At a colorful ceremony held on Monday, 28th January 2019, the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) proudly recognized Mr. Allan Kizza as the Employee of the year 2018. Mr. Kizza demonstrated valuable contribution, exemplary work performance, hard-work and dedicated service as Records Officer.

It is a tradition at DRGT, to recognize those employees who have made significant contributions to the vision, mission and strategic imperatives of DRGT. Recognition is aimed at acknowledging those contributions that are beyond the normal job expectations and are consistent with the established core criteria including professionalism, integrity, customer focus, willingness to work in team setting, an enthusiastic employee willing to take up more responsibilities, punctual and dependable; deliver exemplary service and innovation.

Mr. Dickens Piriyo, from the Examination Office emerged as the Runner-Up and was given a Cash token of UGX500,000. To select the Outstanding Employee, we depend on the nominations from the entire University research community including Faculty, Students and Development partners and other stakeholders. Award benefits for the best employee included UGX1,000,000 (One million Shillings), an engraved plaque, bouquet of flowers and songs of Praise and Worship.

Article by Professor Buyinza Mukadasi, Director, DRGT, Makerere University