Makerere university students have a lot of hope in the newly elected Guild President, Bala David Bwiruka. Like his campaigning slogan, “the tiger breaking the cage” the nominee managed to win the trust and support of the students fraternity. Though he joined the race just a few days to the end of the campaigns, Bala […]
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY: Standing next to Lumumba hall, Marry Stuart was the first hall of residence for the few women students who were admitted at Makerere University. Marry Stuart hall of residence was first opened in 1945 in a small house which currently works as the University Guest House. It was named after Mary-Stuart, wife of the […]
10 candidates made it for this year’s final Guild campaigns at Makerere University Freedom square on Tuesday 17th March 2015. Voting takes place today Wednesday 18th; there has been wide confusion of dates involving a lot of changes and extensions. The contestants include, Bala David of students brotherhood, Bamwoya Festus, Namulidwa Stella of UYD, Mukula […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu has clearly come out and clarified that the ongoing allegations in the media about awarding fake degrees and alteration of marks as being unfounded. The vice chancellor says Makerere University has not awarded any fake degrees or graduated any undeserving candidate and has not recalled any degree. “The management of […]