Small business owners in Makerere University Business School question eviction order
Business owners in and around Makerere University who have been notified to vacate the institution have questioned the plan since their appeal is yet to be determined by the Court of Appeal. The business owners appealed after losing the case against their eviction in lower courts. Efforts to evict businesses from the university started in July 2022. University managers say the businesses are operating from university premises without contracts and are paying no fees. Julius Gumisiriza, the chairperson of Makerere University Business Owners says the university should wait for November 20 when the court is expected to make its judgement.