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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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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.

Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.

Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.

The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.

The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.

Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.

Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human
Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to
provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
  2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
    at least three referees.
  3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
  4. A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala

Closing Date: 04th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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