Makerere University closed indefinitely

After a council meeting resolved that it could not meet the demands of lecturers and other support staff, Makerere University has been closed indefinitely.

The lectures are demanding a 100% pay-rise. The decision was announced by the chairman University Council Dr. Charles Wana Etyem after an emergency meeting.

In a letter addressed to Dr Etyem, the lecturers indicated that their services won’t be available on 17^th when the University opens unless their demands are met.

Bellow is a letter from lecturers:

HATANGIMANA Ange Eric

UM– USEKE.RW

Source:The Independent