Some students at Makerere University have criticised outgoing Guild President Churchill Ssentamu James following the end of his tenure, with some accusing the student leader of failing to deliver meaningful results during his time in office.
The criticism emerged on social media shortly after Ssentamu announced the official end of his presidential term, thanking students and university administrators for supporting his leadership.
“Presidential Term officially done. Big thanks to every Makerere student who trusted me, the administration that supported us and my unstoppable cabinet,” Ssentamu wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
He added that his leadership had worked diligently throughout the term.
“We didn’t just mark time, we made a difference and for now, goodbye. God bless you and God bless Makerere. We build for the future,” he posted.
However, the message quickly attracted mixed reactions from students online, with some questioning the achievements of the outgoing guild government.
A student identified as Plato UG challenged Ssentamu’s record, suggesting that the most visible moment of his tenure was meeting President Yoweri Museveni.
“The only thing you did was to sit with the President for a photo and tea then disappeared. Please show us what the university has achieved in your term,” the student wrote.
The comments reflect the broader debate among sections of the student community regarding the impact of the 91st Guild government.
Ssentamu’s tenure officially ended following the dissolution of the guild leadership structures as part of the transition to a new student administration.
University authorities recently announced that the guild cabinet and Guild Representative Council had been dissolved in accordance with the guild statute, paving the way for the next electoral cycle that will produce the 92nd guild leadership.
The guild presidency at Makerere remains one of the most closely followed student political positions in Uganda, often attracting national attention due to the university’s historical role in shaping the country’s political and civic leadership.
