Story by Jacob Akampa
Makerere University has announced the disappearance of a first-year student, Arinda Freedom, prompting concern among students and staff and calls for information about his whereabouts.
In an official notice dated April 29, 2026, from the Office of the Minister of Students Affairs, the Students’ Guild revealed that Arinda Freedom, a student in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), has been missing since Tuesday, April 21, 2026. According to the statement, his whereabouts remain unknown, with roommates from Nsibirwa Hall reporting they have not seen him since that date.
The university leadership expressed deep concern over the situation and urged anyone with information that could help locate the student to come forward. The announcement, signed by the 92nd Minister for Students’ Affairs, Owen Nasasira, emphasizes the urgency of finding Arinda and ensuring his safety. Copies of the notice were also forwarded to the Dean of Students