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Estates Department in Phase 2 of Renovations

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12 years ago

April 30, 2014

Officials from Estaes and Works Department together with Livingstone Hall Administration

The Estates and Works Department (EWD) has embarked on Phase 2 of renovation of sanitary facilities in the University. The renovation works will be carried out by Block Technical Services, the Contractor, who officially received the site at an event in Livingstone Hall on 29th April 2013. The event was attended by the Dean of Students, Cyriaco Kabagambe, Hall Wardens, the Guild President Ivan Bwowe, and officials from EWD.
This phase, targeting the School of Law, Africa Hall, Livingstone Hall, Mary Stuart Hall and University Hall, will last 9 months at a cost of 1.6 billion shillings. It will involve overhaul of toilet facilities to replace the current pedestal (sitting) ones with the more hygienic squatting toilets. The metallic piping system will also be replaced with polypropylene rubber, which is rust-free, among other works. The Dean of Students asked the Contractor to focus on high quality work, befitting of an international University, like Makerere. “We do not want to see any shoddy works. We need quality workmanship right from the start to finish. Please remember that we are an international university,” he emphasized.
“In some of these lavatories, the floors have been eaten away, causing stagnation of water. The Contractor is expected to address this. We are also looking forward to replacing the current taps with water saving ones. We have observed that some users leave the water running. The new taps will require pressing for the water to flow and they will automatically turn themselves off after a few seconds. This will eliminate the massive wastage,” explained Darius Muwanguzi, the Assistant Estates Manager. “We will continue sensitization efforts for proper usage of facilities especially in the halls of residence,” he added.
The Wardens asked the Contractor to pay attention to the peculiarities of each hall of residence and also fix modern and long-lasting fittings, like flashing systems that use a pedal as opposed to a handle.
Phase 1 of these renovations works was carried out in the residential halls of Nsibirwa, Nkrumah, Mitchell, Complex, Lumumba and part of University Hall. It also extended to CHUSS, CAES, Physics Department and EASLIS, last year.
The concept for Phase 3, according to Muwanguzi, is yet to be developed subject to the availability of funds; although the need is evident. The Director Estates, Fred Nuwagaba, was grateful to the University Management for prioritizing sanitation across the university and asked for continued support of EWD’s work.

By Marion Alina

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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7 hours ago

April 24, 2026

Mak Editor

University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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3 days ago

April 21, 2026

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20^th 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.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.***

The 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st 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 1^st 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.

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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3 days ago

April 21, 2026

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Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

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

Closing Date: 04^th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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