The decision to dismiss Tumutegyereize was reached in the 587th University Appointments Board meeting. A copy of the board minutes, which URN has seen show that Tumutegyereize was found guilty of non-adherence to University policies after he failed to complete his PhD program in time, contrary to the Human Resource Manual of 2009.
Muhumuza asked to step down from the case filed by Dr. Denis Asiimwe Katebire, formerly an assistant lecturer at Makerere Law School’s Public Interest Law Clinic-PILAC while appearing before the Justice Patrick Tabaro-led Staff Appeals Tribunal on Wednesday to represent the University.
Prossy Katongole Kyazze, the secretary to the Students Disciplinary Committee of Makerere University says hearing of all cases has been cancelled to allow the graduation ceremonies to proceed.
“I will not suffer impolite language. I don’t want impolite language here. One of the things you learn under reconciliation is polite language,” said Justice Tabaro.
According to the charge sheet, the university accuses Saasiraabo of registration number 17/U/9897/EVE of circulating inflammatory messages on social media calling for defiance and disruption of university activities contrary to students’ regulations.
In a letter dated August 23, 2019, to lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde, the staff association leaders sought legal services for the staff who will soon appear before the staff the tribunal.
Sources in the university say employees from the Estates and Works Department accessed Kitumba’s residence on Monday evening under the instruction of the acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor William Bazeyo and removed the water and electricity meters effectively cutting off supply.
Okuku is one of the 45 sacked staff by the institution last year. He was sacked for alleged incompetence and inefficiency. This was after he allegedly contested the awarding of 283 students with false marks.
The duo through their lawyer, lawyer, Isaac Ssemakadde asked for temporary relief including lifting their suspensions pending the hearing and determination of their matter on March 31st.
Speaking to URN shortly after the Tribunal session, Advocate Innocent Okong, of Kob Advocates & Solicitors, representing Dr. Ocita expressed disappointment with the university for using delaying tactics to frustrate justice of his client by failing to produce minutes on time.
