On 29th January, 2013, the Estates and Works Department inspected ongoing works to check on the progress of places of convenience in the university. The inspection covered works in the departments of Physics, Agriculture, Arts, Social Sciences and Performing Arts and Film. The inspection kicked off from the Physics Department under the guidance of Michael Musoke the Chief Technician and Dr. Ireeta Tumps a Lecturer in the Department. Similar complaints were raised in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, with the members of staff requesting that the places of convenience be improved. The Physics Department was concerned that more work needed to be done in the places of convenience. “We would prefer the painting to retain the original theme colour of the building.”Dr. Tumps emphasized. He also completed and hard work of the Estates Department and was optimistic that the raised concerns would be addressed. The Estates Department, represented by a team under the leadership of Edward Nkuuatsibuue, pledged to address the raised concerns. On a positive note, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, CAES, was pleased with the renovation works – which have seen the places of convenience take on a new look. The Department of Performing Arts and Film, PAF, marked the final stop over of the inspection. This department has taken on an entirely magnificent look with its cream walls and doors, which were a surprise to all in attendance. On seeing the new PAF, the Principal Prof. Oswald Ndolereirwe, exclaimed, “this new PAF building is stunning!” He encouraged the Estates Department to maintain high standards in respect of the improved University rankings in East and Central Africa. The works follow concerns from different university departments on the need to improve facilities. The Estates Department is looking at concluding the renovations works in two weeks, ahead of the start of the semester.
The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission lists for Bachelor of Laws for the Academic Year 2025/2026.
Please note that the list includes Government Sponsorship for Bachelor of Laws i.e A-Level (Direct Entry), Bachelor of Laws-Day – (LAW) and Bachelor of Laws-Afternoon – (LAA)
Makerere University has received 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution.
The donation was made on June 30, 2025, as part of UBOS’ broader initiative to distribute a total of 3,025 tablets to ten government-funded institutions of higher learning. The handover ceremony was attended by Makerere’s Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Mr. Simon Kizito, the Deputy University Secretary among other Vice Chancellors and accounting officers.
Vice Chancellors from government-funded institutions of higher learning that received the donation of tablets from UBOS.
Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, a UBOS Board Director, who coordinated the distribution of the tablets to the respective 10 Public universities, underscored the significance of inter-institutional collaboration in fostering a data-literate and innovative generation. “This initiative is a testament to the power of partnerships between public institutions. In a country like Uganda, with one of the youngest populations globally, equipping our future leaders with the right tools is critical to achieving both national and global development goals,” she remarked.
The tablets had initially been procured and deployed during the recently concluded National Population and Housing Census. UBOS Executive Director Dr. Chris Mukiza explained that their redistribution marks the beginning of the Bureau’s post-census utilization strategy.
Dr. Chris Mukiza (L) flanked by his Board Director Dr. Allen Kabagenyi (R) addressing the meeting.
“We acquired 120,000 tablets to conduct the census, and as we committed earlier, we are ensuring that these resources continue to serve the country even after the census,” said Dr. Mukiza. “Our expectation is that these tablets will strengthen data collection, teaching, and research in universities and higher institutions. We want to see a culture where statistics are not only produced but also actively used to influence development outcomes.”
Dr. Mukiza encouraged academic institutions to take full advantage of the extensive data available at UBOS, emphasizing that greater use of statistical resources will translate into more impactful research and policy interventions.
Some of the accounting officers who attended the handover ceremony.
During the same event – cultural institutions also received tablets.
With this donation, Makerere University is well-positioned to further empower students and researchers in statistical analysis, evidence-based planning, and innovation-driven teaching.