Makerere University knocks down its iconic Main Building

The Main Building, alias mighty Ivory Tower, that has for 81 years easily been Makerere University’s symbol of distinction, has finally been demolished, writes Jane Nafula for the Monitor.

The work of knocking down the building comes 19 months after a fire gutted the building, destroying several documents and equipment. The fire swept across several offices that were based at the Main Building, including that of Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe who has consistently maintained that the building will be “restored” by the time Makerere University toasts 100 years in August.

News of the demolition of the Main Building has been received with mixed reactions from educationists, alumni and members of the general public. Martin Okiria, the chairperson of Secondary School Head Teachers Association, said the Ivory Tower “evokes a lot of memories from most of us”.
Full report on the Monitor site