History of The Hall
This hall started in 1952, it was originally called northcote and was named after
Geoffrey Northcote, who was the Chairman of the University Council
in 1948 at the time of his death.
Northcote Hall students were called spirits, the hall had an
anthem, culture of having Generals, a drum (known as
stereo) and a tractor (state car). It was the only hall
at that time that had and known to have the above-mentioned cultural ideology and symbols.
Northcote was believed to be a country of its own, had Generals, had a Council known as Northcote State
Supreme Revolutionary Command Council (NSSRCC) chaired by a General.
The Council used to conducted meetings in the roof/ceiling.
All students were officers believed to be brothers that brought unity among themselves, kept secrecy which made easier
mobilization
of students.
They had a term “wewe” that meant to, “act together, do what we want and we go”. Staff workers were Northcoters
apart from the Warden who was known as a burden.
The Hall had the following cultural pillars i.e.S–Supremacy; S-Superiority; S-Speed and D-Determination (SSSD)
Many halls copied the cultural/symbols of Northcote. Halls like University Hall copied a drum and Mitchell
a flag and that was the cause of the conflicts between those halls and Northcote.
Had certain slogans or sayings like," Maximum malice will cause maximum sabotage with impunity”. That at one time 23 students
from Northcote hall were dismissed due to invasion of Livingstone and Africa where 7 kg of red pepper were poured in their food.
Had a culture of bachelorhood (boys)
Prominent Former Residents
Professor Ngugi Wathiongo
International prolific writer
Professor Tiberondwa Adonia
Teacher and politician
Rev. Canon Sentongo
Former Makerere University Secretary
Mr. George Kihuguru
Former Dean of Students Makerere University
Hon. Bazil Bataringaya
Former Minister of Internal Affairs
Brigadier Kale Kayihura
Inspector General of Police of Uganda
Hon. Dombo Emmanuel
Former Guild President
Awori Wilbroad
Former Guild President
Hon. Abdu Katuntu
Member of Parliament
Nyanzi (Ph.d)
Head Chemistry Department Makerere University
Former Wardens
Mr. Tusiime George Henry
Current Warden
Mr. Kabagambe Cyriaco
Mr. Matovu Henry
Caretaker Administrator
Mr. Pacutho Joseph
Mr. Kasule Joseph
Mr. John Ekudu Adoku
Prof. Odada Mathew
Prof. Karugire Samuel
Mr. Dean Widdy
Capacity
Current capacity of the Hall is 475 residents, comprising of government and private sponsored International Students on Inter University Exchange (Tanzanians) Programme (Tanzanians) and other nationals.
Hall Culture
Nsibirwa Hall has a rich culture that transcends successive generations of student’s solidarity. There are valued symbols, which explain Nsibirwa Hall centered values in Makerere University. Among others are a flag, the drum, Lollipop a sculpture of a lion, and student’s marching in solidarity as well as and a scholar with a book. Others of importance are the colloquium and Arua Park.
Hall Values: Cherished hall values are as below;
Integrity
Patriotism
Transparency
Time Management
Responsibility
Moral Uprightness
Hall Motto: “We Either Win or They Loose”
Hall Anthem Oh Lord you know.
I am a Bachelor Boy
Summer Holiday, My Lollipop.
Its a pledge of respect to Lollipop, the all seeing, the invisible, powerful, and to remain a bachelor but declare “Summer Holiday” where and when it is required.
