Makerere University’s leadership crisis continues as Vice-Chancellor Nawangwe resists permanent DVC appointments, creating instability with unfilled positions, irregularities, and stringent qualifications, undermining governance and long-term institutional progress.

In 2017, Professor Nawangwe was appointed vice-chancellor of Uganda’s Makerere University. His appointment followed a promotion to full professor four years earlier.

Tensions Rise at Makerere as Staff Challenge Nawangwe’s Leadership

In a letter to Council Chairperson Lorna Magara, the associations condemned what they called “unconscionable corruption” within the Appointments Board and University Council, pointing to irregular promotions and alleged bribery in staffing decisions.

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The demand for the timesheet compelled Joint Staff Association, which comprises the academic, administration and union staff, to strongly express reservations, citing intimidation by some managers.

Vic Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe said the basement of the building will house a historical museum, including the Luwero Liberation War Memorial Museum

Council Chair Dr Lorna Magara, who urged the university staff to be patient as the harmonisation process is completed, said the delays were due to the "rather complex" process "given the size of Makerere".

The pay dispute is long-standing thorn in the purse of the Makerere staff that got thornier when, in April, the government released Shs12.6 billion for harmonisation of the staff salaries but the university is yet to implement it

Last week, the School of Law suspended a male student over alleged sexual harassment, pending investigations.