General

Report on Scientific Conference on Indigenous Livestock Resources

Published

6 years ago

May 18, 2020

Mark Wamai

Report on Scientific Conference on Indigenous Livestock Resources. Makerere University is part of a team of Universities conducting Marker-Assisted Breeding in native chicken breeds. Photo credit: Research and Education Agency

The Marker-Assisted Breeding (MAB) Chicken team consists of Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM, Mozambique), in partnership with Gulu University (GU), Makerere University (MAK, Uganda), Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET), and International Rural Poultry Centre (IRPC, Mozambique). The team is currently working on the project named ‘Marker-Assisted Breeding of native chickens in Mozambique and Uganda’.

Specifically, the objectives of the project are to

i) develop native chickens with high body weight, high egg production, broodiness and survival under extensive system in Mozambique and Uganda and
ii) assess the effectiveness of different technology delivery models for scaling up native and crossbreed chickens in Mozambique and Uganda.

Native chickens contribute significantly to the well-being of rural farming communities in low-income countries and particularly so in poverty stricken regions of Mozambique and Uganda by providing protein and micronutrients. These are special as they are frequently the only livestock under the control of women. The majority of smallholder farmers raise native chickens for food and income as they do not require special management, require low investment, need limited pest control, provide manure and enhances poverty alleviation and food and nutrition security. However, compared with commercial chicken breeds, low productivity remains a key constraint due to the relatively small body size and low egg production of native chickens.

Read full report on Indigenous Livestock Resources here

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

2 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

General

Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

Published

2 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

General

Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

3 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

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

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download