#Makerere University

Makerere University has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26–2029/30, aiming to transform into a fully research-led institution. This initiative aligns with Uganda’s Fourth National Development Plan and the Vision 2040 Tenfold Growth Strategy. The launch event took place at the University Main Hall and was attended by government officials, academic representatives, and development partners, highlighting the collaborative effort towards this goal.

Henry Musasizi, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has launched Makerere University’s Strategic Plan for 2025/26 to 2029/30. He emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing higher education, research, and innovation, which are seen as essential for Uganda's goal of increasing its economy to $500 billion by 2040. The launch took place at Makerere University during a ceremony attended by various stakeholders.

Preparations for the 2026 Makerere University Marathon are underway, focusing on promoting inclusive education and better learning opportunities for students with disabilities. The event was launched with the theme, "Run the Hills for the Future," and aims to attract 7,500 participants, an increase from 5,000 runners in the previous year, according to Uganda Standard.

Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba has accused former Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura of funding and orchestrating student and staff strikes at the university during his time in office. This accusation brings back memories of a tumultuous period in Makerere's history, as stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Makerere University has announced the release of its admission lists for the 2026/2027 academic year, which includes candidates for both government-sponsored and self-sponsored programs. This announcement marks a significant moment for thousands of applicants awaiting their admission results, as it covers various key categories of admission.

More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are expressing frustration over a salary harmonisation exercise that they claim excluded them, despite the government allocating significant funds for pay alignment across public universities. The affected employees, which include Administrative Assistants, Laboratory Assistants, and Senior Clerical Officers, are seeking clarification on the matter, according to The Independent.

Hannah Karema Tumukunde won the Guild Representative Council (GRC) seat for Mary Stuart Hall in a by-election held virtually on June 23, 2026. This victory marks a significant political comeback for Tumukunde, who previously aspired for the Makerere Guild. The election was part of the 92nd GRC by-election series, according to CampusBee.

Makerere University has announced the availability of 40 fully-funded scholarship slots for female students from disadvantaged backgrounds for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Fees Waiver Female Scholarship, which allows selected students to study at Uganda's premier university without tuition costs, was approved by the Makerere University Council in December 2010. Applications are now open for eligible candidates.

Makerere University has been ranked 23rd among universities in Africa, according to a report from JamiiForums. This ranking reflects the institution's academic performance and reputation within the continent's higher education landscape.

Jemmimah Namubiru, the Guild Representative Council representative for Mary Stuart Hall at Makerere University, has resigned in protest against the 92nd guild government. She accuses the administration of sidelining elected leaders and undermining genuine student representation in her resignation statement. Namubiru is a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student.

Makerere University has been ranked 23rd in Africa and 639th globally in the US News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings for 2026–2027, marking its exit from the continent's top 20. The university achieved an overall global score of 44.9% in the assessment, according to CampusBee.

During a management meeting with staff at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe emphasized the college's potential to significantly increase its PhD output. He expressed concern that the college is not fully utilizing its capacity to train doctoral researchers and challenged the staff to improve their performance in this area.