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Makerere Honours Mr. Grace Wilson Mutekanga Igaga

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Former President of Kenya and Alumnus, H.E. Dr. Mwai Kibaki (R) shakes hands with Makerere University Anthem Composer Mr. Grace Wilson Mutekanga Igaga after he was honoured for his contribution on 3rd August 2013.
Former President of Kenya and Alumnus, H.E. Dr. Mwai Kibaki (R) shakes hands with Makerere University Anthem Composer Mr. Grace Wilson Mutekanga Igaga after he was honoured for his contribution on 3rd August 2013.

Makerere University as part of the 90 Years Grand Finale celebrations on 3rd August 2013 recognized the Mr. Grace Wilson Mutekanga Igaga for his role in composing the University Anthem.

Mr. Mutekanga Igaga who received a standing ovation from the congregation as he received his award from The Chancellor Professor George Mondo Kagonyera was accompanied by his wife Mrs. Frances Mutekanga and other members of his family.

In presenting the award, The Chancellor had this to say, “As we celebrate the 90 Years of Makerere University, I take this singular honour of recognizing the composer of one of the most beautiful anthems, I have ever listened to.”

The 70 year old composer of the Makerere University Anthem then thrilled the congregation by singing a stanza of the coveted Anthem; with the finesse and articulation that only the original composer could muster, and the thunderous applause that followed was of equal recompense.

In his acceptance speech, the jovial Alumnus said, “With big humility, I stand before you, to thank you Mr. Vice Chancellor and your administration for every effort. I thank the Makerere University community for accepting my commodity. I say to the entire world, I feel honoured. I have never imagined that I would receive this honour when I am still alive. I am very grateful for the Award.”

The Grand Finale celebrations were presided over by The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi and attended by former President of Kenya and Alumnus, H.E. Dr. Mwai Kibaki, Gen. Elly Tumwine, Education and Sports Minister, Hon. Jessica Alupo, State Minister for Higher Education Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, The Chairperson Council Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem, The Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu, Development Partners, Members of Parliament, University Staff and Students, and Makerere Alumni.

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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December 1, 2023

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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December 1, 2023

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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November 30, 2023

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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