This afternoon the Vice Chancellors of public universities held a meeting with the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Public Service, Hon. Mukasa Muruli, the Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Gabriel Ajedra the Minister of State for Primary Education, Hon. Rosemary Seninde and technocrats from the three ministries. We discussed with the ministers issues affecting public universities, including staff welfare, staff recruitment and promotion, budgets for public universities, and others.
On salary enhancement, we were informed that Government was facing constraints in enhancing salaries of public servants generally due to the many on-going infrastructure developments. It was noted, however, that despite these constraints Government has so far enhanced salaries of staff of public universities by 64% basing on the pledge by H.E. The President, while salaries of other public servants had been increased by 20% only. Despite the financial constraints, Government has allocated the sum of UGX 15 billion for enhancement of salaries of staff of public universities in the FY 2019/20. Payments under this enhancement will commence in Quarter II of the financial year, i.e. in October 2019. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service has issued a letter confirming the allocation by Government of UGX 15 billion towards enhancement of salaries of staff at public universities in the Financial Year 2019/20.
The Vice Chancellors acknowledged the efforts by Government to address the issue of enhancement of salaries of staff at public universities amidst the economic challenges, but requested Government to come up with a new schedule for fulfilling the Presidential pledge.
I take this opportunity to inform all stakeholders that Makerere University will remain open for normal business and will open for freshers on 3rd August 2019 and for the continuing students on 10th August 2019 as scheduled. I therefore call on all members of staff to report for duty accordingly and prepare to receive our students and provide the quality service they expect from us, as usual. Management, together with the other Vice Chancellors of public universities will continue with engagements with Government in order to find a solution to the issue of the Presidential Pledge and other staff welfare issues.
I thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe Vice Chancellor
Please see Downloads for the Permanent Secretary's Letter.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala