A montage of the Best Sciences Graduand, Mr. Nanseera Peter Clever (L) and Best B.Com Student, Mr. Mpireyenki Aaron (L) posing with their awards on Day 3 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony on 19th May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University.
The Makerere University Convocation on Wednesday 19th May, 2021 recognised Mr. Naseera Peter Clever, the best overall student in Sciences at the undergraduate level with a plaque and UGX 1 Million. Ms. Nanseera graduated with a Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology (BIST) scoring a CGPA of 4.74 out of 5. During the same session, the School of Business, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) in collaboration with ACCA Uganda recognised Mr. Mpireyenki Aaron, the best overall Bachelor of Commerce student. Mr. Mpireyenki scored a CGPA of 4.75 out of 5 to scoop the ACCA award and a plaque.
The Chancellor, Prof. Ezra Suruma during the third of five sessions conferred degrees and awarded diplomas to graduands from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB).
Taking graduands on a journey of his personal experience as a student at Fordham University in New York City and subsequent return to find Uganda in a state of both political and economic shock in 1973, Prof. Suruma reassured graduands that no man or circumstance can nullify the purpose of God for their lives.
“My simple testimony is that God has taken me through all these upheavals. I believe that he has used me to fulfill the purpose for which He created me and I want you to stand firm in the belief, in the faith, that God has a purpose for your life and that purpose will be fulfilled” he said.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe noted that the graduates of Veterinary Medicine, Business and Management and Computing were joining the workforce at a time when their input would be most needed to help the Country implement the Parish Development Model.
“As you struggle to find your place in society, you might stumble and fall, but always have the courage to stand up and try again with dignity. Your success is our pride. Avoid vain ambitions and keep away from corruption” counseled the Vice Chancellor.
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The recording of Live proceedings from the Third Session may be accessed by clicking the embedded video below.
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