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Call for Applications: Upskilling the Last Mile

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5 years ago

March 30, 2021

Mark Wamai

Marketing and dtistribution managers with a sales agent in Nigeria. Photo credit: Global Distributors Collective

A bespoke training programme for distributors

This management and sales training programme will enable last mile distributors (LMDs) to tackle common challenges including improving sales and staff retention, and building more resilient and efficient agent networks. The course is open to LMDs operating in East and West Africa. Initial priority will be given to those selling off-grid solar products but we encourage all interested companies to apply.

The programme has two complementary training components – one for managers and one for sales agents, with managers also encouraged to cascade learning to their teams. Topics covered include: distribution models, consumer understanding, agent recruitment and training, digitisation and supply chain management, managing dispersed teams, and setting achievable goals. The gendered dynamics of these areas are also considered. Subscription includes access to all training materials and support from the GDC team for two managers and an unlimited number of sales agents, per organisation.

Enrolment deadline: midnight (GMT) 12th April

Programme start date: 19th April

The benefits

For managers: develop your technical, managerial and leadership skills and learn about tools that will help you to cascade learning to your sales agents.
For sales agents: build your knowledge and know-how on critical areas of distribution including consumer engagement, sales and marketing.
For companies: increase your business’ efficiency as your team develops core skills to help drive sales.

This project is supported by USAID, Power Africa and RAN Lab

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

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2 days 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

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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2 days 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

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

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3 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