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Makerere University DVCFA Accomplishments will continue – Prof. Alinaitwe

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May 5, 2026

Mark Wamai

Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala (2nd R) receives a plaque on behalf Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta from Prof. Sarah Ssali (2nd L) as Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (R) and CPA Agnes Khwaka (L) witness on 4th May 2026. Handover of Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-DVCFA from Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta to Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, 4th May 2026, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala (2nd R) receives a plaque on behalf Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta from Prof. Sarah Ssali (2nd L) as Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (R) and CPA Agnes Khwaka (L) witness on 4th May 2026.

The handover of Makerere University’s Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-DVCFA from Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta to Prof. Henry Alinaitwe was marked by appreciation of accomplishments registered during the former’s term and reassurance of their continuation by the incoming office bearer. The ceremony, held during the Top Management meeting of 4^th May 2026, was presided over by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sarah Ssali and guided by the Deputy Chief Internal Auditor, CPA Agnes Khwaka as Members of Top Management witnessed.

Prof. Nambalirwa Nkabala (L) presents the handover report to Prof. Henry Alinaitwe. Handover of Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-DVCFA from Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta to Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, 4th May 2026, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Nambalirwa Nkabala (L) presents the handover report to Prof. Henry Alinaitwe.***

Presenting the handover report on behalf of Prof. Ireeta who is away on duties related to the Materials Research Society, Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala shared a number of accomplishments from 20^th February 2025 to 30^th April 2026. They included:

Increase in parking revenue from UGX6million to UGX100million per month
Increase in rental income from UGX 286.3million to UGX612.3million per annum
Implementation of Digitization and performance-based systems that improved accountability, staff engagement and service deliver
Enforcement of the Staff Housing Policy
Strengthening of the Financial Management System, Advancement of e-procurement and Integration of institutional systems that improved efficiency, transparency and decision making
Online processing of Staff Housing Applications and advancements in development of the Student Accommodation System
Improved Security and Campus Management through enhanced surveillance courtesy of improved CCTV systems, improved coordination and enforcement operations
Improved Student Accommodation through renovation of Halls of Residence, introduction of Resident Tutors and removal of illegal occupants
Strengthened Grants Mobilisation and Management supported by strong grants portfolio and development of digital systems for improved structure and compliance in collaboration with the Directorate for ICT Support (DICTS)
Repositioning Makerere University Holdings Limited to strengthen asset management and revenue generation

Some of the Members of Top Management that witnessed the handover ceremony. Handover of Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-DVCFA from Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta to Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, 4th May 2026, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Some of the Members of Top Management that witnessed the handover ceremony.***

Prof. Alinaitwe who previously served as Acting (Ag.) DVCFA from 16^th November 2021 to 19^th February 2025 congratulated Prof. Ireeta upon the various accomplishments registered during his term. He equally pledged to work with colleagues who vied for the same position i.e. Prof. Ireeta and Prof. Eria Hisali to bring their ideas on board for the good of Makerere University. On behalf of the University Management, Prof. Sarah Ssali presented Prof. Ireeta (in absentia) with a plaque in appreciation of his dedicated and exemplary service as Ag. DVCFA.

Related Topics:Campus CCTV CPA DICTS DVCFA grants Handover Housing ICT Internal Audit Management mobilisation security surveillance

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UPDATE 25^th May 2026

Application deadline extended to 28^th May 2026.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year for ‘A’ Level Leavers Only.

Each applicant should:

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes, or its equivalent and at least two (2) principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level. Detailed information on the weighting system can be accessed by following this link.

Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Monday 20^th April 2026.

A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and S. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.

Candidates who hold grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of ‘O’Level results should not apply because they are not eligible for admission. Below are the availble courses including respective fees structure.

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How to submit your application

Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
Sign up by clicking on the REGISTER NOW. Use your 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.
A password will be sent to you on your mobile phone and email.
The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
To fill an application form, click on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate running scheme.
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Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:

Dial *272*6# on either MTN or Airtel
Select option 3-Admission
Select option 3-Pay Fees
Enter reference number obtained from Application portal
Details of Application form will be confirmed
Enter PIN to confirm payment

The closing date for receiving applications shall be 28^th May 2026.

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.
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The admission list is shown below:

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