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HIghlights of the 61st Graduation Ceremony in pictures
HIghlights of the 61st Graduation Ceremony in pictures
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 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
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
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
The Academic Procession makes its way to the Freedom Square 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 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
A crosssection of parents who attended the proceedings 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
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 (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
mwamai@admin.mak.ac.ug, Public Relations Office
HIghlights of the 61st Graduation Ceremony in pictures
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 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
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
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
The Academic Procession makes its way to the Freedom Square 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 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
A crosssection of parents who attended the proceedings 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
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 (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
mwamai@admin.mak.ac.ug, Public Relations Office
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/
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