The Counselling and Guidance Centre (CGC) in partnership with TUKULE FOUNDATION a youth-led Non-Profit Organization will on Wednesday 12th October, 2022 hold a Summit at Makerere University, under the theme: “Renewed Hope, Addressing Challenges in students’ mental health.” The Summit will champion advocacy of mental health awareness programs among the young people in line with contributing to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) regarding Good Health and Well-being.
About Tukule Foundation
The Foundation is focused on youth empowerment programs with the emphasis on livelihood and skills development, mindset change and mental health awareness.
Objectives:
Address key challenges facing mental health and the emerging workforce
Discover the latest in policy and practice reform
Gain a greater understanding of national prevention and early intervention projects
Cross examine opportunities and challenges in mental health services and support
Identify mental health care gaps, and how to bridge them
Explore lessons learnt in pivoting during and post-covid
Hear from lived-experience speakers, and discover how we can use insight to co-design and improve services and support
To break the silence and stigma associated with Mental Health
Aim of the Summit
To provide the right stage to present stimulating keynote talks, plenary sessions, discussion panels, B2B meetings, poster symposia, young researchers’ forums, video presentations, exhibitions and workshops.
Mental Health Topics to be discussed at the summit.
Common Mental health disorder (Depression, Anxiety, Stress)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Sexual Reproductive health
Entrepreneurship, Saving, investment and Mental Health
For any clarification about the Summit please contact
Rhonah Ainembabazi, Project Manager Mental Health Awareness TUKULE FOUNDATION Tel: +256 771 682 276 Email: rhonahaine24@gmail.com
Counselling and Guidance Centre (CGC)
Mr. Henry Nsubuga Manager, Counselling and Guidance Centre Makerere University Mary Stuart Road, Opposite Mary Stuart Hall Tel: +256 772 558 022 or +256 702 558 022 Email: nsubugahl@gmail.com, hnsubuga@cgc.mak.ac.ug Skype: Henry Nsubuga
The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:
Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated. Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university. “We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.