Mr. Biryomumaisho Wiston, 71st Graduation's best overall and best Humanities student poses with the Convocation plaque in the Freedom Square, Makerere University on Day 4, 20th May 2021. He obtained a CGPA of 4.91 out of 5.0 in BBA.
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)’ Mr. Biryomumaisho Wiston has been recognised as the best overall and best student in the Humanities of the 71st Graduation Ceremony during the fourth session of the five-day event. Mr. Biryomumaisho who obtained a CGPA of 4.91 out of 5.0 in the Bachelor of Business Administration becomes the sixth consecutive MUBS graduand to bag the Convocation Award of UGX 1 Million and a plaque.
Addressing the congregation, the Chancellor, Prof. Ezra Suruma commended the MUBS leadership for the various training programs conducted both physically and virtually that mentored the graduates in leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship as well as building both public and private enterprise.
Taking note of the political and economic fluctuations that have affected Uganda over the last 60 years, the Chancellor urged the graduands to never be discouraged. “We must rise up to resolve both the endogenous and exogenous challenges that often come, so that we persevere to build a more peaceful and a more prosperous Uganda.”
Quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Chancellor equally encouraged the congregation not to wallow in despair, but instead trust in God who is all powerful and able to reconcile, transform hands of war into hands of peace and bring light where there is darkness.
“He is able and He will turn Uganda into a land of love, a land of freedom and a land of prosperity. And you and I will be the instruments that He will use to transform Uganda into a great brotherhood” reassured Prof. Suruma.
In his address, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe lauded the MUBS Management for their determination to improve the engagement of staff in research. MUBS staff secured grants for five projects under the Makerere UniversityResearch and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF). They include;
Management of polymers waste in slum areas in Kampala: A randomised control experiment;
The Governance Forum (GF): A culturally based model for building grass root governance structures;
The Design and implementation of an innovative Milestone-based program monitoring system for the universities;
Policy and regulatory compliance with Smart Grid Technologies; and
Post electricity sector reform in Uganda.
“Some of the research undertaken will very well support implementation of the Parish Development Model, the brainchild of our Chancellor and I encourage you to get interested in this very important initiative” added Prof. Nawangwe.
The Vice Chancellor concluded his remarks by congratulating the Principal MUBS, Prof. Waswa Balunywa and his Management for ably steering the institution to its current level of success. “I wish to assure all our stakeholders, that Makerere University and Makerere University Business School, one of the best schools of business, are united in purpose.”
Please see Downloads for the detailed speeches.
The recording of Live proceedings from the Fourth Session may be accessed by clicking the embedded video below.
Makerere University has noted with concern the article titled “Mak Drops Marks” published by the Daily Monitor Newspaper on 8th July 2025. The article raises issues that require clarification to ensure accurate information is shared with our stakeholders and the public. We wish to address the following key points:
1. Misrepresentation of Ranking Data
The article inaccurately combines the Sub-Saharan African University Rankings and the World University Rankings to portray a misleading performance trend for Makerere University. For clarity, Makerere University was ranked 8th in the 2024 Sub-Saharan African University Rankings. However, the 2025 Sub-Saharan African Rankings have not yet been released, making any comparison with the World University Rankings is misleading. This is a misrepresentation of facts aimed at tarnishing the University’s reputation and causing alarm among stakeholders.
2. Omission of Impact Rankings Achievements
The article fails to acknowledge Makerere University’s outstanding performance in the 2025 Impact Rankings, which assess contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Makerere University significantly improved its global standing, moving from the 601–800 band in 2024 to the 301–400 band in 2025. Notably, the University ranked 17th globally in Decent Work and Economic Growth and within the 401–600 band for Quality Education. These achievements reflect Makerere’s commitment to societal impact and sustainable development, which the article conspicuously ignores.
3. Balanced Perspective on World University Rankings
While Makerere University acknowledges a decline in certain parameters in the World University Rankings, we view these as areas for improvement. At the same time, we celebrate our strengths, including high-quality research output and a robust international outlook, which continue to position Makerere as a leading institution globally.
Makerere University remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and societal impact. We urge our stakeholders and the public to rely on verified information from credible sources and to engage directly with the University for clarity on such matters. We acknowledge the Daily Monitor’s interest in Makerere University and implore them to report more accurately in the future.
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under Self Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
Each applicant should:
a) Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes, only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2024, 2023 and 2020 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level.
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d) Degree from a recognised /Chartered Institution
Further details on the re-advertised programmes , fees structure, and the procedure of submitting applications can be accessed from the document below:
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:
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