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GAMSU Trains Mak Accountants on Compliance to Grants Financial Policies
By Elvis Lubanga
The Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) on 29th June 2023 trained accountants and project administrators at Makerere University on finance policies and procedures regarding grant administration and management, so as to ensure transparency and smooth processes in the auditing of grants.
The training was conducted during a workshop at the Telepresence Conference Hall in the Senate building, Makerere University, which was attended by College Accountants, Project Accountants, and Project Administrators, who gained valuable insights from prominent figures in the university’s financial leadership.
Professor Sylvia Antonia N. N. Tamusuza, the head of GAMSU emphasized the importance of empowering accountants and project administrators with the necessary knowledge and skills to facilitate grant acquisition and ensure compliance. She noted that “GAMSU intends to facilitate the acquisition of grants and promote adherence to policies. “
Evarist Bainomugisha, the University Bursar, highlighted the university’s grant policies and procedures while emphasizing the crucial role of the financial team in supporting grant administration. He cautioned the administrators and accountants to refrain from projects that are not appropriated by the government of Uganda, to avoid adverse consequences during audits.
George Turyamureba, the head of Finance at GAMSU, emphasized the significance of adhering to policies and procedures governing quarterly reporting, which are imperative in grant management. He added that timely and accurate reporting was highlighted as vital, with accountants playing a pivotal role in providing and updating ledgers on behalf of Principal Investigators.
During the workshop, Turyamureeba highlighted several challenges encountered in the consolidation of the quarterly reports, such as inconsistent reports and information, non-compliance with reporting formats, inadequate knowledge to perform assigned tasks, and mixing reporting currencies, among others.
CPA Christine Ninsiima, an accountant at GAMSU, who facilitated a session on data entry on to the GAMSU database emphasized the need for cooperation among all stakeholders to simplify the reporting process, stating, “If we collaborate, it will be to our advantage.”
Attendees expressed their appreciation for the knowledge shared, which they said it has not left them the same. Mr. Walter Odoch, the College Bursar at COVAB, said that the workshop deepened their understanding of the university’s grant administration policies and provided practical tips for improving the financial reporting process.
Throughout the workshop, interactive sessions and discussions allowed participants to raise questions and seek clarification on specific challenges they faced. The expertise of the GAMSU finance team and administrators, proved instrumental in addressing these concerns and offering practical solutions.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th 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.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st 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 1st 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.
Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/
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