is a violation against students’ Rights – Lubega Henry

Those who have keenly followed Makerere university guild campaigns process have realized the distinctive character that Lubega Henry portrays. He is one of the candidates in the race for the guild presidential post on an independent ticket. Unlike other candidates, Lubega in his African wear, doesn’t show up with a mammoth of students or call […]