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After narrowly losing the Makerere guild race, Hannah Karema is refusing to step back—turning defeat into a renewed push for student welfare, education reform, and a voice beyond office.

In the shadow of Uganda’s oldest university, Kikoni’s clogged drains and scattered litter had long been a daily frustration for students and residents alike. This weekend, Makerere students swapped pens for brooms, leading a clean-up that pulled hostel caretakers, shopkeepers, and neighbors into action. What began as a sanitation drive became something bigger—a rare moment of unity and a powerful reminder that change starts when people pick up the first broom.

A storm is brewing at Makerere University after the International Students’ Union raised objections to the appointment of their Guild Minister. Despite electing their own representative, the union says their choice was sidelined in favor of another nominee, triggering questions over student representation and constitutional rights.

Ssentamu Churchill James has defied expectations to become Makerere University’s 91st Guild President. After losing the NUP primaries, Churchill ran as an independent and clinched victory, proving that student-driven campaigns can challenge political party dominance. His leadership promises a new era of independent governance at Uganda’s top university.

With just four days until the 91st Makerere Guild Elections, candidates took the stage in a high-stakes presidential debate filled with bold manifestos, passionate speeches, and shocking endorsements. The event saw NRM’s Mpamize Rwamigamba withdraw and back John Baptist Rukundo, sparking heated reactions from students. Meanwhile, candidates like Basalirwa Ismail, Job Mugabe, and Churchill Ssentamu made strong cases for leadership, addressing key issues like student welfare, tuition policies, and campus facilities. As tensions rise, students now face a crucial decision—who will lead Makerere’s next Guild?