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NCHE Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Mak Showcases Research & Innovations

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1 year ago

October 18, 2023

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (3rd Left) and First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports-Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni (Centre) with Left to Right: Minister of State for Sports-Hon. Peter Ogwang, VC Ndejje University-Rev. Canon Prof. Olivia Nassaka Banja, VC UCU-Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, VC Makerere-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Member Governing Council ECUREI-Prof. Micheal Kawooya at the NCHE@20 Celebrations on 12th October 2023, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Photo: PPU. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (3rd Left) and First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports-Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni (Centre) with Left to Right: Minister of State for Sports-Hon. Peter Ogwang, VC Ndejje University-Rev. Canon Prof. Olivia Nassaka Banja, VC UCU-Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, VC Makerere-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Member Governing Council ECUREI-Prof. Micheal Kawooya at the NCHE@20 Celebrations on 12th October 2023, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Photo: PPU.

On Thursday 12^th October 2023, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officiated at the celebrations to mark twenty years of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The celebrations that started in March 2023 were held under the theme “20 Years of NCHE Transforming Higher Education in Uganda” and climaxed at Kololo with a Mini-Exhibition by various institutions, inspected by H.E. President Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni.

President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni listen to Dr. Peter Tumutegyereize (Left) explain how the Mak Solar Cooker works. Photo: Courtesy/NCHE@20, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. — President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni listen to Dr. Peter Tumutegyereize (Left) explain how the Mak Solar Cooker works. Photo: Courtesy/NCHE@20

Remarks by H.E. the President and First Lady

Speaking at the celebrations, the President congratulated NCHE upon marking their 20^th Anniversary. The Head of State urged NCHE to insist on a well-tailored modern type of education that seeks to understand nature and its laws as well as understanding the society and evolution of man from hunter-gatherer to domestication of crops, livestock, and commercial farming.

President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni listen to Dr. William Tayeebwa (Back to camera) talk about the Makerere University Press. Photo: PPU. NCHE@20, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. — President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni listen to Dr. William Tayeebwa (Back to camera) talk about the Makerere University Press. Photo: PPU.

In her remarks, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni thanked God for the twenty years that NCHE has been in existence as an agency of the Ministry of Education and Sports. She applauded NCHE for the leaps that the higher education sector has made in the last twenty years in the form of quantitative increase of higher education institutions from 67 to 265. The First Lady nevertheless urged NCHE to position itself as a catalyst for the transformation of the higher education system in Uganda so as to make the country a hub for higher education in the East African region.

Recognition of Higher Education Institutions

During the celebrations, the NCHE recognised Makerere University for its contribution to the transformation of the higher education sector through provision of relevant and high quality education. Equally recognized were Uganda Christian University as the first private university in Uganda, the 7^th Vice Chancellor and first female Vice Chancellor of Ndejje University Rev. Canon Prof. Olivia Nassaka Banja and the Ernest Cook Ultrasound Research and Education Institute (ECUREI)’s Prof. Micheal Kawooya.

Mak Exhibitors at NCHE@20

Makerere University featured prominently during the Mini Exhibition. Led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the exhibition team showcased research, innovations and services through the following:

Mak Solar Cooker by Dr. Peter Tumutegyereize (College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) – an appliance that uses electricity generated by a solar panel system to cook food, requiring no add-ons such as charcoal, rocks, gas, kerosene or even mains electricity.

AirQo by Joel Ssematimba and Priscah Adrine Warigo (College of Computing and Information Sciences) – a custom low-cost air quality monitor that measure particulate matter PM₂.₅ and PM10, the most common pollutants that affect human health deployed across a high-resolution air quality monitoring network in target urban areas in Uganda and across eight African countries.

President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni listen to Dr. Alice Nabatanzi (Left) explain how the three of the innovations she showcased work. Photo: Courtesy/NCHE@20, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. — President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni listen to Dr. Alice Nabatanzi (Left) explain how the three of the innovations she showcased work. Photo: Courtesy/NCHE@20

Maka Water Purifier – made with a chicken keratin biosorbent,
Phyto-Nutra Chicken Feed – from indigenous plant species to address Antibiotic resistance and Environmental pollution, and
Value-Added Nutraceuticals – from indigenous plant species in the form of Veggie Cocktails, Porridge cocktails, Nutra Cakes, Cookies, and Bread by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi’s projects (College of Natural Sciences). Produced with funding from the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF)

Makerere Regional Centre of Excellence for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) represented by Dr. Sharon Tusiime Mbabazi (Seed Specialist and Ag. Deputy Director) and Ms. Fiona Nyanzi (8 Technology Limited, Mak-RIF Project Partner) – showcased a variety of value-added products produced from sorghum and cowpea. Demo video of how to grow cowpea and sorghum. Digital applications for growing cowpeas and sorghum.

The MaRCCI Team Right to Left: Dr. Sharon Tusiime Mbabazi-Seed Specialist and Ag. Deputy Director, Ms. Fiona Nyanzi-Eight Tech Consults (Mak-RIF project partner) and Mr. Steven Kaliisa-Driver. NCHE@20, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. — The MaRCCI Team Right to Left: Dr. Sharon Tusiime Mbabazi-Seed Specialist and Ag. Deputy Director, Ms. Fiona Nyanzi-Eight Tech Consults (Mak-RIF project partner) and Mr. Steven Kaliisa-Driver.

Makerere University Press under the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training represented by Dr. William Tayeebwa – showcased the latest books authored by Makerere University scholars/researchers. They included;
- Contemporary African Philosophy: A Critical Appraisal by Wilfred Lajul
- The Power of Culture and Identity: Imbalu Initiation Ritual Among the Bamasaaba of Uganda by J. P. Wotsuna Khamalwa
- Modernisation of Luganda Terminology in the Field of Linguistics by Saudah Namyalo
- Runyakitara Language Studies: A Guide for Advanced Learners and Teachers of Runyakitara by Oswald K. Ndoleriire (Ed.)
- Contemporary Issues in Educational Research, Policies, and Practices in the Global South by C. Ssebbunga-Masembe & S.N. Siminyu (Eds.)
- What I Saw When I Died by Jimmy Spire Ssentongo
- Moving Back into the Future by Dominica Dipio (Ed.)
- Countering Violent Extremism in Uganda by Veneranda Mbabazi et al.
- Lulu ya Bara by Innocent Masengo
- HIV/AIDS in Uganda: Achievements and Challenges by James Kiwanuka-Tondo
- Statehood on Trial: Thoughts on the 1966 Uganda Political Crisis by Joseph Bossa
- (Mis)management of Sub-Nationalism and Diversity in “Nations”: The case of Buganda in Uganda, 1897-1980 by Godfrey Berinde Asiimwe

Department of the Academic Registrar represented by Mr. Justus Karegyeya – showcased the Makerere University online application system and programmes that students can apply to from any location as long as they have an internet connection.

Compiled by Mak Public Relations Office

MaRCCI Sorghum GROWING Training Video – Developed with funding from Mak-RIF

MaRCCI Cowpea Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) Demo Video – Developed with funding from Mak-RIF

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Mak 75th Graduation Commences with 49 PhDs Conferred

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1 day ago

January 13, 2025

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The Guest of Honour-Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu (4th L) and Chancellor-Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga (5th L) with Chairperson Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (6th L), VC-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (6th R), Ag. DVCFA-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (4th R), AR-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (5th R), Chief DRIP-Dr. Robert Wamala (3rd L) and Research and Teaching Excellence Award Recipients. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga conferred PhDs upon 49 candidates during the First Session of the 75^th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University which commenced on Monday 13^th August 2025 in the Freedom Square. The College of Education and External Studies (CEES) presented 28 candidates (the highest for the 75^th Graduation), while the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) and School of Law presented 12 (twelve), 6 (six) and 3 (three) candidates respectively.

The First Session of the Graduation was presided over by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, represented by the Minister of State for Primary Education, Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu. The Minister in her remarks thanked the Vice Chancellor and University Leadership for the excellent organization and arrangement made for the success of this 75^th Graduation ceremony, and thanked the NRM Government and the Leadership of H.E Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the peace and stability that has provided an environment conducive for learning and teaching to take place. She reiterated Government’s commitment to improving infrastructure at Makerere University and urged Graduands not to despise any jobs but start humble and trust the Lord to lift them higher.

Addressing the congregation, Dr. Kiyonga, thanked H.E. President Yoweri Museveni and Hon. Janet Museveni for availing him the opportunity to return and serve his Alma Mater as Chancellor. He equally reiterated the Directive by H.E. President Museveni to teach political economy across all courses and called for: Strengthening funding for research work at the University; Building stronger partnerships with the private sector to commercialise innovations at the University; Building structured relationships with the communities; Taking part in building a food security system for the country; and Building a model Agro-industrial park.

In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor congratulated Dr. Kiyonga upon presiding over his first graduation ceremony as Makerere University Chancellor, as well as the staff, graduands, parents, guardians and sponsors upon celebrating the important milestone. He recognized the best researchers and teachers, who were selected using criteria approved by the Senate. They were presented by the Academic Registrar, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and included:

Early Career Researchers

Dr. Ndejjo Rawlence, College of Health Sciences (CHS)
Dr. Omara Timothy, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)
Dr. Bwambale Erion, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)

Mid Career Researchers

Dr. Musoke David, College of Health Sciences (CHS)
Dr. Mugabi Robert, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
Dr. Manga Musa, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)

Senior Researchers

Prof. Kamya Robert, College of Health Sciences (CHS)
Prof. Kirabira John Baptist, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)
Prof. Mugisha Lawrence, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB)
Prof. Matovu Enock, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB)

Best Evaluated Teachers

Dr. Wanyama Joshua, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
Dr. Lwasa John, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
Dr. Musinguzi Patrick, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
Dr. Kamulegeya Rogers, College of Health Sciences (CHS)

The commencement lecture at the First Session was delivered by the Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA), Prof. Puleng LenkaBula. It was based on the topic: ‘African Women, reclaim your Generational Mission and Redefine your Worth!’

“Prof. LenkaBula is the first female Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA) in that institution’s 148-year history and she has been at the helm of that institution since January 2021” shared Prof. Nawangwe as he introduced the Commencement Speaker.

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75th Graduation Highlights

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6 days ago

January 9, 2025

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Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The 75^th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University will be held at the Freedom Square. A total of 143 PhDs (64 female, 79 male), 1,813 Masters (768 female, 1,045 male), 243 Postgraduate Diplomas (96 female, 147 male), 11,455 Undergraduate Degrees (6,369 female, 5,086 male), and 8 Undergraduate Diplomas (2 female, 6 male) will be graduating from all the Colleges.

Mr. Abdul Latif Umar Bagoole emerged as the best overall and best student in the Humanities with a CGPA of 4.97 in the Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management. Mr. Mubiru Enock Joel emerged as the best student in the Sciences with a CGPA of 4.91 in the Bachelor of Science.

Keynote Speakers

Professor Lenkabula Puleng, Vice Chancellor, University of South Africa (UNISA)
Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune, Chief Executive Officer, Mwoyo Experience
Olive Birungi Lumonya, Deputy Director General, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA)

The 75^th Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Freedom Square from Monday 13^th to Friday 17^th January 2025 following the schedule below:

Monday, 13^th January, 2025
College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)
College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-security (CoVAB)
School of Law (SoL)

Tuesday, 14^th January, 2025
College of Health Sciences (CHS)
College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)
College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)

Wednesday, 15^th January, 2025
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages
Faculty of Marketing and International Business
Faculty of Economics, Energy and Management Science
Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Thursday, 16^th January, 2025
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Faculty of Computing and Informatics
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Commerce
Faculty of Procurement and Logistics Management

Friday, 17^th January, 2025
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)

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Application for Admission to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2025/26

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2 weeks ago

January 3, 2025

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1. HOW TO APPLY

Application will be online using the AIMS System after getting a pay reference number but you will have to submit certified copies of your Diploma transcripts and certificates and a passport size photograph to office 310, level 3 Senate Building after payment of application fees.

2. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL USERGUIDE

Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL http://apply.mak.ac.ug
Sign up using full name, e-mail and Mobile No. Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid. If you changed your names please go to Senate Building Office 301 with an affidavit supporting the name change.
A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
To fill a form the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the running scheme.
Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button
Make a payment at any of bank used by URA

Print the filled form and attach certified copies of your academic documents.

3. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER FOR

PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES

Go the payment reference site: https//:payments.mak.ac.ug
Fill in your name;
Fill in your email;

Fill in your telephone number – Go to the next
Click on the option number;
Application fee is 50,000/=(Undergraduate) continue and get the pay reference number
Go to the Bank and pay
Go to room 310 Senate Building and submit certified copies of your academic documents.

WARNING

Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people’s

Academic documents to support their applications for admission. The consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.

Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office. Those who buy them do so at their own risk.
The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agents to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.

The deadline for receiving applications is 28th February 2025.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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