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Makerere Honours President Museveni, H.E. Rashid M. Kawawa (posthumous)
True to the African adage that rain is a sign of good luck; dawn broke on this 12th Day of the 12th Month of the year 2010 with rain-laden clouds stretching as far as the eye could see.
True to the African adage that rain is a sign of good luck; dawn broke on this 12th Day of the 12th Month of the year 2010 with rain-laden clouds stretching as far as the eye could see.
On this historical day, Makerere University would not only honour one but two of Africa’s most illustrious leaders.
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni received an Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) of Makerere University, in respect of his outstanding achievements and exceptional contribution to the advancement of humanity; in particular his commitment to Agricultural modernisation and value addition, Education, Science, Technology, Innovative leadership and Women Empowerment.
Additionally, His Excellency Mzee Rashid Mfaume Kawawa was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) of Makerere University posthumously, as he unexpectedly passed away on 31st December 2009, a few days shy of receiving his award at the 60th Graduation ceremony of Makerere University in January 2010. As such, the award of the Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees was postponed to this day, in respect of the memory of the late Mzee Rashid Mfaume Kawawa.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba’s speech was brief and centered on the role of higher education. He expressed hope that the salaries of Scientists as well as academic staff would be enhanced as budgeted for in the 2010-2011 financial year and that the Government of Uganda would invest more in research and development. He then recognized the President’s contribution to the Nation of Uganda “Your Excellency the President, It is because of your outstanding achievements as President of the Republic of Uganda that Makerere University unanimously resolved to award you an Honorary Doctor of Laws.”
In his remarks, Hon. Matthew Rukikaire the Chairman Makerere University Council thanked H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and the Government of Uganda for creating an enabling environment that has fostered sustainable national development in Uganda, “In particular, I wish to applaud Your Excellency for Government support to Makerere University, and for the stability and peace we have experienced,” added Hon. Rukikaire.
Hon. Rukikaire extolled the President for his support to Innovations at Makerere, the most popular being “The Kiira –EV” Uganda’s first electric car, thus named on the recommendation of President Museveni.
Professor Mondo Kagonyera in his usual oratory way expressed his gratefulness to the President for his personal commitment to supporting scientific and technological innovations at Makerere University.
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Pictures courtesy Nelson Wesonga & Moturi Joshua
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Speech by the Chancellor MS Word Version, PDF Version, Postscript Version
Speech by the Chairman Council MS Word Version, PDF Version, Postscript Version
Speech by the Vice Chancellor MS Word Version, PDF Version, Postscript Version
Citation for H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni MS Word Version, PDF Version, Postscript Version
Citation for H.E Mzee Rashid Mfaume Kawawa MS Word Version, PDF Version, Postscript Version
Audio
Speech by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Part 1 of 3, Part 2 of 3, Part 3 of 3
Speech by the Chancellor Part 1 of 1
Speech by the Chairman Council Part 1 of 1
Speech by the Vice Chancellor Part 1 of 1
Acceptance Speech by Ms.Rehema Kawawa Part 1 of 1
Video
mwamai@admin.mak.ac.ug, Public Relations Office
Makerere University is participating in the New Vision Education Expo 2023 to strengthen its niche as the leading provider of education services.
The three-day New Vision Expo (Friday 27th January 2023 to Sunday 29th January 2023) at the Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) Nakawa brings on board players in the education and business fields to forge partnerships to improve the quality and outcomes of education in Uganda.
Makerere University seeks to maximally utilize the three days to ensure that the participants at the Education Expo gain a deeper understanding of its 100 year journey of providing excellent services to humanity through academic programmes, services offered and ongoing efforts aimed at producing employable graduates as well as entrepreneurs.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe highlights that Makerere University values stakeholder engagements and partnerships. “The New Vision Expo 2023 presents Makerere University with an opportunity to enhance stakeholder engagements. It is about consolidating the relationships with schools, prospective students and parents, and partners in the education sector. I applaud the CEO of Vision Group-Mr. Don Wanyama for coming up with the Education Expo.”
To respond to the information needs of stakeholders, Makerere University has lined up a team of experienced staff from the Department of the Academic Registrar, the Admissions Office, Public Relations Office, Career Guidance experts as well as the Institute of Open Distance and e-Learning (IODeL) under the College of Education and External Studies (CEES).
According to the Principal PRO of Makerere University Ms. Ritah Namisango, the Education Expo provides a platform to reach out to the clients that Makerere University exists to serve. “You must be in touch with your prospective parents, students as well as schools and partners that continue to recommend you as the leading university in the region. Makerere University has celebrated 100 years of excellent service to humanity (1922-2022). So, as we continue to promote the academic programmes, innovations and services that we offer, we are ready to listen, interact and learn from respective stakeholders about what they expect from the University as we embark on the next 100 years.”
The New Vision Expo 2023 is happening at an opportune (holiday) time, which accords the students, parents and guardians quality time to visit the exhibition and interact with experts in the education sector.
In addition, Makerere University has recently advertised its academic programmes and it is preparing to receive students for the Academic year 2023/2024. Sharing her experience about the interaction with participants who visited the Makerere University exhibition space, Ms Joyce Muhanguzi, Senior Assistant Registrar in the Department of the Academic Registrar noted that most of the prospective students and parents wanted to know about the academic programmes, the subject combinations that students should study to qualify to apply for the respective academic programmes, and the available admission avenues i.e. government sponsorship, private sponsorship, diploma entry, direct entry, national merit, talented sports entry and district quota programme).
Ms Joyce Muhanguzi and Mr. Dennis Kibuuka’s interaction focused on students who expressed their desire to join Makerere University in the coming years, and needed a case by case approach to their information needs, career guidance and linkages to Professors and Administrative staff in the respective Colleges at Makerere University.
The prospective students and parents also disclosed that in addition to the information on the Makerere University website, they welcome interactive and friendly approaches such as the New Vision Education Expo where they are presented with a golden opportunity to interact with Makerere University officials face-to-face.
At the New Vision Education Expo 2023, Makerere University joins other exhibitors that include; Government agencies, NGOs, Telecom companies, Banks, Insurance companies, Kindergartens/Daycare Centres, Primary and Secondary schools, Ugandan and Kenyan Universities, International schools, Study Abroad Agencies, Vocational institutions, Scholastic materials suppliers and SME service providers.
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