The Vice Chancellor was grateful for the multi-disciplinary nature of the MoU. “These colleges have embarked on a number of efforts towards ground breaking research and innovations. I am pleased that the partnership you seek to establish will cut across a variety of important subjects for humanity today. Makerere University has increasingly opened up to new partnerships to support our core function on Knowledge transfer partnerships and networking. We certainly welcome the partnership with your University,” he said.
“We feel we are stepping into the 21st century with an esteemed partner like Makerere University. We want our students to have rich international experience and look forward to working with Makerere. We would like your students to come to our University too. If we want to solve problems we have to bring together different solutions and programmes. We see Makerere as a key strategic partner in East Africa. I believe an MoU is like building a bridge. We want this bridge to be wide and have heavy traffic,” said Dr. Braden.
According to Martha Muwanguzi, the Head of the International Relations Office, “This delegation first came in November last year on a fact finding mission and interacted with CoVAB, CAES, CEDAT and CHUSS then. The MoU that the two universities have signed is renewable and Makerere University looks forward to its successful implementation.”
Some of the areas of focus for this MoU include Climate change and Meteorological aspects, Computer Science Statistics, Sanitation and Solid Water Management, Oral History and Public History, Religious Studies and Philosophy, Communication and Sociology especially the field of criminology.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th 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.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st 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 1st 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.
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