General

Mak’s Amanda Ngabirano Sworn in as Chairperson NPPB

Published

6 years ago

July 14, 2020

Mark Wamai

Makerere University's Mrs. Amanda Ngabirano (Centre) signs her Instrument of Appointment as Chairperson National Physical Planning Board (NPPB) shortly after taking oath before the Acting Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo on 14th July 2020 at the High Court in Kampala Uganda.

Mrs. Amanda Ngabirano, a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Physical Planning, School of Built Environment, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Makerere University has today, Tuesday 14th July, 2020 been sworn in as the Chairperson of the new National Physical Planning Board (NPPB). She is an urban and regional planner, with more than 7 years of professional experience in the area of urban development, particularly in Uganda.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, the new NPPB was sworn in by Acting Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo at the High Court premises in Kampala. The statement further reads

"The 10-member Board is led by Makerere University's Mrs Amanda Ngabirano who was handed the instruments of power by the outgoing Chairperson. The event was attended by the Lands Minister Honourable Beti Kamya, State Minister for Urban Development Honourable Isaac Musumba, Minister for Local Government Honourable Raphael Magyezi among other top officials from the Judiciary and the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development."

We congratulate Mrs. Ngabirano upon her new appointment.

Education

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

Published

1 day 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

1 day 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

2 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