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Absa Uganda Pledges UGX65million towards Mak Centenary celebrations
Absa Bank Uganda Limited has today announced a commitment of 65 million Uganda shillings towards Makerere’s centenary celebrations.
The contribution that was delivered by the Managing Director of Absa Uganda, Mr. Mumba Kalifungwa at Makerere earlier today is geared towards facilitating year-long activities in commemoration of Makerere’s centennial journey. The funds are also aimed at enabling the University to achieve its short-term goals as well as its ambitious long-term projects.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe thanked Absa Uganda for the commitment towards Makerere’s centenary celebrations which kicked off in November last year and will run throughout this year till the final commemorative event in October.
Prof. Nawangwe also highlighted Makerere’s long-term partnership with Absa Bank, “Makerere is proudly associated with ABSA through the programs that support SMEs and the scholarship programs they run for young people in Uganda.” He said, adding that “We thank them for their consistency in enabling young people to achieve their full potential.”
Speaking at the event, Mr. Kalifungwa remarked that the bank recognizes the role played by the university in bolstering the economy by producing invaluable human resources which are evidenced by the fact that over 70% of the top administration at Absa Uganda is from Makerere.
“Access to education remains one of Africa’s biggest challenges and thus Education and skills development remains a key focus as the bank supports youth access to education through our scholarship program, employability through the ReadyToWork initiative, and partnerships with institutions of higher learning like Makerere.” He added.
Makerere University’s celebration of 100 years marks the end of a century of excellence, and offers the opportunity to define the future by “Leveraging the 100 Years of Excellence in Building a Transformed Society.”
Makerere University on 23rd January 2026 hosted the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions. The meeting held in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium brought together Vice Chancellors, Rectors, Principals and Academic Registrars from Higher Education Institutions in Uganda.
Hosted by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, the meeting followed institutional input into the draft minimum standards and was aimed at validating them prior to their formal adoption by the NCHE Council at their next meeting in February 2026. The minimum standards cover nine areas namely; 1) Curriculum Design, 2) Teaching and Learning Approaches, 3) Assessment, 4) Faculty Training and Support, 5) Student Support Services, 6) Quality Assurance Systems, 7) Industry and Community Linkages, 8) Monitoring and Evaluation, and 9) Gender and Equity Mainstreaming.
Following feedback into presentations by the various leaders present, a motion to adopt the draft minimum standards, with institutional input incorporated, was moved by Bugema University, seconded by UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and unanimously supported by institutions present.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Prof. Sarah Ssali appreciated NCHE for choosing Makerere to host the landmark event, reiterating that the University greatly respects each and every Higher Education Institution and regards them as partners and collaborators in the quest to improve Uganda’s Higher Education sector.
The Executive Director NCHE, Prof. Mary Okwakol reassured leaders present that all the pertinent issues raised for input into the draft minimum standards would be incorporated, and urged those with pressing issues to submit them before month’s end. She reiterated NCHE’s readiness to continue lobbying Government for the resources required by Higher Education Institutions, particularly Public Universities, to implement Competence-Based Education (CBE).
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