Makerere produces region’s first 12 Speech and Language Therapists.
A total of 12 Speech and Language Therapists were among the graduands at the special 61st graduation ceremony of Makerere University held on Friday 22nd July, held in the Makerere University Main Hall. This is a great achievement as the Speech and Language Therapy graduates will be the first in Sub-Saharan Africa. This now makes Uganda and South Africa as the only countries in Africa to graduate language therapists at a Bachelors’ degree level.The Chancellor Professor Mondo Kagonyera conferred degrees upon the graduates in the presence of His Lordship the Mayor of Kampala Honourable Erias Lukwago, and delegates from universities all over Uganda. The Chancellor conferred degrees and awarded diplomas to 1,184 graduands from various fields. Of these, 700 graduands are male, 484 female and 11 received doctorates. “I congratulate all the graduands for this academic achievement and encourage you all to progress further in your academic pursuits so as to gain new skills and be more competitive globally” the Chancellor counseled.
Speech and Language therapists assess and treat speech, perceptual and cognitive problems. They also work with people who have eating and swallowing problems. With the special skills attained from Makerere University, these language therapists are expected to work closely with teachers and health practitioners to improve the lives of individuals with learning impairments or those undergoing rehabilitation.
According to the course coordinator Hellen Parret of the 12 therapists, one is a Tanzanian national while the others are Ugandans. The Acting Principal College of Health Sciences Prof. Nelson K. Sewankambo presented the graduands for conferment of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in speech and Language therapy.
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.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
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.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala