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President David Bala promises to consult all

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The Makerere University Guild President, David Bwiruka Bala and his cabinet were sworn in on Monday 30th March 2015 in a fully parked Main Hall. In his acceptance speech, H.E Bala pledged to leave no stone unturned in contributing to the challenges affecting Makerere University and to consult all stakeholders in finding lasting solutions.

Mr Bala Bwiruka after receiving files from the former Guild President.“My leadership shall be based on consultation. I will come to you as the student community to consult with you. I also pledge to work with the University Management very when they pledge to work with us. As the Bala Government we must sit down and draw a road map towards our academic excellence. We must be passionate about the welfare of our lecturers because a teacher on an empty stomach can hardly do anything. So we must make sure that we strive for their rights. We will then demand for service delivery,” he told the excited crowd.

“For about three years, I have looked forward to this day and I have worked towards it. It has been a long journey but I do not forget the trust that I put in the lord. It is very important for us to stand as a team and be proud of Makerere University . As the 81st Guild President, I am ready to serve Makerere. I believe the University has many challenges but we cannot overcome them as individuals but as a team,” he added. 
Bala’s remarks were punctuated with ululations from the ecstatic student community. He further promised to work towards eliminating unethical practices in all its forms, to ensure academic excellence of students, pay attention to security concerns within the university and advocate for renovation of facilities; in liaison with the relevant offices.Ms Nyamutoro Phiona, The Vice Guild President

Representing the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang, cautioned H.E Bala to  look back at the promises made during campaigns and isolate real issues from none issues. “In tackling the real issues which affect the students and the community of Makerere University , you ought to endeavour to pursue the approach of dialogue.  It is common knowledge that no single person, in a community like Makerere, can afford to  achieve everything they want just on their own. Therefore, much of what you will accomplish will, to a very large extent, depend on your ability and willingness to cooperate and work with the relevant organs of the University,” he emphasized. 
“Your leadership should be based on the knowledge that there are rules and regulations which guide the operations of Public Universities such as Makerere. Your government should travel along  a clear path of discipline, hard work and accountable leadership, he added.

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Roy Ssemboga had earlier reported that the Guild race had 10 aspirants. Bala David Bwiruka won the highly contested election with 5,562 votes followed by Mwine Musa with 2,696 votes. The other contestants are Namulindawa Stella (2,379 votes), Opoya Michael (1,297 votes), Mukula George William (635votes), Ssentongo Ivan (109 votes), Lubega Henry (69 votes), Kayondo Latima (35 votes), Tusiime Festus Bamyoya (33 votes) and Baguma Andrew (23votes). A total of 323 votes were invalid.

The Dean of Students, Cyriaco Kabagambe, thanked the Electoral Commission for working tirelessly to deliver a clean electoral process. He encouraged the new student leadership to prioritize hard work and academic excellence. Ssemboga presented a report on the electoral process, proposing amendments to the Guild constitution.

At the same event, the Guild Representatives to Council were also sworn in.

By Marion Aina

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Application for Admission to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2025/26

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Senate Building

1.        HOW TO APPLY

Application will be online using the AIMS System after getting a pay reference number but you will have to submit certified copies of your Diploma transcripts and certificates and a passport size photograph to office 310, level 3 Senate Building after payment of application fees.

2.        MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL USERGUIDE

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL http://apply.mak.ac.ug
  2. Sign up using full name, e-mail and Mobile No.  Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.  If you changed your names please go to Senate Building Office 301 with an affidavit supporting the name change.
  3. A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
  4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  5. To fill a form the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the running scheme.
  6. Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button
  7. Make a payment at any of  bank used by URA
  1. Print the filled form and attach certified copies of your academic documents.

3.        PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER FOR

            PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES

  1. Go the payment reference site: https//:payments.mak.ac.ug
  2. Fill in your name;
  3. Fill in your email;
  • Fill in your telephone number – Go to the next
  • Click on the option number;
  • Application fee is 50,000/=(Undergraduate) continue and get the pay reference number
  • Go to the Bank and pay
  • Go to room 310 Senate Building and submit certified copies of your academic documents.

WARNING

  •      Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people’s

Academic documents to support their applications for admission.  The                          consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.

  •      Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk.
  •      The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agents to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.

The deadline for receiving applications is 28th February 2025.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Admissions for Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship for 2025/2026 AY

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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs)/Academic Registrar, delivers his remarks at the Freedom Square. Freshers Orientation for Academic Year 2024/2025, 5th August 2024. Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Diploma Holders only for admission under the Government Sponsorship Scheme (not exceeding 5% of the intake capacity) to the University Degree Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic year listed in the Document in the link below.

  • Each applicant should possess at least a Credit or Second Class or equivalent Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised Institution plus a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiary Passes obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent).
  • A non refundable application fee of Shs.50,000/ = (Fifty thousand shillings only)plus the Bank Charge using an ACMIS Pay Reference Number should be paid to any bank used by URA before submitting a system generated application form to the Admissions Office, Room 315 Level 3, in the Senate Building, Makerere University.
  • Certified copies of Diploma Transcripts (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions must be attached to the application forms. Incomplete application forms shall not be processed.
  • Details of the Diplomas required for each programme can be viewed on Undergraduate Admissions Notice Board on Level 3, Senate Building, Makerere University and the University website- www.mak.ac.ug
  • N.B. Applicants will be responsible for verification of their academic documents from the awarding Institutions after admission.
  • Each applicant should also attach a copy of the Birth Certificate to the application form.

The closing date for returning the system generated application forms and certified copies of the academic documents to the University is Friday 28th February, 2025.

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Admissions for Diploma/Degree Holders under Self Sponsorship 2025/2026 AY

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Some of the Bachelors graduates from CAES at the 74th graduation ceremony. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, 30th January 2024, Collge of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, S. Sudanese and international applicants for the Undergraduate Programmes under the Private Sponsorship Scheme for Diploma/Degree Holders for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

The details are as follows:

Each applicant should:

  • Hold at least a Second Class/Credit (or equivalent classification) Diploma or otherwise as specified in the Diploma Holders’ Admission Requirements from Recognised Chartered Institutions relevant to the programme applied for. (Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions and one Passport size photograph MUST be submitted to Office 315, Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online.
  • Details of the Diploma holders’ admission requirements for the 2025/2026 academic year can be viewed on the Notice Board of the Undergraduate Admission Office or on the Makerere University Website: www.mak.ac.ug.

OR

BE A GRADUATE FROM A RECOGNISED CHARTERED UNIVERSITY. (Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions and one Passport size photograph MUST be submitted to Office 315, Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online).

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 28th February, 2025.

Further details including Undergraduate Programmes advertised in the different Colleges in can be found in the document below:

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