Makerere Dons Speak out on Threats to Dr Spire Ssentongo

Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) have said reported threats directed Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo for his crusade against corruption on twitter (X) should be investigated as they are against academic freedoms enshrined in the 1995 constitution. On Tuesday, Dr Spire revealed the reported threat of his life on twitter. “MUASA demands that the Inspector […]

Nawangwe Argues with Makerere Staff over Forthcoming Strike

Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has asked the University’s staff to reconsider their impending strike and allow the government the opportunity to address the ongoing issue of salary harmonization. On Thursday, staff members of Makerere University declared their intention to embark on a new industrial action commencing on January 15, 2024, citing the […]

Makerere Staff Protest Delayed Inauguration of Appeals Tribunal

Makerere University staff associations have expressed frustration over the University Council’s failure to inaugurate a new Staff Appeals Tribunal, despite the appointment of a new chairperson two months ago. In August, Dr. Henry Michael Onoria was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Staff Appeals Tribunal, following a five-month period of inactivity after the suspension […]

Makerere University Staff Challenge Introduction of Biometric Attendance System

Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) is opposing the proposed introduction of a biometric staff attendance management system at the university. This comes after the University Secretary, Yusuf Kiranda, informed all staff members and the University Council about the government’s decision to implement the Integrated Human Capital Management System (HCM) to automate Human Resource Management […]