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Prof Khiddu Makubuya started his journey from rural Luwero and worked hard to become a respected lawyer, academic and politician.
After having different experiences with witchcraft and reading extensively about it, one scholar decided to study it further in order …
During his time at Makerere University, Onapito Ekolomoit served as the Guild Minister of Information, was on the committee of …
Grace Wilson Igaga Mutekanga the man who composed Makerere University’s anthem died on August 16th, this year. This is a …
The university competed against 21 universities and brought two gold, three silver and four bronze medals.
It is important to teach everyone, especially women, that gender rights are about advocating for everyone to bring their own …
After years of hard academic work, many students shall be graduating next year. In this piece we tell you the …
I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who participated in the #MakRun2024
Diamond Lalani’s time at Makerere University as a student was filled with many great memories of making lifelong friendships, being …
Kesha Limited has created two types of sensors to help deal with aflatoxins and adulterated fuel.
Dr. Donald Rukare is a Makerere alumnus who has made considerably large footprints on the Ugandan Sports scene. In this …
It might seem easy to earn and save money, but it isn’t once you don’t have the tools to do …
Four years after Makerere’s Main Building caught fire, the iconic Ivory Tower has been worked on and as of October …
As students prepare to graduate next year in January, one shares his journey of the challenges, lessons and opportunities the …
When Prof. Wasswa Balunywa, began admitting fee-paying students to evening programmes to the Faculty of Commerce of which he was …
Africa Hall’s ladies are nurtured to have integrity, excellence and serenity.
Although David Tusubira met a number of hurdles at the university, they did not deflate him. Instead they pushed him …
Rev. Dr. Lydia Kitayimbwa was excited to join Makerere University in the early 2000s & study statistics. After that, she …
It is good to be important and more important it is to be good.
Mr Karbani was born in Uganda and spent many of his formative years in Bushenyi and Kampala. He reminisces on …
The male gaze is a term used to describe how women are perceived from a masculine view that tends to …
Rising through the ranks from research assistant up to second in charge at the university, Prof. Justin Epelu-Opio will be …
Have you tried dating after campus? It’s a whole new world out there, in all sorts of ways. Our writer …
There are probably many students who will have no idea how to prepare for the famous annual Mak Run which …
Makerere University had done a lot to make life easier for the PWDs including having ramps on many of its …
When Safali Libia saw how difficult life was as a refugee, he did not think he would be able to …
Makerere University has made strides in making education for people with disabilities easier. However more needs to be done and …
Although she did not dive into journalism right after she finished Mass Communication at university, Susan Nsibirwa has found herself …
When the news of the death of Julius Mugaga, a lecturer at Makerere University, broke, many were shocked. In this …
Still strong and very much in the business of teaching, it was a shock to many when Prof. Rubaihayo died …
The enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Aliker: A tribute
Betting is such an alluring thing. The promise of making quick and easy money is tempting to believe. Sadly however, …
Having made a number of changes in the communication of the Guild, Kevin Mugabi is happy about the work he …
“Having knowledge and inspiring others are two different things.” The lecturers who taught Dr Simba Kayunga inspired him to become …
Ethan Kaweesi loves fashion. The fourth year law student has built a fashion brand, Mbio za Mungu which makes suits. …
the historic Lumumba Hall has long stood as a symbol of the institution’s rich heritage and commitment to student development.
Editor's Note
Having heard of and seen many great artworks of the prolific artist Leonard Kateete, one admirer was only too pleased …
When she was invited to attend the Annual Media Convention 2023, Mary Kabarikira did not expect to win the prize …
Having planned and prepared herself for the opportunity, one student immersed herself in learning and experiencing as much as she …
Hon. Mpanga was one of Makerere’s illustrious female alumni. When the university celebrated its centenary anniversary in 2022, she was …
When she was in primary school, life was pretty bleak for Leah Walyaula and her family. But once she was …
Rhonnet Atwiine is proud of her win at the Annual Media Awards, a win she credits to various factors and …
After getting what he calls two “miserable” marks in his first year, Amos Zikusooka decided he wanted better and worked …
Challenges faced by students at Makerere vary. One of these is having a demanding course and some drop out because …
Jennifer Mwijukye is a pioneer in the logistics and shipping industry with her brainchild, Unifreight Cargo Handling. She is also …
The prospects of having remote work, although attractive, seems unattainable to many, especially fresh graduates. Shadrack Kizza Yawe talks to …
In 1972, Ralph Gonsalves was a student at Makerere University. 52 years later, now the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent …
Finding every opportunity to practise photography saw Joyce Mollan grow her craft and win an award in the process.
No one prepares you on how to become an adult and act like one once you are done with university. …
Dr Saudah Namyalo, in a bid to document the language and culture of the Nswa people put in a proposal …
Oblivious of what the future had for him, Julius Kateregga alias KJ joined Makerere University as an ordinary student and …
Since 1984, Ms Peninah Aligaweesa Kabenge has been a well-known figure in the sports field at Makerere University, as a …
With symposiums, lectures, training sessions and more, the Julius Nyerere Centre’s goal is to provide the students and alumni of …
Right from the age of seven, it was visible to those around him that Leonard Kateete was an artist. From …
A message from the Chaplain, St Augustine
A message from the University Imaam’s office
The conference engages a diverse audience, strategically targeting students, academia, civil society representatives, media professionals, political actors, and the diplomatic …
Doing a lot of research, leading an interdisciplinary team and fundraising were some of the challenges Dr. Nakasi faced as …
Although it was created as a sports initiative, the MAK Guild league goes beyond sports and provides a platforms for …
More than 20 after he has left the university, a walk through the campus reminds one of its alumni of …
The symposium held by the Julius Nyerere Leadership centre is testament to the university’s belief in encouraging debate and exchange …
Prof. Susan Kiguli is a poet and Senior lecturer of Literature. She holds an MA from Makerere and a PhD …
An Associate Professor, poet and former Head of the Department of Literature, Dr. Susan Kiguli’s lean frame says very little …
Sometimes the plan after finishing university does not work out the way you hope, but the beauty about trying various …
Started in the late 90s, Prime Time has seen changes in students, activities, and entertainers, but not in the purpose …
When Ruth Nakyewe started working with Makerere University at the age of 16, she would not have envisioned staying there …
A message from the Chaplain, St. Francis Chapel Makerere University
A message from the Vice Chancellor
Mr. Owiny Martin is the Executive Director at JOMO Investments and Trustee Services and a member of the Makerere University …
When students from different countries and continents came to study at Makerere University in the late 60s and early 70s, …
At the Makerere University Endowment Fund, we value you, the alumni and would like to know where you are today. …
During the 1980s, residents of the then Northcote hall say there were indeed spirited shows of loyalty and discipline. And …
Peter Kayonde, a senior administrative assistant in the Department of the Academic Registrar was known for his humility, hard work …
From dealing in timber, charcoal, and produce, to rising in the ranks in the government, Hon Mwesigwa Rukutana shares about …
“She rose through the ranks due to her diligence and intelligence, until her appointment to the Judicial Service Commission, a …
Even while studying at Makerere University, Keith Muhakanizi was often bold and shared his opinions without fear, a trait he …
Her Royal Highness, Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, the Queen of Buganda noted during the Sara Ntiro Annual Public Lecture, that Ntiro’s …
What started as a student-focused extracurricular activity ended up growing into what we now have as Kiira Motors Corporation, an …
When a young man saw how waste was poorly disposed of in the community he lived, he knew he had …
The cooker that was put together by a lecturer and students at the university is a testament to the importance …
Even though she had studied for a degree in Bachelor of Science, Associate Professor Helen Byamugisha found herself working in …
It is possible that as an alumnus, you were last at Makerere University, two, five or even 10 years ago. …
A message from the Chairperson, Makerere University Council
A doctor, a sportswoman, and more, Dr Maggie Kigozi has worked at high levels in various organisations and shares that …
In previous years, PWDs who joined Makerere University did not find their way around easily. The story is however changing …
Having been given a chance to support himself and others, one alumnus has found a way to give back to …
Riziki Abdalla Katende dreamt of becoming an air hostess. When she was unable to complete her education, she decided that …
Henry Kiyimba Ssuubi was surprised to find out a few days after he arrived at Makerere that a whole Twitter …
The scary experience of seeing his friends lose limbs or die because of non communicable diseases has seen one man …
While many are keen to explore freedoms of many kinds once they get to university, there is a need to …
It has been 29 years ever since Isaac Kalembe joined Makerere University to study Mass Communication, but the memories of …
With 600,000 monographs, 12,000 titles of bound serials, documents from as early as the 1890s, and much more the Makerere …
In the 90s and early 2000s, students were able to buy very affordable and filling meals in a place called …
Having seen the challenges that women in film and TV face, both behind the camera and in front of it, …
While Dr Olivia Kituuka Kisubi has many achievements to her name, she stresses that one must always remember the value …
When payments are delayed or incomplete, worker motivation wanes, leading to difficulties in retaining skilled personnel, and ultimately undermining the …
The 400,000-strong Makerere University alumni can finally connect with their alma mater through a quarterly e-newsletter aptly named The Legacy, …
“I don’t like it when I see girls sitting waiting for things to be done for them; waiting for men …
Sarah Ntiro's legacy endures as she remains the first woman graduate not only in her native Uganda but in the …
Africa consumes sometimes uncritically, information and knowledge produced elsewhere through languages unknown to the majority of its population.
Makerere's Gender Mainstreaming Directorate is calling for applications for scholarships available to first year female students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
The Consultant will update the current Investment Policy Statement for the Makerere University Endowment Fund
In a gathering that celebrated the enduring legacy of one of the world's most revered leaders, Makerere University last week …
Nelson Mandela is one of those remarkable individuals whose unwavering determination, bravery, and fight for justice left an indelible mark …
Introducing the solar-powered cooker, a marvel of technological innovation that harnesses the power of the sun to prepare meals, revolutionising …
On the 26th of June, a temperate afternoon saw the Council room of Makerere University at Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching …
Foreword by the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees - Makerere University Endowment Fund
The Department of Journalism and Communication had not produced a guild president since 2001, when Hon. Fred Mukasa Mbidde was …
Makerere University's contribution to great research, knowledge, and innovative ideas over its first 100 years of existence has been nothing …
In 2012, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme was launched to develop Africa's next generation of leaders. A year later, in …
The death of Prof. John Ntambirweki, a former student and lecturer at Makerere School of Law, on 12th April 2023, …
In an exciting endeavour to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world experience, Makerere University is set to launch …
For some years now, students and staff have reportedly found it a herculean task navigating the 350 acre hill since …
Most people agree that the Covid-19 pandemic was one big lesson for everyone. This includes Makerere University, Uganda’s premier university.
You have probably walked or driven past a pile of burning rubbish and increased your speed just to get out …
At the time of writing this story, Daniel Mutembesa, a research scientist in the Makerere Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab had …
The mention of the word “development” often conjures up images of organized paved neighborhoods or towering skyscrapers surrounded by bustling …
It is not far-fetched to argue that for 50 years now, Makerere has been at the forefront of professionalizing the …
Oscar Nyesiga alias Oscar Kampala, a fashionpreneur, is setting the fashion industry ablaze with a one-of-a-kind fashion trend and creation …
From the expansion of Uganda's national referral hospital to the creation of Eco-cities in Mozambique's Capital, Maputo, Aita Joel has …
As Makerere University moves towards transforming into a research-led institution, efforts to fund PhD students are underway. The initiative is …
H.E Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, the former Vice President of the Gambia, has called on all the African Heads of State, urging …
Uganda’s President, His Excellency Yoweri K. Museveni has emphasized the need for university education to answer questions related to Africa's …
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