Alleged buyers claim they acquired the land from Prince John Barigye in the 1970s, though royal family members argue the transactions were flawed and have called for government intervention.

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".

Justice Buteera contends that solely augmenting judicial personnel and expanding prison infrastructure will not suffice to alleviate the mounting case backlog