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The Chancellor Prof. Mondo Kagonyera addresses the Congregation on Monday 17th January 2010

 

 

 

The Chancellor Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera addresses the congregation on the first day of the 61st Graduation of Makerere University – 17th January 2011

 

 

 

 

L-R Mr. Stephen Maloba-Chairman Appointments Board, Dr. Katherine Namuddu-Vice Chair Council and Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem-Chairperson Council listen to proceedings. 2nd L (Rear) is Dr. Vincent Ssembatya-Director Quality Assurance

 

L-R Mr. Stephen Maloba-Chairman Appointments Board, Dr. Katherine Namuddu-Vice Chairperson Council and Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem-Chairperson Council listen to proceedings. 2nd L (Rear) is Dr. Vincent Ssembatya-Director Quality Assurance

 

 

 

 A Section of PhD Graduands who received their Honours on Monday 17th January 2011

 

A Section of PhD Graduands who received their Honours on Monday 17th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 Mr. Yovani Lubaale a PhD Graduand takes to the floor with MDD during an interlude

 

 

Mr. Yovani Lubaale a PhD Graduand takes to the floor with MDD during a musical interlude

 

 

 

 

 

 Graduates from the School of Education raise their caps in jubilation shortly after receiving their awards

 

 

Graduates from the School of Education raise their caps in jubilation shortly after receiving their awards

 

 

 

 

 An ecstatic section of Graduates from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts on Tuesday 18th January 2011

 

An ecstatic section of Graduates from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts on Tuesday 18th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 MDD Airborne! As they lead the Academic Procession out of the Freedom Square on Tuesday 18th January 2011

 

 

MDD Airborne! As they lead the Academic Procession out of the Freedom Square on Tuesday 18th January 2011

 

 

 

The Academic Procession makes its way to the Freedom Square on Wednesday 19th January 2011

 

 

 

The Academic Procession makes its way to the Freedom Square on Wednesday 19th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

The Attoney General Hon. Khidu Makubuya and his wife attend the proceedings on Wednesday 19th January 2011

 

 

 

 

The Attoney General Hon. Khiddu Makubuya and his wife attend the proceedings on Wednesday 19th January 2011

 

 

 

 

Mr. Stephen Maloba and Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba make their way into the Freedom Square for the 4th Day of GraduationA Masai Graduand stays true to his Culture on the third day of the 61st Graduation Ceremony

 Mr. Stephen Maloba and Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba (R) make their way into the Freedom Square on Thursday 20th January 2011 while a Masai Graduand (Left) stays true to his tradition on the 3rd day of the 61st Graduation

 

 

 

 

L-R The Chancellor Prof. Mondo Kagonyera and Former Vice President Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe stand in honour of the National Anthem on the 4th day of the 61st Graduation

 

 

 

 

 L-R The Chancellor Prof. Mondo Kagonyera and Former Vice President Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe stand in honour of the National Anthem on the 4th day of the 61st Graduation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A crosssection of parents who attended the proceedings on Thursday 20th January 2011

 

 

A crosssection of parents who attended the proceedings on Thursday 20th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Boniface Abima (L) the Best Student in Humanities and Business (CGPA 4.82 in the Bachelor of Business Computing) receives his award from the Chancellor on Thursday 20th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Boniface Abima (L) the Best Student in Humanities and Business receives his award from the Chancellor on Thursday 20th January 2011 as the Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba looks on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Eng. Dr. Eric Adriko Chancellor Kyambogo University attends the 5th day of the 61st Graduation of Makerere University

 

 

 

Eng. Dr. Eric Adriko Chancellor Kyambogo University attends the 5th day of the 61st Graduation of Makerere University

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buruli County MP Hon. Peter Nyombi and his wife Mrs. Juliana Nyombi attend the 5th day of the 61st Graduation

 

Buruli County Member of Parliament Hon. Peter Nyombi and his wife Mrs. Juliana Nyombi attend the 5th day of the 61st Graduation

 

 

 

 Kampala Woman MP Hon. Nabila Sempala and UPDF MP Colonel Phinehas Katirima attend the proceedings on Friday 21st January 2011

 

Kampala Woman MP Hon. Nabila Sempala (L) and UPDF MP Colonel Phinehas Katirima(R) attend the proceedings on Friday 21st January 2011

 

 

 

 

Ms Barbara Nansamba the best overall student marches to receive her award accompanied by MDD

 

 

 

Ms Barbara Nansamba the best overall student marches to receive her award accompanied by MDD

 

 

 

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HIghlights of the 61st Graduation Ceremony in pictures 

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The Chancellor Prof. Mondo Kagonyera addresses the Congregation on Monday 17th January 2010

 

 

 

The Chancellor Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera addresses the congregation on the first day of the 61st Graduation of Makerere University – 17th January 2011

 

 

 

 

L-R Mr. Stephen Maloba-Chairman Appointments Board, Dr. Katherine Namuddu-Vice Chair Council and Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem-Chairperson Council listen to proceedings. 2nd L (Rear) is Dr. Vincent Ssembatya-Director Quality Assurance

 

L-R Mr. Stephen Maloba-Chairman Appointments Board, Dr. Katherine Namuddu-Vice Chairperson Council and Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem-Chairperson Council listen to proceedings. 2nd L (Rear) is Dr. Vincent Ssembatya-Director Quality Assurance

 

 

 

 A Section of PhD Graduands who received their Honours on Monday 17th January 2011

 

A Section of PhD Graduands who received their Honours on Monday 17th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 Mr. Yovani Lubaale a PhD Graduand takes to the floor with MDD during an interlude

 

 

Mr. Yovani Lubaale a PhD Graduand takes to the floor with MDD during a musical interlude

 

 

 

 

 

 Graduates from the School of Education raise their caps in jubilation shortly after receiving their awards

 

 

Graduates from the School of Education raise their caps in jubilation shortly after receiving their awards

 

 

 

 

 An ecstatic section of Graduates from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts on Tuesday 18th January 2011

 

An ecstatic section of Graduates from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts on Tuesday 18th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 MDD Airborne! As they lead the Academic Procession out of the Freedom Square on Tuesday 18th January 2011

 

 

MDD Airborne! As they lead the Academic Procession out of the Freedom Square on Tuesday 18th January 2011

 

 

 

The Academic Procession makes its way to the Freedom Square on Wednesday 19th January 2011

 

 

 

The Academic Procession makes its way to the Freedom Square on Wednesday 19th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

The Attoney General Hon. Khidu Makubuya and his wife attend the proceedings on Wednesday 19th January 2011

 

 

 

 

The Attoney General Hon. Khiddu Makubuya and his wife attend the proceedings on Wednesday 19th January 2011

 

 

 

 

Mr. Stephen Maloba and Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba make their way into the Freedom Square for the 4th Day of GraduationA Masai Graduand stays true to his Culture on the third day of the 61st Graduation Ceremony

 Mr. Stephen Maloba and Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba (R) make their way into the Freedom Square on Thursday 20th January 2011 while a Masai Graduand (Left) stays true to his tradition on the 3rd day of the 61st Graduation

 

 

 

 

L-R The Chancellor Prof. Mondo Kagonyera and Former Vice President Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe stand in honour of the National Anthem on the 4th day of the 61st Graduation

 

 

 

 

 L-R The Chancellor Prof. Mondo Kagonyera and Former Vice President Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe stand in honour of the National Anthem on the 4th day of the 61st Graduation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A crosssection of parents who attended the proceedings on Thursday 20th January 2011

 

 

A crosssection of parents who attended the proceedings on Thursday 20th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Boniface Abima (L) the Best Student in Humanities and Business (CGPA 4.82 in the Bachelor of Business Computing) receives his award from the Chancellor on Thursday 20th January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Boniface Abima (L) the Best Student in Humanities and Business receives his award from the Chancellor on Thursday 20th January 2011 as the Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba looks on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Eng. Dr. Eric Adriko Chancellor Kyambogo University attends the 5th day of the 61st Graduation of Makerere University

 

 

 

Eng. Dr. Eric Adriko Chancellor Kyambogo University attends the 5th day of the 61st Graduation of Makerere University

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buruli County MP Hon. Peter Nyombi and his wife Mrs. Juliana Nyombi attend the 5th day of the 61st Graduation

 

Buruli County Member of Parliament Hon. Peter Nyombi and his wife Mrs. Juliana Nyombi attend the 5th day of the 61st Graduation

 

 

 

 Kampala Woman MP Hon. Nabila Sempala and UPDF MP Colonel Phinehas Katirima attend the proceedings on Friday 21st January 2011

 

Kampala Woman MP Hon. Nabila Sempala (L) and UPDF MP Colonel Phinehas Katirima(R) attend the proceedings on Friday 21st January 2011

 

 

 

 

Ms Barbara Nansamba the best overall student marches to receive her award accompanied by MDD

 

 

 

Ms Barbara Nansamba the best overall student marches to receive her award accompanied by MDD

 

 

 

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Call for Applications: Government Sponsorship 2026/27

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of Advanced Level (UACE) Schools with UNEB Centre Numbers that applications for admission to Public Universities and other Tertiary Institutions for 2026/2027 Academic Year for government sponsorship will be done electronically/online using the Academic Management Information
System (ACMIS) from 15th October, 2025 to 31st December, 2025. The Public Universities include:
(a) Makerere University
(b) Makerere University Business School
(c) Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(d)Kyambogo University
(e) Gulu University
(f) Busitema University
(g) Muni University
(h) Kabale University
(i) Lira University
(j) Soroti University
(k) Mountains ofthe Moon University

NB: The list of Other Tertiary Institutions is provided on the online application portal.

Other Important documents:

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PIM Centre Holds 9th Steering Committee Meeting, Set to Benefit from World Bank Support

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The Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence at Makerere University today, October 10th, 2025, held its 9th Steering Committee Meeting to review progress made in the first quarter of the financial year and plan for the months ahead.

The meeting was chaired by Ms. Getrude Basiima, who represented Mr. Hannington Ashaba, Director Budget at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED). Ms. Basiima commended the Centre for its continued commitment to strengthening public investment management capacity across government institutions.

In her remarks, Ms. Basiima applauded the Centre for successfully hosting the Public Investment Management Conference held in August at Makerere University. The conference attracted key policymakers, development partners, and academics who deliberated on how to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and impact of public investments in Uganda.

She further shared exciting news that the Government of Uganda has secured funding from the World Bank to support the public investment management function. The PIM Centre, she announced, will be among the key beneficiaries of these funds — receiving support for the construction and acquisition of a permanent home to enhance its institutional sustainability and training capacity.

Reviewing the Centre’s quarterly performance, Ms. Basiima congratulated the team for successfully conducting three specialized trainings in the first quarter, reaching officials from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. These trainings continue to strengthen the technical competencies required for effective project preparation, appraisal, and implementation in line with Uganda’s National Development Plan.

The PIM Steering Committee in a meeting held at Emin Pasha Hotel

She encouraged the Centre to integrate climate change considerations into its future training programmes, noting that sustainable public investment must now account for environmental resilience and climate adaptation.

The centre team presented the proposed  structure/ organogram, the financial performance of 2024/2025, research areas for 2025/2026 and the strategic plan for 2025 – 2030.

The Steering Committee reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the PIM Centre’s vision of becoming a regional leader in building capacity for efficient, transparent, and sustainable public investment management.

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Strengthening Collaboration between Makerere University and the University of Groningen

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Seated: Prof. Sarah Ssali (C), Dr. Dinie Bouwman (L) and Dr. Anita Veltmaat (R) with teams from Makerere University and the University of Groningen during the meeting on 7th October 2025. Strategic meeting between Makerere University and the University of Groningen, Netherlands to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (PhD) program, 7th October 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

A significant development unfolded at Makerere University during a strategic, hour-long meeting in the vice chancellor’s boardroom on 7th October 2025, marking a deepening bond with the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. The primary goal was to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (PhD) program. Prof. Sarah Saali, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, set the tone by emphasizing that institutional partnerships are crucial to Makerere University, which she proudly called the leading research and most collaborative university in the world.

The parties from Makerere University and the University of Groningen meeting in the Vice Chancellor's Boardroom. Strategic meeting between Makerere University and the University of Groningen, Netherlands to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (PhD) program, 7th October 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
The parties from Makerere University and the University of Groningen meeting in the Vice Chancellor’s Boardroom.

The discussion promptly formed the core structure of the program: a four-year PhD (or three if the master’s was research-based), with supervision duties split 50-50% between the two institutions. A key feature is the mobility requirement, stipulating that PhD candidates would spend a total of six months in the Netherlands, potentially divided into two three-month periods. Crucially, the University of Groningen confirmed there would be no teaching requirement during this stay, allowing students full access to focus on their research. A major financial hurdle was overcome with the adoption of a fee-waiver policy; Makerere would waive tuition for incoming Groningen candidates, and Groningen would reciprocate for Makerere‘s students, significantly boosting the program’s financial viability.

Prof. Sarah Ssali (R) presents a Mak Souvenir to Dr. Anita Veltmaat. Strategic meeting between Makerere University and the University of Groningen, Netherlands to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (PhD) program, 7th October 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Sarah Ssali (R) presents a Mak Souvenir to Dr. Anita Veltmaat.

However, the critical issue of the stipend remained. Dr. Anita Veltmaat explained that to meet the required living standard of approximately €1,875 per month in Groningen, the incoming candidate must secure a partial external scholarship of around €250 per month. The positive news is that if the candidate secures this minimum scholarship, the University of Groningen is prepared to top up the amount to the full living standard for the six months the student spends in the Netherlands. It was noted that this initial financial hurdle might be simplified for Makerere students, as many are already staff members receiving a salary, which could help cover the required €250.

The meeting in session. Strategic meeting between Makerere University and the University of Groningen, Netherlands to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (PhD) program, 7th October 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
The meeting in session.

The path forward was clear: it was to complete the agreement template guided by the setup committee from both institutions. The plan culminated in scheduling an online follow-up meeting for Tuesday, November 11th, to review the first revision of the agreement, capping a highly constructive discussion that solidified the two universities’ shared future in graduate education.

The Team from Makerere University from Left to Right: Dr. Ruth Nsibirano, Dr. Racheal Nuwagaba, Dr. Patricia Ndugga, Dr. Stella Achen, Dr. Joseph Watuleke, and Ms. Agatha Ainemukama. Strategic meeting between Makerere University and the University of Groningen, Netherlands to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (PhD) program, 7th October 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
The Team from Makerere University from Left to Right: Dr. Ruth Nsibirano, Dr. Racheal Nuwagaba, Dr. Patricia Ndugga, Dr. Stella Achen, Dr. Joseph Watuleke, and Ms. Agatha Ainemukama.

Makerere University was represented by Prof. Sarah Ssali, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academics Affairs; Dr. Ruth Nsibirano, Head of the Department of Gender Studies; Dr. Patricia Ndugga, School of Statistics; Dr. Stella Achen and Dr. Joseph Watuleke, School of Distance and Lifelong Learning; Agatha Ainemukama, School of Engineering; Racheal Nuwagaba, School of Psychology; Awel Uwihanganye, Martine Rugamba, and Hawa Ndagire from the Advancement Office; and Muhammad Kiggundu from the Institute of Gender and Development Studies.

Prof. Sarah Ssali (R) presents a Mak Souvenir to Mrs. Alette Arendshorst. Strategic meeting between Makerere University and the University of Groningen, Netherlands to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (PhD) program, 7th October 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Sarah Ssali (R) presents a Makerere Souvenir to Mrs. Alette Arendshorst.

The University of Groningen was represented by Dr. Dinie Bouwman, Senior Policy Advisor, Internationalization and Quality Assurance; Dr. Anita Veltmaat, Faculty of Social Behavior and Social Sciences, Department of International Studies, involved in mentorship programs for women; and Dr. Alette Arendshorst, Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, working on graduation/collaboration for students/staff.

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