The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has congratulated members of Council as well as both current and former Professors at Makerere University upon receiving the Golden Jubilee Award from the President of the Republic of Uganda and Visitor of Makerere University H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the International Labour Day celebrations hosted by Sembabule District on Tuesday, 1st May 2018. The council members and professors were recognised for their enormous contribution to Uganda over the years.
“On behalf of Makerere University, I congratulate our council members and the gallant professors who were awarded the highest civilian Honour of Uganda. You have made Mak proud. Congratulations!” lauded Prof. Nawangwe.
The medal recipients included; Chairperson Appointments Board-Mr. Bruce Balaba Kabaasa, Ruhinda North Member of Parliament and Chairperson, Finance, Planning and Administration Committee of Council-Hon. Thomas Tayeebwa, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. William Bazeyo, University Secretary-Mr. Charles Barugahare, Kyambogo University Vice Chancellor-Prof. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya as well as Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Vice Chancellor-Prof. Celestino Obua
Other recipients were; College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Principal-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Principal-Prof. Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe, College of Health Sciences (CHS) Principal-Prof. Charles Ibingira and College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) Principal-Prof. Joseph Y.T. Mugisha. Others included; CAES’ Prof. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa, CEDAT’s Prof. John Baptist Kirabira, Prof. Moses Musinguzi and Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere as well as CHS’ Prof. David Serwadda, Prof. Moses Kamya, Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha Kayogoza and Prof. Charles Amnon Sunday Karamagi.
The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated. Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university. “We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.