Tag Archives: Makerere

Away from whether Prof. Mamdani is right or wrong. I think today he gave some interesting life philosophy during his NBS TV interview. It’s a worthy red-pill advice, great nuggets of wisdom. I took time to transcribe the advice: Simon Njala: Are you fed up? Do you regret this? (Coming …

Makerere Institute for Social Research (MISR) has released a statement in response to allegations by Dr Stella Nyanzi that she has been locked out of her office for no good reason. MISR said Dr Nyanzi had actually been relocated to another office, because the one she occupies should be for …

A building that was yet to be completed collapsed on Monday March 11 on Makerere Hill road outside the university. Three people were feared dead as by morning of March 12. Share on: WhatsApp

A building that was yet to be completed collapsed on Monday March 11 on Makerere Hill road outside the university. Three people were feared dead as by morning of March 12. Share on: WhatsApp

An incomplete building, referred to ‪‎as Kyaseka Towers‬ on Makerere Hill Road, Monday afternoon collapsed, burying several people. Three people are reported to have died. Police and locals are trying to rescue those buried in the rubble in the incident just outside Makerere University, close to the CBD of Kampala. …

By Joseph Were It is said the university administration foments the culture of students striking over tuition and benefits from it One morning in early 1991, I was heading to the shower in University Hall at Makerere University when I was told that we, students, were on strike. Leading the …

At 69 years old, Dr. Ezra Suruma has ascended to the top seat of Makerere University as its new Chancellor. Dr. Suruma will replace Prof. Mondo Kangonyera whose term in office ended this year. The Senior Adviser to the President on Finance and Economic Planning will preside over all ceremonial …

The recently released Makerere University Private Admissions list has revealed that out of the 136 districts in Uganda, 24 districts failed to send a single student to the University. 17002 students were admitted for the new academic year that starts on August 15th. Charles Ssentongo, the Deputy Academic Registrar in …

By Julius Businge Msgr Lawrence Kanyike formerly leaves his position as Chaplain of St. Augustine’s Chapel, Makerere University in February after serving for the last 30 years. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about his experience and future plans. What informed the decision for you to leave Makerere where …

By Stephen Kafeero Dr. Muhammad Kigundu-Musoke, the chairman of the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), spoke to The Independent’s Don Stephen Mcleish Kafeero about the incessant strikes and the need to re-organise the internally generated funds to pay lecturers better. Let’s put the record straight, what do the staff …