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Mak Tribute to the Late Professor Hayman Russel Botman

Published

12 years ago

July 1, 2014

Mark Wamai

The late Prof. Russel Botman (3rd R) with Director Quality Assurance-Dr. Vincent Ssembatya (L), University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor Prof. George Magoha (2nd L), University of Dar-es-Salaam Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mukanadla Rwekaza during an earlier Hope@Africa event at Stellenbosch University

Makerere University joins the South African Community and Academia the world over in mourning the passing of the Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University – and great leader of integrity, the late Professor Hayman Russel Botman.

The Makerere University community will fondly miss Prof. Botman for his visionary role in initiating Hope@Africa; a collaboration between seven leading African universities, and Hope International; a collaboration between Stellenbosch University and four Swedish universities. Hope@Africa painted a vivid picture of how Makerere as an institution currently undergoing change could align her vision and mission to key themes in order to have a greater impact on human, social, economic and technological development in Uganda and Africa.

When it came to our attention that as a 90-year-old institution Change and Reform was imminent, we diligently sought to learn from institutions that had successfully re-engineered their structures and operations. We thank God that Stellenbosch University was one of them and our visit from 16th to 21st March 2014 indeed validated our choice. Professor Botman’s leadership demonstrated how the initiatives put in place by Stellenbosch University were promoting human development and tackling major societal challenges in Africa and in the rest of the world.

This open invitation to benchmark and successive inclusion into the Hope@Africa Project was the boost we needed to further broaden our knowledge on the resource mobilization and management function and we remain forever grateful to Prof. Botman and Stellenbosch University.

We thank God for the wonderful gift of Professor Botman’s life and leadership. May The Good Lord comfort you his family, friends and colleagues during this forlorn moment.

Education

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

Published

5 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

General

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

Published

6 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

General

Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

6 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