Government sponsored students at Makerere University will have to wait longer than usual as the administration finds money for food and their living out allowances for semester two which kicked off on 18th January, 2020, according to the acting Bursar, Lubowa Gyaviira.
In a letter dated 22nd January, 2020, Gyaviira notes that there will be a “slight delay” in the release of funds.
“The delay has been occasioned by the need to effect adjustment to the budget to provide for some activities related to teaching, internship and student allowances,” wrote Gyaviira.
The bursar, who regretted the inconveniences, says the process to effect the adjustments is likely to take time as it requires the relevant organs of the University and the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. He says the process is expected to take at least two weeks and the payment of the allowances will therefore take effect from 31st January, 2020.
Makerere University spends approximately 7.19 billion UGX on student food and about 4.76 billion UGX on living out allowances making a total of 11.96 billion UGX on welfare for government students.
