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Makerere University retweeted
26/10/2026: Key takeaway: Sustainable online education requires academic autonomy, strong ODeL capacity, continuous learner support & institutional oversight of data, quality & operations. The @unima_official visit advances @Makerere's online learning goals & future collaboration
Makerere University retweeted
26/10/2026: A productive benchmarking visit by @Makerere VC , @ProfNawangwe to @unima_official eCampus model & @AstriaLearning for strategic dialogue to Strengthen higher education partnerships across Africa. @MakCEES @MakerereNews
#Safeguarding Training for Security Officers.
Security personnel at the University are undergoing safeguarding training to strengthen the protection of students, staff, visitors and University property.
The training emphasises discipline, punctuality, respect for human dignity and effective responses to safeguarding concerns and security challenges across the University community.
Officers were reminded to observe time, maintain discipline, uphold high standards of conduct and carry out their duties responsibly.
During the session, Mr. Musa Mulindwa, the Deputy Chief security officer, urged the officers to treat everyone fairly, without discrimination, and to consider the needs of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable members of the University community while on duty.
#Safeguarding #MakSafeSpace
#MURBSPerformance2026
Dr. Michael Kizito, Chairperson Board of Trustees @MURBS_Mak, highlighted the scheme's focus on innovation, governance, and growth, stating “prudent stewardship guides our actions, and every contribution invested to MURBS carries an expectation of future security."
Key highlights;
1. A shift to a prorata interest calculation methodology while ensuring regulatory compliance.
2. Operational expenditure increased but below budget through rigorous cost management.
3. A strategic focus on diversifying investments beyond the current 90% concentration in government securities.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Kizito expressed gratitude for support and reception from University Council, Management, URBRA Uganda, Trustees, Ambassadors and MURBS members.
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#MURBSPerformance2026
Ms. Daisy Lynda Nabakooza, Chief Manager Supervision and Market Conduct at URBRA Uganda recognised MURBS success saying it "comes from the good working relationship" between trustees and experts, and that "the trustees usually have the information on hand," which "is a plus."
She revealed that ten or so years ago, when she had just joined @urbraUg, MURBS was one of those schemes that was high risk" due to "unremitted contributions." Thankfully, "the sponsor @Makerere purposed to have these unremitted contributions, remitted over a period of time."
Now, "MURBS has become a benchmark for many schemes." Ms. Nabakooza said as a regulator, they “really commend MURBS on the work done in terms of compliance."
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#MURBSPerformance2026
The Chairperson @Makerere Council represented by Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (@DanFredKidega) urged all members of staff through their representatives to be very proud to serve at @Makerere, for it is “an amazing university and employer in the world."
He appreciated the government of Uganda for creating a conducive environment and funding that has enabled the smooth running of the University.
He advised that as we celebrate our institution, we must also secure our future. He mobilised staff to take the safety of their life after retirement seriously, and confirmed Council's commitment to maintaining a "firm and lucrative fund @MURBS_Mak" for all faculty and staff.
#RetirementPlanning
#HappeningNow: Presentation of Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (@MURBS_Mak) Performance FY 2025/26.
MURBS utilises this annual forum to provide a platform for reviewing the scheme’s performance over the past year, present key financial, governance, regulatory updates, and discuss a strategic direction moving forward.
Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, representing the Vice Chancellor acknowledged the work done by @MURBS_Mak team in growing the scheme noting that since 2021, the fund has more than doubled raising from 225 Billion Uganda shillings to over 500 Billion. This presents an average growth of 16.5% per annum in terms of investment returns. The Vice Chancellor pledged @Makerere's good will to ensure sustenance of the fund.
Secretary to the Board of Trustees, CPA. Francesca Angida Mugyema delivered welcome remarks on behalf of the Scheme.
In attendance are regulators, trustees, university leadership, staff representatives, and various stakeholders.
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Makerere University retweeted
Officials from @Makerere have told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee that cases of sexual harassment have been dealt with decisively, with the latest reported case currently before the University’s Disciplinary Committee.
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#NBSLiveAt1 #NBSUpdates
Makerere University retweeted
📌The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) @masabakarim and other leaders interfaced with Makerere University officials (@Makerere) led by the University Secretary, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda.
Makerere University retweeted
How can urban expansion help address water scarcity in Greater Kampala?
Join @Makerere for the dissemination of the "UREMWAS Project" on the Urban Expansion Model for Mitigating Water Scarcity in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
📅 28 October 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Senior Common Room, Main Building, Makerere University
The project is funded by the @GovUganda through @RIFMakerere.
Makerere University retweeted
The Makerere University delegation that included myself, Prof Paul Muyinda and Dr. Godfrey Mayende from the Institute of Open, Distance and e-L earning received a very warm welcome on arrival in Blantyre, Malawi from our hosts. We are visiting the University of Malawi for discussions on opportunities for collaboration and to evaluate progress made under the ODeL partnership between University of Malawi and Astria Learning within the Alliance for African Partnerships (AAP). Makerere’s strategic plan highlights the need for ODeL as a means of expanding access to our highly sought after quality education.
#Makerere Hosts Exhibition: Role of the USSR/Russia in Uganda's Liberation
VC @ProfNawangwe hosted H.E. Sergey Lobanov, Head of Mission of the Embassy of Russia in Uganda(@RusEmbUganda), and officials from the Ministries of Education and Sports(@Educ_SportsUg), and Foreign Affairs(@UgandaMFA ) for an exhibition on the role of the USSR/Russia in Uganda's Liberation.
Organised by the Department of History, Archaeology & Heritage Studies, @MakerereCHUSS, the exhibition was officially opened by H.E. Lobanov.
@ProfNawangwe described Makerere as the ideal venue, noting that the university has hosted and documented many debates on Uganda’s past and future. He highlighted Russia’s support for African liberation, saying the exhibition’s archival photographs and documents show how the Soviet Union, and later Russia, related to the struggle.
Representatives from the Ministries of Education & Sports, and Foreign Affairs commended the exhibition for illuminating the liberation struggle and Makerere’s lasting contribution to Africa’s freedom and development.
#BudgetConference2026
Mr. Simon Kizito, Ag. University Secretary, presented the budget guidelines for Makerere University for FY 2027/28.
He called for strict budget discipline, cautioning that the University would not spend on any unbudgeted activity. “No budget, no commitment,” he said.
Mr Kizito also emphasised that the University aims to finalise its Budget Framework Paper in line with the Ministry of Finance’s expectations and deadlines.
#MakerereUniversity #TenfoldGrowth #ResearchForTransformation #MakBudget2026
At #BudgetConference2026, Mr. Emmanuel Kitamirike , Ag. Head of Planning and Strategy, outlined Makerere University’s critical role in delivering Uganda’s ten-fold growth strategy — growing the economy from $50 billion to $500 billion by 2040.
He emphasised that the University will contribute through:
- Higher undergraduate and postgraduate enrollment
- Increased STEM participation
- Stronger graduate employability
- More research publications
- Higher PhD completion rates
#MakerereUniversity #TenfoldGrowth #ResearchForTransformation #MakBudget2026
At the #BudgetConference2026, the University Bursar, Mr Evarist Bainomugisha, reminded stakeholders that “the budget is a roadmap” and urged them to analyse progress and optimise resources for better performance.
Key highlights:
- Total budget for the year: over UGX 400 billion
- First quarter utilisation: close to 70%
#MakerereUniversity #TenfoldGrowth #ResearchForTransformation
#HappeningNow | Makerere University Budget Conference FY 2027/28
The 2026 Makerere Budget Conference is underway under the theme: “Leveraging the National Ten-fold Growth Strategy to Optimise the University’s Research Potential for National and Global Transformation.”
Officially opened by Prof. @SsaliSarah as Ag. Chairperson, FPAIC & Ag. Vice Chancellor, the conference brings together Council members, management, unit heads, faculty, staff, and well-wishers to review performance, set priorities, and align resource allocation with the University’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, Vision 2040, NDP IV, and the Ten-fold Growth Strategy.
#BudgetConference2026 #TenfoldGrowth #ResearchForTransformation
Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance & Administration and Chairperson University Budget Committee, assured the stakeholders of Strategic alignment, for the current budget is in sync with the "new University plan of 2025 - 2030," as well as national frameworks.
He heartily expressed the University's gratitude to the government of Uganda (@GovUganda) for funding University's activities and support in addressing essential needs.
#BudgetConference2026 #TenfoldGrowth #ResearchForTransformation
*Mr. Simon Kizito* , Ag. University Secretary, presented the budget guidelines for Makerere University for FY 2027/28.
He called for strict budget discipline, cautioning that the University would not spend on any unbudgeted activity. “No budget, no commitment,” he said.
Mr Kizito also emphasised that the University aims to finalise its Budget Framework Paper in line with the Ministry of Finance’s expectations and deadlines.
#TenfoldGrowth #ResearchForTransformation #MakBudget2026
