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Finance Department holds workshop on budget management
On 12th September 2019, the Finance Department at Makerere University organized a Budget Management Workshop to review the implementation procedures and execution processes of the Makerere University Budget for the Financial Year 2019/2020.
Attended by staff from Finance Department, office of the University Secretary, Principals, Heads of Departments and College Accountants, the Budget Management Workshop focused on:
- Understanding the Makerere University Revenue forecast
- Development of workplans and linking them to budgets and implementation
- Financial Management, Control and Accountability
Speaking at the workshop, the Acting University Secretary Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, emphasized the importance of a budget when he said, “A budget is a necessary tool in our ability to do work diligently. Everything we do at the university, comes down squarely to budgeting.”
He appealed to staff to set priorities in the allocation of resources and also establish financial control over inputs to ensure compliance with rules. Mr. Kiranda urged staff to manage budget operations with fiscal prudence, efficiency, and integrity; and to ensure that they account for the money spent.
The University Bursar, Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha encouraged staff to budget for mandatory activities as well as key programmes within their respective units. Mr. Bainomugisha encouraged staff to spend within their budget limits. He called upon all staff to embrace the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) for faster, open and transparent transactions.
Discussing the structure of Makerere University budget for Financial Year 2019/2020, the Manager in Charge of Accounts and Reporting, Directorate of Finance CPA Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira highlighted the regulatory frameworks in the budget’s execution. He thanked the college principals and heads of department for creating an enabling environment for the bursars and accountants at colleges to serve the university.
The Manager, Grants and Revenue, Mrs. Jackie Keirungi Ayorekire appealed to Makerere University staff to support all processes aimed at generating revenue for the University. “We need to deliberately support the systems that generate income. Let us revise our finance and revenue bureaucracy model and handle revenue collection as our main responsibility.”
She cautioned staff to treat customers with dignity when she said, “we should not suffocate our clients who produce income.”
Presenting the format of work plans to participants, the Acting Director of Planning and Development Department Mr. Matia Kabuye emphasized the need for the units to develop work plans that align with their budget.
Article by: Nabatte Proscovia; Mak Public Relations Office.
Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.
Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.
Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.
In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.
Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.
The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.
Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.
Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.
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