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Mak Scholars Explore Oil Wealth and Development in Uganda and Beyond

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6 years ago

January 17, 2020

Mark Wamai

Undergraduate students attend a field petroleum geology class in the Albertine Graben, Great Rift Valley, Western Uganda. Makerere University offers the 4 Year BSc. in Petroleum Geoscience and Production under the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS). Photo credit: Makerere University AAPG/SEG Student Chapters.

A number of Makerere University Staff, Students and Alumni have together with other scholars coauthored a new book Oil Wealth and Development in Uganda and Beyond: Prospects, Opportunities, and Challenges. Published by Leuven University Press, the book is available under Open Access courtesy of JSTOR under the link https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvt9k690

The following contributed to the publication:

Prof. Joe Oloka-Onyango: Professor of Law at the Human Rights & Peace Centre (HURIPEC), School of Law
Dr. Badru Bukenya: Lecturer, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
Wilson Bahati Kazi: Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Statistics and Planning, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) for 14 years
Jacqueline Nakaiza: Graduate, MA in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies of Makerere University and PhD student, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
Chris Byaruhanga Musiime: Graduate, BA in Environmental Management of Makerere University

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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3 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

BENEFITS

What You’ll Receive:

$2,500 scholarship for community action research
Mentorship & wellness coaching
Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
International conferences & global network
3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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3 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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