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Mak PIs & Project Admins Urged to Harmonize the Grants Administration & Management Policy with other University Laws

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3 years ago

September 18, 2023

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The University Secretary – Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (7th right), Head GAMSU – Prof. Sylvia A.N. Nannyonga – Tamusuza (6th right), deputy University Bursar – Mr. Lubowa Gyaviira (5th R), Mr. Patrick Akonyet (8th Right) and other officials posing for a photo moment with the Principal Investigators (PIs) and Project Administrators at the GAMSU workshop on September 14, 2023, Makerere University. 14th September 2023, The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — The University Secretary – Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (7th right), Head GAMSU – Prof. Sylvia A.N. Nannyonga – Tamusuza (6th right), deputy University Bursar – Mr. Lubowa Gyaviira (5th R), Mr. Patrick Akonyet (8th Right) and other officials posing for a photo moment with the Principal Investigators (PIs) and Project Administrators at the GAMSU workshop on September 14, 2023, Makerere University.

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The call for harmonization aims to ensure that individuals involved in grant projects have a comprehensive understanding of how the University Grants Administration and Management Policy aligns with broader University regulations, fostering a culture of compliance and effective grants management. This was during the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) workshop on the University Grants Administration and Management Policy held at the Food Science and Technology Conference Hall on September 14, 2023, attended by Principal investigators and Administrators from all colleges and Units, who were given informative sessions on financial and procurement policies, legal and audit procedures associated with grants management.

Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, the University Secretary underscored the importance of understanding the Grants Administration and Management Policy in conjunction with the broader university regulatory framework, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to policy compliance.

Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, the University Secretary speaking to the attendees of the workshop. 14th September 2023, The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, the University Secretary speaking to the attendees of the workshop.

During her presentation at the workshop, Prof. Sylvia A. Nakimera Nannyonga – Tamusuza, Head of GAMSU assured attendees that GAMSU will continue to serve as a valuable resource, providing guidance and assistance to Principal Investigators, Grants Administrators, and all stakeholders involved in the grant process under the vision of supporting grant acquisition and promoting compliance.

Professor Sylvia A. N. Nannyonga-Tamusuza introducing GAMSU and the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Policy. 14th September 2023, The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — Professor Sylvia A. N. Nannyonga-Tamusuza introducing GAMSU and the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Policy.

Mr. Gyaviira Lubowa, deputy University Bursar, shared insights into the financial policies and procedures governing grants at Makerere University, where he clarified on financial aspects and accountability, as key for effective grants management.

“Transparency and financial accountability are non-negotiable in grants management,” Mr. Lubowa emphasized.

Mr. Gyaviira Lubowa, deputy University Bursar sharing on University financial policies and procedures for grants. 14th September 2023, The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — Mr. Gyaviira Lubowa, deputy University Bursar sharing on University financial policies and procedures for grants.

Ms. Esther Kabinga, senior legal officer shared insights into legal policies and procedures, where she emphasized the importance of compliance and risk mitigation in grants management.

“At Makerere, we adhere to national guidelines, which means we do not accept grants from terrorist-linked organizations or those prohibited by the Government of Uganda” Ms. Kabinga added.

Counsel Esther Kabinga, Senior Legal Officer at Makerere making a presentation on legal policies and procedures for grants management. 14th September 2023, The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — Counsel Esther Kabinga, Senior Legal Officer at Makerere making a presentation on legal policies and procedures for grants management.

Mr. Paul Agaba, Manager of Procurement, guided on procurement policies and procedures and their impact on grant-related activities.

“In project Management, Own it! “Be present during deliveries, and don’t compromise on standards” Mr. Agaba explained.

Mr. Paul Agaba, Manager Procurement addressing attendees on the procurement policies and guidelines. 14th September 2023, The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — Mr. Paul Agaba, Manager Procurement addressing attendees on the procurement policies and guidelines.

Mr. Patrick Okonyet, Manager Internal Audit addressed audit policies and the importance of transparency and accountability in grant management.

He advised attendees to maintain fiscal prudence and transparency when dealing with project funds and properties.

“Audits are not meant to be feared; they are tools for improvement,” Mr. Okonyet further noted.

Mr. Patrick Okonyet, Manager Internal Audit discussing audit policies for effective grants management at Makerere. Mr. Patrick Okonyet, Manager Internal Audit discussing audit policies for effective grants management at Makerere. 14th September 2023, The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — Mr. Patrick Okonyet, Manager Internal Audit discussing audit policies for effective grants management at Makerere.

Mr. Yusuf Kiranda thanked all participants and emphasized the university’s continuous support towards effective grants administration.

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Undergraduate Admission Lists 2026/2027

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August 21, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists of candidates admitted under the Talented Sports Men & Women, Disability and District Quota Schemes with Government sponsorship 2026/27 Academic Year including appeals and remarked cases.

Other admission lists released include A-Level Applicants with Ugandan and those with Foreign Qualifications, Diploma in Performing Arts, Mature-Age Entry and Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL Batch 2) for the Academic Year 2026/2027 under self sponsorship.

The cut-off points points can be accessed by following the link: https://mak.ac.ug/study-mak/cut-points

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Successful Appeals/ Mopup -DIRECT ENTRY Private Sponsorship(BATCH III)

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72 Makerere University Students Admitted to 2026 Millennium Fellowship

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2 days ago

August 19, 2026

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Female and male students along the Main Building Walkway on a bright sunny day, 6th May 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

72 undergraduate students of Makerere University have successfully been admitted to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026, an initiative of the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and United Nations Academic Impact. Makerere’s Fellows were selected from a record-breaking 76,000 applicants from over 6,000 campuses across 174 countries to participate in the ambitious programme.

According to the Fellowship website, the programme aims to make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UN Academic Impact Principles a reality on campuses, in classrooms and throughout communities. Millennium Fellows are university undergraduates selected for their leadership on sustainable development projects in their communities. As Fellows, they complete a semester-long leadership development programme that strengthens their student organizing, partnership-building and community-impact skills.

In his congratulatory message to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Sam Vaghar the Executive Director, MCN shared that Over 330 campuses across 60 nations have been selected to host 2026 Millenium Fellows. “Congratulations to you and Makerere University for having a cohort of Millennium Fellows from your student body again this year!”

Makerere University’s 2026 Millennium Fellows are:

Aber Okee	Abigaba Praise	Ainebyoona Innocent
Ainomugisha Precious	Ajollo Javuru	Akambona Anold
Akello Milthy	Allen Babirye	Angel Nuwaha
Apio Hellen	Arnold Esoku	Asinde Proscovia
Atuma Kisaala	Awate Brown	Babirye Patricia
Baguma Solomon	Baingana Patrick	Barbara Akwiacwiny
Basemera Grant	Benardete Nakwirisa	Billy Garvin Ssemyalo
Blessing Abaasa	Bulyaba Halimah	Cherotich Emmanuel
Claire Omodo	Dedeng Lochul	Denise Kainomugisha
Diphas Kuchana	Emmanuel Opori	Esther Kiire
Esther Nantambi	Evas Akello	Gift Nagasha
Haulat Nampijja	Iyundhu Kisame	Janet Acaye
Joan Namugalu	Joshua Mugwanya	Jovet Turyatunga
Julian Atim	Kibenge Shafic	Mable Apwot
Malinga Anthony	Mariot Kabarungi	Mercy Akampurira
Mukisa Ezra	Mukisa Mayende	Murungi Marion
Mutebi Willy	Nabirye Kiirya	Nahson Kahangwa
Nansubuga Gloria	Nasasira Seezi	Nyamuganya Kiconco
Precious Nakiryowa	Prisca Akello	Rashidah Nampiima
Rogers Abonga	Rose Peter Taban	Seida Jackline
Shadia Nambasa	Shamirah Kisuule	Sharifah Kasa
Sheila Murungi	Sherina Kirabo	Tumusiime Markline
Tusiime Caroline	Vicent Ssebunya	Victor Musana
Victoria Mulago	Waswa Andrew	Yuda Tadeo Katusiime

Millennium Fellows are engaged in projects that collectively advance all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and all 10 and UN Academic Impact Principles.

Below is a sample of the work of the Class of 2026.

At Harvard University, a UN Academic Impact member institution in the United States of America, Millennium Fellows are expanding OpenDoor, an AI-powered platform that helps people navigate retraining, job opportunities and pathways into high-demand careers. The project grew from their work with people experiencing homelessness and from seeing how difficult workforce programmes can be to navigate even when support exists. Advancing SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, it expects to reach about 7,500 people during the Fellowship.

At the University of Ilorin, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Nigeria, Millennium Fellows are building what they describe as Africa’s first green AI policy framework, helping policymakers and developers understand how artificial intelligence can advance while reducing energy use, pollution and material waste. Aligned with SDG 13: Climate Action, it expects to reach about 75 people during the Fellowship.

At BRAC University, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Bangladesh, a Millennium Fellow is advancing SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through a start-up replacing single-use products with environmentally friendly alternatives. Its current focus is a paper pen that uses roughly 90 per cent less plastic than a conventional pen, with a seed built in so it can grow into a plant when properly disposed of. The project expects to reach about 450 people.

At Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Moldova, a Millennium Fellow is advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by studying how environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity may affect recovery after brain surgery. By bringing simple digital monitoring tools into postoperative care, the project aims to help doctors make timelier decisions.

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Makerere jumps 200 positions in latest global rankings

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4 days ago

August 17, 2026

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Screenshot of the Makerere University Ranking July 2026 - Webometrics Global Position. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University‘s position in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Rankings has improved from 925^th to 776^th globally and from 13^th to 11^th on the Continent, compared to the January 2026 edition. Makerere remains the top-ranked University in Uganda and East Africa.

The new rankings are as a result of improved performance in the Impact Rank, which measures the number of external domains referring/linking to Makerere (from 1,593 to 1,185) and the Excellence Rank, which measures Research papers in the top 10% most cited between 2019 and 2023 (from 1,095 to 715).

Please see the attached screenshots for details or view Makerere‘s rankings online using the link below:

https://www.webometrics.org/makerere-university

The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities aims to recognize and promote the digital transformation of higher education institutions by evaluating how effectively they reflect their academic, research, and societal contributions online.

We remain committed to ensuring that all our good work in teaching and learning, research, knowledge transfer, and partnerships continues to be reflected online through various journals and other platforms.