Gracious Kadondi of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been elected the 92nd Guild President of Makerere University.
Kadondi secured 6,801 votes, defeating her main challenger Hannah Karema, who garnered 5,787 votes.
The election marked a historic moment, as the race was dominated by two strong female candidates—reshaping the narrative of student politics at Uganda’s premier institution.
Despite a spirited campaign and high confidence heading into the polls, Hannah Karema fell short in one of the most closely watched guild contests in recent years.
Kadondi’s victory signals a major win for NUP on campus and cements her place in Makerere’s leadership history.
The highly competitive race has been praised for elevating female leadership and inspiring a new generation of student politicians