The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe while attending the 6th Guild Session on November 18, 2017 called upon the Guild Representative Councilors (GRCs) to rebrand the image of the Great Makerere.

He emphasised that it was the role of the University leaders irrespective of their offices to protect the good name of Makerere University. He condemned hooliganism by students which tarnishes the image of the University. “I was surprised by student leaders who at times lead students into acts that undermine the name and image of the University. How can students really fight for food?” Prof. Nawangwe marveled.

He pointed out that drug and alcohol misuse are some of the major causes of hooliganism among students and informed the GRCs that a committee will be set up to investigate the matter, and the campus police alerted to apprehend the offenders.

In a bid to avoid hooliganism, Samantha Agwang Naluyima the GRC Mary Stuart advised the University to engage students and involve them in numerous activities/programmes.

Prof. Nawangwe also warned lecturers who absent themselves from their duties. “Lecturers who are failing to meet their roles and duties are to face it rough. My office will handle it without fear or favour,” Nawangwe said.

The Vice Chancellor also revealed plans to introduce central marking to ensure that students receive their results on time.

“With effect from the 2018/19 academic year, marking of exams shall be done in one place at the same time to avoid issues such as delayed issuance of and missing marks,” he expressed.

Ms Jackie Ayorekire, the Ag. Manager (Revenue and Grants) appreciated the Vice Chancellor for his openness to the students’ body which has bridged the gap.
Ayorekire called upon students to always clear tuition fee in time in order to ease the day- to-day running of the University.

The Guild President Makerere University, H.E. Paul Kato, commended the cooperation of the office of the Vice Chancellor with the students’ leaders and the students’ body at large.

In an effort to rebuild the University’s image, the office of Vice Chancellor and the Department of Estates and Works are renovating halls of residence and sports facilities. The University is scheduled host the Third FISU World University Netball Championships in September2018.

The entire Students’ Guild and Mr. Gordon Murangira, the Personal Assistant to the Vice Chancellor attended the Session

Article by Geofrey Magoba Kyeyune, Bachelor of Journalism and Communication