A former Makerere University student, Yusuf Sserunkuma has hit back at Makerere University after the University wrote a social media notice disowning his PhD credentials. In a notice addressed to all media houses and the public signed by the University’s Principal Public Relations Officer, Ritah Namisango, MUK stated that the University doesn’t recognize him. They said that despite his claims ...
Read More »Navigating The Labyrinth Of Academic Freedom: Makerere Conundrum
In the article titled “Why is Makerere drifting on academic freedom?”, we delve into the perplexing issue surrounding Makerere University’s struggle to uphold academic freedom. It is crucial to comprehend the fundamental disparities between universities and primary/secondary schools, as they possess distinct ethos, standards, principles, and practices. At the heart of the matter lies the understanding that Makerere University holds ...
Read More »New Mak Staff Tribunal Boss Appointed By University Chancellor
Makerere University Chancellor, Prof Ezra Suruma, has appointed to office the new chairperson to head the University Staff Tribunal. This development comes five months after the institution prematurely halted the reign of the former tribunal boss, Justice Patrick Tabaaro. Various sources at the top university say Dr. Henry Michael Onoria, a former lecturer at the school of law is the ...
Read More »New Chaplain Installed At Makerere St Francis Chapel
The Most Rev Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda on Sunday installeda new Chaplain at Makerere’s St. Francis Chapel. He installed Rev Dr Lydia Nsaale Kitayimbwa as the new Chaplain of St Francis Chapel, Makerere University, in a colorful ceremony. He commended the newly installed Chaplain for her efforts in transforming the digital evangelism in the ...
Read More »Expired Courses: National Council Of Higher Education Speaks Out
The past few days have seen the public and different media stations filled with talk of how various expired courses at Makerere University. The National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) has come out to clarify this matter. This started after a Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology was denied admission to the University of Bristol in England. This student who wanted ...
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