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Mak launches 2nd Cohort of UNESCO/IIEP Programme

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15 years ago

October 21, 2010

The Second cohort of the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) was officially launched by Academic Registrar, Mr Alfred Masikye Namoah at a function held on 15th October 2010 at the University Guest House.

The Second cohort of the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) was officially launched by Academic Registrar, Mr Alfred Masikye Namoah at a function held on 15th October 2010 at the University Guest House.

Makerere University was selected by the UNESCO-IIEP to host its Distance Education Programme on Education Sector Planning. The programme, based at The East African Institute of Higher Education Studies and Human Resource Development (EAIHESD), School of Education is facilitated by Mr. Mr John Wabwire, Director Planning and Development Department (PDD), who also doubles as its National Coordinator.

“This programme which is delivered by the Distance Education mode was conceived by UNESCO, and is funded by the World Bank,” remarked Mr. Wabwire. “This programme was in response to Human Resource gaps identified by UNESCO in the area of Education Sector Planning.” He added.

The programme which is run in six Anglophone countries namely; Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Ethiopia and Malawi lasts nine months. The six modules covered by participants (one more than last year) include: Context and Approaches to planning in Education; Education Statistics; Education Sector Diagnosis; Analyzing policy choices in Education; Simulation Models; Monitoring and Evaluation; and a capstone course. The capstone course requires participants to critically analyze a subsector of Education in their country, by identifying its weaknesses and strong points. Participants are then required to prescribe solutions based on their findings. The capstone course carries more weight than other modules of the course.

The participants also have an electronic platform on which they share ideas across all six countries. In addition, all participants converge for an annual conference in a member country so as to share experiences and sharpen their approaches to simulations and models. Last year’s conference was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The IIEP also held a workshop with over 31 Ugandan Government officials from 16th – 18th March 2010, aimed at developing guidelines for emergency preparedness and conflict mitigation for the education sector.

In his address, the Chief Guest and Academic Registrar Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah commended the participants for their dedication to the demanding course. In response to the participants’ request to upgrade the course to a Diploma, the Academic Registrar challenged EAIHESD to come up with a curriculum, which can then be considered by the necessary University academic committees.

“The University in its ten-year strategic plan emphasizes partnerships, and this partnership with UNESCO is indeed a realization of the University objectives” said Mr. Namoah. He applauded Mr. Wabwire and Dr. Neema-Abooki Peter, Director EAIHESD for their proactive approaches and pledged the University’s future support to the course.

mwamai@admin.mak.ac.ug, Public Relations Office

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Admission Lists for – Bachelor of Laws 2025-26

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8 hours ago

July 1, 2025

Mak Editor

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission lists for Bachelor of Laws for the Academic Year 2025/2026.

Please note that the list includes Government Sponsorship for Bachelor of Laws i.e A-Level (Direct Entry), Bachelor of Laws-Day – (LAW) and Bachelor of Laws-Afternoon – (LAA)

The lists can be accessed below:

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Undergraduate Admission List Self Sponsorship Scheme 2025/2026

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9 hours ago

July 1, 2025

Mak Editor

Mak CoBAMS Graduands jubilate on the third session of the 72nd Graduation held on 25th May 2022.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the undergraduate admission lists for self-sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The cut-off points can be accessed by following this link.

Please see attachment below for the A-Level Applicants who have been successful.

DIRECT-ENTRY-Self-Sponsorship-Admission-List-2025-2026 Download

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Makerere University Receives 700 Tablets from UBOS to Boost Statistical Activities

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11 hours ago

July 1, 2025

Betty Kyakuwa

Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) hands over the donation to Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd L) as UBOS Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and other officials witness on 30th June 2025. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University has received 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution.

The donation was made on June 30, 2025, as part of UBOS’ broader initiative to distribute a total of 3,025 tablets to ten government-funded institutions of higher learning. The handover ceremony was attended by Makerere’s Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Mr. Simon Kizito, the Deputy University Secretary among other Vice Chancellors and accounting officers.

Vice Chancellors from government-funded institutions of higher learning that received the donation of tablets from UBOS. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Vice Chancellors from government-funded institutions of higher learning that received the donation of tablets from UBOS.***

Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, a UBOS Board Director, who coordinated the distribution of the tablets to the respective 10 Public universities, underscored the significance of inter-institutional collaboration in fostering a data-literate and innovative generation. “This initiative is a testament to the power of partnerships between public institutions. In a country like Uganda, with one of the youngest populations globally, equipping our future leaders with the right tools is critical to achieving both national and global development goals,” she remarked.

The tablets had initially been procured and deployed during the recently concluded National Population and Housing Census. UBOS Executive Director Dr. Chris Mukiza explained that their redistribution marks the beginning of the Bureau’s post-census utilization strategy.

Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) flanked by his Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi (R) addressing the meeting. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) flanked by his Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi (R) addressing the meeting.***

“We acquired 120,000 tablets to conduct the census, and as we committed earlier, we are ensuring that these resources continue to serve the country even after the census,” said Dr. Mukiza. “Our expectation is that these tablets will strengthen data collection, teaching, and research in universities and higher institutions. We want to see a culture where statistics are not only produced but also actively used to influence development outcomes.”

Dr. Mukiza encouraged academic institutions to take full advantage of the extensive data available at UBOS, emphasizing that greater use of statistical resources will translate into more impactful research and policy interventions.

Some of the accounting officers who attended the handover ceremony. Makerere University receiving 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution, 30th June 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Some of the accounting officers who attended the handover ceremony.***

During the same event – cultural institutions also received tablets.

With this donation, Makerere University is well-positioned to further empower students and researchers in statistical analysis, evidence-based planning, and innovation-driven teaching.