The hostel accommodates students of Makerere University Business School.

The fire which started from the top most floor destroyed property worth millions of shillings.

Some students suspect that it was an electricity problem which might have started the the fire.

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Fire fighting trucks have been deployed at the scene as cause of fire remains unknown.

Police haven't issued a statement about the fire.

On Saturday, May 26th, a fire ravaged Mary Stuart, a female hall of residence at Uganda's oldest university, Makerere. Police said the fire started from the canteen.