Category: General

Seated L-R: Chief Guest-Dr. Charles Kahigiriza, Prof. Gerald Karyeija, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli and Assoc. Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga with other dignitaries (Standing) at the Nkrumah Day Celebrations on 8th October 2026. Nkrumah Day and Public Lecture organised by Nkrumah Hall under the theme “Leadership, Self-Reliance and Transformation: Reimagining Nkrumah's Vision for the 21st Century African Youth,” 8th October 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Nkrumah’s Ideas Still Live: Makerere Commemorates Him with a Public Lecture 2026

Makerere University on October 8, 2026 commemorated Nkrumah Day with a Public Lecture at the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium. The Lecture gathered students, academics,...

Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo, Prof. Sarah Ssali and H.E. Jan Sadek (Centre) with Heads of Missions and other representatives at the Fair on 8th October 2026. European Union-Uganda Research and Study Fair, 8th October 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General6 days ago

Makerere Hosts EU Uganda Research and Study Fair

Today 8th October 2026, Makerere University has hosted the EU Uganda Research and Study Fair 2026, bringing together government officials, European Union representatives, researchers, academics, students,...

An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General6 days ago

Action Taken on Allegations Against Dr. Faisal Buyinza

Further to the University’s statement of 1st October 2026, I write to inform the University community of the specific action Management has taken on the allegations...

Mr. Buteera and Khabusi during the interview recently. Impact Stories: Timothy Khabusi, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumnus, optometrist, researcher, programmer, and eye health entrepreneur, on an ambitious mission to improve eye health in Uganda, October 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Timothy Khabusi: From Barefoot Walks to shaping Uganda’s Eye health Future

Before becoming an optometrist, researcher, programmer, and eye health entrepreneur, Timothy Khabusi walked barefoot to school along rough roads in Manafwa District, Eastern Uganda. For most...

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th R) and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe (3rd R) with the delegation during the visit on 5th October 2026. Makerere University welcomed Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG) and her delegation for a courtesy visit ahead of the International Ombuds Day 2026 commemoration under the theme “Ombuds: Office of Options”, 5th October 2026, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Makerere University Hosts Deputy IGG Ahead of Ombuds Day 2026

On October 5, 2026, Makerere University welcomed Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG) and her delegation for a courtesy visit ahead...

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

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Statement on Concerns Circulating Regarding a Member of Academic Staff

Makerere University has noted the serious concerns raised publicly through social media video posts regarding the conduct of a member of staff. We recognise that such...

L-R: Ms. Doreen Katangaza who represented the Guest of Honour-Dr. Adam Mugume, Prof. Pamela Mbabazi, Prof. Vincent Anigbogu, Dr. Lorna Magara and other dignitaries a the Conference on 30th September 2026. YOBEL Biashara Conference 2026, theme: Africa's Agency in an Era of Geopolitical Change-Trade, Investment and Economic Transformation, Makerere University School of Public Health Auditorium, 30th September 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General2 weeks ago

Beyond Map Size: Africa’s Agency Should Not Be Funded by Other People

Dr. James Magara, a futurist and Chairman of Yobel Biashara Initiative stood before an audience at Makerere University on September 30, 2026, and projected a map...