Jude Byamukama says that the letter from the university did not state clear grounds for his client’s dismissal because his performance has been unquestionable.
Read more ...Dr. Samuel Siminyu, the Managing editor of Makerere University press, says that they run under the mandate of supporting staff and students with publishing books and need a minimum of Shillings 1 Billion annually for their activities.
Read more ...As MUASA Chairperson, Kamunyu was a vocal critic of the university administration, representing voices of staff demanding reforms in key areas of the institution including employment systems, the welfare of staff, academic freedoms, and proper functioning of university systems, and spoke against financial excesses and misallocation of resources.
Read more ...The graduation was scheduled to take place on May 20 for students who sat the examinations late last year.
Read more ...The university is considering using part of the funds to renovate halls of residence, staff offices, and classroom blocks that are dilapidated. Some of these structures have not been renovated for more than 15 years.
Read more ...Apollo Mughinda, the communications officer for the Ministry of Finance, says that the ministry disbursed all the money for the running quarter to the universities. “We sent all the money for this quarter to the respective votes. It is the reason we have not even received any complaint from them. What is happening could be internal financial management challenges including formalities required from them to access the funds,” said Mughinda.
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