As we settle into the swearing-in season, @makerere ’s student politics continue to remind us why they have long been regarded as a training ground for public leadership.
The intensity of campaigns on the Hill, the competition of ideas, and the responsibility of representing thousands of students often mirror the realities of national governance in Uganda.
Today, we celebrate the many young leaders shaped through Makerere’s political spaces who have gone on to earn their place at Uganda’s political high table.
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In case you missed it, Makerere University is building a dynamic and interactive alumni database to help former students reconnect with their alma mater.
Stay updated in real time on events, milestones, and opportunities at the Ivory Tower; and find meaningful ways to give back to the university that continues to build for the future.
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What if one investment could shape generations?
The @makerere University Endowment Fund is a long-term commitment to the future of the Ivory Tower.
By growing sustainable resources, the fund can support scholarships, research, innovation, and the learning environment that defines excellence.
You too can be part of something that outlives us all by donating using the link in bio.
Dr. Flavia Matovu Kiweewa is a @makerere lecturer and researcher driven by one goal, science that changes lives.
She’s part of the team behind groundbreaking evidence on Lenacapavir—a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that expands choice without the burden of daily pills or dependence on a partner.
Read more about her journey using the QR code or the link in bio.
She set out to become an accountant but a government policy redirected her into education at Makerere University. Even an attempt to study accounting in the UK still led her back to teaching.
Today, Dr. Naomi Lumutenga is confronting gender imbalance in East African university leadership through HERS-East Africa. Her journey is remarkable.
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The road back to top-flight rugby was never going to be easy, but @makerere ’s @impisrfc Rugby Club has made a habit of defying the odds.
Ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Toyota Buffaloes, revisit a journey defined by grit, belief and a remarkable comeback using the link in bio.
Are you a young graduate stepping into the job market or preparing for life after university?
Don’t miss Fionah Agaba’s powerful story on navigating sexual harassment in the workplace, how it can undermine careers, confidence, and growth if left unchallenged, and why confronting it head-on matters.
A timely and eye opening read for every young professional.
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Startup Hatch 1.0 is designed to support innovators with functional prototypes to transition into market-ready ventures through a focused two-month validation and commercialisation sprint.
If you are ready to take your startup to the next level, here is the eligibility criteria:
For more information, check out the link in the poster
Deadline: 3rd May 2026
#Innovation #Makerere #Commercialisation #StartUps
Our latest issue of The Legacy is out!
This Women’s Month edition celebrates remarkable women breaking barriers; from completing PhDs in record time, to advancing HIV prevention, and creating innovative solutions like sanitary pad dispensers.
You’ll also find inspiring real-life journeys of resilience and reinvention, plus raw personal stories written by our alumni and students themselves.
PS: Don’t miss out on the scholarship and grant opportunities too.
Dive in and get inspired!
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#Makerere #March #Graduation #Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!
Makerere University announces 245 Undergraduate and 13 Master’s scholarships under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program At Makerere University for students joining the main campus in the 2026/2027 academic year.
Details in the images attached.
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