Seated L-R: The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Head GAMSU-Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo and DVCFA & Chair GASU Steering Committee-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe with Members of the Steering Committee at the first meeting on 22nd February 2022, CTF1, Makerere University.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe today, Tuesday 22nd February, 2022 graced the Makerere University Grants and Administration Steering Committee’s first meeting.
The nine GAMSU Steering Committee members include the; Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, who doubles as Chair of Committee, University Secretary Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, Dr. Sabrina Kitaka, Dr. Charles Masembe, Dr. Agnes Rwanshana Semwanga, Dr. Hellen Nambalirwa Nkabala, Dr. Godfrey Akileng, Dr. Robert Wamala and Mr. Gyaviira Lubowa.
The Steering Committee as mandated by the Makerere University Grants and Administration Policy 2020, Section 9 (d) considered and approved the work plan and budget as presented by the Head of GAMSU, Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo among other resolutions passed.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawnagwe.
The meeting resolved to have GAMSU launch a sensitization campaign and ask all faculty and staff of university to declare their ongoing projects as well as those in pipeline for grants. These will in turn be declared to University Council for consideration in the entire university work plan and budget.
The Vice Chancellor in his remarks requested GAMSU, to see to it that the university increases the number of Grants in order to support every Academic Staff as well as Students to carry out research.
Chair Steering Committee and Head GAMSU, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (L) and Prof. Grace Bantebya (R) respectively.
He applauded the Chair of the Steering Committee and the Head of GAMSU for the inviting him to grace the historic first GAMSU Steering Committee meeting, shortly after the induction held on 8th February, 2022.
“As the University, we have all the hope in GAMSU to support faculty and staff in grants mobilization, administration and management” concluded the Vice Chancellor.
The steering committee in session.
The GAMSU Steering Committee in sessionDr. Sabrina KitakaDr. Agnes Rwashana SemwangaMr. Gyaviira LubowaDr. Hellen Nambalirwa NkabalaDr. Charles MasembeDr. Godfrey AkilengMr. Yusuf Kiranda
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.