Makerere University Guild leadership says it will not rest until the government responds to demands in a petition presented to the Ministry of Education-MOE.
3 members of the guild and their president Ivan Sempijja were locked up on Monday after successfully delivering their petition to the MOE.
The students had held a peaceful demonstration to the MOE with placards and a petition declaring their demands.
The group was later released on police bond after being charged with inciting violence.
Among those released include; Noella Awal, Ismail Katongole, and Francine Ayebazibwe all ministers in the guild.
In their July 26, 2021 petition, the student leaders are demanding ;
Reversal of functional fees, which is part of tuition, because of the pandemic.
Reversal of the 12% internet tax, to facilitate ease and accessibility to learning.
Halting 15% cumulative tuition increment policy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic constraints.
A comprehensive plan on the full reopening of the University for physical learning to continue, including a clear plan for mass vaccination of students.
Ssempija says they don’t intend to rest until their demands have been met.
On June 7, 2021, all institutions of learning closed physical classes to learners and resorted to online studies.
