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RAN Launches Second State of African Resilience Report

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8 years ago

March 26, 2018

Mark Wamai

Prof. William Bazeyo, RAN’s Chief of Party and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) makes his presentation at the SoARR2 launch, 22nd March 2018, Sheraton Hotel, Kampala Uganda

The morning of Thursday, 22nd March 2018 saw the ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), Makerere University team launch its second State of African Resilience Report and engage over 150 key stakeholders at a breakfast meeting held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel.

Hon. Dr. Gabriel Ajedra, State Minister for Finance In-Charge of General Duties graced this event as Chief Guest representing Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda. Reading the Prime Minister’s remarks, he noted that Makerere University is doing a good job working together with students, faculty and the community at large to translate knowledge into innovative solutions to address various developmental challenges. He also emphasized the need for all of us to work towards breaking operational or working silos in order to meaningfully contribute to better lives in the communities in which we live and work.

Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem, the Chairperson Council also joined the other speakers to welcome all participants to the breakfast meeting. He requested the donor bodies to keep the support flowing so that we can all together realize positive transformation in the communities.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe, in his opening remarks welcomed all participants to the launch and thanked RAN for exhibiting great potential and ability to continuously contribute to research and innovation directed towards strengthening the resilience of targeted communities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Prof. William Bazeyo, RAN’s Chief of Party and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) noted that to-date, RAN has rallied 20 Universities in 13 African countries harnessing, further developing/incubating and working with other stakeholders to scale innovative solutions.

Ms. Lily Amber Kenny, Vulnerable Population Unit Team Lead USAID/UGANDA Office of Economic Growth, U.S Embassy with three other colleagues represented the Mission at this event. In her remarks, she also applauded RAN for all the efforts, noting that RAN’s huge contribution to research cannot go unrecognized.

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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3 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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3 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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