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Pedal Tap Officially launched at Makerere University

Published

8 years ago

March 23, 2018

Mark Wamai

KCCA's Mr. Moses Atwine (R) representing the Executive Director-Dr. Jennifer Musisi shakes hands with PedalTap's Grace Nakibaala at the launch, 21st March 2018, CEDAT Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

It was yet another fulfilling and exciting afternoon on Wednesday March 21, 2018 as we witnessed the launch of RAN’s own PedalTap – a retrofittable and affordable, hands-free foot operated water-dispensing device that improves hand hygiene, reduces infection spread and minimizes water waste at College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Conference Hall, Makerere University.

PedalTap is one of the products from InnovAsepsis Limited a young, dynamic company whose vision is to create pathogen-free environments through innovative health solutions. The InnovAsepsis team is driven by the passion to improve architectural and cultural suitability related to health, promising a better quality of life in our communities. Pedal Tap is an award-winning design and the first of many more innovative solutions to come. ‘I take this opportunity to sincerely thank you and the entire team at Makerere University School of Public Health-ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) for the support you have given Pedal Tap Innovation as we worked tirelessly to refine the Pedal Tap innovation’ shared a beaming Grace Nakibaala, Pedal Tap Lead Innovator and CEO InnovAsepsis.

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

6 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

General

Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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6 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

General

Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

7 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download