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Makerere reaps over 9 PALITA Awards 2013

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Makerere University has once again reaped big at The Pearl of Africa Lifetime Achievement Award (PALITA AWARD) 2013 organised by the Public Opinions Inc. The over nine recipients from Makerere University were rewarded in honour and appreciation of their contribution towards Socio-Economic transformation of Uganda and attainment of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Uganda.

The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi who was the Chief Guest noted that it was important to honour and pay tribute to individuals who have worked tirelessly to the attainment of social transformation in Uganda. He urged both private and government agencies to work hand in hand for the attainment of MDGs  such as eradicating extreme poverty and hunger; improving maternal health; combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases; promoting gender equality and empowering women; achieving debt sustainability; reducing child mortality rates; ensuring environmental sustainability and developing a global partnership for development by 2015.

“I therefore welcome the Public Opinions Inc. initiative to honour individuals who have contributed to the achievement of MDGs. MDGs have time bound targets but also embody basic human rights,” said Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi. Although he acknowledged that we still face challenges in curbing HIV/AIDS prevalence, improving maternal health and reducing child mortality rates, he reiterated Government’s commitment to turning Uganda into a modern country

“I appeal to the investors to include the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in their respective activities,” said The Prime Minister. “I call upon the Private Sector and Civil Society to support government programmes for sustainable development,” he concluded.

Present at the awards were the Chairman, Public Opinions Inc., H.E. Dr. Boney Katatumba and Gen. Pecos Kutesa the Consulting Patron, Public Opinions Inc. who emphasized the need to recognize people who excel while they are still alive.

The recipients from Makerere University included:

Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, the former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, who was voted the most respected woman scholar of the year 2013.

Prof. Justin David Bakibinga (R) receives his PALITA Award 2013 from the Prime Minister

 

 

Prof. David Justin Bakibinga, Professor of Commercial Law, School of Law.

 

 

Dr. John Baptist Kirabira, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT( -R receives his award

 

Dr. John Baptist Kirabira, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)

 

 

 

Dr. Samuel Baker Kucel, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)-Centre receives his PALITA Award 2013 from the Prime Minister (L)

 

Dr. Samuel Baker Kucel, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)

 

 

 

Dr. Tumwine Fredrick Ruguma, Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Geography, Geo-informatics &  Climatic Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)-2nd L accompanied by his Family poses with his PALITA Award 2013

 

Dr. Tumwine Fredrick Ruguma, Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Geography, Geo-informatics & Climatic Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)

 

 

 

Dr. Helen Byamugisha, Associate Professor and Deputy University Librarian, Makerere Library (MakLIB)-R poses with her PALITA Award 2013

 

 

Dr. Helen Byamugisha, Associate Professor and Deputy University Librarian

 

 

 

Prof. Mahmood Mamdani, Executive Director, Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) received a PALITA Award 2013

 

 

Prof. Mahmood Mamdani, Executive Director, Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR).

 

 

 

 

Mr. David Kahundha Muhwezi, University Secretary, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, was one of the PALITA Award 2013 recipients

 

 

Mr. David Kahundha Muhwezi, The University Secretary

 

 

 

Dr. Mubazi John Kigongo, Senior Lecturer, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) received a PALITA Award 2013

 

 

Dr. Mubazi John Kigongo, Senior Lecturer, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)

 

 

 

Mr. Patrick Mutimba, Director Investments, received a PALITA Award 2013

 

Mr. Patrick Mutimba, Director Investments

 

 

 

 

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Irene Mulyagonja poses with the Overall PALITA Award 2013The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Irene Mulyagonja took home the Overall Prize for the year 2013. In her remarks, she commended Public Opinions Inc. for recognizing her contribution and those of others while they were still alive.  “These awards avail us an opportunity to present the next generation with role models whom they can look up to for inspiration.” she said.

Other recipients of the awards included; The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, The Minister for Energy and Minerals Hon. Irene Muloni, Prof. Tarsis Kabwegyere, Minister for General Duties, Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Charles Mbire who was voted the most respected and inspiring businessman of the year 2013, among others.

The 2013 awards were held on 18th October 2013 at the Imperial Royale Hotel, and details may be obtained from the Public Opinions Inc. publication “THE 2013 – 2014 UGANDA WHO IS WHO BOOK OF RECORDS – The Key Contributors towards Social-Economic Transformation of Uganda and attainment of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals in Uganda, Second Edition”

 

Article by Ritah Namisango, Public Relations Office

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75th Graduation Highlights

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Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The 75th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University will be held at the Freedom Square. A total of 143 PhDs (64 female, 79 male), 1,813 Masters (768 female, 1,045 male), 243 Postgraduate Diplomas (96 female, 147 male), 11,455 Undergraduate Degrees (6,369 female, 5,086 male), and 8 Undergraduate Diplomas (2 female, 6 male) will be graduating from all the Colleges.

Mr. Abdul Latif Umar Bagoole emerged as the best overall and best student in the Humanities with a CGPA of 4.97 in the Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management. Mr. Mubiru Enock Joel emerged as the best student in the Sciences with a CGPA of 4.91 in the Bachelor of Science.

The 75th Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Freedom Square from Monday 13th to Friday 17th January 2025 following the schedule below:

Monday, 13th January, 2025
College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)
College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-security (CoVAB)
School of Law (SoL)

Tuesday, 14th January, 2025
College of Health Sciences (CHS)
College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)
College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)

Wednesday, 15th January, 2025
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages
Faculty of Marketing and International Business
Faculty of Economics, Energy and Management Science
Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Thursday, 16th January, 2025
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Faculty of Computing and Informatics
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Commerce
Faculty of Procurement and Logistics Management

Friday, 17th January, 2025
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)

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Application for Admission to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2025/26

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Senate Building

1.        HOW TO APPLY

Application will be online using the AIMS System after getting a pay reference number but you will have to submit certified copies of your Diploma transcripts and certificates and a passport size photograph to office 310, level 3 Senate Building after payment of application fees.

2.        MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL USERGUIDE

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL http://apply.mak.ac.ug
  2. Sign up using full name, e-mail and Mobile No.  Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.  If you changed your names please go to Senate Building Office 301 with an affidavit supporting the name change.
  3. A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
  4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  5. To fill a form the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the running scheme.
  6. Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button
  7. Make a payment at any of  bank used by URA
  1. Print the filled form and attach certified copies of your academic documents.

3.        PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER FOR

            PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES

  1. Go the payment reference site: https//:payments.mak.ac.ug
  2. Fill in your name;
  3. Fill in your email;
  • Fill in your telephone number – Go to the next
  • Click on the option number;
  • Application fee is 50,000/=(Undergraduate) continue and get the pay reference number
  • Go to the Bank and pay
  • Go to room 310 Senate Building and submit certified copies of your academic documents.

WARNING

  •      Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people’s

Academic documents to support their applications for admission.  The                          consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.

  •      Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk.
  •      The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agents to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.

The deadline for receiving applications is 28th February 2025.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Admissions for Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship for 2025/2026 AY

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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs)/Academic Registrar, delivers his remarks at the Freedom Square. Freshers Orientation for Academic Year 2024/2025, 5th August 2024. Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Diploma Holders only for admission under the Government Sponsorship Scheme (not exceeding 5% of the intake capacity) to the University Degree Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic year listed in the Document in the link below.

  • Each applicant should possess at least a Credit or Second Class or equivalent Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised Institution plus a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiary Passes obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent).
  • A non refundable application fee of Shs.50,000/ = (Fifty thousand shillings only)plus the Bank Charge using an ACMIS Pay Reference Number should be paid to any bank used by URA before submitting a system generated application form to the Admissions Office, Room 315 Level 3, in the Senate Building, Makerere University.
  • Certified copies of Diploma Transcripts (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions must be attached to the application forms. Incomplete application forms shall not be processed.
  • Details of the Diplomas required for each programme can be viewed on Undergraduate Admissions Notice Board on Level 3, Senate Building, Makerere University and the University website- www.mak.ac.ug
  • N.B. Applicants will be responsible for verification of their academic documents from the awarding Institutions after admission.
  • Each applicant should also attach a copy of the Birth Certificate to the application form.

The closing date for returning the system generated application forms and certified copies of the academic documents to the University is Friday 28th February, 2025.

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