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Three Mak Sida-funded Faculty Complete PhD Studies in Sweden

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I am delighted to inform you that three PhD students successfully completed their PhD studies at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The students were funded under the ICT project; Building Research Capacity in Innovative Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) for Sustainable Socio-economic Growth in Uganda. The project is  led by Associate Professor Engineer Bainomugisha (PI)-College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) and Professor Michel Chaudron, University of Gothenburg (GU), IT Faculty, Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Computer Science and Engineering under the very able coordination of the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT). This is another huge accomplishment for DRGT and indeed a special moment.

The graduates are:

1.  Hawa Nyende
University of Gothenburg – 8th June 2020.
Thesis Title: “Maternal Healthcare in Low-Resource Settings – Investigations of IT as a Resource”

Supervisors:

  1. Associate Professor Jonas Landgren,
  2. Dr. Peter Nabende
  3. Associate Professor Urban Ask
  4. Professor Berner Lindström.

Dr. Nyende is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Information Technology, School of Computing and Informatics Technology, CoCIS.

2.  Rashidah Kasauli Namisanvu
Chalmers University of Technology – 10th June 2020
Thesis Title: “Requirements Engineering that Balances Agility of Teams and System-level Information needs at Scale”

Supervisors:

  1. Associate Professor Eric Knaus
  2. Associate Professor Benjamin Kanagwa

Dr. Namisanvu is currently an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Networks, School of Computing and Informatics Technology, CoCIS.

3. Michael Kizito
University of Gothenburg – 11th June 2020
Thesis Title: “Enacting Ambidextrous IT Governance in Healthcare”

Supervisors:

  1. Associate Professor Johan Magnusson
  2. Dr. Evelyn Kigozi Kahiigi
  3. Dr. Tomas Lindroth.

Dr. Kizito is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Informatics Technology, CoCIS.

We appreciate the support from the people and Government of Sweden, Swedish Embassy in Uganda team, DRGT team and last but not least the team led by Associate Professor Engineer Bainomugisha for delivering and making us proud.

Our hearty congratulations to Dr. Nyende, Dr. Namisanvu and Dr. Kizito!

We wish them new success in further research, inexhaustible energy and all the best in their the service at Makerere University and humanity at large.

Professor Buyinza Mukadasi, Director, DRGT, Makerere University

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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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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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 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.

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 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.

Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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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:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
  2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
    at least three referees.
  3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
  4. 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: 04th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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