The sun casts a golden hue on Nkurmah Hall (Left) as it rises over Mulago and Kololo hills as seen from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Date taken: 20th April 2015.
I wish to congratulate all our students who have successfully completed their final year Exams and also extend my warmest congratulations to the entire students’ fraternity upon successfully electing the 87th Guild leadership.
As a way of managing the staggered Academic programme, the following changes have to be effected in all Halls of Residence:
All First Year students and all finalists are expected to vacate Halls of Residence on Saturday, November 27th 2021 by 12 noon.
First year students will be off campus on ODEL mode of teaching and learning from 29th November to 24th December 2021.
Second Year and all other continuing students report on campus for 4 weeks from 27th November to 24th December, 2021 for physical teaching and learning.
First Year and all continuing shall report on campus for examinations for two weeks from 3rd January 2022 to 15th January 2022.
All non-finalists students with Disabilities who are residents shall remain on campus.
All Students from College of Health Sciences who are still doing their exams should register with their Hall Wardens not later than Friday November 26th 2021.
All those resident students who will be on ODEL mode of teaching and learning should hand over all University properties in their possession as stipulated in the University Regulations before they vacate the Halls of Residence.
No Personal property should be stored/left anywhere in the University premises.
By copy of this circular, all Wardens are required to implement the above changes without fail.
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:
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated. Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university. “We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.