President Yoweri Museveni launched the Great Lakes Students’ Union (GLSU) at Makerere University on 12th July 2013; with a call to the youth to look at society from a global perspective. The Head of State decried the traditional arrangement of society into tribes and clans, arguing that Africa has only four language groups as opposed to the misrepresentation that the continent is divided into many tribes. He described these groups as the Niger-Congo group; the Nilo-Sahara group; the Afro-Asiatic group and the Bushmen.
“The Youth in Africa are in a crisis. There are so many things pulling you. You will be lost if you do not find your socio-political campus. Many of the African leaders were young at the time of independence. They failed partly because they did not embrace integration,” he said.
His Excellency was grateful to the strides made towards economic integration in the East African community, adding that efforts towards political integration were in high gear.
The GLSU comprises of student leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Southern Sudan. One of the GLSU leaders, David Lewis, emphasized that the Youth are keen to embrace regional integration as a mighty weapon at their disposal.
Prof. JYT Mugisha, who spoke on behalf of the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, thanked the students for this initiative, adding that Makerere University will always be available for more of their activities. Similar conventions will be held on a rotational basis in the various participating countries.
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