Carol Kasujja Adii, Author at Makerere University News

A male participant puts out a fire during a practical demonstrations on the use of fire extinguishers on 26th March 2026. Office of the Dean of Students hands-on training focused on equipping custodians and wardens with essential skills and knowledge on fire prevention, evacuation procedures and response strategies in case of emergencies in halls of residence, March 26, 2026, at University Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Custodians and Wardens trained on Fire prevention in Halls of Residence

Staff members from the Office of the Dean of Students have undergone a hands-on training on fire safety and prevention in halls of residence. The training,...

Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta with Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli, Prof. Justine Namaalwa, other officials, contest winners and students at the Grand Finale on 17th March 2026. Annual Safeguarding Message Contest Grand Finale, 17th March 2026, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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CHUSS students shine at the Annual safeguarding contest

Students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Tuesday 17th March 2026 walked away with Shs 3million after emerging winners of the 2026 Annual...

Some of the Medical Students that attended the White Coat Ceremony pose for the camera. White Coat Ceremony for Medical students, 12th March 2026, College of Health Sciences, Mulago Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Wear the white coat with humility

By Carol Kasujja and Zaam Ssali Medical students at Makerere University have been urged to wear the white coat with humility as they begin their journey...

Mr. Steven Langa addresses the Mentor-Mentee matching session on 7th March 2026. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Mentor–Mentee matching session, 7th March 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Urged to Embrace Mentorship for Career Growth

Mastercard Foundation Scholars have been encouraged to embrace mentorship programmes as a way of maximising opportunities for personal and professional growth. Mentorship is a professional relationship...

Dr. Maggie Kigozi delivers the Commencement Speech on Day 2 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-Security (CoVAB), the College of Health Sciences (CHS) and the School of Public Health (SPH). Commencement Speaker-Dr. Margaret J. Kigozi, Makerere University Endowment Fund Chairperson. 25th February 2026, Freedom Square, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Medical graduates urged to uphold Ethical values

The Board Chairperson of the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MakEF), Dr. Margaret Blick Kigozi, has urged graduands in Health and Life Sciences to uphold professional ethics...

Left to Right: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe,Prof. Nicholas Ozor, Rt. Hon. Daniel Kidega, Dr. Lorna Magara, Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, Ms. Anthea Ampaire and Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga in the academic procession. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CAES, CoCIS, CEES and School of Law. Commencement Speaker-Prof. Nicholas Ozor, the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network, Nairobi, Kenya. 24th February 202, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Graduation marks the next phase of accountability, graduates told

“A degree is not a finish line. Graduation is not the end of learning, It is the beginning of accountability,” Prof. Nicholas Ozor, the Executive Director...

The Chief Guest-Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu who represented the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports followed by Mace Bearer-Ms. Anthea Ampaire and the Chancellor-Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga makes her way into the Freedom Square. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CAES, CoCIS, CEES and School of Law. Commencement Speaker-Prof. Nicholas Ozor, the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network, Nairobi, Kenya. 24th February 202, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Over 9,200 to graduate at Makerere University’s 76th Graduation

Pomp and colour defined the opening day of the Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony as thousands gathered to celebrate academic excellence and new beginnings. The historic...

A Student with visual impairment demostrating the use of assistive technology that was installed at University Disability Support Unit. Level 1, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Students empowered to thrive through the Semester

Students with disabilities at Makerere University have been requested to stop seeking for special attention and instead look for solutions and opportunities for personal growth. This...

A section of Support Staff that attended the training in the Yusuf Lule Auditorium. Safeguarding and Inclusion training for support staff held February 2026 in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility (CTF) Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Support Staff Trained to Promote Safety of Students and Stakeholders

The degree of attentiveness was at its peak in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility (CTF) Auditorium as Ms. Janet Nabukeera addressed support staff during a...

Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli (2nd Left) with Left to Right: Dr. Rodney Rugyema, Mr. Ambrose Murangira, and Ms. Donna Keirungi at the event on 12th December 2025. Capacity building session on inclusion for Students and Staff with Disabilities organized by the Office of the Dean of Students on Friday December 12, 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Mak Staff equipped in Disability-Inclusion

In a move to promote a safe, supportive and inclusive environment at Makerere University, the Office of the Dean of Students has empowered staff members from...