Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa (4th Right) with Left to Right: Hon. David Bahati, Mr. John Chris Ninsiima, Dr. Maggie Kigozi, Mrs. Lorna Magara, H.E. Lubega Nsamba, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi shortly after launching the Disability Support Unit on 18th August 2024.
Held in line with the theme: Run for Students with Disabilities, the fourth edition of MakRun organised by the Makerere University Endowment Fund and held on Sunday 18th August 2024 saw thousands of runners throng the Freedom Square and take part in this noble cause. MakRun2024 was presided over by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, who flagged off all the runners and on the same occasion, officially opened the Disability Support Unit, located on the Ground Floor of the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility.
Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa flanked by Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Dr. Maggie Kigozi, Mrs. Lorna Magara and other dignitaries in the Disability Support Unit shortly after the launch. Photo: X/@Thomas_Tayebwa.
Winners of Races
The following emerged winners of the 21km, 10km, 5km and 3km wheelchair races
21km Race Winners (Men)
Musana Ezekiel
Marko Pigien
Tusingwere Francis
10km Race Winners (Men)
Kaddu Vensvia
Myles Derrick
Twinomatsiko Henry
5km Race Winners (Men)
Labeja Patrick
Kimitai Aaron
Cloudine
3km Wheelchair Race Winners (Men)
Lawrence Lumiisa
Kiiza Kabonge
Tusiime Miika
Voices from Social Media
Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa flags off the 3km Wheelchair Race. Photo: X/@Thomas_Tayebwa.
This morning, I flagged off the @MakEndowmentFnd Run at @Makerere aimed at raising funds to improve the teaching and learning conditions of students with disabilities. I used the same occasion to officially launch the Makerere University Disability Support Unit. This is a centralized service Unit that mainstreams the seamless integration of students with disabilities into the University teaching and learning environment. I congratulate and commend Makerere University for positioning themselves as a center of excellence in disability inclusion.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe with some of the students in the Freedom Square.
#MakRun2024 has been the most successful Makerere University Run so far. Students, professors, alumni and other stakeholders today ran in support of the University’s Disability Support Centre, a one-stop centre for students with disability, which was commissioned by Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, the Rt.Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa. Thank you @MastercardFdn for supporting this Centre.
The 90th Guild Cabinet led by Guild President H.E. Lubega Nsamba (with cap) at MakRun2024. Photo: X/@lubega_nsamba.
We’ve officially launched the @Makerere Disability Support Unit. This Unit is creating an enabling env’t where every differently abled student can access resources and support they need to excel academically, socially and personally. #MakRun2024
Mr. Tusiime Miika poses with his medal. Photo: X/@tusiimemiika
I managed to be the 2nd Runners Up in the 3Km wheelchair race in the #MakRun2024 I thank everyone for the love and support shown to me and regards to @BabaraRodney for the assistance @Infinityradioug | @infinity256tv were indeed well and fully represented
I have kicked off the #MakRun2024 in #Gulu. 5Km will ask for water. This run is aimed at constructing and equipping a Disability Support Unit @Makerere
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.
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