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Mak DVCFA Position Candidates Present Credentials

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6 years ago

August 10, 2020

Mark Wamai

A photo montage of [L-R] Professor Anthony Mugisha, Professor William Bazeyo and Associate Professor Allan Mulengani Katwalo - candidates for the Position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration). The trio held Public Presentations on 10th August 2020 in the Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Candidates vying for the Position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration), Makerere University on Monday 10th August 2020 made public presentations of what they will bring to the table should they be successfully elected. The ceremony held in Main Hall had the physical attendance restricted in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for COVID-19 prevention. Proceedings were nevertheless broadcast live on ZOOM and participants who had registered prior to the session were able to participate.

Welcoming participants, the Chairperson Senate Search Committee for the position of DVCFA, Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo shared that public presentations accord all stakeholders the opportunity to interface with their future leaders. “This is the last step in the search process after which the Committee will write a report and present to Senate.”

She introduced other members of the Search Committee present namely; Prof. JYT Mugisha – Principal College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Assoc. Prof. Gilbert Maiga – Dean School of Computing and Informatics Technology, Assoc. Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga-Tamusuza – Head Department of Performing Arts and Film and Assoc. Prof. Frank Norbert Mwiine – Dean School of Biosecurity, Biotechnical and Laboratory Sciences. Also introduced were Members of the Secretariat headed by the Academic Registrar – Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah, assisted by the Deputy Registrar (Senate Division) – Mrs. Patience Rubabinda Mushengyezi.

Ms. Ritah Namisango – Principal Public Relations Officer moderated the session during which candidates made their presentations in the follow order;

1. Prof. Anthony Mugisha, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources
2. Prof. William Bazeyo, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)
3. Assoc. Prof. Allan Mulengani Katwalo, Dean, School of Business and Applied Technology (SOBAT), Clarke International University, Kampala Uganda.

The ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor – Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) – Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba, Principals of Colleges, Members of Staff, Students, Members of the Press, the Public and hundreds of participants on ZOOM.

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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3 hours ago

April 24, 2026

Mak Editor

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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3 days ago

April 21, 2026

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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 20^th 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 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st 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 1^st 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.

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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3 days ago

April 21, 2026

Mak Editor

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:

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

Closing Date: 04^th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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