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Press Release: Hult Prize Information Session at Mak a Success

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6 years ago

November 14, 2019

Mark Wamai

Some of the participants that took part in the Hult Prize Information Session on 13th November 2019, Senate Conference Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, in preparation December Pitch Competition.

Makerere University, the home of innovations on 13^th November hosted a Hult prize information session in preparations for the forthcoming pitch competition scheduled for 9^th December 2019.

The event that attracted students and with over 60 innovations from all corners and edges of the university was hosted at the Makerere University Senate Conference Room from 2:00 – 4:00pm.

The Hult Prize on-campus Directorate led by the Director, Mr. Silver Walugembe and the Ministry of ICT and research of the Students Guild led by the Honorable Kiggundu Rodney derived a great strategy of ideals for a series of the Hult Prize events for this year, with a sole goal of teams making it to the global stage competitions, whilst possessing a strong conviction of its possibility, this could only attract several partners i.e. MARULA creative consultancy alongside team Proteen, Marula Creative Consultancy, Legal Innovation Hub and Katende Ssempebwa Advocates.

During the session, all these parties of partners offered in depth knowledge and guidance to the teams participating in aspects of capacity building, confidence, pitching skills, choice of words, body movement among others whereas furthermore extending the courtesy by sharing the readable content over email.

The Directorate believes that experience is the best teacher hence invited team Proteen, a team that made it to the global stage competitions of the previous year to share their experience with the participants.

This was a very fruitful engagement as the participants were asked to do sample pitches hence realizing their areas of strength and weaknesses, this was summed up with a Q &A session. This eventually left the participants very contented and confident in their ideas and all believed that they could take up the challenge and traverse all the stages moving forward.

“Registration is still ongoing through our official link hultprizeat.com/makerere, we shall be closing this link on the 5^th of December 2019” said Silver Walugembe, the campus Director. The innovators are now looking forward to the pitch event on 9th December 2019 at CTF 2 auditorium and be part of the noble cause whilst having a chance to win US$1million.

We also extend our sincere appreciations to our partners, the participants and everyone else whose contribution has brought us this far and we hope to continue working closely with you to see that our dream is realized.

Thank you and God bless you all.

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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11 hours ago

April 24, 2026

Mak Editor

University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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3 days ago

April 21, 2026

Mak Editor

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20^th 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.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.***

The 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st 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 1^st 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.

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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4 days ago

April 21, 2026

Mak Editor

Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

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

Closing Date: 04^th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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