Makerere University Upholds Full Tuition Policy, Denies Partial Payment Exam Requests

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 […]

Makerere University Student’s Death Sparks Grief on Campus

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 […]

Makerere Suspends 5% Surcharge but Maintains Strict Fees Clearance Policy Ahead of Exams

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’ […]

Makerere University Gets New Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance as Leadership Promises Continuity

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, […]

Makerere Guild President Demands Action as Missing Student Case Hits 11 Days Without Update

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 […]

Uganda Mourns Prof. JC Ssekamwa as Burial Programme Is Announced

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, […]

Uganda Mourns Renowned Educationist 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 Wins Makerere Guild Presidency in Tight, High-Stakes Election

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 […]

Makerere Medical Student Found Dead After Suspected Hit-and-Run, Body Initially Unclaimed at City Mortuary

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 […]

Kyagulanyi’s Call Echoes Across Campus as Makerere Heads to Polls

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 […]

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