A group of students holds a discussion in the Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Date taken: 12th March 2019. A psychological family is important for your mental and physical health.
Reference is made to the communication from the University Bursar dated 22nd January 2020 regarding the payment of food and living out allowances for the second semester of academic year 2019/2020.
This is to inform you that the process of payment for food and living out allowances has commenced. This process involves transfer of funds from the Integrated Finance Management System (IFMS) to the Subvention Account in Stanbic Bank from where payments shall be made directly to the individual student bank accounts.
The funds are expected to begin reflecting on individual student bank accounts by early next week, depending on the bank clearance processes.
The first batch of payment will cover the following category of allowances:
S/N
Category
Amount per student
1
100% of living out allowance
UGX 232,750
2
50% installment of food allowance
UGX 267,500
3
100% of allowance for helpers of students with disabilities
As per schedule
4
50% installment of food allowance for helpers of students with disabilities
UGX 267,500
All Government Sponsored students are reminded to ensure that they are enrolled on the Academic Information Management System (AIMS) as the information used for payment of allowances is generated directly from AIMS. The payment schedule for all eligible students has been published on the University Website. Please ensure that your correct details have been captured.
Students who have not enrolled on AIMS and those who have outstanding payment obligations shall not receive their allowances until enrolment and clearance of any outstanding obligations is made. The respective schedule of students in this category has also been published on the University Website.
Management wishes to thank the students’ community for the patience and discipline as the allowances are being processed.
Yusuf Kiranda
AG. UNIVERSITY SECRETARY
Please see Downloads for Detailed Lists of; Payments Scheduled, Interpreters/Helpers, Government Students who haven’t enrolled and Students with Outstanding Payment Obligations.
UPDATE: 13th February 2020
The process of payment of food and living out allowances for students who enrolled on AIMS and settled all obligations to the University was completed on Monday 10th February, 2020. Please see Downloads for the latest communication.
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