Makerere University Council selects committee on students’ guild operations

The Makerere University Council appointed a Select Committee upon deliberating on the violence that characterized the 88th Students’ Guild leadership electoral process.

The Committee selected during the university emergency meeting on 15th July 2022 was assigned the following Terms of Reference:

i) To conduct a complete review of the implementation of Section 69 of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act at Makerere University and provide instruments to   operationalise the same;

 ii) To evaluate the internal process of conducting guild elections at the University;

iii) To investigate the conduct of the office of the Dean of Students, including Hall wardens, Custodians, and all officers under the office of the Dean of Students, in the enforcement of University regulations regarding the management of students’ Halls of Residence;

iv) To assess the role of the Police in providing security in students’ activities at the

University;

v) To investigate cases of external influence in students’ activities at the University;

vi) To review the financing of the guild leadership and guild activities at Makerere University;

vii. To address any other matters incidental to the Committee’s mandate.

The appointees include;

Assoc. Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala – Chairperson

Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega – Member

Eng. Dr. S.P. Kagoda – Member

Assoc. Prof. Sarah Ssali – Member

Mr. Bruce Balaba Kabaasa – Member

Mr. John Chris Ninsiima    – Member

The Chair of the Student Affairs Committee of Council, Helen Nkabala said that the Select Committee shall, in the execution of its mandate, consult with the staff, students, and various stakeholders of the University to receive information on the guild processes leading to violence as well as proposals to help reform Guild Electoral processes at the institution.

She called on all members of staff, students, and stakeholders of Makerere University to submit their written proposals either physically to the Office of the Chairperson, Room 27, Arts Building, or via email: chairguildinvestigation@gmail.com before 10th August 2022 at 5:00 pm.

“Members who wish to submit oral testimonies will have an opportunity to interact with the Committee between 1st and 4th August 2022, starting at 2 pm-6 pm each day in room 3.1, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility (formerly CTF2).”

Helen said that those interested in a virtual engagement should email chairguildinvestigation@gmail.com stating their request, and arrangements will be made.

“The submissions received by the Select Committee shall form the interim report to the Makerere University Council. The report will guide policy formation or amendment of existing regulations relating to student matters at Makerere University.”