SUPPORT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MAKERERE UNIVERSITY MAIN BUILDING (IVORY TOWER)
BACKGROUND In the early hours of September 20, 2020 many were shocked to read the messages from the social media platforms of Makerere University that the iconic building - the Main Building at the University as old as 79 years was on fire. A few messages: “The Main Building – Ivory Tower has caught fire. The fire brigade is on ground. The Police Fire Brigade is trying to put out the fire which has now covered almost half of the roof. It’s a trying moment for us,” reads a post from the University social media pages. “Everyone is trying their best. The fire is heavy and sprouting from the right side of the Building. The fire flames are heavy coming through right side of the roof which has sunk in. We all need to pray for the Ivory Tower,” the post reads further. An aerial view of Makerere University Main Building within the surrounding environment. VICE CHANCELLOR’S STATEMENT ON THE FIRE OUTBREAK AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY MAIN BUILDING. In the morning of Sunday 20th September