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Mak signs UGX300m Media Partnership Agreement with Vision Group
Vision Group, Uganda’s biggest media conglomerate, has this morning announced a Media Partnership with Makerere University worth Ugx.300 million shillings to facilitate media coverage for the centennial commemoration activities which are slated to run up to October 2022.
The partnership includes full-page print adverts, strip adverts, monthly guest appearances, live streaming sessions, promotional jingles, monthly college special supplements and feature stories to be carried across Vision Group’s media platforms.
The Vision Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Don Wanyama announced this partnership at their offices at First Street, Industrial Area, Kampala. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nawangwe who was accompanied by the Makerere@100 Secretariat team members.
Mr. Wanyama highlighted the fact that Vision Group is the biggest media house and controls 60% of the market share in the country and went on to affirm that the organization prides itself on professionalism and seeks to share content that advances society. He further noted that Vision Group will use its media reach to enhance publicity for the Makerere centennial celebrations.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Nawangwe recognized the already existing positive ties between the Vision Group and Makerere University.
“I want to thank the Vision Group for strongly educating the general public about the good work of Makerere University. Without proper information, Uganda can not develop, and as such I must appreciate the professionalism exhibited by the Vision Group” he said.
Makerere’s centennial celebration marks the end of a century of exceptional service to Humanity and offers a chance to look beyond, and see how to “Leverage the 100 Years of Excellence in Building a Transformed Society” .
Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. The tournament was held in three preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale.
The first round covered democracy and youth participation in politics, while the second round covered inequality and wealth distribution, and the third, the ban on export of raw materials. The semi-final round debated apprenticeship for blue-collar jobs, while the grand finale debated national budget allocations for healthcare and education. In the spirit of inclusivity, all colleges, including the Jinja Campus participated in the tournament.
Commenting on the choice of topics, the organisers noted Makerere University as a bastion of academic excellence has a profound responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our nation. These leaders, they added, ought to be equipped with 21st century skills of self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving so as to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world.
On the whole, Makerere Inter-college Debates were conceived as a strategic initiative to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Debating Union aims to empower the future leaders by providing a platform for students to engage in respectful discourse, articulate their thoughts, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Furthermore, the Debates serve as a platform for not only honing the intellectual prowess of students but also cultivating leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It is envisaged that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of students, by exposing them to debates on topical issues that can shape the mindsets of transformative leaders our nation needs.
After a thrilling two days of debate, Daphine Kemigisha and Jibril Ssekandi from the School of Law (SoL) emerged as winners of the Makerere University Inter-college Debate Tournament 2025, while Olara Emmanuel George from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) was the Public Speech Champion, and Namujuzi Martha Mociita from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) was the Poetry Champion.
The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91st Guild Representative Councils (GRCs) of the Debate Union, Akatwijuka Arthur – Chairperson Debate Union, and Debate Union Representatives from colleges. The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) partnered with the Debate Union to deliver the 2025 edition.
Addressing students at the award ceremony, UNNGOF’s Mr. Derrick Baluuku encouraged the youth to step out of their comfort zones and think of solutions to inspire change in their communities.
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