The university has urged students to ensure full payment of their tuition before the examination period to avoid “unnecessary inconveniences.” According to the letter, no student will be issued an examination permit without completing payment in full. Makerere University has reaffirmed its strict tuition payment policy, denying requests from the Guild President to allow students […]
Police and university authorities are expected to carry out further inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding Francisca’s death. Makerere University is in mourning following the sudden death of a female student, whose body was discovered in her room on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Among Francisca, registration number 24/U/22669, a Bachelor of […]
Students are still required to fully settle their tuition balances to zero in order to receive examination permits, sit for exams, progress academically, or graduate. Makerere University has announced the immediate suspension of all surcharges on late tuition payments and registration for Semester Two of the 2025/2026 academic year, following concerns raised by the Students’ […]
The leadership transition comes at a time when the university is focusing on improving efficiency, strengthening internal systems, and expanding its resource base to support academic and institutional growth. Makerere University has formally handed over the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration to newly appointed Prof. Henry Alinaitwe. The handover ceremony, […]
In an official communication to the student body, Nasasira confirmed that Arinda, a student in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, had last been seen on April 21, as reported by his roommates. The Guild President of Makerere University, Gracious Kadondi, has expressed frustration over what she described as inaction by both police and […]
Prof. Ssekamwa’s death marks the end of a remarkable academic career spanning more than five decades, during which he played a central role in shaping Uganda’s education sector. Director Arrested as 4-Year-Old Pupil Dies in School Hot Tea Incident Uganda is mourning the death of a renowned educationist, historian, and author Prof. John Chrysostom Ssekamwa, […]
Following his tenure at Makerere, Prof. Ssekamwa continued his service at Nkumba University, where he worked as Professor and Dean of the School of Education, Humanities and Sciences. Kalangala MP Hellen Nakimuli Dies on Operating Table After Driving Herself to Hospital Uganda’s academic community is mourning the death of celebrated educationist, historian, and author John […]
Kadondi is openly affiliated with the National Unity Platform and received a public endorsement from party leader, Robert KyagulanyinSsentamu aka Bobi Wine shortly before polling day. Kadondi Gracious has been elected the 92nd Guild President of Makerere University, defeating former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema Tumukunde in one of the most competitive and politically charged student […]
According to reports, Musisi’s body was transported to KCCA mortuary without the knowledge of his family or close associates. Kyagulanyi’s Call Echoes Across Campus as Makerere Heads to Polls A somber mood has engulfed the Makerere University community following the tragic death of a medical student under unclear circumstances. Micheal Musisi, a student pursuing a […]
The post, punctuated with his signature tone of familiarity and defiance, quickly spread among Makerere students. In hostels, lecture halls, and WhatsApp groups, the name Gratious Kadondi became impossible to ignore. On the eve of a heated guild election, the pulse of Makerere University quickened—not just from the usual campaign chants and late-night debates, but […]
