Dr. Simba Ssali Kayunga, a lecturer of political science at Makerere has said that Museveni fears elections and that he would rather fight a war than compete in free and fair elections.

He made the comment yesterday evening during a lecture with political science students, about the challenges faced by political parties in Africa. He noted that most parties including National Resistance Movement (NRM) lack internal democracy.

As one passes by Wandegeya taxi stage (Kamwokya-Ntinda), a storied building with a poster, ‘Rita’s Health Clinic’ invites men aged 12-45 years for free circumcision. In addition to that a repetitive recorded message calls upon the men who haven’t read the poster.

Makerere University has cancelled the additional graduation fees as students' strike enters day two. 

Makerere university students have demonstrated against increment of the graduation fee from Shs. 90,000 to Shs. 220,000.

At about 8am today, students had gathered at the university's freedom square, from their different halls of residence and lecture rooms. 

The Makerere University Journalism and Communication department is set to meet Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) this month to decide on Campus FM’s fate.

The meeting due October 29^th will be to negotiate amongst other issues offering a limited frequency to the radio station, following the transfer of 107.0MHz to Salt FM in Kampala.

Nobody who sees Godfrey Batte’s art work can easily forget it. From a distance, they seem like a mere set of cutlery. A study of his pottery yields a clear understanding of what transpired in the African Traditional society.

The Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC) of Makerere University has revealed a plan to activate the University radio station, Campus FM.

While addressing students of Journalism and Communication during the Makerere University Journalism and Communication Association General (MUJCA) general assembly, on Friday, Ivan Lukanda, the acting Head of DJC, said that the radio would go on air as soon as the Department obtains its frequency.

Classes resume at Social Sciences

Studies have today resumed at the School of Social Sciences following a 5-day strike by lecturers over arrears, worth over Shs. 500m.

The strike was called off on Monday following a meeting between the Vice Chancellor, and the school staff and students representatives.

Though the lecturers agreed to go back to class, it was not clear when they would receive their arrears.

“The lecturers are going to be paid as the university gets money,” Hasifa Kabeja, the College Spokesperson said in a telephone interview.