education 2 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Makerere Guild President and Security Clash at Freshers Ball

A recent Freshers Ball event at Makerere University led to a physical confrontation between the guild leadership and campus security, exposing deep divisions among student leaders. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/education/makerere-guild-boss-security-clash-at-freshers-party-5656224

The annual Freshers Ball at Makerere University took an unexpected turn when a heated clash erupted between the guild leadership and campus security personnel. The confrontation has since brought to light underlying tensions and bitter divisions within the university’s student governing body.

According to reports from the Daily Monitor, the incident occurred during the much-anticipated welcoming event for incoming students. What was meant to be a night of celebration quickly deteriorated as disagreements over access, security protocols, and event management boiled over into a physical altercation.

Witnesses at the scene noted that the guild president and security officials failed to see eye-to-eye regarding the enforcement of entry rules. The resulting scuffle disrupted the festivities and left many students shocked as the situation escalated rapidly before intervention.

Beyond the immediate chaos, the confrontation has exposed a fractured guild leadership structure. Rival factions within the student government have traded blame over the planning and coordination of the event, signaling deeper political rifts that could impact student governance moving forward.

University authorities and security organs are expected to review the incident to determine accountability and prevent similar disruptions at future campus gatherings. Meanwhile, student leaders face mounting pressure to resolve their internal conflicts and refocus on serving the student body.