On Wednesday 3rd May 2023, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurated a Management Committee on the University budget. The Committee is tasked with aligning the Makerere University budget to statutory requirements, University Council decisions and targets under the the strategic plan. The Committee is also expected to develop a background paper for the Budget for Financial Year 2024/2025.
The Makerere University Strategic Plan (2020/2030) seeks to transform the University into a research-led institution, a direction that should be in tandem with the University budget and other processes including teaching and learning, governance, and knowledge transfer partnerships.
Chaired by Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration), the Management Committee on the University Budget consists of the following members: Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha, Assoc. Prof. Eria Hisali, Assoc. Prof. Winston T. Ireeta, Dr. Euzobia Mugisha Baine, Assoc. Prof. Josephine Ahikire, Prof. Sylvia Nanyonga Tamusuza, and Mr. Matia Kabuye.
The Committee is empowered to co-opt any technical personnel to support its work.
The Terms of Reference for the Committee include:
Reviewing the alignment of the University Budget with the current strategic plan of the University and the Third National Development Plan.
Reviewing the University budget cost drivers and advising on their prioritisation.
Reviewing the University’s Non-tax Revenue (NTR) and tracing its reflection in the University Budget.
Reviewing the University’s compliance with statutory guidelines on budgeting, including financial allocation and the sharing of NTR among the University’s different units and cost drivers.
Evaluating the University systems for budget execution.
Reviewing the FY2023/2024 budget and advising on its execution.
Drafting a background paper for the Budget for FY2024/2025.
In his remarks, the Chairperson, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe thanked the Vice Chancellor for appointing the Committee. He expressed readiness to work with the members to execute the tasks as spelt out in the terms of reference. He thanked members for their willingness to handle the extra tasks of the committee despite their busy offices.
“We need to prioritise the activities of the University and to make sure that resources are used more efficiently in delivering the mandate,” said Prof. Alinaitwe.
Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, a Member and Secretary to the Committee highlighted the importance of the task at hand, when he said: “The appointment of the Committee is very timely. It gives us the chance to re-align our funding priority to our mandate and ensure value for money.”
He revealed that the exercise is going be participatory and all stakeholders will be consulted. Mr. Kiranda also pointed out some key timelines in the execution of this task as outlined in the table below.
Output
Time Line
Inception report
5th May 2023
Progress report and briefing to the Vice Chancellor
26th May 2023
Draft final report and presentation to Central Management
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.