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 […]
Setting up a business to serve the community around Makerere university always comes with its packs. If students don’t loot your merchandise during the strikes, others will intentionally not pay for the services rendered. But for a woman such as Farida Najjuma; popularly known as Hajati, with a cookery in Makerere Kikoni that heavily relies […]
Police, teargas, shooting of both rubber and live bullets explain the deadly tension and loud cries that have engulfed Makerere University campus and the surrounding areas. The academic business has been paralyzed because of the 100% tuition policy. Students at the oldest public university in Uganda are striking over the university tuition payment policy that requires […]
Bala David’s supporters are filled with joy after Makerere University administration finally allowed him to campaign for the post of Guild president. Bala had been eliminated from the 2015 Guild Race on claims of having a retake and being a third year student. He thus decided to challenge the University’s decision in high Court and the […]
When you read “Face of MUK” what would probably come to your mind is a beauty pageant search for a ‘Miss Makerere’ of sorts, however there’s more to that than just beauty. According to Justine Nsimbi, the Women Affairs Minister Makerere University Guild and also president for this campaign, Face of Muk is a project in […]
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 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 […]
You may be concerned about fake degree awarded to some Makerere university students who graduated in January 2015, a story that has claimed space in global media, but students at the oldest public university in Uganda are talking about politics. Mid this month (March 2015), Makerereans will go to polls to elect new leaders. A […]