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MakRun: The Third Edition Ends Blissfully
On Sunday 15th September 2019, thousands of participants comprising staff, students, alumni, friends and well-wishers assembled in the Freedom Square for the Makerere University Endowment Fund Run (MakRun).
The Third Edition of the MakRun which started with aerobics at 6:00 am, was flagged off by the Chief Runner, Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera at 7:00am.
The MakRun is an annual event organized by Makerere University Endowment Fund together with the Planning and Development Department. The MakRun is geared towards raising UGX15billion to construct the Makerere University Students’ Centre; a one-stop Student Information Centre with a 2,000 seater state-of-the-art Auditorium and Wall of Fame.
According to the Acting Director of Planning and Development Mr. Matia Kabuye, the Makerere University Students’ Center reflects the unwavering commitment to improving the students’ academic experience and the quality of life generated by the conducive environment while at the University.
“The Students Centre serves as a collective place that reflects dynamism of the 21st century student in the digital age. It will correct the imbalance in access to socio-cultural amenities that was created by the increase in student numbers,” he said.
Speaking at the MakRun 2019 Award Ceremony in the Freedom Square, Prof. Kagonyera applauded Makerere University for creating a platform that enables students, staff, alumni and well-wishers to collectively contribute towards Makerere University’s development. “This cause is a step in the right direction as far as attaining financial independence for Makerere University is concerned.
He congratulated Makerere University leadership upon inaugurating both Makerere University Holdings Company and Makerere University Endowment Fund Boards when he said, “in so doing, you have put in place the necessary infrastructure through which support from your gallant alumni can be channeled.”
Prof. Kagonyera commended Makerere University for providing an opportunity to the alumni, to give back to the University through the Endowment Fund initiatives. He advocated for transparency and accountability for the funds mobilized and tasked the students, staff, and alumni to make a follow up on the funds raised and the progress of the project. “This is your own initiative you should demand accountability and updates.”
He congratulated the winners of the 5Km and 10Km runs and presented medals and certificates to them amidst applause.
For the 10km race, the winning team comprised;
Male category
- Mr. Jamona Edmond (Best Overall)
- Mr. Ategeka Brian Adams (1st Runner Up)
- Mr. Agaba Aggrey (2nd Runner Up)
Female category
- Ms. Bunia Dina (Best Overall)
- Ms. Nassasira Eva (1st Runner Up)
- Ms. Nuwagaba Edian (2nd Runner Up)
For the 5km race, the winning team comprised;
Male category
- Mr. Ondoka Isaac (Best Overall)
- Mr. Otim Emmanuel (1st Runner Up)
- Mr. Abdul Majid (2nd Runner Up)
Female category
- Ms. Atemo Lydia (Best Overall)
- Ms. Akello Concy (1st Runner Up)
- Ms. Apio Gloria (2nd Runner Up)
Other winners in the Senior Category of runners included;
- Mr. Ochieng Zekeri (Best Overall)
- Mr. Nsubuga Saul (1st Runner Up)
- Ms. Lunyolo Petra (2nd Runner Up)
Representing the Chairperson of Council, Assoc. Prof. Sarah Ssali applauded students, staff and alumni for the spirit of togetherness they have exhibited throughout the three MakRun editions.
The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe thanked Prof. Kagonyera for officiating the Third Edition of the MakRun. On behalf of the University Management, Prof. Nawangwe applauded the MakRun 2019 Organizing Committee chaired by Mr. Matia Kabuye -the Acting Director, Planning and Development Department for organizing a successful Run.
He thanked DFCU Bank, Airtel, Post Bank, UBA Bank, Coca-Cola, Rwenzori Bottling Company and Housing Finance Bank for sponsoring the event.
Article written by: Nakibombo Esther Joy, Volunteer Mak Public Relations Office.
By Moses Lutaaya
The Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT) has in collaboration with Centre for Teaching and Learning completed the training of the first cohort of Graduate Supervisors.
Participants were academic staff from two colleges namely, College of Engineering, Art and Design (CEDAT) and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES).
The three-day training that took place at the Telepresence Centre, Senate Building ended on Friday 20thJune 2025.
In his closing remarks to the participants, the Director of Graduate Training Prof. Julius Kikooma said, “This is the first cohort we are working together with the Center for Teaching and Learning to put together continuous professional development Program so that we are able to enforce the new teaching and learning policy.”
He said that before lecturers are allocated students for supervision, they must first go through this form of formal teaching and learning training to equip them thoroughly with certification required of supervision of graduate students.
“We are coming up with process to ensure that the certificates earned by participants allow you to supervise graduate students. This is the direction of the university and we must ensure that such trainings are concluded and completed successfully by all participants”, Prof. Kikooma.
“We can only have you certified upon completing all the exercises in the training process. This is when you will be eligible to receive the work load for supervision”, He added.
“This training of Supervisors is going to be continuous so that all academic staff in colleges and schools are equipped. This first cohort is going to be our building block to the future trainings in the colleges.”
With such capacity building trainings, Prof. Kikooma said that the university is on the right path to achieving its targets in the new strategic plan of increasing the number of graduate students while progressively reducing the under graduate students.
He further hinted that, “We are in the process of writing a curriculum on this, which will be presented for approval before it is rolled out.”
He echoed all participants to share the knowledge they have acquired adding, “Share all you have learnt, do not keep it. Be open minded, have proper communication channels and the sky will be the limit for you.”
Dr. Robinah N. Kulabako, The Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at CEDAT welcomed the training adding, “This training is very pertinent. I have had the opportunity to supervise Masters and PhD students for over 15 years and I must say that the need to be subjected to this training cannot be over emphasized because there is need to learn, unlearn and relearn many aspects involved in the supervision process.”
She added, “We are moving towards knowledge-based supervision rather than experience-based supervision. This means we must be informed and equipped to be able to advise, guide and mentor to be able to lead a successful supervision journey for both supervisor and supervisee.”
Dr. Andrew Gilbert Were – a lecturer at CEDAT and a participant said, “It is important that all supervisors of graduate students receive this certification from Makerere University through a systematic training process that enables them to attain diverse skills to facilitate learning of graduate students from diverse cultures and with unique set of circumstances.”
“This training is long overdue. In fact, it was an oversight that we could be allowed to supervise students without undergoing supervisors’ training.”
Dr. Dorothy Ssebowa, The Director Centre for Teaching and Learning support- CEES said, “The training this time round has had a mix of early career professionals including Lecturers, Supervisors and Professors share experiences. We have learnt a lot more from experienced supervisors who have shared practices on how they have done supervision over the years.”
“The knowledge and experience-based approaches have made this collaboration very active, interactive and learner centered which has resulted into a collaborative learning from the interdisciplinarity of staff from CEDAT and CAES. The issue now is to continue with professional development across all levels.” She added.
The Makerere University Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT) in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning completed the training of the first cohort of Graduate Supervisors. This activity was supported by the iCARTA – Institutionalization of Advanced Research Training in Africa, a NORHED II Project at Makerere University.
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