The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe on Wednesday 13th March 2019 hosted Prof. Pericles Lewis, Yale University’s Vice President for Global Strategy and Deputy Provost for International Affairs. Also in attendance were the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) – Prof. William Bazeyo, Principal College of Health Sciences (CHS) – Prof. Charles Ibingira, Director, Makerere University Yale University (MUYU) Program – Prof. Harriet Mayanja- Kizza and staff from CHS and Yale.
The MUYU program; initially between the Internal Medicine departments of both Institutions, has been in existence since 2006. The program was started with a major objective of "an exchange of internal medicine students and junior faculty geared towards improving patient care through enhancement of medical education”. The program has over the years grown to include the Departments of Nursing, Surgery, Pathology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as the Masters' program in Emergency Medicine.
Through MUYU, both institutions have had undergraduates, postgraduates and faculty from each university spend some time ranging from 1 to 12 months in training at the other institution. Uganda has benefited markedly from the 6-12 month rotations of Makerere University lecturers at Yale University, where they have gained expertise in various sub-discipline specialties.
Prof. Lewis’ onsite visit to Makerere University is aimed at meeting with various key persons so as to discuss the potential of broadening the relationships in the health profession disciplines, as well as other areas at both Universities, and to celebrate the last 12 years of the MUYU partnership.
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.