BREAKING: Makerere Closed Till Further Notice; Staff Threaten To Go On Hunger Strike

The vice chancellor of Makerere University, Prof John Ddumba-Ssentamu has said that the university will not open this Saturday as he had earlier communicated.

"Following the continued industrial action by the non-teaching staff, I would like to inform the public, students and parents, that Makerere has been closed until further notice, and all halls of residence that have been open will also be closed." Ddumba-Ssentamu said, adding the decision has been made by the university council chairman, Dr Wana-Etyem.

Prof Ddumba-Ssentamu Speaks Out On When Makerere Is Opening For First Semester

Following mixed rumours on social media about how Makerere has postponed opening for the first semester, the Vice Chancellor Prof John Ddumba Ssentamu has come out to clear the air.

Speaking to the reporter of this website Ddumba said: "Because of the ongoing non-teaching staff strike, we shall open on 13 Aug and not 20 Aug as it had been rumoured." He added that both continuing and first year students will report on the same date.

Tanga Odoi Hires Students To Give Out Makerere admission Letters As Staff Strikes

Tanga Odoi, the chairman of Makerere University Convocation, a body that unites the institution's former students and workers, has hired 30 of the alumni to help the management give out admission letters as the strike for the responsible staff enters day three.

While speaking at a press conference at Makerere University yesterday, Odoi said that the move is for the good of the joining students, the university and the striking staff.

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