Makerere Guild President Suspends Culture Minister Following Freshers’ Ball Chaos

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Makerere University Guild President H.E. Kadondi Gracious has suspended the Minister for Culture, Mobilisation and Social Affairs, Hon. Mutebi Edward, for 29 days pending investigations into his conduct during the university’s Freshers’ Ball.

In a letter dated 1 November 2026, Kadondi invoked Article 83(1) of the Guild Constitution, citing failure to meet the expected standards of conduct. Mutebi has been directed to immediately surrender all official materials and refrain from exercising the powers of his office during the suspension.

The decision follows incidents at the Freshers’ Ball held at Impis Rugby Grounds on 31 October, where the Guild President interrupted musician Fik Fameica’s performance to address students after missing an earlier programme slot. The singer declined to give her the stage, telling her, “Leave my stage! I have work to do.” Members of the artist’s team and police later intervened.

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Mutebi’s ministry subsequently issued an apology to performers over changes to the event programme, a statement that attracted criticism for appearing to overlook the Guild President.

The event also attracted attention after a video showing a young

woman undressing in front of the crowd went viral. Makerere University clarified that the woman was a visitor from another institution, not a Makerere student, and urged the public to stop circulating the footage.​

 

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Makerere University Guild President H.E. Kadondi Gracious has suspended the Minister for Culture, Mobilisation and Social Affairs, Hon. Mutebi Edward, for 29 days pending investigations into his conduct during the university’s Freshers’ Ball.
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In a letter dated 1 November 2026, Kadondi invoked Article 83(1) of the Guild Constitution, citing failure to meet the expected standards of conduct. Mutebi has been directed to immediately surrender all official materials and refrain from exercising the powers of his office during the suspension.

The decision follows incidents at the Freshers’ Ball held at Impis Rugby Grounds on 31 October, where the Guild President interrupted musician Fik Fameica’s performance to address students after missing an earlier programme slot. The singer declined to give her the stage, telling her, “Leave my stage! I have work to do.” Members of the artist’s team and police later intervened.

Watch:​

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Mutebi’s ministry subsequently issued an apology to performers over changes to the event programme, a statement that attracted criticism for appearing to overlook the Guild President.

The event also attracted attention after a video showing a young

woman undressing in front of the crowd went viral. Makerere University clarified that the woman was a visitor from another institution, not a Makerere student, and urged the public to stop circulating the footage.​

Mutebi subsequently resigned on 2 November 2026, just hours after his suspension, announcing his decision in a letter addressed to Guild President Kadondi Gracious. He said he was leaving with a “bright smile” and accused Kadondi of interfering with his ministry’s work, including allegedly attempting to take over the Freshers’ Ball programme.