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Mr. Ssanyu Hands over HR Role to Dr. Davis Malowa Ndanyi
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. 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.”
Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.
Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.
Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.
In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.
Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.
The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.
Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.
Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.
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