At it’s 169th Meeting held on 24th March, 2021, the Senate approved the proposal from the Ceremonies Committee to host a blended Graduation Ceremony. This is therefore to inform you that the 71st Graduation Ceremony will be a “blended” one, with a few university officials, Ph.D graduands, Masters Graduands and First Class undergraduate graduands physically present. The rest of the graduands and parents/ guardians will attend virtually. It will be live on television and transmitted on all Makerere University social media platforms. The ceremony is scheduled to take place from Monday 17th to Friday 21st May, 2021.
According lo the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) crowd gathering in one place is prohibited. It is against this background that physical attendance will only be limited to the following categories:-
Ph.D Degree Graduands
Masters Degree Graduands
First Class Honours Degree Graduands
Please note that all graduands’ names will be read out during the live television coverage and live streaming on social media platforms. The students who take an oath from the College of Health Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-Security shall lake the oath online.
The graduation fees for the 71st Graduation Ceremony are as indicated below:-
Ugandans/East Africa
International Students
Convocation fees
UGX 10,000/=
US $ 10
Graduation fees
UGX 40,000/=
US $ 60
Certificate fees
UGX 30,000/=
US $30
Transcript
UGX 30,000/=
US $30
Total
UGX 110,000/=
US $ 110
From this breakdown, graduation fees must be paid as a package totaling UGX. 110,000/ = for Ugandans/ East Africa and US $130 for International students respectively.
PH.D GRADUANDS In addition to the above fees all Ph.D graduands should pay Shs. 50,000 for a Cylinder.
Graduation Gowns The University has approved Gown suppliers for every College as listed here below. You should therefore purchase gowns from the named suppliers who will be based in your respective Colleges/Schools. Please note that Ph.D graduands have their own special graduation gown that can be purchased from the suppliers on order.
SN
SUPPLIER
CONTACT
SUPPLY COLLEGES
GRADUATION DAY
1.
Ms. Winfred
+256-772-655 175
College of Natural Sciences (CON AS) College of Health Sciences (CHS) School of Law (SOL)
Monday 17th May, 2021
2.
Ms. Fundi Building Centre
+256-772-451 717
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
Tuesday 18th May, 2021
3.
Ms. Mmacks Investment
+256-772-418 275
College of Business and Mgt Sciences (COBAMS) College of Computing and Information Sciences (COCIS) College of Vet. Medicine, Animal Resorces & Bio-Security (COVAB)
Wednesday 19th May, 2021
4.
Ms. Mmacks Investment
+256-753-220 800
Makerere University Business School
Thursday 20th May, 2021
5.
Ms. Sokana Ltd
+256-772-984 564
College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHUSS)
Friday 21st May, 2021
6.
Ms. Clanok Garmets
+256-775-154 614
College of Engineering Design Art and Technology (CEDAT)
Friday 21st May, 2021
7.
Ms. Goreth Kisekulo
+256-772-456 786
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training
Monday 17th – 21st May, 2021
You should therefore purchase gowns from the named suppliers who will be based in your respective Colleges/Schools.
Please note that PhD graduands have their own special graduation gown that can be purchased from the suppliers on order.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th 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.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st 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 1st 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.
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