TheEstates 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 theSchool 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.
The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated. Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university. “We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.