{UAH} REMEMBERING ALL "SPIRITS" OUT THERE AROUND THE WORLD

NORTHCOTE HALL 

(Who the hell was Nsibirwa? We will fight for our revered name. One day, and one day soon we will have our Northcote back)

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.

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Gwokto La'Kitgum

"Even a small dog can piss on a tall Building", Jim Hightower