Makerere Reintroduces Retake Exams | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

Makerere University is rolling back the clock on graduation delays by reintroducing supplementary exams for final-year students—giving those who failed core courses a second chance to pass and walk across the stage. With the University Council’s approval and some students already taking the new tests, this move aims to clear the path for timely degrees. But tensions simmer as academic staff, who paused their strike in September, hint at resuming protests—adding pressure to an already strained semester. Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe framed the decision as student-focused, while…