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Celebrating the Life of Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile

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Tracing the journey of Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile on earth, the Makerere University Chancellor, Council, Senate, Management, alumni and students solemnly affirm that it is a life well lived!

Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile Kirenga Baryabota joined Makerere University in July 1970 for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Political Science. Your life, Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile has been a source of blessing. We are therefore not going to mourn your passing, but to celebrate the generous life, illustrious and rewarding career.  Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, a distinguished alumnus of Makerere University has served humanity with all his heart, body, soul and might.

The name Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile re-echoes diligent service! We are honoured that your name will always remain in the history of this great institution as Guild President, a great scholar, seasoned economist and Honorary Professor. You have generously used your wisdom, knowledge, skills, talent and resources to make the lives of so many people in Uganda and beyond realize a positive difference in their lives. We are also exceedingly humbled by the fact that this Makerere University alumnus has served as Governor, Bank of Uganda for 21 years. He has played an instrumental role in the economic transformation of our mother land – Uganda. 

Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile was a perfect representation of the Makerere University brand at national and international levels. In recognition of his efforts, Makerere University on 14th December 2006, appointed him Honorary Professor. We are glad that we were presented with a golden opportunity while he was still alive and well to recognize his love and contribution to Makerere University.

Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, your alma-mater occupied a very central place in your heart and mind! You always created time to participate in programmes of your alma-mater and above all, championed strategies aimed at bringing on board the private sector and business community to work with Makerere University academia. You had also expressed readiness and willingness to participate in stakeholder mobilization efforts as your alma-mater, Makerere University celebrates 100 years of existence throughout the year 2022. We will miss you dearly, but we find solace in the fact that, the time that you have lived, you were a true friend of Makerere University! The Makerere University Management will ensure that your dream of building strong University-private sector partnerships lives on!

To the widow, Mrs. Betty Mutebile, thank you for always supporting your spouse and friend to participate in Makerere University programmes. May the good Lord comfort you, Mrs. Mutebile, the Bank of Uganda family as well friends all over the globe!

The key lesson to each and every one of us, is to emulate the life of Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile. We may not be like him, but let us use the gift of life, wisdom, knowledge and talent that God has blessed us with to make Uganda and the world at large a better place.

As stated in the bible in 2nd Timothy 4: 7-8, Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile has fought a good fight, he has finished the course, he has kept the faith. There is a crown of righteousness laid up for him, which the righteous judge, shall present to Emmanuel on that day!

Fare-Thee-Well. May the almighty God, who called you, receive your soul in His kingdom.

Professor Barnabas Nawangwe
VICE CHANCELLOR

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Press Statement on Ranking

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An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012.

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. 

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Email: pro@mak.ac.ug

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Re-advert: Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2025/2026

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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 closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Undergraduate Admissions List: Mop-up/Appeals 2025/2026

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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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