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Makerere University increases water supply by 30%

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13 years ago

November 29, 2012

The University Management has funded renovation works to the tune of UGX.100million to ensure sustained supply of water to the Makerere University community.

The renovation of the two Main Water Reservoirs with each having a capacity of 170,000litres provides a total of 340,000litres thus increasing the supply of water at the Main Campus by 30%.

The Contractor, Civicon Ltd, started the renovation works on 24th September 2012 and completed the works on 16th November 2012. The University’s Estates and Works Department supervised the work.

“Prior to this renovation, the available water from the tanks to Makerere University was 900,000litres leading to unstable water supply in different units. With the renovation, we have an additional 340,000litres thus providing a total of 1,240,000litres of water to the Main Campus,” explained, the Director Estates and Works Department, at the handover of the completed water tanks held on Wednesday 28th November 2012 at the Observatory Hill.

The renovation works involved dismantling of the existing pressed steel tanks to select reusable materials; replacement of defective plates; supply and fix bolts, mild steel angle bars, brackets, new strip jointing material and doing the necessary jointing to erect the tanks; replacement of internal bracings and ladders and connection of the water supply system; disinfection of the tank and calibration of the level marker; and painting of the internal and external surfaces with approved paint.

Handing-over the completed water tanks, Mr. Patil representing the Contractor, Civicon Ltd said: “I am happy to inform the Makerere University Management that the outputs are two complete Braithwaite tanks each of 180 cubic metres capacity with new internal steel bracings, brackets, ladders and calibrated level marker well painted both internally and externally. As Civicon Ltd, total quality management is our policy and therefore we have delivered high quality works and we thank the University Management for the cooperation and good supervision during the entire project.”

Mr. Patil from Civicon Ltd then handed over the site at the Observatory Hill and the completed water tanks to the University Management represented by the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration),Professor Robert Ikoja-Odong.

On behalf of the University Management, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration), Professor Robert Ikoja-Odong said, “I thank the Contractor for completing the renovation works in the specified contract time. With this handover of two renovated water tanks, the University community is now assured of more reliable water supply. We have used money internally generated by the University to fund the renovation works and increase water supply. This facility which is to benefit each and every one of us is testimony that the University Management is putting the money to worthwhile causes.”

“With this renovation of the Main Water Reservoirs at the Observatory Hill, the student’s slogan-we want water will be history. With more water, we shall be able to scale up the level of cleanliness and hygiene at the Main Campus,” said Ms Ritah Namisango, Senior Public Relations Officer, Makerere University.

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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3 days ago

April 24, 2026

Mak Editor

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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