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Mak & UMI to collaborate on building an efficient and effective public service
The Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a product of the then Institute of Public Administration (IPA), which served as an in-service training center for public servants. On 30th October 2009, The School of Civil Service, Public Administration and Governance was launched at UMI with the objective of preparing government employees who are capable of diagnosing problems, presenting solutions, formulating policies and programmes and are then able to manage change and guide needed action.
The Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a product of the then Institute of Public Administration (IPA), which served as an in-service training center for public servants. On 30th October 2009, The School of Civil Service, Public Administration and Governance was launched at UMI with the objective of preparing government employees who are capable of diagnosing problems, presenting solutions, formulating policies and programmes and are then able to manage change and guide needed action.
It was against this background that Dr. David K.W. Ssonko, Dean, School of Civil Service, Public Administration and Governance, UMI paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor on 27th April 2010. The meeting was aimed at discussing the details of a partnership and eventual collaboration between Makerere University and UMI.
In his presentation, Dr. Ssonko recognized the importance of partnering with stakeholders like Makerere University during the initial stages of the School “We would wish to collaborate with Makerere, having been our parent, in terms of: staff 
training; exchange of staff and programmes; and undertaking research collaborations.” Reacting to questions from Dr. Simba, Head, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, regarding likely diversion from its mandate by providing Degree programmes, Dr. Ssonko highlighted that the degree programmes provided by UMI are largely organization-oriented where participants’ researches are of applied value to the organizations where they currently work. “This is unlike in Universities where research is mainly academic with a lot of theories” he added.
The Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba thanked Dr. Ssonko for his presentation and in helping to identify areas of mutual interest for Makerere and UMI like Staff Development and Training of Managers. He underscored the need for training in financial management, budgeting and human resource management for all PhD holders, so as to equip them with crucial management skills and thus appreciated the timely visit by Dr. Ssonko.
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Makerere University, DFCU Bank Sign MoU to Advance Innovation, Student Leadership and Research
By Eve Nakyanzi and Atwenda Nancy
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated.
Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university.
“We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.
The Writers are Interns in the Public Relations Office, Makerere University
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