Vincent Lubega Nsamba swears in as Makerere University’s 90th Guild President

According to the Chairperson of Makerere University Students Electoral Commission, Ramadhan Kirunda, the 90^th Guild race attracted 16 contestants. On March 7, Vincent Lubega Nsamba, a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, emerged as the best with 2,540 votes out of the 11,500 cast.

During the swearing-in ceremony, the newly elected members of the Guild Representative Council (GRC) also took oath, including the first batch of six cabinet members.

They comprised Joy Eve Sserunjogi (Vice Guild President), Adroni Rodney Adroni (Prime Minister), Shri Nakaziba (Deputy Prime Minister), Mutumba Robert (Minister for Culture, Mobilization and Social Affairs), Abuk Mary Garang (Minister for International Students’ Affairs), Godfrey Abura (Minister for Security), and Emojung Herman Kasaija (Minister for Student Affairs).

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, congratulated the Guild President and his entire leadership upon winning the trust of the students’ community.

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe urged the student leaders to always remember their primary goal, which is academic excellence.

In his maiden speech, Lubega Nsamba exalted God for enabling him to secure the guild presidency and equally thanked everyone who supported him throughout the campaign.

“I can profoundly say that Makerere University Guild Presidents are chosen by God. There have been so many challenges, but it has been God. I thank all of you that have supported me morally, financially, and spiritually throughout this uncertain journey,” he said.

Lubega Nsamba urged his fellow leaders to protect the rights and interests of the students who have entrusted them with the mandate to serve.

The Dean of Students, Winifred Kabumbuli, acknowledged the outgoing Guild President Robert Maseruka for advocating for the revival of social events, especially the freshers’ ball and bazaar. She advised the 90^th Students’ Guild to always listen to the voices of fellow students, uphold the values of inclusivity, and strive for the betterment of the university.