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The 10th Annual Makerere University Entrepreneurship & Innovation Students Expo.
*Featuring 900 innovators and entrepreneurs*
Join us, tomorrow at the Makerere University Freedom Square, to witness, the entrepreneurial and innovation potential of our students pursuing the following academic programmes.
*Bachelor of Commerce (Year 1)
*Bachelor of Business Administration (Year 2)
*Bachelor of Arts with Education (Entrepreneurship)
*Date:* 30th October 2026
*Venue:* Freedom Square
**Time:* 9:00am to 5:00pm
*Organizers* : Makerere University Entrepreneurship and Outreach Centre, in collaboration with the Department of Marketing and Management, College of Business and Management Sciences (@MakCoBAMS). – at Kampala, Uganda
Makerere University retweeted
Yesterday, Hon. Hajjat Minsa Kabanda commended @Makerere's researchers for examining Greater Kampala’s pressing water and sanitation challenges, including contaminated water, sewage overflows, and inadequate infrastructure.
She urged researchers to engage @KCCAUG to explore opportunities for integrating the findings into ongoing efforts. The project's Principal Investigator, Dr. Nestor Mugabe, stressed the need to increase investment in sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure to 0.5% of GDP.
Prof. Henry Alinaitwe -Deputy Vice Chancellor F/A and Project PI for the KOICA-funded Improvement of the E-learning Environment at Makerere University Project, together with the project implementation team held a meeting with a delegation from @KoicaUganda to evaluate progress. The KOICA team led by Director Jongsu Yi commended the milestones reached so far. The project will revolutionalise e-learning at @Makerere and promote teaching and learning mode of the future in Uganda and beyond.
Makerere University retweeted
LIVE NOW: The 4th Entrepreneurship Congress is officially underway at @Makerere's Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium!
Join us from 8am–5pm as innovators, entrepreneurs & industry leaders converge to shape Uganda's entrepreneurial future. @MakerereNews, @Mak_EOC
Join the 10th Annual Students' Entrepreneurship Expo & Congress #happening today at Yusuf Lule Auditorium. The event, organised by @MakCoBAMS will be held under the theme “Youth Innovations to Scale Uganda's Growth Tenfold.” Discover ideas, connect with industry leaders & explore opportunities. @UDB_Official
Earlier, @Makerere successfully disseminated findings from a project titled: "Urban Expansion Model for Mitigating Water Scarcity in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.” Funded by @GovUganda through @RIFMakerere.
Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Ag. Vice Chancellor welcomed the Chief Guest Hon. @HajjatMinsa, Minister for Kampala City and Metropolitan Affairs (@GKMAUrbanDevt) and reiterated the University’s dedication to solving societal problems through its research.
In her remarks, Hon. Kabanda underscored the @GovUganda and all other players for the study that interrogated Greater Kampala’s urgent water challenges, ranging from contaminated supplies and sewage overflows to inadequate infrastructure. The Minister called on the researchers to engage with her team at @KCCAUG , to explore how to tap into the project for integration.
Dr. Nestor Mugabe, the project Principal Investigator highlighted the "need to increase investment in sustainable infrastructure to 0.5% of GDP for water and sanitation."
He recommended "adoption of a predictive model,” for assessing urban expansion and to guide sustainable planning.
#WaterScarcity #Makerere #Research #Uganda #Planning
Makerere University retweeted
This afternoon, the Hon Minister @HajjatMinsa presided over the dissemination of our research which called for an integrated planning model to deliver critical social services to the Metropolis of Kampala. The research was funded by @RIFMakerere. Thanks to @GovUganda & @Makerere
Makerere University retweeted
Under the @Makerere Policy and Regulations against Sexual Harassment policies.mak.ac.ug/sites/def…, regular sensitisation and education are key for a safe university community.
Sincere thanks to CoVAB Principal, Prof. Clovice Kankya, and his staff for welcoming us today!
The Annual Entreprenuership Expo and Congress is #Happening tommorrow at Yusuf Lule Auditorium
Innovation meets entrepreneurship! Join @Makerere's 10th Annual Students' Entrepreneurship Expo & Congress, 29–30 Oct. 2026, under the theme “Youth Innovations to Scale Uganda's Growth Tenfold.” Discover ideas, connect with industry leaders & explore opportunities. @UDB_Official
Makerere University retweeted
@JICAUganda and @MakerereUniversity are pleased to announce the 6th JICA Chair, featuring a keynote lecture on Human Security.
📅 Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Click to join: mak-ac-ug.zoom.us/meeting/re…
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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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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