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The Counselling and Guidance Centre

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The Counselling and Guidance Centre is here to help you address personal or emotional challenges that may affect you while studying or working in Makerere University. The Counselling and Guidance Centre works closely with all university units to enable students realize their academic and personal potential and to assist staff in addressing psychological issues that may affect them in living worthy and productive lives.

Profile

Henry Nsubuga is a Counselling Psychologist. He holds an M.A Counselling Psychology, an MSc. In International Primary Health Care from the University College London (UCL) and a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Makerere University. Mr. Nsubuga’s interests are in career guidance and counselling, individual and group counselling, adjustment related concerns, consultation and outreach, management and organization issues.

He has previously worked as Head of Counselling, Straight Talk Foundation – The biggest adolescent sexual reproductive health and development communication organization in Uganda. He later joined Makerere University School of Public Health/CDC HIV/AIDS Fellowship Programme as the Assistant Training Coordinator between June 2008 and August 2010. In September 2010 he joined Makerere University as the Head of the Counselling and Guidance Services. Mr. Henry Nsubuga is the current President of Uganda Counselling Association.

While doing International Primary Health Care he specialized in quality improvement in health care, international health systems, teaching and learning in health care and service development.

Counselling and Guidance Services

The centre provides services to enhance academic success and further educational goals for Makerere University students. The Counselling and Guidance Centre provides several services these include:

  • Individual Counselling
  • Career Guidance and Counselling
  • Academic support services
  • Group Counselling
  • Organising outreaches to halls of residence and hostels
  • Organising seminars and workshops for students and staff
  • Self-help print and online materials
  • Staff services

Staff also need support from the Counselling and Guidance Centre. Their issues and services may be different from those of students but may equally affect their productivity at the University. The centre staff is also available to consult with administrative offices, faculty and staff about issues affecting staff and student welfare and development.

Contact Information

Staff

Office of the Manager Counselling & Guidance Services: Henry Nsubuga (M. Sc IPHC (UCL), M. Counselling Psychology (MUK), B. Phil (MUK)
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256-772-558022
E-mail: hnsubuga@cgc.mak.ac.ug

Senior Counsellor: Monnie Lubega
E-mail: lubegamonnie@cgc.mak.ac.ug
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256-772-423558

Counsellor: Rose Nalwanga
E-mail: nalwangarose@cgc.mak.ac.ug
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256-712-497610

Support staff

Secretary: Phredrine Nalwoga
E-mail: pnalwoga@cgc.mak.ac.ug
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256-772-456168

Office Messenger: John Bright Twesigye
E-mail: jbtwesigye@cgc.mak.ac.ug
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256 782-958006

Location
The Counselling and Guidance Centre currently occupies Offices No 22, 23, 24 & 25 at the Makerere University Hospital

 

Please Click here to view the Centre's webpage

 

The Counselling and Guidance Centre is here to help you address personal or emotional challenges that may affect you while studying or working in Makerere University. The Counselling and Guidance Centre works closely with all university units to enable students realize their academic and personal potential and to assist staff in addressing psychological issues that may affect them in living worthy and productive lives.

Profile

Henry Nsubuga is a Counselling Psychologist. He holds an M.A Counselling Psychology, an MSc. In International Primary Health Care from the University College London (UCL) and a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Makerere University. Mr. Nsubuga’s interests are in career guidance and counselling, individual and group counselling, adjustment related concerns, consultation and outreach, management and organization issues.

He has previously worked as Head of Counselling, Straight Talk Foundation – The biggest adolescent sexual reproductive health and development communication organization in Uganda. He later joined Makerere University School of Public Health/CDC HIV/AIDS Fellowship Programme as the Assistant Training Coordinator between June 2008 and August 2010. In September 2010 he joined Makerere University as the Head of the Counselling and Guidance Services. Mr. Henry Nsubuga is the current President of Uganda Counselling Association.

While doing International Primary Health Care he specialized in quality improvement in health care, international health systems, teaching and learning in health care and service development.

Counselling and Guidance Services

The centre provides services to enhance academic success and further educational goals for Makerere University students. The Counselling and Guidance Centre provides several services these include:

  • Individual Counselling
  • Career Guidance and Counselling
  • Academic support services
  • Group Counselling
  • Organising outreaches to halls of residence and hostels
  • Organising seminars and workshops for students and staff
  • Self-help print and online materials
  • Staff services

Staff also need support from the Counselling and Guidance Centre. Their issues and services may be different from those of students but may equally affect their productivity at the University. The centre staff is also available to consult with administrative offices, faculty and staff about issues affecting staff and student welfare and development.

Contact Information

Staff

Office of the Manager Counselling & Guidance Services: Henry Nsubuga (M. Sc IPHC (UCL), M. Counselling Psychology (MUK), B. Phil (MUK)
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256-772-558022
E-mail: hnsubuga@cgc.mak.ac.ug

Senior Counsellor: Monnie Lubega
E-mail: lubegamonnie@cgc.mak.ac.ug
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256-772-423558

Counsellor: Rose Nalwanga
E-mail: nalwangarose@cgc.mak.ac.ug
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256-712-497610

Support staff

Secretary: Phredrine Nalwoga
E-mail: pnalwoga@cgc.mak.ac.ug
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256-772-456168

Office Messenger: John Bright Twesigye
E-mail: jbtwesigye@cgc.mak.ac.ug
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256 782-958006

Location
The Counselling and Guidance Centre currently occupies Offices No 22, 23, 24 & 25 at the Makerere University Hospital

 

Please Click here to view the Centre's webpage

 

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Undergraduate Admissions List: Mop-up/Appeals 2025/2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:

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Makerere University, DFCU Bank Sign MoU to Advance Innovation, Student Leadership and Research

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Officials from Makerere University and DFCU Bank pose for a group photo at the Main Building Entrance after the MoU signing ceremony on 4th July 2025. Makerere University and DFCU Bank Limited sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance academic excellence, advance research and innovation capabilities, and provide crucial student support services through key activities; Annual Tumusiime Muteile Lecture, MakRun and Student activities, 4th July 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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.

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony. Makerere University and DFCU Bank Limited sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance academic excellence, advance research and innovation capabilities, and provide crucial student support services through key activities; Annual Tumusiime Muteile Lecture, MakRun and Student activities, 4th July 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.

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.

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness. Makerere University and DFCU Bank Limited sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance academic excellence, advance research and innovation capabilities, and provide crucial student support services through key activities; Annual Tumusiime Muteile Lecture, MakRun and Student activities, 4th July 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.

“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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Diploma in Performing Arts Admission List 2025/26

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission list of candidates who passed the special entry examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts held on Saturday 17th May, 2025

The following have been admitted by the University’s Admissions Committee on Private Sponsorship for the 2025/26 Academic Year

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