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.

Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba has accused former Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura of funding and orchestrating student and staff strikes at the university during his time in office. This accusation brings back memories of a tumultuous period in Makerere's history, as stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

During a capacity-building workshop for various local government officials in Buganda Region, Minister for the Presidency Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda criticized some Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) for writing negative reports about her office. She described this behavior as disrespectful and a betrayal of their responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the chain of command and focusing on government programs that affect local communities.

The High Court has ordered Uganda Christian University (UCU) to pay UGX 100 million after it blocked law student Samantha Mwesigye's graduation, claiming she had unfinished coursework from her first year. Mwesigye, who transferred from King’s College London, had completed her LLB over four years and was set to graduate in July 2026. The court ruled the university's actions were illegal, as reported on June 12, 2026.

Former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa has been appointed to the National Resistance Movement’s Central Executive Committee (CEC), according to a report by journalist Dickens Okello Honeystraw. The appointment was made by NRM Chairman, President Yoweri Museveni.

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has criticized Uganda Christian University (UCU) for seeking regulatory guidance on Samantha Mwesigye's credit transfer only after she completed her law degree and was set to graduate. This situation has added complexity to an ongoing issue surrounding the credit transfer process at the institution, according to CampusBee.