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The DVCAA-Prof. Umar Kakumba (Left) delivers closing remarks at the Career Services Stakeholders Meeting on 17th March 2022 at Kabira Country Club. Second from Right is Project Coordinator MCFSP-Dr. Justine Namaalwa with the day's Moderator and Principal PRO, Ms. Ritah Namisango (Right).

Strengthen Career Services at Makerere – University staff urged

There is urgent need to come up with a framework paper, which will be translated into a policy that can guide the provision of robust career...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with MasterCard Foundations Outgoing Country Manager Sam Adele (R) and his successor Adrian Bukenya (L) during their meeting on 26th January 2022, CTF1, Makerere University.

VC's Diary3 years ago

Enhanced Collaboration with MasterCard Foundation

I have discussed opportunities for enhanced collaboration between Makerere and the MasterCard Foundation with outgoing Country Manager Sam Adele and his successor Adrian Bukenya. The main...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) with MCFSP Coordinator-Dr. Justine Namaalwa (R), MCFSP Selection Committee Chairperson-Dr. Muhammad Ntale (3rd R) and some of the recipients during the Scholarship Award ceremony on 12th March 2021, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University.

VC's Diary3 years ago

Thank You Mak MCF Scholars

As their 2021 Giveback Project, MasterCard Scholars at Makerere drilled a Borehole for a Vulnerable Community in Iganga. I am proud of these Mak students.

Female graduands pose for the camera in January 2018 after a session of the 68th Graduation Ceremony, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Photo credit: GMD

General3 years ago

Mak Claims Lion’s Share of Jim Leech Fellowship Cohort 1 2020-2021 Awards

Makerere University Alumni have claimed the lion’s share of fellowships awarded by Cohort 1 of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2020-2021. According to...

Number of Continuing students supported under the different granting portfolios of RUFORUM, Quarterly Report April-June 2021.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

RUFORUM Quarterly Report 1st April – 30th June 2021

This report highlights key achievements and progress made during the period 1st Apil-30th June 2021 (the fourth and last quarter of the Financial Year 2020/2021, the...

The Mastercard Foundation President and CEO Reeta Roy addresses the African Green Revolution Forum on 4th September 2019, Accra, Ghana. Photo credit: Mastercard Foundation

VC's Diary4 years ago

Thank You Mastercard Foundation

The launch of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative by Africa CDC with a huge investment of 1.3 billion US dollars by Mastercard Foundation is a...

VC's Diary4 years ago

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Award Ceremony

This afternoon, I have handed over letters of award to 53 recipients of the MasterCard Foundation Scholarships. I congratulate the young future leaders of Africa and...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (5th R) with DVCAA & Chair MCF Steering Committee-Dr. Umar Kakumba (5th L), MCFSP Coordinator-Dr. Justine Namaalwa (6th L) and current as well as former members at the ceremony on 19th December 2020, Makerere University Guest House.

General4 years ago

MCF Steering Committee Recognises Former Members

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe assisted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) and Chairperson, Mastercard Foundation (MCF) Steering Committee-Dr. Umar Kakumba and MCF Scholars Program...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) hands over a plaque to Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, Former member of the MCF Steering Committee and Chairperson, Selection Sub-Committee in recognition of his service on 19th December 2020 at the Makerere University Guest House.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Appreciating Former MCF Steering Committee

It was a celebratory mood this evening when I presided over the ceremony to appreciate the diligent services of Professors Aaron Mushengyezi and Ernest Okello Ogwang...

A graph showing the number of continuing students under the different granting portfolios of RUFORUM. Source: RUFORUM Oct-Dec 2020 Quarterly Report

General4 years ago

RUFORUM Secretariat Quarterly Report Oct-Dec 2020

This report highlights key achievements and progress made during the period 1st October-31st December 2020 (the second quarter of the Financial Year 2020/2021, and the third...