Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

Tributes to the Late Prof. Johnson Opio Acon

On 15th January 2020, the Makerere University community awoke to the sad news of the passing on of Senior Prof.essor Johnson Opio Acon, which occurred in...

An ecstatic PhD Graduand is hugged by her equally overjoyed father shortly after receiving her award during Day 2 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 15th January 2020, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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2nd Session of the 70th Graduation Ceremony

On this Second day of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, graduands from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)...

The Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma (Right) presents the Female Scholarship Foundation Class of 2020 Award to Ms. Aheebwa Mukonyezi Bridget (Kneeling) as her parents and Ag. Director Gender Mainstreaming Directorate-Dr. Euzobia Mugisha Baine (2nd L) witness on 15th January 2020 during Session 2 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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Chancellor Presents Awards of Excellence at 2nd Session of 70th Mak Grad

The Second Session of the 70th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University was held on 15th January 2020 with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe presenting candidates...

Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda (Centre) flanked by First Lady and Minister of Education Hon. Janet Museveni (4th Right) poses for a photo with Best Sciences Student Ms. Namayengo Sarah and her parents after receiving an award from Convocation. 4th Left is Chairperson Mak Convocation-Dr. Tanga Odoi, AR-Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah (3rd Left) and other members from Convocation, 14th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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70th Mak Graduation Kicks Off

The Makerere University 70th Graduation Ceremony kicked off on Tuesday, 14th January 2020 with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) presenting the highest number...

Our Green Campus: The Observatory Hill (Background with masts), School of Social Sciences (Left) and Senate Building (Right) as seen on 15th January 2020 from the Central Teaching Facility 1 (CTF1), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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Committed to Improving Our Infrastructure

We have for the last two years invested more resources in expanding and fixing our University road network, new structures and renovations. The Campus’ outlook and...

The Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma (Right) confers a PhD upon MakSPH's Mr. Godfrey Bwire during Day 1 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 14th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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MakSPH Grows Number of Public Health Experts in Africa

Today, 14th January 2020, at the Freedom Square, a total of 132 students across all academic levels, graduated from Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH),...

The Prime Minister-Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda (5th L) together with the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports-Hon. Janet Museveni (5th R) pose for a photo with the Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma (4th L), Chairperson Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (3rd L), Vice Chairperson Council-Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (3rd R), Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th R), DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (2nd R), DVCFA-Prof. William Bazeyo (2nd L), Academic Registrar-Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah (R), Principal CHS-Prof. C

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Prime Minister, First Lady Grace 1st Session of 70th Graduation

I thank the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda and the First Lady and Honourable Minister of Education and Sports, Mama Janet Museveni for gracing...

The First Lady and Minister of Education-Hon. Janet Museveni (2nd Right) flanked by the Prime Minister-Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda (2nd Left), Chairperson Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (Left) and Vice Chairperson Council-Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (Right) waves to graduands during Day 1 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 14th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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Female Students Emerge Best at 70th Graduation Ceremony

Over 1,000 graduands from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), College of Education and External Studies (CEES), College of Health Sciences (CHS) and College...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L), H.E. Mr. Bandar Al Faifi (2nd L), DVCAA-Dr.Umar Kakumba (L), Dr. Sulaiman Alangari (4th L) and other members of the KAICIID Delegation and Makerere University staff pose for a photo outside the Main Building after the visit on 13th January 2020.

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Hosting Delegation from the KAICIID, Saudi Arabia

I have hosted a delegation from King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Center for Arabic Language, Saudi Arabia. The officials led by Dr. Sulaiman Alangari came to...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) receives a souvenir from Dr. Sulaiman Alangari (2nd R) as H.E. Mr. Bandar Al Faifi (R) and another member of the delegation from of Saudi Arabia witness on 13th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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King Abdul Aziiz International Centre to establish Institute of Arabic Language at Mak

A delegation from the King Abdul Aziiz International Centre for Arabic Language confirmed the Centre’s preparedness to establish a fully-fledged Institute of Arabic Language at Makerere...