The Academic Registrar, Makerere University wishes to announce that the 56 th and 57 th Graduation Ceremonies will be held on Thursday 27 thand Friday, 28 thSeptember, 2007. The Ceremonies start at 9.00a.m. each day in the Freedom Square. Candidates from the different Academic Units will receive their awards on different days.
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University wishes to announce that the 56 th and 57 th Graduation Ceremonies will be held on Thursday 27 thand Friday, 28 thSeptember, 2007. The Ceremonies start at 9.00a.m. each day in the Freedom Square. Candidates from the different Academic Units will receive their awards on different days.
Candidates from the following Academic Units will receive their awards on
Thursday, 27 th September, 2007 :
DOCTORATES
Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Management)
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine)
Doctor of Philosophy (Environment)
MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Master of Public Health
Master of Education
Master of Science Human Resource Management in Education
Master of Arts in Educational Management
Master of Science Molecular Biology
Master of Veterinary and Preventive Medicine
Master of Medicine
Master of Science Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Master of Science Anatomy
Master of Engineering Civil Engineering
Master of Science Civil Engineering
Master of Science Mechanical Engineering
Master of Arts in Human Rights
Master of Arts Ethics and Public Management
Master of Arts
Master of Arts in Leadership and Human Relations
Master of Arts in Land Use and Regional Development
Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies
Master of Science in Information Science
Master of Information Technology
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Fine Art
Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Postgraduate Diploma Mass Communication
Postgraduate Diploma Environmental Journalism and Communication
Postgraduate Diploma Information Technology
Postgraduate Diploma Computer Science
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Diploma in Library and Information Studies
Diploma in Records and Archives Management
Diploma in Commonwealth Youth
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Environmental Health Science
Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Health and Management
Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Adult and Community Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Surveying
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Bachelor of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Development Studies
Bachelor of Urban Planning
Bachelor of Secretarial Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management
Bachelor of Tourism
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Science with Education
Bachelor of Arts with Education
Bachelor of Education
Candidates from the following Academic Units will receive their awards on
Friday, 28 th September, 2007:
DOCTORATES
Doctor of Philosophy (Forestry)
Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Science)
Doctor of Philosophy (Botany)
Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry)
Doctor of Philosophy (Physics)
Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture)
MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Master of Laws
Master of Organizational Psychology
Master of Science Clinical Psychology
Master of Science
Master of Arts Gender Studies
Master of Arts Public Administration and Management
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies
Master of Arts in Sociology
Master of Arts in Social Sector Planning and Management
Master of Science Agricultural Economics
Master of Science Agriculture Extension Education
Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition
Master of Science Crop Science
Master of Science Soil Science
Master of Science Food Science and Technology
Master of Arts Demography
Master of Arts Population and Development
Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health
Master of Science Quantitative Economics
Master of Statistics
Master of Arts Economic Policy Management
Master of Arts Economic Policy and Planning
Master of Business Administration
Master of Human Resource Management
Master of Science Accounting and Finance
Master of Science Marketing
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma in Demography
Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Diploma in Leisure and Hospitality Management
Diploma in Transport Management
Diploma in Catering and Hotel Management
Ordinary Diploma in Secretarial and Information Management
Ordinary Diploma in Financial Services and Business Computing
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Community Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology
Bachelor of Community Forestry
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of Social Work Social Administration
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
Bachelor of Agricultural Extension Education
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Land Use and Management
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Industrial Chemistry
Bachelor of Conservation Biology
Bachelor of Science in Ethnobotany
Bachelor of Science in Sports Science
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Business Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics
Bachelor of Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Population Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management
Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Office and Information Management
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Bachelor of Business Computing
Bachelor of International Business
Bachelor of Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Business Administration
Candidates are advised to check with the respective offices of their Deans/Directors to confirm whether or not their names are on the Graduation lists.
Find here below General Information on Graduation Ceremonies:
INVITATION CARDS
Each graduand is allowed one invitation card for two of his/her selected guests only. Graduands will be required to submit the names of the two guests they wish to invite for the ceremony and thereafter their invitation cards will be issued. Cards and gowns will be collected from 24 th to 27 th September, 2007.
On September 25th 2025, the Government of Uganda officially handed over to Makerere University one square mile of land in Banda Sub County, Kyankwanzi District, for the development of a veterinary, animal husbandry, and biosecurity innovations and training facility.
The land, part of Ranch 16, was allocated to the University by the President in 1989 for the establishment of demonstration and experimental modern facilities for Agricultural-related training. Hon. Sam Mayanja, the Minister of State for Lands, officially handed over the one square mile to Makerere University Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga in the presence of residents, local authorities, and representatives from the Uganda Land Commission, Land Protection Unit and the Office of the President.
An Agro-Industrial Park will be developed on the land as an extension of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). This initiative will advance the broader University strategy to decentralize and expand its academic and research infrastructure to better contribute towards achieving national development goals. With Makerere University on ground, the site is set to transform into a hub of innovations and service delivery for livestock farmers across the region, delivering academic and economic value through improved veterinary services, livestock research, job creation among other benefits.
WHAT NEXT
Eager to put the land to use, Makerere University is already taking steps to operationalize the site and execute the project in line with government directives. As the University gears up to use the land, the Uganda Land Commission will open the boundaries and process a new land title in their name with Makerere University as the designated user.
More than 35 staff from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have begun a week-long training in Essentials of Public Investment Management at Makerere University. The training, which opened on September 23, 2025, is being hosted at the Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence in the School of Economics.
The program was officially opened by Ms. Esther Ayebare, Ag. Assistant Commissioner in the Projects Analysis and Public Investment Department at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), who represented the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury. She was joined by Prof. Edward Bbaale, Director of the PIM Centre of Excellence and Principal Investigator of the project.
Ms. Esther Ayebare
In her remarks, Ms. Ayebare highlighted the government’s continued efforts to improve the quality of public investments. “This training is meant to build your capacity in Public Investment Management and equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective government project preparation,” she said. She added that the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Makerere University’s School of Economics, established the PIM Centre of Excellence to strengthen MDAs’ ability to conceptualize, prepare, and implement projects that deliver value for money.
Prof. Bbaale welcomed participants to the training and commended MoFPED for its sustained financial and technical support to the Centre. “This training marks the beginning of your journey to becoming experts in public investment management. Over the next five days, you will gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience in preparing real-world projects in sectors such as health, education, water, energy, and transport,” he said.
The training attracted over 35 participants from different MDAs. Prof. Bbaale also appreciated the trainers, who are drawn from Makerere University, the National Planning Authority, and MoFPED, for their dedication to knowledge sharing and building the next generation of experts in public investment management.
Prof. Edward Bbaale
At the end of the program, participants will be awarded a dual certificate by Makerere University and the Ministry of Finance, recognizing their successful completion of the course.
Beyond training, the PIM Centre of Excellence continues to play a central role in research, policy advisory, and outreach. Recently, it organized the second Public Investment Management Conference in August 2025, focusing on overcoming implementation barriers to strengthen fiscal sustainability.
The Centre remains committed to working with MDAs and other stakeholders to ensure that Uganda’s public investments deliver maximum value for money and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Uganda’s progress toward Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) will remain limited unless deliberate efforts are made to strengthen agricultural extension services and turn policy intentions into real impact for farmers.
This was the key message delivered at a high-level policy dialogue held in Fort Portal, which brought together over 30 district officials, researchers, and policymakers from 11 districts across the Bunyoro and Rwenzori sub-regions.
The dialogue, held at Night Rose Hotel, was organized by the Environment for Development (EfD)–Mak Centre, under Makerere University, coordinated by the EfD Global Hub at the University of Gothenburg Sweden, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The event aimed to deepen local understanding of CSA and strengthen connections between policy frameworks and implementation at the grassroots.
In his welcome remarks, Baguma Brian James, Senior Fisheries Officer for Kabarole District, thanked the EfD team for bringing such a relevant discussion to the region. He described the event as a moment of professional and academic reflection, noting that many participants had been reawakened to concepts they once encountered in school.
“I’d like to thank you all for being part of these valuable engagements,” Baguma said. “As Kabarole District, we are actively participating in this project. Our farmers are progressing toward co-funding stages for input support.” He expressed hope that the dialogue would not only offer technical knowledge but also actionable strategies participants could take home and apply.
Dr, Nicholas Kilimani representing the Director EfD Mak Centre
Representing the Director of EfD-Mak Centre, Dr. Nicholas Kilimani underscored the importance of science in guiding agricultural decisions. He reminded participants that the EfD Centre’s functions include research, outreach, and policy engagement – all of which converge in dialogues like this one.
“The theme of this dialogue Smart Agriculture resonates with Uganda’s urgent need to sustain its agricultural backbone amid mounting pressures from climate change and human activity,” Dr. Kilimani said. He emphasized that decision-making must be grounded in scientific evidence rather than conjecture, pointing out that agriculture, while essential to Uganda’s economy, continues to suffer under environmental degradation, poor planning, and the effects of climate variability.
“We are no longer in an era of trial and error. Decision-making must come from science, not hearsay,” he added. Kilimani also highlighted the power of global collaboration, noting that the EfD network spans six continents, creating a powerful exchange of knowledge to support sustainability around the world. “We are using these global synergies to contribute to a sustainable planet—of which we only have one.”
Busingye Emmanuel Deputy RCC Fort portal City officially opening the dialogue
Fort Portal Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Busingye Emmanuel, officially opened the dialogue and welcomed participants to the city. He applauded the event’s focus on climate-smart agriculture but lamented the widespread failure to enforce environmental laws and coordinate government action effectively.
“Uganda is not short of laws or institutions to protect the environment. The problem is either poor coordination or outright inaction,” Busingye said. He cited the continued degradation of wetlands in Fort Portal as a key example of where environmental protection efforts fall short. While several government agencies exist to enforce these policies, their actions are often fragmented or undermined by personal and political interests.
“If we did what we are supposed to do, we wouldn’t have this level of environmental destruction,” he added. Busingye further urged participants not to treat the event as a box-ticking exercise but as a launching point for real implementation on the ground. “Let’s not attend workshops and stop there. Let us act on the ground.”
Presenting an overview of CSA, Dr. Peter Babyenda revealed sobering statistics about land use and degradation. He noted that agriculture accounts for 72% of Uganda’s land use and that 41% of this land is already degraded. If the current trend continues, by 2040, nearly 90% of Uganda’s land could be under agricultural use, intensifying environmental stress.
Dr. Peter Babyenda representing the Director EfD Mak
“Our natural forest cover once fell to 9%, though efforts to promote CSA have raised it to around 30%,” Dr. Babyenda explained. He warned, however, that only 30% of farmers in Uganda are currently practicing climate-smart techniques — a dangerously low figure given the urgency of climate change.
“CSA offers a triple win increased productivity, improved resilience, and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions,” he said. “But adoption remains low due to costs, lack of awareness, and poor access to technologies.” Dr. Babyenda also highlighted the European Union’s upcoming regulatory requirements on deforestation-free coffee exports, warning that Uganda could lose access to lucrative markets if it fails to embrace CSA practices. “Without climate-smart agriculture, our exports will suffer,” he stated.
Dr. Florence Lwiza Nsereko delivered an evidence-based presentation on CSA case studies and emphasized the critical role of extension services in scaling CSA. She reiterated that agriculture, deforestation, and other land-use forms like livestock production remain Uganda’s largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Yet despite an abundance of policy documents, actual implementation remains weak.
Dr. Florence Lwiza Nsereko presenting research findings on Climate Smart Agriculture
“Climate Smart Agriculture integrates productivity, adaptation, and mitigation. But its adoption remains low because our extension services lack capacity,” Dr. Lwiza said. She pointed to key barriers in extension delivery, including lack of access to training, weak institutional support, and poor perceptions about CSA among field officers. Notably, she revealed that female extension workers often outperform their male counterparts in CSA delivery.
She further noted that Western Uganda is both highly vulnerable to climate shocks and densely populated, making it a prime candidate for CSA interventions. “Western Uganda is both a climate risk hotspot and an opportunity zone. Now is the time to act,” she concluded.
Adding another layer to the discussion, Dr. Aisha Nanyiti presented research on the role of renewable energy micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in transforming agriculture across Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. She argued that clean energy and climate-smart practices must be pursued together to achieve inclusive, low-carbon growth.
Dr. Aisha Nanyiti presents a case study on renewable energy
“Agricultural modernization and climate goals can go hand in hand — if we remove barriers to clean energy,” she said. She stressed the importance of financial access, supportive regulations, and targeted capacity building to ensure that MSMEs can support CSA.
Closing the dialogue, Deputy Speaker of Fort Portal City, Tusiime Florence, expressed gratitude to the organizers but raised concerns over the sustainability of such engagements. She urged EfD-Mak and its partners to avoid the common trend of one-off workshops that do not translate into long-term support for local governments.
Deputy Speaker Fort City, Ms Florence Tusiime delivering the closing remarks.
“Workshops come and go, but no one returns to follow up with our communities,” she said. Tusiime called attention to the overwhelming workload and underfunding of agricultural extension officers, many of whom use their own money and have no transport to reach rural areas. “Our extension workers are overworked and underfunded. They have no motorcycles, no transport,” she said. “Yet they are expected to implement national climate and agricultural goals.”
She called for continued support and follow-through from Makerere University and the EfD-Mak Centre. “When farmers dry maize on bare soil, it’s not ignorance – it’s lack of training and support,” she noted. “If you come back and work with us, we will make CSA work.”
The Fort Portal dialogue highlighted the growing urgency to transition from policy declarations to farmer-level action, as climate shocks continue to impact agricultural livelihoods. While Uganda has made strides in crafting climate and agriculture policies — including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and CSA frameworks — weak operationalization, limited financing, and poor coordination remain major obstacles. Stakeholders agreed that building capacity, particularly among extension workers, remains the single most effective route to scaling climate-smart agriculture and delivering tangible impact where it matters most — at the farm.