
Hannah Karema Tumukunde won the Guild Representative Council (GRC) seat for Mary Stuart Hall in a by-election held virtually on June 23, 2026. This victory marks a significant political comeback for Tumukunde, who previously aspired for the Makerere Guild. The election was part of the 92nd GRC by-election series, according to CampusBee.
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