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Mak Council Resolutions on the 88th Guild Elections

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4 years ago

July 15, 2022

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[L-R]Dean of Students- Ms Winnie Kabumbuli, University Secretary - Mr. Yusuf Kiranda and Ag. Deputy Dean of Students Mr. Rivan Peter Muhereza at a press conference held in Council Room on 15th July 2022

During its emergency Meeting held on 15th July 2022, the University Council deliberated on the violence which characterised the 88th Students Guild leadership electoral process and resolved:
1) To condemn the violence that characterised the electoral process for the 88th Students Guild leadership;
2) To terminate the electoral process of the 88th Students Guild leadership;
3) That the Makerere University Students Guild and Senior Common Room, including the Caretaker Government and all Guild leadership structures, are suspended henceforth;
4) To ban all brigades and any other unauthorised groups or organisations at the University with immediate effect;
5) To appoint a Select Committee to review the Students Guild operations with the following terms of reference:

i) To conduct a complete review of the Makerere University Students’ Guild Constitution;
ii) To evaluate the internal process of conducting guild elections at the University;

iii) To investigate the conduct of Hall Wardens and Custodians in the enforcement of University regulations regarding the Management of Students’ Halls of Residence;

iv) To assess the role of the Police in providing security in students’ activities at the University;
v)To investigate cases of external influence in students’ activities at the University;
vi) To address any other matters incidental to the Committee’s mandate.

6) To appoint the following members of the Select Committee to review the
Makerere University Students Guild operations;

a) Assoc. Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala - Chairperson
b) Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega - Member 
c) Eng. Dr. S.P. Kagoda - Member
d) Assoc. Prof. Sarah Ssali - Member
e) Mr. Bruce Balaba Kabaasa - Member
f) Mr. John Chris Ninsiima - Member

7) That the Select Committee shall provide an interim report to the University Council within one month from the date of appointment;
8) That any individual established to have engaged in the violence and other cases of indiscipline be handled immediately following the established University disciplinary procedures;
9) To ban physical guild elections at the University and that any future elections shall be virtual;
The Council reassures the public of the University’s commitment to enforcing discipline and guaranteeing the security of students, staff and other University stakeholders.

Lorna Magara (Mrs.)
Chairperson of Council

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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3 days ago

April 24, 2026

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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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6 days ago

April 21, 2026

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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 20^th 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 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st 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 1^st 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.

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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6 days ago

April 21, 2026

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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:

An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
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: 04^th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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