Connect with us

General

Waste as a Resource for Product and Wealth Creation

Published

on

The Chairperson of the National Planning Authority (NPA) Dr. Wilberforce Kisamba- Mugerwa has urged Ugandans to view waste as a resource for product and wealth creation. When launching the National Cleanup Uganda Campaign on 14th November 2017 at Makerere University, Dr. Kisamba-Mugerwa who was represented by Prof. Obwoya Kinyera Sam; a member of National Planning Authority said that proper waste management has the potential to contribute to Uganda’s attainment of middle income status.

According to him the initiative can also lead the country to social-economic transformation by 2040, based on its ability to generate wealth, employment, incomes, improved human wellbeing and alleviation of poverty.

“By value addition, there is need to strengthen our efforts as a country, if this target is to be achievable and benefits of forward linkage harnessed. It is important to categorize and sort recyclable waste at source and this involve Mindset change. Effective waste collection systems and promotion of cleaner production technology are critical,” he stated.

The National Public Cleanup Uganda Campaign was organised by Plawaste Consult Limited in partnership with the National Planning Authority.

Managing Director, Plawaste Consult Limited-Mr. Tumusiime Kenneth (C) with other officials during the campaign launch

Kisamba-Mugerwa, a former Division Director of the International Service of National Agricultural Research (International Food Policy) also pointed out the need for proper waste management plan to guide decision making at all planning levels. To him, this could be integrated into other existing plans to ensure efficiency in resource utilization.

“The use of spatial plan to map work spaces where wastes are collected and recycled should be exploited. The development of spatial date infrastructure is critical. Government is developing the spatial data policy and this needs all our support,” he said.

In a presentation on cleanup Uganda strategies, the Managing Director of Plawaste Consult Limited Mr. Tumusiime Kenneth advised Ugandans to embrace the National Cleanup Uganda Campaign; saying that, the initiative provides a solution to the challenges of poor waste disposal management and environmental degradation.

“Let us empower the youth, and our children to embrace the drive. We are saving the future Uganda, therefore this cause should be everybody’s responsibility. I also encourage all parties involved to take keen interest in their components to ensure their smooth implementation for the benefit of this country,” Mr. Tumusiime said.

He called upon Ugandans to adopt products that can be harnessed from proper waste management for direct usage when he said “we have bio gas, electricity, compost manure and recycled materials on our market to use, so we should stop complaining how garbage is destroying the country yet we know its importance. Let us be innovative and creative as we save the country from waste destruction.”
Mr. Tumusiime applauded National Planning Authority for their total commitment to support the National Public Cleanup Uganda initiative.

Article by Public Relations Office

 

Mark Wamai

Continue Reading

Education

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

Published

on

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

Mak Editor

Continue Reading

General

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

Published

on

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.

Mak Editor

Continue Reading

General

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

Published

on

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:

Mak Editor

Continue Reading

Trending