Hannah Karema Reflects on Online Voting After Guild Election Loss

Hannah Karema has opened up following her loss in the Makerere University Guild Presidency election.

The former candidate reflected on the outcome, pointing to the challenges of an online voting process while expressing confidence in her campaign.

It was an online voting process, and you cannot always know what happens, but we did our best. I believe over 5,000 students believed in me.

Despite the result, Karema said she remains satisfied with her efforts and believes she gave her all during the campaign.

I was contented with whatever I did. I did it all, but in the end, they were not the final people. At my college where I study, voting started late, and I think that could also be a reason I did not win.

She also highlighted the strong voter turnout, describing it as one of the highest the university has seen.

This time round, students at Makerere voted in bigger numbers than they have ever done before.

Karema further welcomed the growing number of women in student leadership, calling it a positive step forward.

I am proud that two women ran, and one won: Kyadondo. It shows progress in student politics.

Addressing criticism, she said she appreciates both feedback and support, adding that running independently strengthened her campaign.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion about the criticism, but there were also positive comments. I thank those who encouraged me and gave me the right advice. I did my best and I did extremely well because I ran independently.

She also dismissed speculation about her next political move, saying her focus remains on contributing positively.

There are people who think I am going to stand as Woman MP in my region, but I want to clear the air; my focus right now is on serving and contributing positively wherever I am.