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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
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Makerere University, DFCU Bank Sign MoU to Advance Innovation, Student Leadership and Research
By Eve Nakyanzi and Atwenda Nancy
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated.
Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university.
“We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.
The Writers are Interns in the Public Relations Office, Makerere University
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