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Lead the continent out of poverty, Vice Chancellor urges students
Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has urged students of Makerere University to strive to lead the African continent out of poverty. Prof. Nawangwe was addressing over 300 Scholars of Mastercard Foundation, during their annual leadership training held at Ridar Hotel- Seeta.
He reminded the students that Africa was once the most civilized continent in the world, but because of wars and poor leadership, the continent was torn apart. He was therefore very happy that there was a new breed of leaders being groomed through leadership training and that it was their duty to take the continent back to its former glory.
He further reminded the students that they had capacity to impact the continent and world because they were being trained at Makerere, the best University on the continent, which has also produced some of the best leaders of the continent. He further told them that they could be the next great and transformative leaders of their generation given the resources that have been availed to them.
Prof. Nawangwe thanked Mastercard Foundation for the role that they have played in facilitating the acquisition of education to many brilliant students in the country that were incapable of affording University education. He applauded the students on their confidence and great presentation skills, and called upon them to go out and implement them in the world of work. He further encouraged the students to work harder in their studies to avoid having delays and retakes, so that they could accumulate resources and create impact in their societies.
He called upon other development to emulate Mastercard Foundation in educating they young generation of Africa, because it was the only sure way the continent will overcome poverty and the poor leadership that has been the biggest challenged for the last 50years.
The Coordinator of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University, Dr. Florence Nakayiwa urged the students to desist from participating in activities such as strikes which could destruct their academic progress. She reminded them to give back to their communities the same way they have been supported. She also urged them to put the skills they gained from the leadership training in practice, so that they become the true transformative leaders Mastercard Foundation expects them to be.
The leadership Camp is an annual training where Scholars of Mastercard Foundation at Makerere University are trained in a number of soft and transferable skills. This year’s training was held in partnership with Solutions Africa, a reputable organisation famed for corporate leadership development in Africa. The Scholars have been trained in transformative leadership, time management, community engagement, Social research and Information Communication Technology.
Article by: Bernard Buteera Butare, Communcation and Web Officer Mak-MCF Scholars Program
Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.
Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.
Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.
In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.
Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.
The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.
Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.
Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.
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