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Beginning of Semester 2 Circular 2021/2022

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To: All Students
Makerere University

BEGINNING OF SEMESTER II CIRCULAR, 2021/2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

1. Congratulations

I wish to congratulate all of you for successfully completing semester 1 exams. My heartfelt congratulations to all graduands of the 72nd graduation, their families, relatives and friends.

2. Beginning of Semester II

You are welcome to Makerere University for Semester II which will begin on Monday, May 30th 2022. All Halls of Residence will be opened to Resident students on Saturday May 28th 2022 starting from 9:00am.

3. Registrations with the Halls of Residence/Attachment

All students are reminded and encouraged to register with the office of the Warden in their respective Halls of Residence/Attachment. Accurate information is an asset in solving many human issues that may arise during your stay on Campus and thereafter.

4. Academic Registration

Academic registration is at the core of your life at Campus. Endeavour to confirm in good time that you are properly registered with your School/College Registrar for the courses you are going to offer this semester to avoid any inconveniences.

5. Guild and SCR Elections

Electing leaders of the Makerere University 88th Guild is in this Semester II. I encourage all those interested in positions of leadership to plan accordingly.

6. Payment of University Tuition and Other Fees

You are encouraged to advise your benefactors to settle University fees as soon as possible so that you can settle and concentrate on redeeming your academic record. If you have brought tuition and fees with you, make sure all moneys are deposited on the University accounts for your safety and security.

7. Accommodation

All the non-resident students are expected to have contacted private hostels and renewed accommodation for themselves. Government students, who are non-residents, will be paid Living-out Allowances to assist them off set part of the cost of accommodation in the private hostels.

All private Resident students are required to pay UGX 247,058 (Two hundred and forty seven thousand, fifty eight shillings only) for the 14 weeks before accessing the Halls.

8. Food Allowances for Government Students

All Government sponsored students (both Resident & Non-Residents) will be paid food and Living out allowances at the beginning of the semester through their personal bank accounts.

9. Personal Bank Accounts for Payment of Allowances

Every Government student must have an active bank account in their own registered names. All first year Students who did not submit their account numbers last Semester should submit them to the Wardens of their respective Halls of attachment on arrival to enable management process all their Allowances for the two semesters.

I wish you the best during your studies at this great University for this Semester II of 2021/2022 academic year.

Winifred Kabumbuli
DEAN OF STUDENTS

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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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