Mary Stuart Hall was officially reopened on August 15th, 2025, by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet K Museveni. The renovation works, funded by the government of Uganda, cost about 10.5 billion shillings and were done by the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC).

Janet Museveni attributed the renovation works to God, saying God has seen Makerere rebuild and lay new foundations, such as that for the main administration block.

“Standing here today is a testament to the faithfulness of God. He says in His word that “My people will rebuild the ancient ruins and places long devastated”. We have seen God rebuild and even lay new foundations at this great institution. We not only laid a new foundation for the main administration block, but we have also witnessed its completion," she said.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe noted that the students at Mary Stuart, commonly known as Boxers, will enjoy a new modern lift among other facilities.

"The 521 students who are accommodated in this Hall can now enjoy a modern new lift, well-lit corridors, well-designed pantries, modern washrooms, laundry, a cozy reading room, and a fabulous senior common room for relaxation. We are also modernizing the kitchen and dining area to meet international standards, but we have yet to identify the necessary resources," he said

Mrs. Lorna Magara, chair Makerere University Council, said while we celebrate the renovation of Mary Stuart, there is a big accommodation gap due to the rapidly growing students' population, currently of about 30,000.

" While we celebrate today's achievement, we must acknowledge the reality facing our growing university community. With over 30,000 students, we currently accommodate only 13% of our total enrollment. The majority of our students seek accommodation in external facilities, some of which are distant from the campus or fail to meet required health and safety standards."

The 91st Guild President noted that Mary Stuart is more than 'brick and mortar. It is a historic home of resilience, excellence, and sisterhood'.