President Museveni has appointed a nine-member visitation committee that will look into the affairs of Makerere University and find a lasting solution.
In a letter to the Chancellor of Makerere University, Museveni wrote:
“It is for these reasons that I am setting up a Visitation Committee to conduct an Inquiry into Makerere University. This is not the first time I have set up such a visitation committee. The new committee will review the reports of the old committees, find out what was implemented or not implemented and why, as well as making new recommendations if necessary.
Therefore, In the Exercise of the Powers vested in the President by Section 26 of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 as amended, I have appointed a Visitation Committee of Inquiry into the affairs of the university.”
The Committee is comprised of the following:
1. Dr. Abel Rwendeire – Chairperson
2. Lady Justice Keturah Katunguka – Deputy Chairperson
3. Hon. Tim Lwanga – Member
4. Dr. Florence Muranga – Member
5. Dr. Proscovia Namubiru Sentamu – Member
6. Mr. John F. S. Muwanga – Member
7. Dr. Paul Musasizi – Member
8. Dr. Kisoro – Member
9. Eng. Lumu – Member
The Committee will commence work immediately.