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The Makerere University Students’ Guild Tribunal has dismissed a petition to remove Guild President Vincent Lubega Nsamba, citing lack of evidence and procedural flaws. Filed by opposition leader Hon. Mufakinanye Moses, the petition accused Nsamba of absenteeism and neglect of duty. The Tribunal’s ruling highlights the importance of adhering to constitutional processes and urges students to understand their governance framework as campaigns for the 91st Guild elections gather pace.

Makerere University Guild President Vincent Lubega Nsamba has dismissed allegations of incompetence, abuse of office, and absenteeism, emphasizing transparency and nonviolence as cornerstones of his leadership. He addressed key controversies, including delayed student allowances and the canceled Freshers Ball, positioning himself as a reformist leader committed to serving the student body.

In a bold move, Makerere University GRC member Mufakinaye Moses has petitioned for the impeachment of Guild President Nsamba, citing absenteeism and failure to address urgent student concerns. The petition, filed on November 9, accuses the president of neglecting key responsibilities, including supporting government-sponsored students facing delayed allowances. As tensions rise, students and vendors voice frustration over recent event cancellations, sparking calls for new leadership.

The lecturers’ strike at Makerere University has entered its fifth day, leaving many students stranded as key colleges remain shut. With exams approaching, students express growing frustration over missed classes and uncertain futures. While some colleges continue with lectures, others remain closed, creating a stark divide on campus.

Dr. Crispus Kiyonga’s tenure as Makerere University Chancellor began amidst turmoil, as the Makerere University Joint Staff Associations initiated a strike over unresolved salary harmonization issues. The withdrawal of labor has disrupted lectures and other university operations, casting a shadow over the new chancellor’s installation. Staff demand full payment of UGX 12.6 billion in salary adjustments and protest against what they view as unfair demotions. The standoff threatens to escalate tensions on campus, affecting students and staff alike.

President Yoweri Museveni hailed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as an outstanding NRM leader during his installation as the 8th Chancellor of Makerere University. The ceremony also marked the reopening of the refurbished Ivory Tower, which had been destroyed by fire in 2020. Dr. Kiyonga, a Makerere alumnus, pledged to strengthen the university’s ties with the government and drive transformation in Uganda.