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64th Graduation Concludes-Mak Launches Students’ Centre Appeal

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The 64th graduation ceremony came to a close at Makerere University on 31st January 2014, with a total of 12,615 students graduating. A higher percentage, 50.3% of these were female compared to their male counterparts at 49.7%. The closing day of the graduation saw Makerere University Business School present 3,794 graduands. Ms. Orobia Laura Aseru, stood out as the only PhD graduate of the day.
 
The best performing student in the Humanities Mr.  Frank Kabuye, with a CGPA of 4.79, received a plaque, a cheque of 1million shillings and souvenir items from Makerere Convocation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
 
In his remarks, the Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu (Pictured below right) applauded MUBS for the progress made and called out for more collaboration with Makerere University. “There has been limited R-L: Prof. J. Ddumba-Ssentamu and Mr. Stephen Maloba in the Academic Procession at the 64th Graduation Ceremony, Makerere University, Kampala Ugandacollaboration between Makerere University Business School and the School of Business in the College of Business and Management Sciences at Makerere University. I believe our two institutions can benefit greatly from mutual collaboration in teaching, research and supervision. MUBS being the leading business school in the region, it can surely assist the School of Business at Makerere University in a number of ways. Similarly, the School of Business at Makerere University has certain expertise that can be useful to MUBS. Indeed, our two institutions can reinforce each another. I therefore urge all of us to initiate stronger and visible links,” he emphasized.
 
The Principal of MUBS, Prof. Waswa Balunywa, was represented by Dr. Arthur Sserwanga. “Use the knowledge gained at MUBS to help your families, communities and the world. Individually and collectively,” he said.
 
The Makerere University Chancellor, Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera, commended MUBS for extending the Makerere University reach. “I further commend you for extending Makerere’s reach to as far as Arua, over Hon. Irene Ovonji-Odida, Vice Chairperson, Council at the 64th Graduation, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda400km from Kampala. In so doing, you have saved our students the burden of commuting to and from Kampala and also increased our proximity to Southern Sudan and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,” he said.
 
The four-day ceremony kicked off on Tuesday, 28th Jan. 2014. As part of the celebration and efforts towards infrastructure development at Makerere University, an appeal to congregants to support the $30m proposed Students’ Centre was launched. Pledge cards were distributed to graduates (now alumni) and all well-wishers, to generously support this cause; which will benefit many generations to come. The Chancellor emphasized that support from the alumni and wellwishers is part of the success story of many of the top world universities. He urged members of Staff of Makerere University to equally support the cause. (To support the students Centre, contact Mr.  Agaba Issa of the Public Relations Office of Makerere University, iagaba@admin.mak.ac.ug, for more).
 
In other highlights of the 64th graduation ceremony, the fresh-in-office Vice Chairperson of Makerere University Council Hon. Irene Ovonji-Odida (Pictured Above), the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVC AA), Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang, and the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration (DVC FA) were introduced to the parents and guests by the Chancellor. They were part of the powerful Chancellor’s procession, looking resplendent in their full official robes.
 
Ms. Sarah Kimala (2nd R) receives a Magazine from Ms. Marion Alina (L) of PR Office at the 64th Graduation, Makerere University, Kampala UgandaMs. Sarah Kimala (Pictured 2nd Right), the best student in Sciences with a CGPA of 4.83 graduated with a Bachelor of Information Systems. She too received a plaque and a cheque of 1million shillings from Convocation. The Makerere University Public Relations Office also presented the overall best Students with copies of publications about Makerere University for their private libraries.
The highly colourful 64th graduation ceremony was organized by the Makerere University Ceremonies Committee, under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Steven Nyanzi.  
 
 

 

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Makerere University Waste Management Boosted by Centenary Bank

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) shakes hands with Centenary Bank's Mr. Sunday Julius (C) as L-R: Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Mr. Paul Agaba and SSP Kaheebwa Geoffrey applaud on 11th May 2026. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.

Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.

Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Some of the 30 bins donated by Centenary Bank Makerere Branch.

Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.

In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.

Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony.

Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.

The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.

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Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination Results 2026/2027

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The office of the Academic Registrar has released the results for Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination 2026/2027 held on Saturday 18th April, 2026.

Candidates who scored 50% and above passed the examination and have been recommended to the Admissions Committee for consideration. However, the candidates who passed have to submit an application where Bachelor of Laws is among the programme choices in the application system here: https://apply.mak.ac.ug.

Candidate who are not satisfied with their results may appeal within two weeks from the date of the release of results.

Follow the links below for the candidate lists showing results of the categories of candidates respectively:

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Makerere University-ND Sign MoU to Enhance Collaboration

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) and the ND 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd shake hands after signing the MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.

Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.

Officials pose for a group photo with the signed MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.
Officials pose for a group photo with the signed MoU.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.

The Chairperson of Council Dr. Lorna Magara (Centre) presents Mak Coffee to an ND official as University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (Right) witnesses. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.
The Chairperson of Council Dr. Lorna Magara (Centre) presents Mak Coffee to an ND official as University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (Right) witnesses.

Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.

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