Students at Makerere University today morning peacefully demonstrated over the university’s failure to remit their internship allowances. The students were led by the university guild president, Bala David Bwiruka together with other cabinet members. Bala had on Wednesday issued an ultimatum to the university management threatening to demonstrate on Friday (today) if the 2,000 affected […]
Makerere University students especially those practicing Journalism and Communication were in a joyous mood as Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Godfrey Mutabazi promised to have the re-opening of Campus FM and launching of a Makerere Television. Campus FM, was closed way back in 2011 over what UCC claimed was failure by Makerere University to […]
The Makerere University, main hall has kicked off 2015 with a fresh and modern look, following a facelift sponsored by the School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences. The hall has been freshly painted, the floor sparkles with a rich brown varnish comparable to fine honey. The brand new high quality furniture was flown in […]
The Makerere University Holdings Company Ltd has attracted 10 reputable companies/firms to invest and develop Makerere University land, assets and other commercial entities. Charged with the responsibility of development, management and oversight of University Commercial entities, the Makerere University Holdings Company Ltd chaired by respected business man and entrepreneur, Mr. Charles Mbire published an advert […]
As part of the activities of the Change Management Committee, the Quality Assurance Directorate has released three manuals to further streamline processes at Makerere University. The Financial Procedures Manual; the Procurement and Disposal Manual; and the Internal Audit Manual were launched at a ceremony in the CEDAT conference hall on 3rd Dec 2014 by the […]
This year, the second annual technical convening TechCon2014, held from November 8th-10th, 2014 in the Bay Area, California, showcased more than 40 innovations emerging from USAID’s Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) Development Labs and partners. TechCon2014 was proudly hosted by the University of California, Berkeley in the United States of America.  TechCon2014 offered a variety of both […]
The Makerere University Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration (DVC FA), Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has directed all encroachers on the 4.9 acres of University land located in Bwaise to vacate within two weeks. “It has been observed that there are tenants who have constructed illegal structures such as kiosks, wooden structures and […]
The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Korea, Hon. Kung Suk Ung, has expressed willingness to partner with Makerere University in mutual areas of interest. The Minister who was responding to a call from the Chancellor, Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera, on 31st October 2014, observed that North Korea has had bilateral relations with Uganda […]