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:
Associate Professor Jonas Landgren,
Dr. Peter Nabende
Associate Professor Urban Ask
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:
Associate Professor Eric Knaus
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:
Associate Professor Johan Magnusson
Dr. Evelyn Kigozi Kahiigi
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.
The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated. Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university. “We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.