The German Federal Government and the Renewable Energy Federation (BEE), along with its partners BSW-Solar, dena and eclareon, have the pleasure to invite you to become part of the high-level Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue on 17th and 18th April 2018 (www.energiewende2018.com).
Staff and Students are invited to not only follow via livestream, but also to engage in the interactive discussion by sharing your knowledge and joining the dialogue live on Twitter.
In recent years, the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue has become a leading international forum for high-level policymakers, industry, science and civil society to exchange ideas about a safe, affordable and environmentally responsible global energy transition, or as they say in German "Energiewende".
Uganda's Minister of Energy and Minerals Hon. Eng. Irene Muloni will participate.
Last year, 2,000 participants from almost 100 countries with more than 30 ministers, 50 official delegations and a social reach of over 10 million online users discussed topics such as investment flows, system integration or long-term scenarios.
Please see below for details
Livestream: energiewende2018.com/livestream
17-18 April: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CEST (8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. East African Time)
Join the dialogue with the hashtag #betd2018 and follow @greensofa_betd on Twitter
For any enquiries please contact
Jenny Herrmann
Press, Education and Cultural Affairs
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
15, Philip Road, Kololo
P.O. Box 7016
Kampala / Uganda
Phone +256-414-50 11 11
Fax +256-414-50 11 15 www.kampala.diplo.de
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