All students are encouraged to participate in the electoral process. Please also be reminded that sensitization on Electronic Voting by the Student Guild Constitution Review Commission is also ongoing.
Call for Nominations for the electoral commission 2022/2023
The office of the Dean of Students hereby calls for nominations of candidates for the Guild Electoral Commission.
Nominations are hereby opened with effect from today Thursday, 10th November 2022 and shall close on Saturday, 12th November, 2022 at 11:59pm East African Time.
Nomination Forms and guidelines for submitting the duly filled and signed nomination form, shall be accessed on this website https://www.mak.ac.ug/guildelections2022
Candidates with disabilities shall use the same link to be nominated.
There shall be no payment of any electoral related fees at any level to any person or any other authority by aspiring candidates in this process.
Only candidates whose applications are received by the said deadline will be considered.
Candidates who satisfy the nomination requirements shall be issued with a Certificate of Eligibility to contest by the Dean of Students and declared as duly nominated for the respective positions.
All Candidates must acquaint themselves with the provisions of the Makerere University Guidelines for Conducting Elections of the 88th Guild (November 2022 – February 2023).
Road Map for the 88th Guild Elections
1
Thursday 10th -Saturday12th Nov 2022
Call For Nominations of Electoral Commission aspiring candidates from all Colleges and Jinja campus
Dean of Students
2
Monday14th –Tuesday 15th Nov 2022
Verification of Academic Standing of Aspiring Electoral Commission Candidates
Academic Registrar
3
Wednesday 16th Nov 2022
Publication of Duly Nominated Electoral Commission Candidates
Dean of Students
4
Thursday 17th Nov 2022
Elections of The Electoral Commission
Dean of Students
5
Friday 18th Nov 2022
Swearing in of the Electoral Commission and voting their Leadership
Dean of Students
6
Saturday 19th -Monday 21st Nov 2022
Preparation and Presentation of Elections Budget
Electoral Commission /Dean of Students
7
Moday21st –Wednesday 23rd Nov 2022
Call For The Nominations of The 88th Guild President, Guild Representative council, Senior Common Room, College councils, Debating Union And Games Union candidates
Electoral Commission
8
Thursday 24th –Monday 28th Nov 2022
Verification of Academic Standing of all Nominated candidates
Academic Registrar/Electoral Commission
9
Tuesday 29th Nov 2022
Publication of Duly Nominated Candidates For The Guild, Guild Representative councilors, Senior Common Room, College councils, Debating Union And Games Union candidates And Virtual Debates
Electoral Commission
10
Wednesday 30th Nov 2022
Elections of Guild President, Guild Representative councilors, Senior Common Room, College council, Debating Union and Games Union
Electoral Commission
11
Monday 5th December 2022
Swearing In of Guild President, Guild Representative councilors, Senior Common Room, College councils, Debating Union and Games Union.
Vice Chancellor/ Electoral Commission /Dean of Students
Further guidelines pertaining to Makerere University 88th Students Guild Elections is available in the attached documents accessible through the links below:
The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Global Summer School will run from 7 July – 1 August 2025 in the heart of England.
Why join this summer?
A diverse range of credit-bearing courses The Global Summer School offers a variety of exciting courses, from cybersecurity to creative industries, and space science to entrepreneurship – truly something for everyone! With two distinct blocks of courses, students can either dive deeper into their passions or broaden their horizons by exploring new subjects.
A truly international experience Students will join peers from many countries across the world, creating a vibrant and multicultural learning environment that enhances the global student experience.
An exciting cultural and social programme Beyond the classroom NTU offers a full schedule of activities, including visits to iconic UK cities, sports and evening events ensuring that students make the most of their time in the UK.
A safe and welcoming destination Nottingham is a city renowned for its safety, having earned the prestigious Purple Flag award for its excellent night-time safety and vibrant atmosphere, ensuring your students feel at home both on and off campus.
Don’t miss out! This is the perfect chance for students to develop new skills, make new friends and experience the best of British culture. NTU looks forward to welcoming students this summer!
On behalf of Makerere University Management, I congratulate and thank you for the successful completion of Semester Two: 2024/2025.
2.End of the Second Semester
The second Semester holiday break will begin on 17th May, 2025 up to Saturday 9th August, 2025.
3. Resident Students
All resident students are expected to vacate the Halls of Residence by mid-day on Saturday, 17th May, 2025.
4. University Property
Please hand over all University property in your possession (such as: room keys, Sports & Games equipment, College property etc) before you leave the Hall of Residence.
5. Security of personal property
Please make sure that you carry with you all your property.
Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. The tournament was held in three preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale.
The first round covered democracy and youth participation in politics, while the second round covered inequality and wealth distribution, and the third, the ban on export of raw materials. The semi-final round debated apprenticeship for blue-collar jobs, while the grand finale debated national budget allocations for healthcare and education. In the spirit of inclusivity, all colleges, including the Jinja Campus participated in the tournament.
One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall.
Commenting on the choice of topics, the organisers noted Makerere University as a bastion of academic excellence has a profound responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our nation. These leaders, they added, ought to be equipped with 21st century skills of self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving so as to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world.
On the whole, Makerere Inter-college Debates were conceived as a strategic initiative to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Debating Union aims to empower the future leaders by providing a platform for students to engage in respectful discourse, articulate their thoughts, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale.
Furthermore, the Debates serve as a platform for not only honing the intellectual prowess of students but also cultivating leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It is envisaged that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of students, by exposing them to debates on topical issues that can shape the mindsets of transformative leaders our nation needs.
After a thrilling two days of debate, Daphine Kemigisha and Jibril Ssekandi from the School of Law (SoL) emerged as winners of the Makerere University Inter-college Debate Tournament 2025, while Olara Emmanuel George from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) was the Public Speech Champion, and Namujuzi Martha Mociita from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) was the Poetry Champion.
Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL).
The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91st Guild Representative Councils (GRCs) of the Debate Union, Akatwijuka Arthur – Chairperson Debate Union, and Debate Union Representatives from colleges. The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) partnered with the Debate Union to deliver the 2025 edition.
Addressing students at the award ceremony, UNNGOF’s Mr. Derrick Baluuku encouraged the youth to step out of their comfort zones and think of solutions to inspire change in their communities.