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Mak Printery releases the EAC Common Market Protocol Book

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The Makerere University Printery in partnership with the Foundation for Legal Research and Consultancy LA (FOLERECO) Arusha, Tanzania are proud to announce the release of the book titled “EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COMMON MARKET PROTOCOL”

The Makerere University Printery in partnership with the Foundation for Legal Research and Consultancy LA (FOLERECO) Arusha, Tanzania are proud to announce the release of the book titled “EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COMMON MARKET PROTOCOL”

The 182page book material was developed by FOLERECO and clearly highlights the guidelines for the free movement of Labour, Goods and Services across all the member countries. Furthermore in 2008, EAC commenced negotiations with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and agreed to an expanded free trade area.

The signing of the Common Market Protocol on 20 November 2009 by the EAC Heads of State came with increased expectations from various stakeholders including; investors, traders, transporters, professionals and students among others regarding how their lives would be impacted by the same. The Protocol came into force on the 1st July 2010.

The Common Market is expected to achieve; A smoothly functioning Customs Union, Free movement of persons, labour and services, Free movement of capital and enhance macro-economic policy harmonization.

The Protocol provides for cooperation in many other areas such as; protection of cross-boarder investments, research and technological development, agriculture and food security.

To secure your personal copy, place your orders with the MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BOOKSHOP. "Students may purchase the book at a discounted price of UGX 10,000/= while the public can obtain a copy at UGX 12,000/" added Mr. Kirabo Joseph, Manager, Makerere University Printery. 

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EAC COMMON MARKET PROTOCOL Book Cover

EAC COMMON MARKET PROTOCOL Executive Summary MSWord Version, PDFVersion

 

 

 

 

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

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Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

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Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12th May 2026.

How to Apply

  • Application is online for ALL applicants.
  • Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
  • A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
  • Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13th December 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

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