Authorities at Makerere University have confirmed that at least 50 students have been withdrawn from the Makerere University graduation list for illegally bribing their way to the final-list.
This follows the climax of preparations for the 67th graduation ceremony which kicks off tomorrow at the university’s freedom square.
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According to the spokesperson of the university Rita Namisango, said Monday that the University found that several Masters and Bachelor’s Degree students had been smuggled into the graduation book. The affected colleges include the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES).
In the college of Computing and Information Sciences, 23 students were smuggled into the graduation list. These include six students of Information Systems, Four students of Information technology and three students of Science in Software Engineering. 13 others were students of Computer Science.
Over 14,000 students are expected to graduate with those from the College of Agriculture and environmental sciences, College of Engineering, Design, Art and technology, College of Education and external studies graduating tomorrow.
The others will graduate between Wednesday and Friday.
Namisango says that all parents and graduands are expected to be seated at the venue by 9am to ensure smooth running of the program arguing that cell phones, cameras, guns and other electronic materials are prohibited.
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