DFCU Bank donated 10 computers to Makerere University Revenue Services Unit (MURSU), Finance Department to help in streamlining student processes. The computers were handed over to the Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu on 12th October, 2015. The Vice Chancellor expressed gratitude for the support from DFCU as a key strategic partner, during the handover ceremony in the University Council room.
According to Mr. William Sekabembe, the Head of Corporate banking at DFCU, the bank is keen on supporting Makerere University in achieving her objectives. “We have supported Makerere University in various ways including the recent pledge to contribute 100m towards the students centre by the close of this year. We hope to continue our partnerships and help each other achieve on set objectives,” he said.
According to Mrs. Jackie Ayorekire who Heads the Makerere University Revenue Services Unit, these computers will be used by the Unit to manage student data. “I am humbled that the Revenue Unit has received additional support from DFCU. I appreciate all the inteThernal and external support we get. We hope to reach other stakeholders to support us in building a new model of revenue monitoring that is purely IT based,” she said.
The Revenue Unit intends to build a database to ease communication with parents, who will be getting regular updates on the tuition payment status of students. The Unit has a target of acquiring 100 computers. “We are convinced that by regularly communicating to parents, we will eliminate any intentions to defraud them by anyone. This process will be decentralized and managed at College level,” she added.
At the hand over, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, noted that the future of fees collection is in the successful implementation of IT systems. The Revenue Unit is hoping to achieve this through the Ministry of Finance. He appreciated DFCU bank for committing to support the students’ centre too.
MURSU has the mandate to ensure that all University Revenues are collected on a timely basis. It has the advisory role to the University Management through the University Bursar on matters of Revenue Collections including preparing proposals on revenue streams and the necessary improvements required in the Unit.
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Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated. Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university. “We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.