[L-R] Ms. Salma Nakaryowa - Principal,Lugard Nursery School, Mr. Brian Ssegawa - Member School Management Committee, Mr. Daniel Twesigye -P7 Pupil, Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Ms. Joan Ayikoru - P7 Pupil and
Ms. Juliet Nabirye - Headmistress, Makerere University Primary School at Vice Chancellor's office on 18th December 2020.
On Thursday 18th December 2020, a delegation from Makerere University Primary School paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe at the Vice Chancellor’s Office. The delegation led by Mr Brian Ssegawa a Member of School Management Committee Makerere University Primary School, Ms Juliet Nabirye – Headmistress, Ms Salma Nakaryowa – Principal, Lugard Nursery School and two pupils of P.7 Class Joan Ayikoru and Daniel Twesigye.
In a message read by Ayikoru Joan on behalf the Makerere University Primary School to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, pupils and staff at Makerere University Primary School appreciated the committed managerial team put in place, a well vanished school library, tiled classrooms, paved walkways among others.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe listens to Ms Joan Ayikoru reading the message of appreciation from Makerere University Primary School.
“Where would we be, if you did not stand with us! We are, because you are. Makerere University is now shinning because of your efforts as a Vice Chancellor and for the parental love you have for us as children. We are proud of you Proffessor”, Joan said.
Daniel Twesigye later read and presented a message on a wooden flame to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Nawangwe.
The Vice Chancellor was grateful for the message from Makerere University Primary School, he encouraged them to work hard and join Makerere University in future and wished them a merry Christmas.
“If Makerere University is the best university why shouldn’t Makerere University Primary School be the best?” Prof. Nawangwe remarked.
Principal Salma Nakaryowa f Lugard Nursery School( a subsidiary of Makerere University Primary School) moved a vote of thanks to the Vice Chancellor for accepting the delegation meet him and for the support offered to both schools.
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.