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Scholarships and funding by the DAAD

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Background

The DAAD representation in the Kenyan capital Nairobi started as a small adjunct office in September 1973. By 1979, the small office had grown into a fully-fledged DAAD Regional Office for Africa providing information about DAAD’s full range of academic programmes. Today, the Nairobi Office with its ten staff members offers consultation on study and research opportunities and funding possibilities for individual scholars in Germany and the East Africa region, for university collaboration between German and East African universities and research institutes, and for capacity building for university staff members at East African universities. The DAAD Regional Office for Africa is responsible for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South-Sudan, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Burundi.

Research Grants

These scholarships offer young scientists the possibility to implement a research project in a university or research institution in Germany. There are four types of scholarships: Short-Term Grants (1-6 months), One-Year Grants (7-10 months), Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees or Grants for complete doctoral programs.
PhD and Research in Germany | DAAD Kenya

Research stays for University Academics / Re- invitation for Former Scholarship Holders

Researchers and university professors that have defended their thesis can apply for a research stay in Germany. Former scholarship holders can also profit from this opportunity within the framework of the program « Re-invitation ».
Funding for Researchers and Faculty | DAAD Kenya

Study scholarships for artists and architects

These scholarships address graduates of schools for architecture, plastic art, design, cinema, music and dramatic arts (stage direction, dance, choreography etc.) that wish to enhance their knowledge and pursue their studies in Germany.

Study Visits in Germany

University teachers of foreign universities may apply for a funding of study visits in Germany for groups of max. 15 students and a teacher. The visit shall include an academic programme with at least two German universities and cultural activities.

In-Country/in-Region scholarships within Africa

The In-Country/In-Region programme supports the training of future professionals and managerial staff in developing countries. The programme thus offers scholarships to future university teachers from developing countries for postgraduate courses (Master) and for doctorates.
In-Country/ In-Region Scholarship Programmes Eastern Africa | DAAD Kenya

Scholarships for special programs

Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) www.daad.de/ppgg
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) www.daad.de/epos
Leadership for Africa: Master in Germany www.daad.de/lfa
Master’s Programme in German Studies https://bit.ly/german_masters

Scholarships for German University Summer Courses

With the aim of allowing students of all areas of studies and German levels of B1 to enhance their German language skills, the DAAD offers a scholarship for intensive German courses (3-4 weeks) in a German university during the summer months.
University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Stu-dents and Graduates | DAAD Kenya

Detailed information about all DAAD scholarships as well as scholarships of other German organisations are available on: www.funding-guide.de

Regional Office Nairobi Address:

Madison Insurance House, 3rd floor, Upper Hill Close, P.O. Box 14050 – 00800 Nairobi
Tel.: +254 (733) 92 99 29
Email: info.nairobi@daad.de
https://www.daad.or.ke/en/

Virtual visiting hours during Corona
Every Thursday 10 am

Web Seminars every fortnight or as need be
Please register: https://www.daad.or.ke/en/online-seminar-schedule/

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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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