The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) is an Islamic educational organization whose stated purpose is to establish a platform where Muslim youth can get together in an Islamic environment. WAMY also achieves to establish a relationship of dialogue, understanding and appreciation between Muslim organizations and the western societies.
The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) is an Islamic educational organization whose stated purpose is to establish a platform where Muslim youth can get together in an Islamic environment. WAMY also achieves to establish a relationship of dialogue, understanding and appreciation between Muslim organizations and the western societies.
On Thursday 6th April 2010, H.E. Dr. Swaleh El-Uhaibiy, Secretary General WAMY, accompanied by a team from the School of Education; led by the Dean, Dr. Masagazi-Masaazi and the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), made a courtesy call on the Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba.
The visit by the Secretary General was significant in reinforcing WAMY’s commitment in a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Makerere and WAMY to help the School of Education with the growth and development of Arabic as one of the languages taught. Dr. El-Uhaibiy appreciated the warm reception accorded to his team and hoped that his visit with open up other areas of communication and collaboration between Makerere and Saudi Arabian Universities.
While looking at an artistic impression of the proposed seven-storey building, Prof. Baryamureeba thanked the Secretary General for WAMY’s pledge to support Makerere establish infrastructure that would indeed cement its position as the center of excellence. The building which will be constructed in phases will have the first phase cover four floors, with additional support from the French and German governments to facilitate the teaching of their respective languages.
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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.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
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.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“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.