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Mak Halls Renovation Kicks Off with Lumumba

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Front Row: The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (6th R), Dean of Students-Mrs. Winifred Kabumbuli (7th R), Contractor GM-Eng. Brian Buhanda (with box file), Ag. Dir EWD-Eng. Darius Muwanguzi (5th R), Manager PDU-Mr. Paul Agaba (4th R) and other officials at the Lumumba Hall site handover on 27th June 2023. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Front Row: The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (6th R), Dean of Students-Mrs. Winifred Kabumbuli (7th R), Contractor GM-Eng. Brian Buhanda (with box file), Ag. Dir EWD-Eng. Darius Muwanguzi (5th R), Manager PDU-Mr. Paul Agaba (4th R) and other officials at the Lumumba Hall site handover on 27th June 2023.

Makerere University Management led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on Tuesday 27th June 2023 handed over the Lumumba Hall site to National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), for commencement of renovation works. The works to be undertaken over a period of twelve months are fully funded by the Government of Uganda at a cost of UGX9billion. NEC is a State-owned Corporation and is the commercial arm of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.

Addressing the gathering, the Prof. Nawangwe appreciated the Government of Uganda for availing all resources required to undertake the project. In the same breath, he paid tribute to the United States Government for donating the Hall of Residence as an Independence gift to Uganda.

Eng. Darius Muwanguzi (L) leads the Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd R), Mrs. Winifred Kabumbuli (2nd L), Eng. Brian Buhanda (R) and other officials on a tour of Block C of Lumumba Hall. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Eng. Darius Muwanguzi (L) leads the Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd R), Mrs. Winifred Kabumbuli (2nd L), Eng. Brian Buhanda (R) and other officials on a tour of Block C of Lumumba Hall.

“Lumumba is the biggest and newest Hall of Residence we have. There have been no major renovations since it was constructed and this overhaul is meant to bring it back to life” added the Vice Chancellor. Renovation of Halls of Residence has been of utmost importance to the University Leadership and will begin with Lumumba Hall, followed by Mary Stuart Hall as funds are made available.

Lumumba Hall was built in the late 1960s and officially opened in 1971. It was named after Patrice Lumumba, a freedom fighter and the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo (currently the Democratic Republic of Congo). The Hall has the capacity to accommodate approximately 752 students.

The Acting Director, Estates and Works Directorate (EWD) Eng. Darius Muwanguzi noted that Lumumba’s structure is still sound and the overhaul is intended to restore the plumbing and electrical systems, as well as the flooring, window fittings and other amenities.

The General Manager-Eng. Brian Buhanda addresses the Media on behalf of the contractor NEC Construction Works and Engineering Limited. Lumumba Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
The General Manager-Eng. Brian Buhanda addresses the Media on behalf of the contractor NEC Construction Works and Engineering Limited.

Receiving the site on behalf of the contractor, the General Manager NEC Construction Works and Engineering Limited, Eng. Brian Buhanda expressed delight at the firm being awarded another project at Makerere University, following the Perimeter Wall Fence Completion contract. He expressed the contractor’s readiness to restore Lumumba to its original quality or better, given the advancements made with production of materials since the 1971 when the Hall officially opened its doors.

Other Members of Management present at the handover included the Dean of Students-Mrs. Winifred Kabumbuli and the Manager Procurement and Disposal-Mr. Paul Agaba. Also present were the Chief Security Officer-ACP Omara Cyrus Samson, Officials from the Office of the Vice Chancellor and the Media.

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Innovations using low cost locally available materials for point of use water treatment system unveiled

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December 1, 2023

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) conducted a Research Dissemination of two studies aimed at the Development of Materials for point of use water treatment systems.

The investigations were conducted by a team of researchers comprised of P. W. Olupot, H. M. Kalibbala, E. Menya, G.M. Wangi, J. Jjagwe, J. Wakatuntu, M. Turyasingura, R. Walozi, C. Kanyesigye and R. N. Kulabako.

The dissemination event held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 follows the successful completion of two MakRIF supported Research projects namely; Development of rice husk based granular activated carbon for point-of-use water treatment systems and Development of zeolite-based nanocomposite filters for drinking water treatment.

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Apac District gains from CEDAT’s Research on Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model and Efficacious patient management system

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The School of Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) shared findings of research that was conducted in Apac Districts through two projects namely Piloting a Rural Broadband Connectivity Model (RCBM) and Efficacious patient management system (EPMS).

The findings of the research sponsored by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University research and Innovation Fund(MakRIF) were disseminated during a dissemination seminar held in the College on Friday 24th November 2023, where it was revealed that  Apac the host District greatly benefited from the services that not only led to the increased uptake of internet services but also gained through other socio economic areas.

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Application Forms for Admission to Public Universities 2024/2025

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November 30, 2023

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all Head Teachers of A ‘Level schools that application forms for admission to public universities for senior six candidates (UACE 2023) for the 2024/2025 academic year will be ready for collection from the university from Monday 4th December, 2023.

The application forms should be collected from the Office of the Academic Registrar, Senate Building, Level 3, Makerere University.

Issuing of the application forms will start on Monday, 4th December 2023 on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Uganda Shs. 52,000/=(fifty two thousand Uganda shillings only) per application form.

You are advised to get a pay reference number (PRN) using the ACMIS system (http://pay.mak.ac.ug) to enable you pay the application fees in any bank used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

The forms are for Ugandans only.

Please note that only Head Teachers or their authorized representatives will be served.

The closing date for submitting the completed application forms will be Wednesday 31st January, 2024.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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