Makerere University has sworn in the newly elected guild leadership amid chanting and jubilation across student halls.
Gracious Kadondi, who was elected as the 92nd Guild President of the university, has pledged to restore unity among students following divisions that arose during the campaign period.
Kadondi, who was fronted by the National Unity Platform(NUP), promised to rebuild a united student voice rather than relying solely on the powers of the guild office to address student issues.
She notes that she will not work in isolation but will collaborate with other aspirants who contested against her, adding that she intends to merge their ideas with hers to serve students effectively.
On student welfare, Kadondi suggested enforcing a student’s work scheme, through which students are able to access part-time jobs to help them meet their financial needs and gain work experience. She noted that the program currently benefits only a few students and pledged to advocate for more slots so that more students can be employed on campus.
Churchill Ssentamu, the outgoing Guild President, has expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve, emphasizing that his leadership journey was shaped by faith, family support, and the trust of the student body.
Winnifred Kabumbuli, the Dean of Students at the university, emphasizes the importance of peaceful and democratic transitions in student leadership, describing them as essential in shaping the nation’s future leaders.
By URN
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