His plan includes creating an environment where both staff and students are motivated, supported, and facilitated to reach their full potential.

The University Council had recommended William Bazeyo for the position amid protests from the Joint Staff Association and a section of the university alumni

Dr Ssempebwa, who has been at Makerere since 2012, appealed against the university's decision not to promote him to full professor under the Fast-Track Scheme.

In March, Makerere University Search Committee interviewed William Bazeyo for the position despite knowing his stained integrity, and the Council proceeded to recommend him for appointment

Mr William Bazeyo, who resigned from his acting deputy vice-chancellor position in 2020 following an expose of his PhD credentials, is in the running for Makerere University Chancellor position

Last month, Makerere University staff gave the government until April 8 to find Shs12.6 billion for their salaries or they withdraw their labour

The University Council is riddled by careering members who hop from one constituency to another and dominate Council business with old methods of doing things at the expense of innovative ideas and advice emanating from new members