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Mak holds Rebirth of Makerere Africa Lecture Series

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14 years ago

December 16, 2011

Mark Wamai

L-R Ms. Catherine Kanabahita, Kenyan High Commission Official, Chairperson of Council Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem, Dr. William Kalema, Rt. Hon. Prof. Apolo Nsibambi, Mrs. Anyang' Nyong'o and Prof. Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, pay courtesy call to Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba (R) prior to the Re-launch of the Makerere Africa Lecture Series on 2nd December 2011 at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Makerere University successfully launched the Re-birth of the Makerere Africa Lecture Series organized by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD), on 2^nd December 2011. The series, last held 40 years ago, were kick started with a powerful presentation from Hon. Professor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, MP and Minister of Medical Services – Republic of Kenya, on “Ending the Servitude of Life Givers: the Liberation of East African Women since Nyerere’s Equality Call.” The lecture held in the famous Makerere University Main Hall attracted dignitaries from across the region, and was discussed by Dr. Thelma Awori – Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Uganda.

Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o highlighted the importance of women in development across nations, emphasizing that they needed all the support in changing mindsets about their potential. He referred to the late Nobel Peace Prize Winner Prof. Wangari Maathai, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, the late Alice Lakwena of Uganda, as some of the women who have left a lasting mark and demonstrated the potential of the supposed ‘weaker humans.’ He challenged Makerere University to do more research on masculinity and review the curriculum to address the existent stigma towards women. Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o urged more men to champion the cause for Gender equality.

Dr. Thelma Awori revealed that women from across East Africa used to gather in the then Faculty of Education at Makerere University as early as the 1960s and hold seminars on a range of topics including independence. These seminars were however not recognized as part of what was happening at Makerere. She emphasized that education was the first big push and was seen as the key to women’s empowerment. She congratulated Makerere University upon setting up the Female Scholarship Foundation to further this cause.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, noted that with the re-birth of the lecture series, intellectualism was visibly returning to Makerere University and would spread to the rest of East Africa.

The Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Mondo Kagonyera emphasized that the African culture glorified women and they had a special place in homes, a trend that changed with the onset of colonization.

The Guest of Honour Prof. Apolo Nsibambi, congratulated Makerere University upon bringing back the Africa Lecture series and called upon the organizers to ensure electronic dissemination of the same for the legacy to live forever.

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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3 days ago

April 24, 2026

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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6 days ago

April 21, 2026

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20^th 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.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.***

The 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st 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 1^st 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.

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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6 days ago

April 21, 2026

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Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

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

Closing Date: 04^th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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