KYAMBOGO'S GUILD MWEBESA REAGAN FACES TOUGH TIME AS THE UNIVERSITY INCREASES TUITION

Background 

According to the university administration, the tuition fees will see a rise across various programs. This adjustment will affect both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with specific increments varying depending on the faculty and course requirements. The administration emphasized that the decision was not made lightly but was necessary to maintain the university's standards in light of economic pressures

Representation and Decision-Making

It's important to clarify that students are represented on all major University committees, whether it be the Senate or the Council—the overall governing body where these matters are raised. This ensures that student voices are heard in the decision-making process. The student leaders on the Council include the Guild President Mwebesa Reagan, Vice Guild President Ashaba Hope, and Female Representative to the Council Chepokomoi Edith.

Basis of increment 

The recent fee increments were implemented based on recommendations from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) when these programs were reviewed. These recommendations were not arbitrary but resulted from a thorough evaluation of the university’s financial needs and educational quality standards.

Impact on Students

It’s crucial to note that these increments only affect newly admitted students and not continuing ones. This approach aims to lessen the financial burden on those already enrolled while addressing the university's revenue needs.

Issues of Concern

Students have raised concerns about the delayed payment of lecturers, which has led to exams not being uploaded on time. This issue is primarily due to the low revenue generated from the same programs. The fee increment recommendations were made and approved by the very committees where student leaders sit, highlighting the necessity of these changes to ensure operational stability and timely academic processes.

Quote  

Mwebesa Regan 13th October, 2023 via X 

We are the generation, the revolution,the transformation, the UYD and the voice for policy change and revision.

Mwebesa Reagan during Guild campaigns 

The enstatement and popular slogan Policy review and enactment has left many mouth watering in regards to the increment.  

Comparative Tuition Fees

Despite the increments, Kyambogo University remains the university with the lowest tuition fees among all universities in Uganda. In fact, the fees are even lower than those of many secondary schools attended by most students. This comparison underscores the university’s commitment to keeping education affordable.

 The new tuition rates are for the reviewed courses and apply only to Year One students. Guild leaders, including Mwebesa Reagan,  Ashaba Hope and Chepokomoi  Edith were present in the Senate  Council  meeting when the increment was being passed , a confidential source from top management informed Campus Eagle media . 

 

Various Kyambogo University groups were awash with a circulating document that the 18th Guild President Tuwine Serge signed the tuition increment policy during his regime ,to note the document had no heading which made the students fraternity to doubt its authenticity and legitimacy . 

Shortly after circulation of the document,  the guild president Mwebesa Reagan realised a letter condoning the increment. 

Reactions from students 

Some students commented on the previous post by Campus Eagle regarding the tuition increment and here are their views

. Screenshot of the comments 

Questions without answers 

The students fraternity has many questions with less answers.  

1 .Why was  the guild president quite for some days when the news of tuition increment sparked out ? 

2.Why didn't the administration increase the tuition during Wafula Edrine Koholo who after Tuwine Serge ? 

4. Why is the policy  being implemented on your regime ? 

5. Are these the policies he promised us during campaigns 

Pic : Wafula Edrine Koholo handing over to Mwebesa Reagan 

In conclusion, while the tuition fee increments at Kyambogo University may pose challenges to the common student.  

Campus eagle media is looking forward to holding a twitter(X)  space with the 3 guild presidents Mwebesa Reagan , Wafula Edrine Koholo And Tuwine Serge and the Management.