L-R: Director Internal Audit-Mr. Walter Yorac Nono, Incoming Director Human Resources-Dr. Davis Malowa Ndanyi, Outgoing Ag. Director Human Resources-Mr. Ssanyu Lawrence, and Principal Human Resources Officer-Mr. Mujuni Tayari Deus at the handover ceremony on 1st June 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.
Mr. Ssanyu Lawrence who has served as Acting (Ag.) Director Human Resources (HR) since April 2020 on Tuesday 1st June, 2021 officially handed over office to the incoming Director, Dr. Davis Malowa Ndanyi. The ceremony held in the Director’s Office; Room 3.1, Central Teaching Facility 1 (CTF1), was witnessed by the Director Internal Audit, Mr. Walter Yorac Nono and Principal Human Resource Officers, Mr. Mujuni Deus Tayari and Mr. Lebo Julius.
In his handover remarks, Mr. Ssanyu appreciated the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration), Ag. University Secretary and members of University Management for the cooperation, guidance and support accorded to him since his appointment as Acting Director. He equally paid tribute to staff in the Directorate for the cooperation and support that ensured that the Directorate continued carrying out its mandate his acting tenure.
He welcomed Dr. Ndanyi to the Directorate of Human Resources and his new office, and pledged his readiness to support him whenever the need arose. “As a member of this Directorate, I am ready and willing to work with and support you whenever you need my services.”
Dr. Davis Malowa Ndanyi (L) receives a copy of the Mak HR Manual from Mr. Ssanyu Lawrence during the handover ceremony
Dr. Ndanyi in his acceptance remarks thanked Mr. Ssanyu for the good work done during his acting tenure, acknowledging that it wasn’t an easy assignment to undertake. “I therefore join others to thank you for a job well done.”
He thanked the University Council through the Appointments Board for giving him the opportunity to serve Makerere University in the capacity of Director, adding that he would do what it takes to move the Human Resources function in Makerere University to greater heights. The incoming Director therefore appealed to the team in the Human Resources Directorate to accord him the same support.
“I call upon all staff in the Directorate to be resilient, collectively work together and collaborate because it is only through collaboration that we can achieve more as the Directorate of Human Resources and as a University” said Dr. Ndanyi.
The incoming Director shared that his method of work is highly consultative, based on an open door policy to HR staff and indeed all staff, and above all else welcoming. He also promised to involve Management in the day-to-day activities of Human Resources to ensure that together, they own decisions arrived at.
The Director Internal Audit thanked Mr. Ssanyu for his service and remarks and appreciated the call by Dr. Ndanyi for collaborative effort. “I welcome you to Makerere University and to the University Management. We look forward to benefitting from your previous experience in public service.”
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year for ‘A’ Level Leavers Only.
Each applicant should:
Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes, or its equivalent and at least two (2) principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level. Detailed information on the weighting system can be accessed by following this link.
Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Monday 20th April 2026.
A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and S. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Candidates who hold grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of ‘O’Levelresults should not apply because they are not eligible for admission. Below are the availble courses including respective fees structure.
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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission list of Diploma holders provisionally admitted to Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL) programme under Private Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027 pending verification of their academic documents by the awarding institutions.
The List can be accessed by following the link below: