Makerere University students on Monday 5th October went on strike over the tuition policy that requires all students to pay 100% by the sixth week of the semester. Students want the policy scrapped. However, during the Monday strike, many blamed Makerere university Guild President, Bala David Bwiruka for not joining their cause. Below Bala writes […]
Drama ensured when Police headed by the DPC Wandegeya Police station, Brian Ampaire made efforts to read out the letter which highlighted extension of Makerere University tuition payment deadline. But students rejected the letter and went on with the strike. Police deployed heavily but maintained calm even amidst confrontations from students that almost called for teargas. Makerere University students […]
The administration of Makerere University has finally responded to the students’ cries that led to a two days strike over 100% tuition payment policy with pleasing news. The policy that required students to clear 100% of the tuition by the end of the 6th week from the start of the semester has now been reviewed. It […]
Students of Makerere University have held a peaceful demonstration over what they call unfair University policies. It should be noted in a communique passed by the University Academic registrar demanding that students should have fully completed tuition by 14th March if they are to Sit for coursework and tests. On Wednesday 11th March, news circulated that […]
Makerere University government sponsored students went on strike on Monday morning of 9th March 2015 demanding to be paid special faculty allowance. The striking students are organised under their umbrella; Makerere University Government Sponsored Students (MUGOSA). Special Faculty allowance was scrapped off in 2012 and changed into Special Faculty Requirement Fund. It was indicated on Admission […]
Developing story: Makerere university student are demonstrating over faculty allowances. The strike started on Monday morning of 9th March 2015.