Barnabas Nawangwe
@ProfNawangwe
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Professor of Architecture and Vice Chancellor, Makerere University.
Joined June 2016
I salute this @Makerere graduate for showing humility and love for his mother. He went to thank her at her work place in the market.
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It is a very dark morning for Makerere University. Our iconic Main Administration Building caught fire and the destruction is unbelievable. But we are determined to restore the building to its historic state in the shortest time possible.
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Congratulations @WilliamsRuto on your election as the fifth president of the Republic of Kenya. We look forward to cementing the great relationship between @Makerere, you and the people of Kenya.
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I congratulate Mr. Joel Enock Mubiru—the best student in sciences. Mr. Mubiru who has been a student of Physics and Mathematics is graduating with a 4.91 CGPA. I read that he intends to pursue a Masters and subsequently PhD in Mathematics. We will explore ways of supporting his
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The fire at our Main Building was a very big tragedy. However, I would like to assure all our alumni, staff, students, and General public that ALL our records past and current; Human Resource, student, Academic and financial records are ALL safely stored in digital form.
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I have had the pleasure to meet Mr. Ssuubi Henry Kiyimba the student who was mercilessly attacked on social media as unfit to come to Makerere. I have encouraged him to enjoy his stay at Makerere and work hard on his future career.
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I have received a letter from Mr. Aita Joel the Managing Director of Joadah Consult, offering to provide a Full Scholarship to Mr. Ssuubi Henry to study Mechanical Engineering at Makerere. I thank Joadah & the very many Ugandans for their outpouring messages of support to Ssuubi.
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Today I sent money to a wrong number via mobile money. I reported the error to MTN and the money was reversed within minutes! Thank you MTN for your efficient service.
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Following weeks of speculation by street preachers and foreign funded agents regarding my academic qualifications, I have found it necessary to make public my academic credentials. I hope this will put the debate that is clearly designed to intimidate me to abandon my mission of
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Frank Walusimbi's retirement is a call to students and graduates of journalism and communication whom he has inspired to emulate his professionalism—to uphold the legacy of one of the most incredible news presenters on national Television. Good luck, Frank, on your next journey.
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I congratulate the Makerere University community whose hard work has seen Makerere ranked No. 5 and our Medical School ranked No. 2 in Africa by the Times Higher Education.
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I am taking off time this evening to follow the newly admitted. Have you been admitted to Makerere? Drop your account in the replies. Let’s know each other and discuss your future at Makerere.
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I am extremely humbled by the confidence put in me by the Chancellor and the University Council in re-appointing me as Vice Chancellor of this great institution for another five years. I pledge total commitment to serve @Makerere and Uganda diligently, God being my guide.
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Happy Birthday, my better half! May God shower you with endless blessings.
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The visitation to our daughters Gabriella and Isabella today at Gayaza High School was exciting. The young ladies were in a good mood.
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The team comprising Makerere researchers and engineers from Kiira Motors Corporation has completed the engineering tests on the ventilator prototype successfully. This innovation now moves to the next stage of validation. Congratulations to the great team!
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I am saddened by the news of the passing on of our gallant alumnus Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile who has also been the Governor of the Bank of Uganda. While at @Makerere, Professor Mutebile served as Guild President.
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Today I conferred a first class degree on Henry Suubi, the metallic box legend. I was happy to meet his mother and I congratulated her on this achievement. I also congratulated the staff from the College of Engineering who got research excellence awards.
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Today the Makerere University Council suspended the 15% annual tuition fees increment for two years. I thank the Council for responding to the COVID-19 situation positively.
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His Excellency the President of Uganda has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. On behalf of Makerere University Council, I extend our warm congratulations to Dr. Kiyonga on this prestigious appointment and warmly welcome him to the service.
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I congratulate 86th @MakGuild President Ivan Ssempijja on his graduation with a degree in medicine. You have demonstrated that leaders can find time for their books, leading by example. Congs!
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I salute all the gallant Ugandans who have risen to support Mr. Ssuubi, the fresh Makererean who was ridiculed on social media for his humble background. I thank the good samaritans who are willing to sponsor Ssuubi to study Engineering at Makerere, his dream career.
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I met Mr. Ssebidde, a student with disability who lost property and was injured during student riots. I apologized to him and assured him that his damaged property will be compensated.
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This morning I came to office proudly dressed in the new @Makerere hoodie. I encourage all our alumni and friends of Makerere to support the souvenir shop as we mark 100 years. The Makerere Souvenir shop is located at the Frank Kalimuzo CTF, Ground Floor. #MakerereAt100
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Uganda’s flag rises high again as Makerereans win the @Huawei continental ICT competition, at a grand finale event held in South Africa. I congratulate the team on this great representation.
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We have kept our promise and started issuing transcripts to our graduands before the graduation ceremonies that commence on 29th January 2024. I thank the Academic Registrar and his team for a job well done.
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Quality time with my Valentine, Susan. Thank you for making my life an eventful journey.
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I have met the Makerere University Guild President-elect, Robert Maseruka. We have discussed opportunities for the Guild’s participation in the management of our University.
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I received a surprise visitor in my new office. Mrs. Susan Nawangwe, prayer warrior called in to praise God for restoring our iconic building and to bless the office.
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My visit with family to Queen Elizabeth National Park was simply amazing. Visit this park and be awed by the beauty in nature.
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This UGX 185 billion grant win by @WilliamBazeyo is unprecedented. It's the largest single grant win by an academician in the history of Uganda. What is important about this grant is that it is to benefit the entire country. Well done Prof. Bazeyo, you have set the bar high!
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3 weeks ago, I appended my signature on the MOU between Makerere University, Joadah Consult, and Ssuubi. Joadah Consult is going to spend approximately UGX 23,688,314 on Ssuubi’s education through out his 4year Engineering programme, and other opportunities with the company.
Hung out today with my young friend @SuubiHenryK on @CedricLiveShow. So glad to hear about all the progress he has made. He has his head screwed on right.@kasujja @Ruthaine
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Farming as a hobby is great fun. Susan and I are here admiring a hass avocado plant at our four acre farm in Busia.
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Stanbic Bank CEO, Anne Juuko and I have launched the Student Laptop Hire Scheme. With a down payment of the equivalent of 20 US Dollars (UGX 72,767) a student can acquire a new laptop and pay for it over a period of three years. Thank you Stanbic Bank!
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May his soul rest in peace. Rt. Hon. @JacobOulanyah is one of the most outstanding alumni of Makerere & his contribution to the university right from his days as a student when he served in various leadership roles including being Speaker of the Students Guild will be remembered.
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I have been honored with the appointment as a Director of the World Universities Network based in the United Kingdom. This is an important recognition of Makerere University as one of the top research universities in the world and I believe that it will spur research at Makerere.
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I congratulate Makerere University don Mahmood Mamdani upon his recognition as one of the top 50 thinkers globally. You make @Makerere proud.
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Following President @KagutaMuseveni’s directive on closure of universities and schools, here is my message to Staff, Students and other stakeholders.
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I congratulate Kateregga Julius of Bachelor of Arts with Education II upon being elected the 85th Guild President of Makerere University. I look forward to working with you to make Mak greater.
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Happy Birthday my dear wife! May you live to see the glory of God through our enduring love.
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On this day I walked down the aisle with my better half and best friend to be joined in holy matrimony. Happy Anniversary my dear Susan.
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Gallant Makerereans! I salute you and congratulate you on keeping yourselves safe from COVID-19. Please observe all the SOPs and remain alive, Uganda needs you alive. Following the Government directive, we’re making arrangements to receive finalists as planned on 6th Feb, 2021.
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I have toured the house in which Kabaka Edward Mutesa II lived while studying at Makerere. The house built in 1944 is in a sorry state but we are determined to restore it & create a museum about his life as soon as possible. I call upon well wishers to support this noble project.
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I have congratulated H.E. Mutesi Hadijah on her election as Vice President of the Uganda National Students Association. She has pledged to be a good Ambassador for Makerere University. Congratulations, Hadijah!
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Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo, Reg. No. 04/U/1134; Joined @MakerereU in 2004 and graduated in January, 2008 with a Bachelor of Community Psychology. Mak Convocation has lost a member who has inspired many in his music career. May he rest in peace.
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I congratulate Kiira Motors Engineers and @MakerereU researchers upon successful completion of this crucial stage of the low cost ventilator.
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It was a happy wedding anniversary for Susan and I. We thank our dear children for the wonderful gifts.
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I welcome the decision by @MakGuild President Julius Kateregga to appoint Ssuubi Henry as Chief Fresher. I congratulate Ssuubi on this achievement!.
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Susan and I cutting the cake that was baked by our daughters to mark our wedding anniversary. Thank you Bella and Gaby.
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I have held a successful meeting with Mr. Wim Vanhelleputte CEO of @MTNUG on opportunities for collaboration between Mak and MTN. The main focus was on creating way for students and staff to access our E-learning resources at zero rate. I thank Wim for this positive development.
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I like the determination of this future Makererean. Our gates are all open for you.
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I have received a congratulatory message from the President of Centre for World Universities Rankings about Makerere ranking among the top 4.7% of the 20000 universities ranked. Makerere University has remained the leading university in East Africa and among the Top 10 in Africa.
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I bought two pairs of wonderful shoes manufactured by Makerere gallant student, Ibrahim. Ibrahim raises money for his tuition fees from a nascent shoe-manufacturing company. Kudos to Ibrahim!
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Emmanuel Wamono, a third year student of Electrical Engineering drowned while trying to save a Child in a swimming pool in Mbale. I send condolences to the family of this gallant Makererean and the entire university community. May his soul rest in peace.
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Celebrating Easter at Lake Mburo National Park with family has been great. Happy Easter to all peace loving people around the world.
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Our student and GRC representing Persons with Disabilities in the Guild House Hon. Miika Tumusiime chats with President @KagutaMuseveni and Maama @JanetMuseveni after performing one of his songs before them. This was during the just concluded patriotism training for Guild leaders
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I take this opportunity to wish all Makerere University students success in their end of semester examinations.
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This morning the Makerere University Council inspected the reconstructed Main Administration Building of the University.
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Today was an exceptionally happy day. The Medical Council cleared Makerere to resume admission of students to dentistry. At the same time I received news of my appointment to the Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. To God be the Glory.
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I have congratulated Mr. James Churchill Ssentamu on being elected the 91st Guild President of Makerere University. I assured him of Management support in his service to the student community.
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My wife and our daughters Gabriella and Isabella. Now that children are home for holidays, do you spend some time with them? To fill that gap teachers could not fill. There are plenty of learning and leisure activities that are both educational and fun. Speak to them about life!
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I am happy to learn about this achievement by our Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication student. My appreciation goes to employers of such ambitious students who give them opportunity to advance in their academic journey. Congrats Solomon!
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We have made another breakthrough in the going COVID-19 research through Resilient Africa Network-a project of @MakSPH, and Kiira Motors. In a few hours from now, we are sharing details of a low cost Ventilator to be made here.
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Makerere University has honoured Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank for his exemplary service to Africa and humanity. Congratulations, Dr. @akin_adesina.
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I am delighted to announce Makerere's resurgence into the top five universities on the continent, thanks to our successful Covid-19 recovery efforts that have significantly strengthened our research output and publications. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our dedicated.
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I am humbled by the recognition of my efforts by the African Leadership Magazine. This gives me more energy to serve my continent better.
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I congratulate all the students who have been admitted to Makerere University on Government sponsorship. Your hard work has opened the gates of the Great Makerere for you to pursue a career at Africa’s greatest university. Congratulations!.
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I thank Dr. Misaki Wayengera and his team at the Makerere University Department of Pathology for the initiative to develop a rapid testing kit for Coronavirus. This is commendable given the devastation caused by COVID19. Makerere is proud to serve humanity.
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At the UCU Law Society Dinner I met this completely transformed former Makerere student popularly known as ‘Spectre’. He testified about his total transformation and is a prospective lawyer looking forward to serving his country.
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I have congratulated Ochom Joel Felix, fourth year Makerere University Pharmacy student on getting an award in Pakistan for his innovation, a malaria drug that he has patented. Young innovators like Felix promise a bright future for Africa.
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I am absolutely looking for this student. I have only learnt that he is from @MakCEDAT’s Margaret Trowell School of Industrial & Fine Art. This is impressive and reaffirms our commitment to producing practical and high quality human resource for Africa. Proud of you Mak students!
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Happy Birthday to my best friend and better half. Enjoy the day, Sue and forever remain a blessing to me and our children. Happy Birthday!
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This afternoon we have handed over the site for the reconstruction of the iconic Main Building to Excel Construction. I look forward to quality work by the Contractor on this extremely important building.
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I have inspected the work at the new fabulous @MakerereLaw building and the new Western Gate. The contractors and consultants are doing a good job.
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I wonder why NTV is spreading fake news about a strike at Makerere University? The University opened for classes yesterday and many classes took place.
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I congratulate Joshua Cheptegei on retaining the World 10,000 meters title. Congratulations to Jacob Kiplimo on taking the bronze. You two make Uganda proud. Congratulations!
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This morning my Mwiri OBs at Makerere University gave me gifts of Mwiri T-shirts for my birthday. Thank you very much OBs.
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Management has today approved a policy on the establishment of a Student Work Scheme. The policy which now goes to Council for approval will integrate students in the university activities and provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged students to raise money for fees.
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Today is a special day in my life, the day I walked down the aisle with my sweetheart Susan. We are celebrating our love and friendship.
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We shall use all resources available to reign in on this individual and others like him. Private hostels may not be our business, but they exist because we do, and parents/sponsors will send students to accredited private hostels from now on.
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It has been the most exciting Christmas with family at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, Africa’s southernmost point. The winds blowing from the two oceans, Indian and Atlantic were amazing.
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I am overwhelmed by the great show of solidarity by the Mastercard Foundation in rebuilding our damaged iconic and historic administration building through a pledge of 1 Million US Dollars. Makerere is immensely grateful for this generous contribution.
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The final day of the Makerere University graduation ceremony was full of surprises. First my family surprised me with a bouquet of flowers for my birthday and the Department of Performing Arts sang a special traditional song for me. Then the staff in my office surprised me with a
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Mr. Brian Gitta started working on Matibabu at @MakerereU as a first-year student of Bsc. Computer Science with his Team Code 8. This is very important to see young researchers setting remarkable trends in solving Africa's problems. Congratulations Brian!
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It is school holidays and time for a family outing. Family reunion is always exciting.
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Congratulations, Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa on winning the NRM ticket for Deputy Speaker of Parliament unanimously. Makerere is proud of you.
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This afternoon, I visited Mama @WinnieMandela at her home in Soweto. I dressed Mama in her Honorary Doctorate Gown & we held a discussion for more than 2hrs. Mama Winnie spoke fondly about Makerere as a great African university. She was very grateful for the Honour Mak gave her.
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It feels good to be aboard the ultra modern Kiira Kayoola Diesel bus, designed by @MakerereU trained engineers and built in Uganda by Ugandan engineers with more than 50% indigenous parts. Finally we are on the move.
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At the 71st graduation of Makerere University starting tomorrow, I will present a record number of 108 PhD graduands. Mak is on a steady path to a research university.
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Our project to restore the Ivory Tower has been named the most outstanding architectural work of 2024. I deeply appreciate everyone who contributed to the restoration of this historic national and regional landmark, especially the Government of Uganda that funded the
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I congratulate Prof. Moses Joloba and his team upon getting Government approval to start testing for Coronavirus. This is testimony to the great capacity that has been built at our science laboratories. Now we can contribute even better to fighting COVID-19. Congratulations!.
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Wishing all Gallant Makerereans success in the Exams. Good Luck!
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I am thanking everyone for my birthday wishes. God bless you all!
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I congratulate H.E. Lubega Vincent Nsamba and H.E. Joy N. Serunjogi the new Makerere University Guild President and Vice Guild President respectively on swearing in as members of Council this morning. Management looks forward to working with you to improve students’ welfare.
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Dean of Students Winnie Kabumbuli and I have visited Richard Sebuganda, the student whose hand was seriously injured by a tear gas canister. I have discussed with him his plans after recovery and wished him a quick recovery. I also thanked his mother for taking good care of him.
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I was amazed at the architecture of the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in South Africa, the only grass thatched airport I have visited. A wonderful demonstration of matching architecture with the surrounding landscape.
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We have issued 4113 transcripts and 4650 certificates during the public fair on transcripts and certificates. I thank our alumni for this great response. We intend to conduct this exercise annually.
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Today @Makerere Senate discussed the alternative arrangements for conducting examinations for our continuing students. All is set for the examinations to commence on 13th September. I urge all students to prepare for the examinations & to maintain the highest degree of integrity.
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