General

Mak Unveils First Unit of Low-Cost Medical Ventilator

Published

6 years ago

June 12, 2020

Mark Wamai

The Minister of Health-Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng (Centre) and Ag. DVCFA-Prof. William Bazeyo (Right) are taken through the functionalities of the Low-Cost Ventilator by a KMC Engineer (Left) during the unveiling ceremony on 11th June 2020, KMC Offices, Ntinda, Kampala Uganda.

Makerere University on Thursday 11^th June, 2020 unveiled the first unit of the Low-Cost Medical Ventilator a product of Makerere University Researchers and Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) Engineers. The Ventilator was officially unveiled by the Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and the Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration), Prof. William Bazeyo.

The ventilator is portable and as such can be used both aboard ambulances and in hospital settings. It also features a battery which can support the ventilator for more than two hours after a power outage. It also comes fitted with a solar charge controller which allows for the battery to be recharged using solar panels. This feature particularly makes it suitable for Africa's rural settings that are not connected to the electricity mains or where the electricity supply is unreliable.

The unveiling comes slightly after two months since Makerere University, ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) a project of the School of Public Health, Kiira Motors Corporation, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) got together to develop an Open Design Low-Cost Ventilator. The team adapted open access designs from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Florida, and other Public License Ventilator Technology Developers to the needs in Africa.

Please click here to view a video of the unveiling ceremony.

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

2 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

General

Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

Published

2 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

General

Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

3 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download