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Mak Director DICTS hands over office, Mr. Mugabi Samuel Paul appointed Acting Director
On 10th May 2018, the Outgoing Director, for ICT Support (DICTs) Eng. Frank Kitumba handed over office to the appointed Acting Director Mr. Mugabi Samuel Paul.
The handover ceremony took place at the Directorate of ICT Support, College of Engineering Design Art and Technology (CEDAT) and was presided over by Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Dr. Eria Hisali. It was witnessed by Mr. Walter Yorac Nono-the Director of Internal Audit, Mr. Andrew Abunyang- Director of Human Resource and Mr. Henry Mwebe – the Director Legal Affairs.
The Outgoing Director, Eng. Frank Kitumba thanked Makerere University Appointments Board, Makerere University Council and Management for granting him the opportunity to serve in the position of the Director for more than four years. He thanked University community for the support and the staff in DICTs for the teamwork during his tenure. He recommended for specialisation of tasks in the Directorate to enable efficiency and quality work.
“Given the size of Makerere University, I strongly call for a specialised enforcement of tasks. We need to specifically identify people who can handle data and specific people to handle systems. I am happy that the ICT structure of Makerere University has been adopted by so many institutions, this is a clear indicator that we have the best ICT structure,” he said. He warmly welcomed the Acting Director and congratulated him upon his new role.
The Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Dr. Eria Hisali, congratulated Mr. Mugabi upon his new role. He thanked the Outgoing Director for his selfless service towards Makerere University when he said, “We appreciate your commitment, and contribution towards this institution. With your responsibility as the Director, DICTs has witnessed several achievements. This portrays you as a good leader,” he said.
Mr. Mugabi Samuel Paul- the Manager, End User Support in the Directorate of ICT Support, was officially appointed the Acting Director of DICTs on 1st May 2018. He thanked Management for the opportunity accorded to him to serve the Institution as the Acting Director of DICTS and promised to work with his team to ensure expert services and guidance on ICT to all academic and administrative units of the University. In the same spirit, Mr. Mugabi thanked the Outgoing Director for his effective leadership and guidance during his tenure.
“It is upon your great input that the Directorate will continue to leverage ICT to enable teaching, research and learning purposes at the institutions. To the staff, I promise to continue working as a team to meet the University objectives. With you and with the help of Management, I undertake this responsibility so that the Directorate realises its mandate,” he said.
Article by: Nabatte Proscovia, Mak Public Relations Office
By Nickson Maberi
The swearing-in-ceremony for the 91st Students’ Guild Electoral Commission was held on Friday 31st January 2025. Mr. Joseph Murungi, a commissioner from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) was unanimously chosen as the chairperson of the commision.
Mr. Murungi thanked the good Lord and students for entrusting him with the position and promised to deliver a free and fair electoral process and head a commission that is impartial.
The Dean of Students, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli urged the new commission to execute its duties in line with the Guild statute and Constitution.
“You must execute your duties in line with the Guild statute and Constitution, anything outside that is invalid. I wish you the best and I am looking forward to working with you,” she said.
Ms. Ruth Iteu, the Head of the Online voting team, urged the commission to avoid being caught on the wrong side of the law as it will lead to severe consequences.
Rev. Fr. Josephat Ddungu, the Chaplain of Makerere University St. Augustine Chapel said they will continue to pray for the commission to have a peaceful and successful.
“The Electoral Commission is a very important body and the success of the electoral process depends on you. Please concentrate on doing what is right before the Lord. As your spiritual leaders, our duty is to pray. We are therefore praying for you to have a peaceful and successful election,” he said.
Administrator who urged the commission to always do the right at the right time.
Mr. Nickson Maberi encouraged the new commission to follow the law and avoid tarnishing the image of the university.
“Makerere University elections attract national attention. Please follow the law and be people of integrity to avoid tarnishing the image of the university,” he guided.
Mr. Aston Tayebwa from the College of Natural Sciences was elected as the commission’s General Secretary while Ms Sharon Nyonyozi from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences was elected as the commission’s Vice Chairperson.
Other commissioners include: Mr. Ijoot William from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Mr. Ntambi Moses from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB), Mr. Perez William Mwesigwa from the School of Law (SoL), Alyosius Mutagubya from the College of Computing and Information Science (CoCIS) and Mr. Mugisha Hamidu from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES).
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