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Global Competitiveness Survey 2009/10 results dissemination

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Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) will be disseminating results of the Global Competitiveness Survey 2009/2010 to the academia, civil society organizations, legislators and policy makers in and around Kampala.

Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) will be disseminating results of the Global Competitiveness Survey 2009/2010 to the academia, civil society organizations, legislators and policy makers in and around Kampala.

The half day seminar is scheduled for the 5th of May 2010 at 2:00PM at Makerere University, Senate Building, Lower Conference Hall. The Global Competiveness Report (GCR) provides a unique benchmarking tool for (WEF, 2009):

– Business in developing and guiding investment decisions,

– Government in identifying obstacles to economic growth and assessing the design of better economic policies,

– Academia in analyzing an economy’s current business environment and comparing against other economies,

– Civil society organizations in learning more about how their country’s competiveness compares with that of others.

The data used for the report is collected through the Executive Opinion Survey conducted annually from business executives in over 130 countries, including Uganda. This information is used to assess competitiveness conditions in participating countries as they relate to the global economy. The expert opinion from different business executives is important in bringing light to issues that are of importance to the countries in which they work. Since the same questions are asked in over 130 countries, the responses are ably used to make global comparisons that are indispensable to companies and countries alike because they reveal strengths and weaknesses in different countries that would otherwise not be apparent.

The Survey is intended to enhance the understanding of key factors which determine economic growth and to explain why some countries are much more successful than others in raising income levels and opportunities for their respective populations. Factors used in the report have been grouped into twelve pillars namely; Institutions, Infrastructure, Macro Economy, Health and Primary education, Higher education and training, Goods market efficiency, Labor market efficiency, Financial market sophistication, Technological readiness, Market size, Business sophistication and Innovation (WEF, 2009).

In Uganda, Mr. Asiimwe Delius, a MISR Research Fellow, has been the National Coordinator of the Executive Opinion Survey since 2003. In 2006, linkages were established with other key players/sponsors that include: Competitiveness and Investment Climate Strategy (CICS), National Planning Authority (NPA) and Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), to ensure that the results of the survey are adopted in their plans and create an entry point for the GCR into the Government of Uganda’s policy framework on competitiveness.

In the previous years, results of the GCS have been disseminated to contributors of data in the regional districts of Kampala, Mbarara, Jinja, Lira and Mbale. This year, MISR will in addition present the 2009/2010 results to the academia, civil society organizations, legislators and policy makers at a half day seminar.

This half day seminar aims to meet the following objectives:

– Create awareness on Uganda’s competiveness among key stakeholders,

– Provide a platform for discussion of factors that underpin Uganda’s competitiveness

– Generate policy issues on competitiveness.

Click here to view the seminar programme

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.

Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.

Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.

The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.

The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.

Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.

Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human
Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to
provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
  2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
    at least three referees.
  3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
  4. A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala

Closing Date: 04th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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