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Mak to host Inaugural Bernard Onyango Memorial Lecture

Published

12 years ago

May 8, 2014

Mark Wamai

The Late Bernard Onyango, Academic Registrar, Makerere University (1970-92)

Makerere University will on 30th May 2014 host the inaugural Bernard Onyango Memorial Lecture; a tribute to the distinguished educationist, gallant alumnus, and long serving and exemplary public servant in tertiary administration. At the same occasion, the Bernard Onyango Academic Excellence Award for outstanding students at O and A Level Secondary education will be awarded to its first recipients Mr. Isaac Munno and Mr. Simon Wandera of St. Peter’s College Tororo. The Inaugural Bernard Onyango Public Lecture and Academic Excellence Awards, 30th May 2014

It all started over sixty-five years ago when in 1945, the young Bernard Onyango, born 11th January

1930, enrolled as a Senior One student of St. Peter’s. His prolific academic acumen would later stand out

when he passed with high distinction in the 1948 Cambridge School Certificate examinations of the time.

This feat has only been partially achieved by Mr. Munni George who scored 8 distinctions for 8 subjects

at O Level in 2013. Mr. Onyango then enrolled for a B.A in History and Sociology at Makerere University

in 1951 and later, a one year Diploma in Education, leaving school in 1955.

The late Bernard Onyango joined Makerere University service in 1963 when he was appointed Deputy

Registrar. In 1965 Mr. Onyango became a Registrar of the University of East Africa and in 1969 he

returned to Makerere University as Academic Registrar. On 1st July 1970 when Makerere became an

independent national University of the Republic of Uganda, he became her first Academic Registrar,

a position he held until his retirement in 1992. He was also the founding Academic Registrar of the

Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi, a position he held until is official retirement from public service in

December 2000.

As the longest serving Academic Registrar of Makerere University, he is remembered for his absolute

incorruptibility, outstanding integrity and professionalism, and strict adherence to academic excellence.

Students of Makerere during the 22 years of his service as Academic Registrar fondly referred to the

end of year promotional exams as the ‘Onyango Disco’ and the re-sits for those who failed at the first

attempt as the ‘August Conference’.

Away from his professional life, the late Bernard Onyango was a loving husband, father, grandfather and

mentor, who was rich in honour, humour and loved everyone. In order to preserve the memory of the

late Bernard Onyango and honour his pledge to reward any student who equaled his academic prowess,

the St. Peter’s College Tororo Old Boys Association (SPECTOBA) in conjunction with the family of the late

Bernard Onyango have initiated The Bernard Onyango Academic Excellence Awards.

The first recipient is slated to receive his award at a Dinner set to be held on 30th May 2014, at the

Silver Springs Hotel Bugolobi, starting at 6:00pm.

We look forward to your presence and participation in the day’s activities as Makerere University

honours the late Bernard Onyango.

Article By Public Relations Office

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Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

4 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

Published

4 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

5 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download