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.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala