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First Mak Varsity Awards held in style

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11 years ago

November 16, 2015

Mr. Richard Byarugaba (Right) among winners who scooped Appreciation Award giving his acceptance speech. On his right is Guild President David Bala Bwiruka. Looking on is the Dean of Students Mr Cyriaco Kabagambe (L) and Assoc. Prof. Ernest Okello Ogwang acting Vice Chancellor.

On 5th, November 2015, Makerere University held its first Awards Night, organized by the 81st Students’ Guild under H.E David Bala Bwiruka. The awards, dubbed Mak Varsity awards, were premised on the need to reward outstanding performance at the leading academic institution in the region. By 5:30pm, the main hall was filled to capacity as invited guests and students patiently awaited the stat hour of 6:00pm. Entertainment from a live band played to warm up the guests as the day’s Master of Ceremony- Spirit FM’s King Wisely worked the guests. The crowd was treated to a classic catwalk from pencil-thin blonde models, who took to the stage and showcased their modeling skills. The crowd cheered uncontrollably as these students did ‘their thing.’ Capt. Mike Mukula, the Chief Guest and Bank of Uganda Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile

“It is incumbent upon us as student leaders to ensure that we lift the banner of Makerere University higher and higher. Students are known for endless strikes at campus, we need to change this for it is not positive for our image,” Bala said. He reiterated that the awards were part of the many strategies to showcase Makerere University as a unique brand, an effort that called for the intervention of all stakeholders. The Dean of Students, Mr Cyriaco Kabagambe thanked all the guests for their much needed participation and commended the guild council for successfully following all the steps towards the awards night. He challenged the organizing team to ensure sustainability of the project, adding that the university administration will continue supporting students’ innovations.

The Makerere University Deputy Vice Chancellor in Charge of Academic Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Ernest Okello Ogwang who represented the Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu was pleased with the efforts towards the awards. “I am pleased to note that our students continue to participate in research challenges both at local and international levels, and have kept our flag high by attracting outstanding recognitions and winning awards. I take this opportunity to urge our students to delve even deeper in the search for ground-breaking research and innovations. Today’s event is one such effort, to keep on the course of motivating to inspire greatness amongst our community,” he said. He was further grateful to the award sponsors who included Coca cola, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Rwenzori Premium Water, Brussels Airlines, United, Enterprise Uganda, 91.3 Capital FM, Urban TV, Kampala Sun, SMS One, Centenary Bank, MTN Uganda, NSSF, Events Warehouse and UAP Insurance, for considering the event worth sponsoring.

The awards were organized under the theme, ‘Motivate to Inspire’ and some of the categories included Sports, Creativity, Social Achievement and Inspirational awards. Bank of Uganda Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile and NSSF’s Managing Director Richard Byarugaba received Appreciation Awards. The duo, in their acceptance speeches said; they were delighted by such honors adding that they least expected it. Uganda National Roads Executive Director, Allen Kagina, scooped the Inspirational leadership award, while Business Magnate Patrick Bitature took the Business Impact award. Local Artist Bebe Cool of the Gagamel crew scooped the Interactive Entertainment award.

Capt. Mike Mukula, who represented the First Lady Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni as Chief Guest, thanked Governor Mutebile for his excellent stewardship in managing government funds and equally commended Richard Byarugaba for a job well done at National Social Security Fund. The award for best print media personality was bestowed upon a 4th year student of Journalism, Venenscias Kiiza. “I am humbled by this acknowledgement in the baby steps I am making in this dynamic craft of journalism. This is just another indicator that good work however modest will always be appreciated, thanks to the Pepper Publications and the Department of Journalism for grooming me,” he said.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

1. Media Print/Publication Personality – Mr. Kiiza Venenscias (Red Pepper)
2.Broadcast Personality – Mr. Ssenyonga Derrick
3.Business Impact Personality – Mr. Patrick Bitature (Chairman Simba group of Companies)
4.Inspirational Leadership – Ms.Allen Catherine Kagina Executive Director UNRA
5.Interactive Entertainment Personality- Bebe Cool.
6. Leadership Award- Ms. Aseru Sarah.
7. Male Sports Personality- Mr. Lubwama Joshua
8.Female Sports Personality – Ms.Chemtai Joy
9.Students Inspirational Award – Mr. Ayeru Jacob
10.Young achiever – Ms Ruyondo Ann
11.Out Standing Sport – Swimming
12.Project of the year – (Hopi Track) by Mr. Mugaga Julius
13.Outstanding Sports Team – Rugby Team
14.Social Event Award – Lumbox Carnival
15.Interactive Online Website – Campus Vibe
16. Community Impact Project – (Mak Pads) by Mr. Isaac Muhofa.
17. Entrepreneurship Award – (Agriculture on line) by Mr. Nyabongo Edgar Timothy
18. Appreciation Awards

• Mr. Tumusiime Mutebile (Governor Bank of Uganda)
• Prof. Mondo Kagonyera ( Former Chancellor Makerere University)
• Mr. Richard Byarugaba ( Managing Director NSSF)
• Dr. Eng. William Tsimwa Muhairwe( Former NWSC Managing Director)
• ISO Chief Brigadier Ronnie Balya

Story by Hudson Ssemyano
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72 Makerere University Students Admitted to 2026 Millennium Fellowship

Published

2 days ago

August 19, 2026

Mak Editor

Female and male students along the Main Building Walkway on a bright sunny day, 6th May 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

72 undergraduate students of Makerere University have successfully been admitted to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026, an initiative of the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and United Nations Academic Impact. Makerere’s Fellows were selected from a record-breaking 76,000 applicants from over 6,000 campuses across 174 countries to participate in the ambitious programme.

According to the Fellowship website, the programme aims to make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UN Academic Impact Principles a reality on campuses, in classrooms and throughout communities. Millennium Fellows are university undergraduates selected for their leadership on sustainable development projects in their communities. As Fellows, they complete a semester-long leadership development programme that strengthens their student organizing, partnership-building and community-impact skills.

In his congratulatory message to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Sam Vaghar the Executive Director, MCN shared that Over 330 campuses across 60 nations have been selected to host 2026 Millenium Fellows. “Congratulations to you and Makerere University for having a cohort of Millennium Fellows from your student body again this year!”

Makerere University’s 2026 Millennium Fellows are:

Aber Okee	Abigaba Praise	Ainebyoona Innocent
Ainomugisha Precious	Ajollo Javuru	Akambona Anold
Akello Milthy	Allen Babirye	Angel Nuwaha
Apio Hellen	Arnold Esoku	Asinde Proscovia
Atuma Kisaala	Awate Brown	Babirye Patricia
Baguma Solomon	Baingana Patrick	Barbara Akwiacwiny
Basemera Grant	Benardete Nakwirisa	Billy Garvin Ssemyalo
Blessing Abaasa	Bulyaba Halimah	Cherotich Emmanuel
Claire Omodo	Dedeng Lochul	Denise Kainomugisha
Diphas Kuchana	Emmanuel Opori	Esther Kiire
Esther Nantambi	Evas Akello	Gift Nagasha
Haulat Nampijja	Iyundhu Kisame	Janet Acaye
Joan Namugalu	Joshua Mugwanya	Jovet Turyatunga
Julian Atim	Kibenge Shafic	Mable Apwot
Malinga Anthony	Mariot Kabarungi	Mercy Akampurira
Mukisa Ezra	Mukisa Mayende	Murungi Marion
Mutebi Willy	Nabirye Kiirya	Nahson Kahangwa
Nansubuga Gloria	Nasasira Seezi	Nyamuganya Kiconco
Precious Nakiryowa	Prisca Akello	Rashidah Nampiima
Rogers Abonga	Rose Peter Taban	Seida Jackline
Shadia Nambasa	Shamirah Kisuule	Sharifah Kasa
Sheila Murungi	Sherina Kirabo	Tumusiime Markline
Tusiime Caroline	Vicent Ssebunya	Victor Musana
Victoria Mulago	Waswa Andrew	Yuda Tadeo Katusiime

Millennium Fellows are engaged in projects that collectively advance all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and all 10 and UN Academic Impact Principles.

Below is a sample of the work of the Class of 2026.

At Harvard University, a UN Academic Impact member institution in the United States of America, Millennium Fellows are expanding OpenDoor, an AI-powered platform that helps people navigate retraining, job opportunities and pathways into high-demand careers. The project grew from their work with people experiencing homelessness and from seeing how difficult workforce programmes can be to navigate even when support exists. Advancing SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, it expects to reach about 7,500 people during the Fellowship.

At the University of Ilorin, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Nigeria, Millennium Fellows are building what they describe as Africa’s first green AI policy framework, helping policymakers and developers understand how artificial intelligence can advance while reducing energy use, pollution and material waste. Aligned with SDG 13: Climate Action, it expects to reach about 75 people during the Fellowship.

At BRAC University, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Bangladesh, a Millennium Fellow is advancing SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through a start-up replacing single-use products with environmentally friendly alternatives. Its current focus is a paper pen that uses roughly 90 per cent less plastic than a conventional pen, with a seed built in so it can grow into a plant when properly disposed of. The project expects to reach about 450 people.

At Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Moldova, a Millennium Fellow is advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by studying how environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity may affect recovery after brain surgery. By bringing simple digital monitoring tools into postoperative care, the project aims to help doctors make timelier decisions.

We wish our Millennium Fellows an impactful fellowship.

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Undergraduate Admission Lists 2026/2027

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4 days ago

August 17, 2026

Mak Editor

Students in discussion groups at Freedom Square.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists of candidates admitted under the Talented Sports Men & Women, Disability and District Quota Schemes with Government sponsorship 2026/27 Academic Year including appeals and remarked cases.

Other admission lists released include A-Level Applicants with Ugandan and those with Foreign Qualifications, Diploma in Performing Arts, Mature-Age Entry and Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL Batch 2) for the Academic Year 2026/2027 under self sponsorship.

The cut-off points points can be accessed by following the link: https://mak.ac.ug/study-mak/cut-points

Kindly follow the links below to access the lists:-

Update 17^th August 2026

Admission list for Re-advertised Programmes (Diploma/Degree and International Applicants). Re-advertised on 7th July 2026 here.

Update 10^th August 2026

Subject Combinations -Bachelor of Arts(ARS and ARJ)

Update 3^rd August 2026

Re-advertised Programmes. Re-advertised on 7th July 2026 here.
Successful Appeals/ Mopup -DIRECT ENTRY Private Sponsorship(BATCH II)
Successful Appeals/ Mopup -International & other East Africans

Update 27^th July 2026

Government and Private Sponsorship list

Update 3^rd July 2026

International & East African Applicants

Mop-up Lists

Government Sponsorship – Mature Age Entry Scheme

Government Sponsorship
Private\Self Sponsorship

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Makerere jumps 200 positions in latest global rankings

Published

4 days ago

August 17, 2026

Mak Editor

Screenshot of the Makerere University Ranking July 2026 - Webometrics Global Position. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University‘s position in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Rankings has improved from 925^th to 776^th globally and from 13^th to 11^th on the Continent, compared to the January 2026 edition. Makerere remains the top-ranked University in Uganda and East Africa.

The new rankings are as a result of improved performance in the Impact Rank, which measures the number of external domains referring/linking to Makerere (from 1,593 to 1,185) and the Excellence Rank, which measures Research papers in the top 10% most cited between 2019 and 2023 (from 1,095 to 715).

Please see the attached screenshots for details or view Makerere‘s rankings online using the link below:

https://www.webometrics.org/makerere-university

The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities aims to recognize and promote the digital transformation of higher education institutions by evaluating how effectively they reflect their academic, research, and societal contributions online.

We remain committed to ensuring that all our good work in teaching and learning, research, knowledge transfer, and partnerships continues to be reflected online through various journals and other platforms.