Makerere university authorities are not about to change their stand on the tuition payments system.

The students yesterday started a demonstration protesting a new requirement for private sponsored students to pay 60% of the tuition fees by the sixth week of the semester if they are to continue to attend classes.

University spokesperson, Ritah Namisango says that the decision to have such a system was reached by the university management, senate and council.

Namisanago however says that the vice chancellor has already requested student leaders to write a petition containing their grievances and their proposals for more scrutiny.

She maintains that after receiving the petition, a meeting will be convened involving both student leaders and university management for a way forward.

Police has fired teargas to disperse Makerere university students.

The Police Commandant Kampala Metropolitan Andrew Felix Kaweesi is now addressing the students after he made university administration.

He is calling for calm saying the vice chancellors needs more time to consult other stake holders like the university council before a decision can be made