The Makerere University staff have threatened to strike if their salaries are not increased by 100% as promised. Chairperson Makerere University staff Association (MUASA), Dr. Muhammad Kigundu Musoke told journalists that the lecturers are not happy about the government’s failure to fulfill their salary increment promise. Kiggundu said government’s failure to include the lecturer’s salary […]
The students of Busoga College Mwiri have today morning gone on strike. Students are protesting against poor studying environment and harsh treatment by their teachers. Students left the school premises at 3AM and headed to Jinja town. Busoga College Mwiri is located in Jinja District and it is one of the best performing Boy’s schools […]
Students at Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery started a sit-down strike yesterday 7th May. The student nurses and midwives refused to attend classes and instead sat on the floor with posters reading “Mulago fails to pay electricity bills”. The nursing students protested against poor sanitation and being in a blackout for a long period. […]
The three days strike by Makerere university staff ended successfully after the university council approved 100% pay rise for lecturers. Lecturers and other staff could not hide their happiness on hearing the long awaited news. “I share the concerns of staff to increase the salaries by 100%. Their demand is justifiable. We need a better […]
Makerere University staff have vowed not to go to class again until the University Council increases their salary by 100 per cent. Exams are set to start tomorrow 6th May. However, if the lecturers demands are not met,exams will not be done. To increase the lecturers’ salary by 100%, the university needs about Shs75 billion […]
Students of Mbarara University of Science and Technology yesterday went on strike over poor toilets. Students say the toilets don’t flush thus posing a healthy threat. And the institution produces medical professionals who who are allergic to poor hygiene. Ant-Riot Police calmed the situation after students locked up lecture rooms and threatened to cane their […]