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New Mak Students’ Electoral Commission Starts Work

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The new Makerere University Students’ Electoral Commission started its work by holding several meetings and consultations with key stakeholders in the University. Sworn-in on 26th August 2016 in the Office of the Dean of Students, the five successful candidates vowed to serve the students’ fraternity diligently.

The Sworn-in Students’ Electoral Commission comprises the Chairperson- Isabirye Kenneth; Vice Chairperson-Nakazzi Hadijah; Secretary to the Commission-Bukamba Nelson; Commissioner for the Finance-Ahumuza Jerry; and Commissioner for Public Relations-Akenda Joshua.

The Deputy Dean of Students of Makerere University, Mr. Stephen Kateega officiated at swearing-in-ceremony. According to Mr. Kateega, the newly elected Electoral Commission is mandated to conduct the re-election process, make arrangements for the election activities and accurately announce the Guild elections results.

Speaking at the Swearing-in-Ceremony, Mr. Kateega advised the new Electoral Commission to always refer to the policy and procedural documents such as the Guild Constitution in the execution of their mandate. He emphasized the need for integrity, truthfulness, respect for each other and readiness to work as a team.

On 11th March 2016, Makerere University conducted one of the highly contested guild elections.  One of the candidates Roy Ssembogga lodged a petition against the winner Bazil Biddemu Mwotta and the Guild Electoral Commission, over unfair and not free elections at School of Education. This prompted the Guild Election Petition Tribunal to order for a re-election in the School of Education. Not contented with the ruling from the Guild Election Petition Tribunal, Bazil Biddemu Mwotta lodged a petition at High Court, seeking annulment of the university tribunal’s order of holding re-elections at the School of Education. The High Court maintained the Guild Election Petition Tribunal’s position of holding a re-election at the School of Education.

This meant that the Caretaker Guild Government had to appoint a new Electoral Commission to conduct the re-election exercise. On 23rd August 2016, the Caretaker Guild Government issued an advert for five positions in the Mak Students’ Electoral Commission targeting eligible continuing students (subscribed to Makerere University Students’ Guild).

On 25th August 2016, the Caretaker Guild Government conducted interviews, vetted successful applicants for the aforementioned positions, and organized the swearing-in-ceremony held on 26th August 2016.

The following Members of the Caretaker Guild Government witnessed the Swearing-in-Ceremony: The Vice Chair of the Caretaker Government/Guild Speaker-Burobuto Jothan, Guild Administrator- Nalubowa Norah, Guild Advisor-Nsubuga Brian and the Guild Legal Advisor represented by Hudson Musoke.

Article by: Mak Public Relations Office
Associate Writer/Photographer: Commissioner for Public Relations-Electoral Commission
 

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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Senate Building

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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