Theme: “Celebrating 90 Years of Makerere University: Leadership Towards Africa’S Transformation in the 21St Century”

MAK@90 REPORT KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Theme: “Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century”

Prepared by: Secretariat Mak@90 Organising Committee December 2013

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Contents Acronyms ...... iv INTRODUCTION ...... 1 Why celebrate 90 years? ...... 1 Prayer For The Mak@90 Celebrations...... 3 Chalice of Novelty: 90 Years of Makerere University Theme Song ...... 4 The Mak@90 Website ...... 8 The ‘Mak@90’ Souvenir Magazine ...... 9 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (AUGUST 2012 – AUGUST 2013)...... 10 MAK@90 ACTIVITIES...... 24 Dr. Martin Aliker Public Lecture ...... 24 Stakeholders Conference ...... 26 4th August 2012: Launch of Mak@90 Year-long Celebration ...... 32 Public Debate on HIV Management and Prevention ...... 35 Launch of the Family Health Research and Development Centre ...... 36 Blood Donation Drive by Students Guild ...... 36 CEDAT Open Day ...... 36 Launch of the Public Interest Law Clinic ...... 37 Umoja Cultural Flying Carpet Festival (CFC) ...... 37 Commissioning of the Second-half of the New Library Building and CCNY Centennial Celebrations ...... 39 Celebrating University of Bergen –Makerere University Partnership ...... 45 Celebrating Partnership with Government of Norway & Official Launch of the NORHED Support to Uganda ...... 46 Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi Memorial Public Lecture ...... 52 The BBC - Makerere University Science Festival ...... 55 University of East Africa 50th Anniversary Celebrations ...... 59 Public Lecture by H.E John Kufuor, former Ghanaian President ...... 67 Grand Finale – Climax of the Mak@90 year-long Celebrations ...... 69 WAY FORWARD ...... 72 Artistic Impression of the students Centre ...... 73

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Organisation

The Organising Committee was set up and comprised of the following members;

1. Professor Venansius Baryamureeba Chairperson 2. Professor Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza Member 3. Mr. David Kahundha Muhwezi Member 4. Dr. Muhammed Kiggundu-Musoke Member 5. Dr. Steven Allan Nyanzi Member 6. Dr. Barnabas Nawangwe Member 7. Dr. Jessica Norah Aguti Member 8. Dr. Aaron Mushyengyezi Member 9. Mr. Bruce Kabaasa Balaba Member 10. Mr. George Piwang -Jalobo Member 11. The Guild President Member 12. Ms. Florence Nakayiwa Secretariat 13. Ms. Ritah Namisango Secretariat

With Effect from 1st September 2012, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Makerere University, and took over as Chairperson, Organising Committee.

The Planning and Development Department and Public Relations Office were to oversee the Secretariat duties.

Further still, six-sub committees were constituted to provide specialised planning that would feed into the Mak@90 main organising Committee. These included formed: Publicity, Welfare and Entertainment, Mini-stakeholders Conference, Exhibition and Fundraising.

Sub Committees

Publicity Dr. Aaron Mushyengyezi Chairperson Rev. Sis. Dr. Dominica Dipio Member Mr. Mark Wamai Member Ms. Betty Kyakuwa Member Ms. Harriet B. Nyakaana Member Ms. Marion Alina Secretary

Welfare and Entertainment Dr. Muhammed Kiggundu-Musoke Chairperson Prof. Justinian Tamusaza Member Dr. Venny Nakazibwe Member Vice Guild President Member Ms. Martha Muwanguzi Secretary

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Exhibition Dr. Steven Allan Nyazi Chairperson Dr. Allan Birabi Member Dr. Moses Tenywa Member Dr. Elisam Magara Member Guild Minister for Academic Affairs Member Ms. Dorothy Kabanda Co-Opted Mrs. Margaret Etuusa Secretary

Mini Stakeholders Conference Professor L. Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza Chairperson Prof. Celestine Obua Member Dr. Leah Sikoyo Member Dr. Jessica Aguti Member Dr. George Nasinyama Member Ms. Florence Nakayiwa Secretary

University of East Africa: Dr. Jessica Norah Aguti Chairperson Professor Livingstone Luboobi Member Professor Celestine Obua Member Ms. Catherine kanabahita Member Dr. Allan Birabi Member Mr. David Tumwebaze Member (UNESCO) Prof Elly Sabiiti Co-Opted Prof G. Bantebya- Kyomuhendo Co-Opted Director PDD and PR Officer as the Secretariat

Fundraising Mr. George Piwang -Jalobo Chairperson Mr. Bruce Balaba Alt. Chairperson Mr. Anthony Tibaingana Member Mr. Michael Niyitegeka Member Dr. Consolata Kabonesa Member Dr. Winston Tumps Ireeta Member Mr. Patrick Mutimba Secretariat Mrs. Gloria N. Musitwa Secretariat

Financial Acknowledgement:

Makerere University acknowledges the support both financial and in kind from the following organisations; Norwegian Government, Swedish Government, Uganda National Commission for UNESCO, DFCU Bank, Bank of Uganda, Centenary Bank, Stanbic Bank, Crane Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Coca-Cola- Sabco, Crown Beverages Limited, UBC Television, NTV, sms one (U) LTD, Vision Group of Companies, and the Daily Monitor.

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Acronyms

ACODE: Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment AfDB: African Development Bank BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation CAES: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences CCNY: Carnegie Corporation of New York CDC: Centre for Disease Control CEDAT: College of Engineering Design Art and Technology CEES: College of Education and External Studies CERN: European Organization for Nuclear Research CFC: Umoja Cultural Flying Carpet Festival CHS: College of Health Sciences CHUSS: College of Humanities and Social Sciences COBAMS: College of Business and Management Sciences COCIS: College of Computing and Information Sciences CONAS: College of Natural Sciences COVAB: College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences and Bio-Security DVC(AA): Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) FTBIC: Food Technology and Business Incubation Centre FSF: Makerere University Female Scholarship GMCs: Generically Modified Crops HDI: Human Development Index HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus ICT: Information and Communication Technologies IDI: Infectious Diseases Institute IDP: Institutional development Programme Mak: Makerere University Mak@90: Makerere University at 90 years MISR: Makerere Institute of Social Research MRC: Medical Research Council MTSIFA: Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art NAADS: National Agricultural Advisory Services NCHE: National Council for Higher Education NPA: National Planning Authority NUFU: Norwegian Programme for Development, Research and Education NOMA: NORAD’s Programme for Masters Studies Nok: Norwegian Kroner NORAD: Norwegian Agency for International Development NORHED: Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research for Development NTNU: Norwegian University of Science & Technology PAF: Performing Arts and Film SIDA: Swedish International Development Agency SoL: School of Law SWG: School of Women and Gender Studies UBC: Uganda Broadcasting Corporation UCB: Uganda Commercial Bank UEA: University of East Africa UiB: University of Bergen UMU: Uganda Martyrs University- Nkozi UNATCOM: Uganda National Commission for UNESCO UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UoN: University of Nairobi UDSM: University of Dar-es-salaam VC: Vice Chancellor

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

INTRODUCTION

Makerere University held a one year long celebration to mark 90 years of existence 1922-2012. The celebration brought together alumni, Friends, staff, students, development partners and well-wishers. Most importantly the celebrations provided the opportunity for Makerere University to celebrate her alumni and their memories through the years and their achievements since they went through the gates of Makerere. It demonstrated the transformation from the Makerere College of 1922 to the post-colonial status of a fully-fledged national university. The guiding principles of the celebration were; all encompassing, maximum involvement of staff, students, alumni and well-wishers.

This report gives the key highlights of the yearlong celebrations. The report has been compiled by the Secretariat headed by Dr. Florence Nakayiwa, Director Planning and Development Department, Ms. Rita Namisango- Head Public Relations. Specific credit goes to Ms. Christine Hellen Amito and Ms. Nancy Karunganwa, Ms Marion Alina, Mr. Elias Tuhereza and Mr. Mark Wamai.

Why celebrate 90 years?

Throughout her existence, Makerere University has made tremendous contributions to National Development through the nurturing of world-class graduates across all professional fields. She laid the foundations for the newly independent nations of East Africa fifty years ago. It has been able to demonstrate the multiple achievements and leadership in a wide range of fields, successfully demonstrated its role in nurturing Science, Technology and Innovations. It was her distinguished Alumni who led countries of East Africa to independence 50 years ago. It is on this basis that it was befitting to celebrate Makerere’s 90 years of existence in 2012, in line with Uganda’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Makerere University has been resilient and tenacious in both the glorious years of East Africa pre-and immediately post independent days and in the darkest years of post independence. The University has gone through some tough times in its 90 years of existence, with the continuous support of Government, development partners, staff and students it’s on the rise again. All efforts are aimed at repositioning the University into a research led University, which will continue to impact an Africa’s transformation in the 21st century.

The Mak@90 year-long celebrations provided a platform for Makerere University to have a long term vision aimed at creating a legacy after the celebrations as well as highlighting the University’s’ contribution to society during her 90 years of existence. In addition to teaching and learning, Makerere University has conducted research that has transformed this country and the livelihoods in the social, economic, technological & political spheres. The Mak@90 celebrations presented the university with an opportunity to celebrate distinguished alumni, staff and students who have 1

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

gone through the gates of Makerere University and showcased research and innovations relevancy to the community we exist to serve. As the University’s priority is to continue building a highly skilled human resource force that can fully utilize the natural resources of this nation to propel Ugandan to economic prosperity.

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Prayer For The Mak@90 Celebrations

Celebrating the 90 years of Makerere University

Almighty God, We cry out Ebenezer! For this far you have brought us. We give you our most and humble thanks For all the good work of this great university, May your name be glorified and honored.

Gracious God, Father and Son and the Holy Spirit, Bless all the dreams and goals of Makerere University, To be the leading institution in transformation of nations, Through raising innovative leaders of integrity. Shower your grace on our efforts to reach those goals. Motivate all students to seek wisdom: Through conversing, writing and criticizing: Through exploration and imagination. Inspire our faculty with effective ways to touch the minds of the young with insight to make them responsible leaders. Help our faculty, administrators and staff to foster learning, research, integrity and faith.

Watch over our alumni and friends; Encourage them to support Makerere University generously In our quest for physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual transformation. In our city and in our country, help all people to live in safety and to find productive work so that they can care well for their families.

Eternal God, fount and source of all authority and wisdom, Hear our prayer for those who govern us. Increase to our President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni grace, wisdom and skill, imagination and energy; As the symbol of loyalty and unity for all our different peoples; Give to the Members of Parliament- vision, understanding and integrity, Grant them the spirit of unity and patriotism that all may live in peace and happiness, truth and prosperity; As we rededicate our beloved country to you, in honour of our advocate and mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen

By: Rev. Canon Dr. Johnson Ebong, Chaplain, St. Francis Chapel, Makerere University

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Chalice of Novelty 90 Years of Makerere University Theme Song

Text : Patrick Mangeni Music: Branco Sekalega Justinian Tamusuza

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Students of Performin g Arts and Film, Makerere University singing the Chalice of Novelty

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

The Mak@90 Website

The Mak@90 Website, http://90.mak.ac.ug, is a website dedicated to the chronicling 90 years of Makerere University’s existence, right from our humble beginnings as a Technical School in 1922 to our present day Collegiate University status.

To make the navigation on the historic Mak@90 website enjoyable, the Public Relations Office team dedicated time to present Makerere University’s rich and treasured history in a decade by decade account. The website therefore provides a user-friendly Timeline complete with pictures and accompanying documentation where available to help you quickly cycle through the content. Special thanks go to the Directorate for ICT Support (DICTS) for the support, especially as received through the Web Administrator Mr. Denis Wamala, who ably gave the Mak@90 Website concept the technical and aesthetic finesse it deserved.

The Public Relations Office team also took time to study archived information, interview people gifted with knowledge on MAK’s transformation as well as personalities who were in leadership as Makerere continued to evolve. The website presents to every visitor an in-depth look into Makerere University, an academic institution, with an admirable political history as generously shared by one of our very own two-time Vice Chancellor Prof. Asavia Wandira. We express our sincere gratitude to The University Librarian, Prof. Maria Musoke who on hearing about the Mak@90 concept granted the team special access to the Library photo archives. We also thank Ms. Agnes Namaganda and Ms. Monica Naluwoza for her patience and availability to answer all our questions as we pored through items in the Africana Section.

Through the Mak@90 website, we shared with the online audiences the proceedings of the Mak@90 events in form of build-up stories, articles, speeches, photography among others. This online platform will forever help us to reminisce the Mak@90 year- long celebrations.

As we face the future, a visit to the Mak@90 website will not only re-kindle the spirit of the year-long celebrations, but will continue to be a key resource as we warm up for the Mak@100-Centenial celebrations!

We Build for the Future.

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

The ‘Mak@90’ Souvenir Magazine

As part of celebrations to mark 90 years of Makerere University, the Public Relations Office partnered with The New Vision to produce a high quality full colour souvenir magazine. The magazine, codenamed ‘Mak@90’ was a memory-lane of the 90-year journey of Makerere University – established in 1922 as a humble technical school with only 14 day students!

In this highly well-sourced pioneer edition were tales of great success and breakthroughs in research and innovations at Makerere University – the type of research that answers to the pressing needs of society. Some of these included highlights of Uganda’s maiden electric car – the KIIRA EV and breakthroughs in medicine.

The magazine was also packaged with personal experiences of some of the outstanding alumni of Makerere University including Presidents, Vice Presidents, Prime Ministers and the different Professionals who were nurtured at Makerere University over the years. Their inspirational profiles were an unquestionable record of Makerere University’s contribution to the continent’s human capital. The unique and cultural story behind monuments at Makerere University was also brought forth, to emphasize the endearment that ‘Makerereans’ have for each.

Through this magazine, Makerere clearly laid out the desired path into the future as put out by the University Management including the Chairperson of Council – Eng. Dr. Wana Etyem, the Vice Chancellor - Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu and the Chancellor – Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera. The university will in the near future build the Students Centre – which will be a central place for all students’ activities including recreation.

The Mak@90 Souvenir Magazine also highlights the transformation of Makerere into a collegiate University comprising nine colleges. This model, which is synonymous with many of the worlds’ leading universities, allows for synergy of disciplines/study areas and therefore avails students more opportunities for research and networking. All the above could not have been better captured than at a time when the Institution was positioning itself for the burgeoning East African Community and also as Makerere steadily moves towards clocking one hundred.

The editorial content was put together by the highly competent team consisting of The New Vision Editors/writers, Makerere Public Relations Office and College Communication Officers. With this vibrant team at work, it is little wonder that the product put forth could not stay on the shelves. It was distributed to Makerere University stake-holders free of charge and run out of circulation almost immediately.

The Minister of Education, Hon. Maj. Rtd. Jessica Alupo, launched the Mak@90’ Magazine with a call to everyone to “read about the greatness of this institution, which has been well captured in this magazine.”

All said and done, the Mak@90 magazine is ‘un-put-downable.’ It is one of those publications you will want to keep and share with many generations to come. Lucky are those who got a copy of the 2000 copies produced.

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (AUGUST 2012 – AUGUST 2013)

Year Month Date Activity Remarks 2012 August 2nd Dr. Martin Aliker Public Theme: Role of the Academia in Building a sustainable Private Sector. Lecture in the Main Hall Key Speaker: Dr. William Kalema. He hailed Dr. Aliker as dental surgeon who has excelled in the art and science of business, whose name is synonymous with the highest standard of corporate governance. The Dr. Martin Aliker brand reflects a professional and hardworking individual who has excelled in all walks of life- a distinguished alumnus, a scholar, an influential business leader and entrepreneurial mentor, Indeed a source of inspiration to the young. Dr. Kalema noted with concern that today’s’ graduates are intelligent but their morals were lacking. He challenged the academic to take on the mantle and ensure the high quality academic standards at Makerere University match the high ethical standards required in all spheres.

Discussants & Panellist: Prof. Fred Kayanja, Vice Chancellor-MUST, Mr. Hannington Karuhanga- Board Chairman- Stanbic, and Mr. Daniel Kalinaki, Managing Editor, The Monitor Publications.

Dr. Aliker in his remarks applauded the honour that Makerere University had bestowed upon him which reminds him of the memories of his life while at Makerere. He explained that the income disparities between civil servants and the academia was the main reason the youth are no longer aspiring to become teachers or doctors. In his own words; “My personal dream of getting the Nobel Prize. Today, I humbly accept my Nobel Prize I cannot get a higher prize than this opportunity to thank my country which has given me so much and allowed me to grow and live the life I have. There is not a job I envy in Uganda. I am Ugandan. I love this country."

Participants included the East Africa Legislative Assembly ( EALA), Member of Parliament Mukasa Mbidde, Hon. Gerald Karuhanga, Dr. Charles Mbire, the public, staff and students.

3rd Stakeholders Theme: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century Conference in Makerere University Chief Guest: Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi, Prime Minister Republic of Uganda Senate Conference Areas of focus: Hall,  Makerere University Strategy focusing on three areas; a research-led University; learner 10

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Year Month Date Activity Remarks centred problem based instruction; and knowledge transfer partnerships and networking  Partnership contribution towards Institutional Development for Makerere University. The most remarkable in the last 10 years has been through multilateral (World Bank), bilateral (Sweden, Norway, Netherlands) and the direct support from foundations (CCNY, Rockefeller, MacArthur, Ford etc) towards the areas of capacity building, infrastructure & collaboration.  Health, Agriculture and Social Sciences.

Other presentations included:  Highlights from the development partners perspective  CCNY dates back to over several decades. In the past five years, CCNY has made grants worth US$ 100million. Mak was a key player in all the dimensions of CCNY Strategy.  Swedish Government support has been in the areas of research & capacity building, collaborations, library and University governance.  Linkages of Higher Education & Economic Development in Africa- Makerere Chapter by Prof. Cloete from CHET. The highlights that emerged is the weak linkage at national level between the importance of knowledge economy and higher education, although it’s evident at the institutional level to have a stronger linkage. Discussant: Dr. P. Achang noted the need to link Universities effectively to enable the development of a country through strategic frameworks, business incubation centres, spin-off companies, actualisation of research outputs and partnerships.  Human Capital Development in the 21st Century by Prof. Kisamba-Mugerwa, from NPA. He noted that the most important resource in any country is its human resource. Thus the need to have human capital investment in the 21st century especially in the core areas of health & education. Human capital development was not only relevant but actually crucial to nation building. A country must have a clear system of human capital development embedded in curricula at all levels of the education system. Uganda could use the individuals as change agents in developing her human capital. Discussant: Prof. Charles Olweny noted that Human capital is a means of production & therefore additional investment yields additional output, which is substitutable but not transferrable like land, labour or fixed capital. He noted that Professor Kisamba-Mugerwa remained silent on Human Development Index (HDI) which was the statistical indicator of estimating human development in each nation. Yet the components of HDI include (a) Life expectancy, which is standard of health; (b) Education index, which refers to education standard and literacy ratio; (c) Income index, which reflects the standard of living. Noted that 11

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Year Month Date Activity Remarks international migration “nkubakyeyo” was said as ‘insignificant’ and yet the numbers of Ugandan doctors in Toronto, engineers in Washington DC and educated individuals that move from poor countries (brain drain) seeking opportunities elsewhere has both positive and negative effects for both losing and receiving countries. So these have all posed for Universities to seek for new approaches.  Governance & Policy in National Transformation: “Makerere University’s mission is the Pursuit of Scholarship, not Money by Prof. M. Mandani. Executive Director- MISR. He noted that the Makerere University of today is a product of two historical periods: its early establishment during the colonial period, and its reform under neo-liberal influence. The legacy of both periods is very much alive today; which needs to be understood not just as a record of the past, but in living history as it informs the present. His discussion focused on the question: what steps can we take to bring this two-fold legacy to a close and to make possible a fresh start, towards the building of a research-led university?

Rt. Hon Amama Mbabazi in his remarks noted that Universities must be key players in the political, social and economic development both at national and global level, thus need for more output from Universities. He thanked the development partners for their support towards higher education institutions and for taking forward the government’s strategy through their support.

Guests included development partners both national & international, government, staff, alumni and the public.

Sponsors: DFCU Bank and Makerere University.

4th Launch of MAk@90 Presided over by H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda. H.E. Y. K. Museveni who started off years celebration at with hoisting the Uganda, Makerere University and Mak@90' flags at Makerere University Main the Main gate & gate, to launch the year -long celebrations of Makerere University's existence. He opened the First- Freedom Square Half of the New Library building, at the Makerere University Main Library. As part of the celebrations, he toured a number of exhibitions that displayed major innovations by staff & students of Makerere University at the Freedom Square. He officially commissioned the State of Art Buildings under the AfDB support in CHUSS, CoBAMS, Food Technology & Business Incubation Centre (FTBIC), and a multi-disciplinary research laboratory complex at CoNAS.

Professor Asavia Wandira, made a presentation on the reflections of Makerere University from a

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Year Month Date Activity Remarks former Vice Chancellor’s perspective. He highlighted that the historical Mission of Makerere University was to be the Golden Apex of Education system that would be consistent with National Development. However problems emerged that affected the Golden Apex. He concluded by saying the “Glory of the Makerere Golden Apex was slowly but surely re-built for the future”. In time of crisis, it’s the duty of old and the retired Generals to put on the armour and medals of their time, and to urge their successors to emulate the highest traditions of their service.

The academic and non academic units exhibited the various innovations that have been done over the years.

Guests included Government Officials, Development Partners, Sister institutions, Makerere Staff, Alumni and Students

28th An International Theme: HIV Prevention in Uganda: Are We Moving in the Right Direction? public debate on The public lecture was organised by the School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS) “Management & in partnership with Centre for Diseases Control (CDC). The rationale for this was a result of a recent Progress of HIV”. study on the progress of HIV research and prevalence following the Modes of Transmission, Report At the Imperial Royale 2009 that was released. It was established that the rate had indeed risen to 7.2% from 6.7% in 2011. Hotel, Kampala Panelists: Assoc. Prof. Fred Wabwire- Mangen, Director - Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care at CHS & Dr. Stella Alamo-Talisuna, Executive Director, Reach-Out Mbuya and Dr. Alex Coutinho, Executive Director of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) & Ms. Milly Katana, a long-time HIV activist. Highlights: Dr. Stella Alamo noted that Uganda has been judged harshly and yet the country is moving in the right direction. The landmark for Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission of HIV which has been realised. Dr. Coutinho pointed out the areas where the current interventions have failed to make impact. The key areas of concern: lack of leadership commitment, weak community engagement, promotion of single interventions like circumcision and abstinence creating a ‘magic bullet’ illusion, writing wonderful-reading documents (policies and plans) without commitment to implementation. He further elaborated that what brought down the infections in the early phase of the epidemic in Uganda was committed leadership right from the President to the village leaders, religious leaders as well as cultural leaders. This was complimented by the focused, well- developed messages that had a tinge of fear.

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Year Month Date Activity Remarks

Participants were Stakeholders, Makerere Staff and Students.

September 14th Launch of the Family The centre was launched by Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu, the Vice Chancellor –Mak. The centre Health Research and is part f the School of Public health that is linking the academia and the Community. Development Centre in Kasangati Centre now provides capacity building for Makerere University staff and students in various aspects of research management, as well as provision of services to communities in partnership with the Kasangati Health Centre. 28th Launch of the Public Theme: “Educating Lawyers for Social Justice”. Interest Law Clinic at the Makerere Chief Guest: Hon. Kahinda Otafiire, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

University Senate The School of Law officially launched the Public Interest Law Clinic. . The aim of the clinic was to Conference Hall highlight the role of Legal education and University based on legal clinics in the promotion of Social Justice.

Guest were then hosted to a dinner at the School of Law Gardens

October 1st – 5th Blood Donation Drive The Blood donation drive was organised in conjunction with the Nakesero Blood Bank and the by the Students at the Student Guild. A total of 245 Units of Blood were collected. Freedom Square and Colleges Members benefitted from the free screening (cervical and breast Cancer), health education, free dental check-ups, blood tests and counselling services. 5th -6th CEDAT Open Day & Chief Guest: Rt. Hon Amama Mbabazi, the Prime Minister of Uganda. Exhibition at the College  The exhibition showcased the innovations from the Schools of Built Environment and Engineering as well as the Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Arts (MTSIFA).  Activities of the day included; a tour of the exhibits, a guided tour of the College, hosting of various Secondary Schools, a Fashion & Talents Show and Awards ceremony.

Participants included: the Public, staff and students from secondary schools 12th – 13th Umoja Cultural Flying Theme: Growing through creating together

Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Year Month Date Activity Remarks Carpet Festival (CFC) in the Main Hall The Norwegian Embassy in partnership with the Department of Performing Arts and Film –CHUSS organised the Umoja Cultural Flying Carpet Festival (CFC) that featured powerful cultural performances from the countries of Norway, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Uganda. The event brought together artists from different countries in the spirit of “growing through creating together”. This year’s show was developed in Tanzania by artists from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Norway, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa.

H.E Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther, Norway’s Ambassador to Uganda attributed that cultural projects and cooperation such as UMOJA, contribute to nation building and promotes Human Rights and democracy. Cultural cooperation contributes to nation building because culture is tightly connected with identity. It creates the fundamental building blocks in people’s personality and in the ties that link people to communities and nations. “Through their participation in UMOJA, the young talents will become more aware of their identity, which in turn underpins nation building”. A free and strong cultural sector, promotes other rights and values such as freedom of expression, unity in diversity and debate about needs in society”.

The festival was hosted in the Main Hall and was crowned with a Cocktail at the St. Francis Gardens.

29th Commissioning of the Theme: Commissioning of the Second Half of the New Library Building Extension and Centenary Second Half of the celebrations of CCNY. New Library Building Extension Chief Guest: H.E Edward Kiwanuka-Ssekandi Vice President, Republic of Uganda.

In his speech, H.E Kiwanuka-Ssekandi said that documentation and information retrieval are key elements in sustaining Education Institutions like Makerere University. He added that as well as for institutional and individual knowledge accumulated over time is best preserved in traditional and hi-tech libraries.

2013 February 21st Bergen – Makerere Theme: Celebrating 25 years of Bergen-Makerere University Partnership. University Partnership The celebrations were marked by presentations portraying works and achievements of the collaboration in the fields of; Child Health, Nile Basin Research, Forestry and Ecological Management, Folklore as a Repository of Traditional Wisdom, ICT, Archives and Library Digitalization and Management, among others. These achievements have been possible by the 15

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Year Month Date Activity Remarks generous financial and human resource support from the University of Bergen. With the current 15- year Frame Agreement ending in November 2014, more support has been agreed to for another 10 years effective 2014.

Prof John Ddumba-Ssentamu expressed gratitude for having the University of Bergen as a great partner for 25 years that has significantly supported Makerere University’s core areas of teaching and learning, advancement of research and knowledge transfer. It has enabled capacity building in the Library, as well as in the Department of Finance and, the Directorate of Human Resources. The collaboration has contributed significantly towards the internationalization of the two institutions, an aspect that is recognized by both Universities. The joint degree awarding arrangement between Makerere and Bergen has produced its first PhD graduate Dr. Grace Ndezi from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) in 2012.

March 5th -7th Celebrating Theme: Celebrating Partnership with Government of Norway and Launch of NORHED Programme Partnership with Government of Chief Guest: H.E Hon. Edward Kiwanuka-Ssekandi, Vice President Republic of Uganda Norway & Official

Launch of the Highlights: NORHED Support to  Key achievements of Norway Support Programs to Makerere University - Institutional Uganda at Hotel perspective: Africana a) Support dates back from 1940s & 1960s to the Forestry and Botany Departments, the transition of the department in 1996 to 1999 to the then Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation, and a rollout to Institutional Development Programme in 2000/01 to 2011/12. b) Support in the following programmes; Norwegian Programme for Development, Research & Education (NUFU) (1991-2011/12) for human resource development & research capacity building (quantity and quality), NORAD’s Programme for Masters Studies (NOMA) (2010 -2014) for the Joint Masters Programme between Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU) & College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) and NORDIC project (2011 -2013) which focuses on Sustainable Renewable Energy business in Uganda. c) Infrastructural support: Library Extension Furnishing, CEDAT Extension , School of Women & Gender (CHUSS), Food Bio-Technology Incubation Centre, School of Forestry, College of Computing and Information Sciences of space worth 16,105 m2. d) Financial support over NOK 300million e) Other areas of support included ICT which has enhanced ICT literacy levels amongst 16

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Year Month Date Activity Remarks staff and students, improved physical infrastructure, and enhancing linkages for development

 Benefits of Collaborations with Makerere University by Norwegian Institutions: The collaborative research has promoted innovation and independence through creating problem solving initiatives & knowledge which are more practical than theoretical. It has also enhanced the availability of laboratory facilities in the various collaborating universities which has allowed networking of staff and students in different countries as well as sharing of experience due to increased benchmarking visits and interactions. Such opportunities have created synergies between South and North universities. It has contributed towards development of appropriate energy technology for sustainable development.

 Benefits of Institutional support -Beneficiary perspective a) Dr. Consolata Kabonesa – Dean SWGS: Support through infrastructural support has facilitated the delivery of ICT & enhanced the financial base through renting out of space to DFCU Bank. The funds will be used towards the proposed extension – Gender Equity and Policy Analysis Centre. The conference room is used for conferences seminars and meetings for staff and outsiders. PhD members of staff have been trained; 14 persons undertaking with two graduates, with another 350 masters students etc.  Experiences/lessons from participants on how Norwegian support has contributed to personal institutional and community development: a) Prof. Edward Kirumira -A case of UiB-Mak Frame Agreement: Highlighted that the support has been instrumental in supporting non-academic units like Finance, Human Resources and the Main Library which has enabled Makerere University to support Libraries within the region. The support has therefore gone beyond supporting the individual members of staff, to a long term nature by creating an interdisciplinary enabling environment. The collaboration has succeeded due to multi-departmental and multi-disciplinary research and joint supervision of students and because of this, more regional institutions have come on board from South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. b) Prof. James Tumusime – A Collaboration around Child Health: The collaboration has enabled the College of Health Sciences (CHS) to grow into one of the best in Africa as well as award of joint degrees. Though the support the College was also able to obtain a UDS 1 million grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to facilitate the project entitled ‘Can we use the breast to save the brain?’ In August 2001, CHS started a health science journal which has seen growth in the number of publications 17

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Year Month Date Activity Remarks in peer reviewed journals as well as winning the Norwegian prize for the best research paper in Norway. He highlighted the need to build bridges among the Ivory tower (Mak) and the disease palace, the bedrooms where health is created as well as other departments and sectors related to the same. He concluded by asking for more assistance to research based education and proposed that Mak should become a hub to train for better outcomes of positive solutions for mother and new-born related diseases c) Prof. John Muyonga -Dean, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-engineering (CAES) noted that the then Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) started in 1999 and was hardly operational before Norwegian Government funding. Today however, the School boast of 25 staff. The equipment received boasted the functioning of the department. It has enabled partnerships with the private and public sectors (Uganda Police and Uganda Prisons) by providing training opportunities.

 Prof. Paul R. Fife made a presentation on “The Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED)” which is aimed at increasing academic capacities in developing countries by creating a long term perspective between South-North. These are demand driven towards Institutional commitments and involvement with thematic and/or geographic focus like post graduate programmes as Joint research projects while utilizing small-scale infrastructure and yet strengthening the system. The programme is aimed at improving Education and Training, Health, Natural Resources Management, Climate & Environment, Democratic & Economic governance, Humanities, Culture, Media and Communication as well as capacity development especially in South Sudan. The overall annual budget for NORHED is NOK 150 million including funding to EnPe project for a period of five years. NORHED is to be one main programme to support higher education in Africa and it is getting good response especially from Uganda and they look forward to a strengthened collaboration

 Expectation from NORHED by Prof Monica Chibita –Uganda Christina University: She noted that the goal of higher education institutions in the south is to build capacity so as to produce knowledge in a systematic and sustainable manner, whilst overcoming large disparities in needs/capacities among the universities. The south are faced with some of the typical challenges for universities as institutions they included; limited access to Higher Education (poverty; gender etc.), lack of locally-based training opportunities at Higher Degree level (for both staff and students), lack of supportive academic infrastructure (books, equipment), low completion rates with special challenges at Masters and PhD levels (hence conflicting loyalties; survival; limited or poor supervision; doubtful relevance to job market), heavy teaching loads due to low staffing levels, poor remunerations and absence of adequate recognition and incentives for quality teaching & research, limited networks, mentorship and 18

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Year Month Date Activity Remarks access to publication outlets. These challenges have resulted into low morale, uncoordinated or poorly coordinated research efforts that do not build up to any clear impact or outcome, low and/or poor quality academic output, inward-looking, survival rather than service mentality to research and teaching, limited engagement with policy, civil society, limited capacity to run higher degree programmes and apathy. Despite such hindrances, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), government and private institutions in the South have tried to address these challenges, partners like NORAD have played an instrumental role and the expectation is that NORHED will supplement ongoing efforts in addressing these challenges.

H.E Hon. Edward Kiwnumak-Ssekandi in his remarks noted that Universities like Makerere University, our National pride, was now the best University in Africa outside South Africa, and could not underestimate the contribution of the development partners. Norwegian Government for being a true Development partner to this Nation in various sectors including the Education, Energy, Forestry development, Health and promotion of human rights. From the year 2000 to 2010 alone, the country received NOK 34 billion in development and humanitarian aid, and the Government of Norway continues to support us. He challenged Makerere University to facilitate good governance and public accountability by coming out and sharing well-researched practices. As an academic Institution, he cautioned that Makerere University had a big role to play in directing the country, not only through giving lectures but through guiding policy and being on record for stating the desired course. It should be felt as key players in the political, social and economic development both at national and global level, thus need for more output from Universities. He then launched the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education, Research and Development (NORHED).

Guests included development partners both national & international, government, staff, alumni and the public. Ambassador Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther of the Norwegian Embassy in Uganda, Vice Chancellor Makerere University, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Swedish Embassy representatives, Other Development Partners, Principals and Deputies, Council Senate and Management members from Makerere University;

Sponsors: Government of Norway and Makerere University.

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Year Month Date Activity Remarks 15th Joshua Baitwa Theme: A Living Monument of a Patriotic and Intellectual Mind held in Main Hall. Mugyenyi Memorial Lecture at the Main Guest of Honour: Hon. Ephraim Kamuntu a long time friend of the Late Dr. Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi Hall reminisces the times of his first days at school with "Josh"; in reference to Dr. Joshua B. Mugyenyi. That the moral values that Ntare school had placed in them (Meritocracy and individual merit as a basis for recognition, Academic freedom and tolerance to listen to ideas of others, non- sectarianism, student participation in the administration & management of the school and a haven for vulnerable groups (Refugees and expellees from seminaries) played a key role in who they are today.

The Joshua Mugyenyi Education Foundation places honour on the passion for Education as well as enables the talented youth to contribute to the development of their communities, country and region. With this they donated UGX.10million shillings to the Makerere University Female Scholarship Foundation (FSF) so that is supports bright female students who come from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to access higher education. Sponsored by Bank of Uganda.

June 29th University of East Theme: 50 years of Education Transformation and Development Africa celebration Keynote Speaker: Prof. Ngugi wa Thiongo on the topic Makerere Dreams - Language and New Frontiers of Knowledge.

Highlight:  A Synopsis of UEA by Hon. Matthew Rukikaire, who was the Guild President at the time of inauguration.  The keynote address was by Professor Ngugi: Who hailed that it was on this Hill that year after year, beginning in 1961, we celebrated the realization of a dream fought for in the streets of Dar, Nairobi and Kampala for over sixty years. A great moment in our history as East Africans; those of us who were on the Hill for the birth of new nations might well say with Wordsworth’s welcome of the French revolution: Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, But to be young was very heaven! I would like to see a three language policy: strengthen mother tongue as the foundation; add Kiswahili as the common language; and then English. In terms of books, I would love to see more translations among those three and of course between African languages as a whole. Scholars of the new generation: let us extend the dream that was always Makerere and venture forth and open new frontiers of knowledge. Let Africa open

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Year Month Date Activity Remarks new spaces in the economy, politics, and culture. Let Africa be at the forefront in the renaissance of a new more inclusive humanity. Let ourselves be the beginning of new selves. Then will our dreams merge with that millions of working people in our countries and Africa that Martin Carter, from Walter Rodney’s country, once wrote about in his poem looking at your hands: I have learnt from book dear friend, of men dreaming and living and hungering in a room without light, who could not die since death was too poor

 Exhibition by various units  An award ceremony for the distinguished alumni of UEA: o University of Dar-es-Salaam awarded H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for being controversial yet attracting accolades and criticism in equal proportions; and Professor Issa Gulamhussein Shivji for his contribution to the law profession. o University of Nairobi awarded Professor Florida Amakobe Karani contribution to education) and Eng. Austine Kitololo a contribution to the engineering profession. o Makerere University awarded Professor Charles Lwanga Mark Olweny for his work in medicine with specific reference to advances in the treatment of cancer; Professor Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi for the promotion of mathematics as a discipline; and Hon. Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire for her passion for education at national level.

- Celebration of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s life: The celebrations were also in memory of a person that had done so much for East Africa and Africa at large Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere (President of the United Republic of Tanzania 1961-1985), an Alumnus of Makerere College 1945-1947, and the first and only Chancellor of the University of East Africa). Unveiling of a bust to immortalize him in honour of his contribution to both the scholarly world and the independence struggle within the East African region. Launch of the English version of his book; “Women’s Freedom, Women are Eagles, Not Chickens”, whose proceeds are to help the disadvantaged girls

 Present at the historic occasion was Mzee Ananiya Kerwegi Akera the roommate of Mwalimu Nyerere in 1947. The Nyerere family was represented by Hon. Charles Makongoro, and Ms. Rosemary Nyerere, and Hon. Butiku, the Chairperson of the Nyerere Foundation.

In Attendance were Alumni from University of London, UEA, UoN, UDSM and Mak, members of staff, as well as well-wishers, friends and students of the three institutions.

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Sponsored by a number of development partners: UNATCOM, Swedish Government, Makerere University and Government of Uganda.

August 2nd Public Lecture by H.E Theme: Oil Resource Management and its Utilization for the Economic Transformation- The case John Kufuor, former study of Ghana! Ghanaian President at the Main Hall Key Speaker: H.E John Kufuor, former Ghanaian President

Highlights:  Many nations without resource wealth but who have attained dramatic heights of transformation.  Economic transformation with or without oil, arguably depends on leadership, good governance and development.  Good governance is a key strategy in managing Uganda's oil resource.  To manage her oil resource, Ghana put in place ample legislation including the Petroleum Revenue Management Act 2011 and the Petroleum Commission Act 2011. These laws then had strong provisions on governance, oversight, transparency and accountability – plus rigorous provisions for reporting on oil fund assets, expenditures and investments.

Chief Guest: Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi, Prime Minister Republic of Uganda. In his remarks the Prime Minster stressed that Uganda has put in place good policies to help in the management of the oil resource, with input from countries like Ghana and Norway and oil will be a blessing to Uganda and which will be a benefit to all.

Discussants: Dr. Ezra Suruma, Dr. Julius Kiiza, Mr. Godber Tumushabe and Mr. Ernest Rubondo. Mr. Mr. Patrick Kamara was the moderator of the session. They described the lecture as timely to Uganda, especially on the issue of accountability and agreed that good governance coupled with proper legislation were indeed key drivers of excellent resource management.

The lecture attracted a staff, government officials, development partners, alumni and students which were later crowned with a cocktail.

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3rd Grand Finale at the Climax of the 90 Celebrations Freedom Square Theme: “Leadership towards Africa’s transformation in the 21st century,” Chief Guest: H.E Yoweri Museveni who was represented by Rt. Hon Amama Mbabazi.

 Notable Guests: H.E. Mwai Kibaki - Former Kenyan President, Mr. Grace Wilson Mutekanga Igaga, the composer of the Makerere University Anthem. Development, Partners, Staff, Alumni and well wishers.

 Commissioning of the Capital Campaign for the Makerere University Students Centre, a project worth USD 30million.

 A key highlight of the celebrations was the recognition and an award of a cheque of Five Million shillings, as a token of appreciation to Mr. Grace Wilson Mutekanga Igaga, the composer of the Makerere University Anthem.

 Gen. Elly Tumwine, the Patron of the Great Lakes Students’ Union presented a medal to H.E Dr. Mwai Kibaki in recognition of his outstanding political, economic and life achievements and also for promoting good governance in the region.

 A photographic memory lane, a video tour of the great Institution and bull-roasting.

The Grand Finale was sponsored by Makerere University, Bank of Uganda, Centenary Bank, Sms One Media, Stanbic Bank, Crane Bank, Coca-Cola Sabcco, Crown Beverages Limited, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Television, and the Monitor Publications.

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MAK@90 ACTIVITIES

Dr. Martin Aliker Public Lecture

2nd August 2012 , Makerere University Main Hall

Theme: Role of the Academia in Building a sustainable Private Sector

One of the guiding principles for the year-long Makerere@90 focused on the recognition of the academic and life achievements of distinguished alumni. To kick start the celebrations Makerere University nominated Dr. Martin Jerome Okec Aliker, a distinguished alumnus to set the pace for the celebrations to mark the 90th anniversary of Makerere University.

The Dr. Martin Jerome Okec Aliker brand reflects a professional and hard working individual who has excelled in all walks of life- a distinguished alumnus, a pioneer African dental surgeon who set up the first Black owned private dental practice in East Africa, a scholar, an influential business leader & entrepreneurial mentor, and one of our leading senior citizens. A person whose name rings a bell of dedicated service with an impeccable integrity, tested and proven business acumen making him one of the richest men in Uganda. Indeed, a source of inspiration to the young and old.

The public lecture, organised in conjunction with the Makerere University Convocation, was held on 2nd August, 2012 in the Main Hall. The theme of the day was “Role of the Academia in Building a sustainable Private Sector: A case study of Dr. Martin Aliker.”

Dr. William Kalema, Chairman Board of Trustees, Makerere Female Scholarship Foundation (FSF) was the main discussant, who hailed Dr. Aliker as a dental surgeon who has excelled in art and science of business and also mentioned that Dr. Martin Aliker’s name is was synonymous with the highest standards of corporate governance. He applauded Dr. Aliker for being a role model as well as his active participation in directing and growing businesses, and through his mentorship of present and future business leaders. This is manifested through the various leadership roles as a Director or Board Chairman and Member for 38 companies since 1961.

Dr. William Kalema concluded his speech by expressing his concerns about the training of some of today’s students. He admitted that most of the graduates were intelligent, but their morals were lacking. “In this 21st century, I challenge the academia to take on the mantle and ensure that the high quality academic standards at Makerere University match the high ethical standards required in all spheres of life”.

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Other notable guests included; Prof. Fredrick Kayanja, Vice-Chancellor- Mbarara University, Mr. Daniel Kalinaki, Managing Editor-the Monitor Newspaper and Mr. Hannington Karuhanga, Board Chairman Stanbic Bank who were on the discussion panel.

The Keynote speaker, Dr. Martin Aliker applauded Makerere University for the honour that was bestowed upon him. This reminded him of the memories of his life while at Makerere, the biblical quotation that justified the inclusion of women students into the university, the societal expectations of a university student then and the Makerere professors who were the highest paid Government staff and as a climax a caution to Makerere University to preserve the quality of higher education in Uganda. He explained that income disparities between civil servants and the academia were the main reason the youth no longer aspire to become teachers or doctors.

From his rich and celebrated experience, Dr. Martin Jerome Okec Aliker is convinced that students in the universities are supposed to learn how to think. “This is why in the early universities, Philosophy was a very important subject followed by Mathematics. Both subjects cannot offer you a job but they teach you to think” .

“Mr. Chancellor Sir, the Vice Chancellor, thank you for honouring me by this occasion. My personal dream of getting the Nobel Prize. Today, I humbly accept my Nobel Prize I cannot get a higher prize than this opportunity to thank my country which has given me so much and allowed me to grow and live the life I have. There is not a job I envy in Uganda. I am Ugandan. I love this country."

Emerging Issues and Lessons for Makerere

Makerere University has been at the forefront of higher education in Africa. The University has expanded over the years, as it continues to grow alumni are an important part of the University. Her alumni have made exemplary contributions’ to their community. As we continue to build for the future, the University needs to take on the continued recognition of its distinguished alumni.

With Alumni such as Dr. Aliker, Makerere University is a nation leader in higher education and interested in National Development. Through its vision, it should take forward the culture of nurturing students and staff to more leadership and entrepreneurial skills for the next 50 years. For details log onto http://vc.mak.ac.ug 25

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Stakeholders Conference

3rd August 2013, Makerere University Senate Conference Hall

Theme: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century

Makerere University held her 4th mini-stakeholders conference, on 3rd August 2012 in the Senate Conference Room. The Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi, Prime Minister of Uganda, was the Chief Guest.

The University adopted the principle of organising stakeholders’ consultative meetings since 2004 as meaningful channels of interaction with her constituents. The conference provides an opportunity for Makerere University to share with her development partners the content of reforms that have been undertaken over the last two years. It’s used as a learning experience of the evolving strategic agenda for Makerere University. It’s also a platform for the review of major donor funded projects in alignment with the implementation of the university strategic plan. It’s an avenue for receiving feedback from her stakeholders which creates an environment for learning and growth for the university as well as establishing a mutually enriching a dialogue on the roles of Makerere University in particular, and Higher Education in general, concerning socio-economic development and transformation of Uganda, East Africa and the African continent. It also highlights the concept of partnership in development. The theme of the conference was “Celebrating 90 years of Makerere st University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21 Century”.

The Ag.Vice Chancellor, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba said that Makerere University would continue to focus on the implementation of Makerere University Strategy in the 21st Century that has been anchored on three key pillars: research led University, learner centred problem based instruction and knowledge transfer partnerships and networking. He further noted the need to place the university at the heart of development, in the relevant spheres, of health, agriculture, technology development and transfer as well as champion the government intent articulated in the National Development Plan of transforming society from peasantry to a middle income country (2040).

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The Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, by Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa- Ekirikubinza presented a paper on Partnerships contribution towards the Institutional Development. Institutional Development has been remarkable to Makerere University over the last 10 years. The support has been through multilateral (World Bank), bilateral (Sweden, Norway, Netherlands) and the direct support from foundations (CCNY, Rockefeller, MacArthur, Ford etc). The areas of support include; capacity building (over 300 PhDs, 40 post-doc teams, over 80 master’s students as well as in the areas of skills enhancement), infrastructure (Library, COCIS, CEDAT, SWGS) and collaboration. The outcomes of the collaboration are: increased laboratory and teaching space that has improved the delivery of teaching and learning. The access to library services has increased on the research capacity of staff and students in the University and the more collaboration gained by the University both nationally and internationally which has increased the visibility of the University.

The highlights on the Institutional Development Programme from Development Partners were presented by Sweden on behalf of bilateral donors, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) on behalf of the Foundations. The Swedish Government was honoured to partner with Makerere University in the 90 year celebrations through their continued support to research training, capacity building and collaborations. Sweden has also supported other basic capacity building efforts such as the library and the ongoing reforms of the University’s governance, financial and administrative structures, including the adoption of the college model. In addition, Swedish funding supported the research infrastructure especially the substantial support to ICT, including computers, setting up the intranet, ICT training and software as well as policy development.

Professor Omotada Akina Aina -Program Director, Higher Education and Libraries in Africa, International Program noted that the CCNY’s support to Makerere University dates back several decades into the colonial and early post-independence era. He further noted that the CCNY supported and has continued to support Makerere University even through the difficult periods of Uganda’s history. Over the past five years, the CCNY had made grants close to US$100 million in advancing its Strategy for Africa program. Makerere University was a key player in all the dimensions of CCNY strategy, which is “Developing and Retaining the Next Generation of African Academics, University Leaders and Librarians’.

The areas of focus for the conference was on advances in research with specific reference to health presented by Prof. N. Ssewankambo; agriculture presented by 27

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Prof. S. Kyamanywa; and social sciences by Prof. M. Mamdani. All these have contributed to national development.

Prof. Ssewankambo highlighted the long journey for the College of Health Sciences (CHS). The current CHS research priorities include: Infectious & communicable diseases (including HIV, TB and malaria); maternal, adolescent & child health; sexual & reproductive health, including behavioural research; health systems research; professionalism, ethics & medico-legal, professional health education, and non- communicable diseases, including mental health. He also identified the following low priority areas based on the College research agenda: Basic sciences, trauma, occupational health, environmental health, neglected tropical diseases, and geriatrics.

Prof. S. Kyamanywa noted that as long as agriculture and other productive sectors of our economy are left to the uneducated, Africa will never develop. He quoted President Y. K. Museveni who said, “Education is vital in our struggle to ensure food security and nutrition security.” He further highlighted the factors the factors responsible for food insecurity included: low agricultural productivity, limited rural development, government policy disincentives, impact of poor health on agricultural workforce, and poor quality of human capital at all levels. The role of Universities in Economic Development are: Knowledge creation through in that universities is to produce seeds for new generation of technologies, dissemination of knowledge & ideas through student education, collaboration with industry, and outreach activities, accelerating entrepreneurship by playing an important role in the generation of entrepreneurs and job training and re-skilling.

Prof. Mandani noted that the Makerere University of today is a product of two historical periods: its early establishment during the colonial period, and its reform under neo-liberal influence. The legacy of both periods was very much alive today; which needs to be understood not just as a record of the past, but in living history as it informs the present. His discussion focused on the question: what steps can we take to bring this two-fold legacy to a close and to make possible a fresh start, towards the building of a research-led university?

Prof. Nico Cloete from the Centre for Higher Education Transformation-HERANA South Africa made a presentation on the linkages of Higher Education and Economic Development in Africa-Makerere University Chapter by. He highlighted that at the national level the importance of knowledge economy and the higher education were rather weakly reflected in the policy statement although at institutional level there is a stronger knowledge economy and the importance of the University in development. The different discourses indicated that there did not seem to be a strong agreement between national and institutional levels that higher education is key to development. He urged development aid agencies to become part of the Pact.

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He reported that the Universities in the HERANA sample are public and ‘flagship’ universities which claim in mission statements that they: have high academic ratings, are centres of academic excellence engaged in high quality research and teaching, and contribute to development. These universities are the key ‘knowledge institutions’ in these countries. The assumption was made that for a university to contribute to development it needs a strong academic core; otherwise, universities are ‘weak’ development agencies.

Prof. Cloete reported that in the general findings, none of the universities surveyed (except Cape Town) seem to have moved from their traditional undergraduate teaching role. In addition, there was considerable diversity amongst input indicators, with postgraduate enrolments and inadequate research funds the weakest. He said the strongest input indicators were manageable student-staff ratios (except Ghana) and staff with doctorates (comparable to the South African national average). On the output side, he reported that SET graduation rates were positive, but all institutions (except Cape Town) had low knowledge production. From the weak knowledge production output indicators it seems the academic cores were not strong enough to make a sustainable contribution to development, he observed.

Dr. Pius Achang from NCHE discussed the paper. In his remarks, there is need for linking Universities effectively to enable the development of a country that needs various forms and methods of knowledge policy coordination through strategic frameworks, business incubation centres, spin-off companies, actualisation of research outputs and partnerships.

The paper on Uganda’s focus for Human Capital Development in the 21st Century was presented by Prof. Kisamba-Mugerwa Chair –NPA. He attributes that in charting out Uganda’s development path, the National Planning Authority through the National Development Plan 2010/11-2014/15 identified seven most binding constraints to Uganda’s economic growth. One of these constraints was ‘inadequate quantity and quality of human resource. Consistent with the Barcelona Agenda recommendation, the strategies developed in the National Development Plan were designed to unlock the binding constraints, using micro and macro policies and programs and thereby open the way to growth for the country. He noted that a country’s most important resource is its human resource. He said it was both a factor and a target in the development process. This duality of the human resource makes it a very special because it is both a producer and a consumer resource. For countries to have human capital investment in the 21st century the core areas are health and education. The need to have the soft requirements of hard work, punctuality, honesty and patriotism play a vital role in the core areas. The University is no longer a sellers but a buyer’s market, the occurrence of a paradigm shift, the need for system thinkers as well as the total overhaul of the curricula in favour of problem based learning. Uganda’s vision is to be “A transformed society from a peasant to a modern and prosperous country within 30 years”. This vision suggests that Uganda shall need transformative human resource and the need to 29

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invest in ensuring that our human resources acquire the kind of qualities that we need for transformation and prosperity. Uganda could use the individuals as change agents in developing her human capital.

Prof. Charles Olweny, Vice Chancellor-UMU-Nkozi was the discussant. Human capital is a means of production and therefore additional investment yields additional output, which substitutable but not transferrable like can land, labor or fixed capital. He noted that Professor Kisamba-Mugerwa remained silent on Human Development Index (HDI) which was the statistical indicator of estimating human development in each nation. Yet the components of HDI include (a) Life expectancy, which is standard of health; (b) Education index, which refers to education standard and literacy ratio; (c) Income index, which reflects the standard of living. Professor Olweny emphasized that human capital is developed by health, education and standards of living. He noted that international migration was said as ‘insignificant’ and yet the numbers of Ugandan doctors in Toronto, engineers in Washington DC and educated individuals that move from poor countries (brain drain) seeking opportunities elsewhere has both positive and negative effects for both losing and receiving countries. So these have all posed for Universities to seek for new approaches.

In his remarks, Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi, noted that Universities should be felt as key players in the political, social and economic development both at national and global levels thus the need for more output from Universities. By highlighting its contribution to the economic growth of the country, Makerere University is moving towards establishing its relevance. The milestones achieved in health and agricultural research needs to move beyond the classroom to the populace where they will create an impact on the livelihoods of the average Ugandan. He thanked the development partners for their support towards higher institutions of learning and asked them not to deteriorate in their support. Credit must be given to our development partners who have played a key role not only in funding for research but for the development of research capacity; the enhancement of female participation in higher education, through the female scholarship initiative; gender mainstreaming, enhancing access to library resources and ICT as well as science and technology. As you support Makerere University you inevitably support government’s programmes, thus my humble request for your continued support.

Prof. Mondo Kagonyera in his remarks noted that the conference has provided the continued partnerships between Makerere University and other institutions both in the public and private sectors. The partnership that can be nurtured between higher education, and the public and private sectors, when the different players

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come together like this and it means that synergies for service delivery are being created.

The sponsors were DFCU Bank and Makerere University. The conference brought together Development partners International and local, Makerere University staff and students, alumni who shared ideas on a wide range of issues for the betterment of the university.

Emerging Issues and Lessons for Makerere University

The current innovations in science and technology have led to the continued support by government to Makerere University on Science, Technology and Innovations as well as for the need to allocate more funds to the research and innovations. Research is becoming a key output from Universities that needs more funding thus the need for Universities to diversify their sources of income other than over dependence on government and tuition.

As Makerere University seeks to be the leading institutions of higher learning in Africa, this therefore necessitates them to engage into public private partnership for national development. Universities should be seen playing a key role in National development by linking Universities effectively to the development of country needs. The current changing demands in the country necessitate the review of A‘level model of examinations in joining university if the students are to become relevant in the current job markets. This then generates the need to overhaul the curricula in favour of problem based learning

The current increase in enrolments for higher education has generated the strain on the available resources, thus the need for full time student equivalent as a guiding tool in the allocation of resources.

a) Prof. Omotada Akina Aina from CCNY and Prof. M. Mamdani Director- MISR

b) Prof. Kisamba-Mugerwa – Chairman NPA

c) Hon Amama Mbabazi – Prime Minster and Hon John Chrysostom Muyingo Minister of State for Higher Education d) Eng. Dr. Wana Etyem adorns the Prime Minster with a Makerere University Alumni Scurf.

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4th August 2012: Launch of Mak@90 Year-long Celebration

Theme: Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University

On 4th August 2012, the Mak@90 day long celebrations were officially launched by H. E. President Yoweri K. Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda and a Visitor of Makerere University. This kicked off with hoisting of the Uganda, Makerere University and Mak@90 Celebrations flags at the Main Gate. This was followed by the tour of the Exhibition of research and innovations by staff and students of the University.

In commemoration of the day, four foundation stones were unveiled; these were for the Multidiscipline Laboratory Complex, The UCB (COBAMS) building, the Food Technology and Business Incubation Centre (FTBIC) slab and the CHUSS complex. The first half of the new extension to the Main Library was also officially opened by the Chief Guest.

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Students of Performing Arts and Film presented their new composition to the guests that gathered at the Freedom Square, to mark the 90 years.

Some of the distinguished guests that were in attendance included Prof. Asavia Wandira, who made a presentation on reflections of Makerere University from former Vice Chancellor’s perspective.

Professor Asavia Wandira, a two-time Vice- Chancellor of Makerere University, highlighted that the historical mission of Makerere University was to be the Golden Apex of the education system which would be consistent with National

Development. However, the problems emerged that affected the Golden Apex. With the underdeveloped secondary school system what would take the first genesis: is it the development of the college into University or the development of the secondary school system and given the standards of internationally recognized Universities, should the new Universities set their own standards having regards to their nations’ development and allow those standards to fluctuate as development progresses? Or, should they be fixed to the presumed International standards of Universities? The Asquith Commission recommended that Colonial Colleges should be brought into special relationship with the University of London to whose Golden standards the colleges’ standards would be anchored. In 1949 an agreement was reached and Makerere become the University College of East Africa. Tanzania rejected the special relations which Makerere had and this resulted to more challenges. Because of vast distances between the colleges, this could not guarantee the Golden standards. This later led to the establishment of the University of East Africa, with the colleges of Dar-es- Salaam, Nairobi and Makerere. The University of East Africa become the guarantor of new Standards and the fixed Apex of the East African Systems of Education. 33

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He concluded that the “Glory of the Makerere Golden Apex was slowly but surely re- built for the future”. In time of crisis, it’s the duty of old and the retired Generals to put on the armour and medals of their time, and to urge their successors to emulate the highest traditions of their service. They may be heard to say:

“Ebintu sibyangu...... ” “Tetwabifunira ku mukeka...... ” “Twali bangi...... ” The future rises on the ashes of the past. And so Mr. Vice Chancellor Sir, Allow me to say: Times are bad, Put on your armour, Call out the troops, Let your command be heard, For that is the heritage of your office, As far as in you lies, Having regard to the particulars of your time and country, Defend the Gory of the Golden Apex, To that is the inheritance and pride of your University and Country.

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Public Debate on HIV Management and Prevention

28th August 2012, At the Imperial Royale Hotel

Theme: Uganda’s HIV Prevention Strategy is under Scrutiny

On 28th August 2012, the College of Health Sciences (CHS) together with Centre for Disease Control (CDC) organised a Public Debate “Why Uganda’s HIV Prevention Strategy is under Scrutiny” at the Imperial Royale Hotel. Dr. William Bazeyo, Dean School of Public Health informed the invited guest that the objective of this debate was to evaluate what was not being done right following reports that Uganda was second to Chad, in Sub-Saharan Africa, where HIV infection was raising. The debate was moderated by Professor David Serwadda, the Proponents Assoc. Prof. Fred Wabwire- Mangen, Director - Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care at CHS & Dr. Stella Alamo-Talisuna, Executive Director, Reach-Out Mbuya. The opponents were Dr. Alex Coutinho, Executive Director of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) & Ms. Milly Katana, a long-time HIV activist.

Dr. Stella Alamo noted that Uganda has been judged harshly and yet the country is moving in the right direction. She pointed out that despite the challenges, Uganda had registered success in the prevention of Mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Dr. Coutinho where the current interventions had failed to make impact, he highlighted areas of concern: lack of leadership commitment, weak community engagement, promotion of single interventions like circumcision and abstinence creating a ‘magic bullet’ illusion, writing wonderful-reading documents (policies and plans) without commitment to implementation. He further elaborated that what brought down the infections in the early phase of the epidemic in Uganda was committed leadership from the His Excellency, the President to the village leaders, religious leaders as well as cultural leaders. This was complimented by the focused, well-developed messages that had a tinge of fear.

During the debate the participants noted that there was a remarkable or some modest positive change in the behaviour of Ugandans especially on the management of HIV.

The chancellor Makerere University, Prof. George Mondo Kangonyera together with the chairperson, Uganda Aids Commission Dr. Vinand Nantulya also appealed to Ugandans, to play their role in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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Launch of the Family Health Research and Development Centre

14th August 2012, Kasangati, Gayaza Road

On 14th September 2012, Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu launched the Family Health Research and Development Centre in Kasangati. The Centre is part of the larger School of Public Health that symbolizes the link between academia and community. The Centre provides capacity building for Makerere University staff and students in various aspects of research management, as well as provision of services to communities in partnership with the Kasangati Health Centre. The event was preceded by a dialogue with Members of Parliament belonging to the Forum on Food Security and Population.

Blood Donation Drive by Students Guild

1st – 5th October 2012, at the Freedom Square and Colleges

The Makerere University Student’s Guild in partnership with the Nakasero Blood Bank organised the Blood Donation Drive from 1st to 5th October 2012. The Nakasero Blood Bank successfully collected 245 units of blood from the exercise that attracted participants from within and outside the University. As part of the drive members benefitted from free screening (cervical and breast Cancer), health education, free dental check-ups, blood tests and counselling services were also offered to all interested participants.

CEDAT Open Day

5th – 6th October 2012, in the College Quadrangle

On 5th – 6th October 2012, CEDAT organised an Open Day and Exhibition that was officially opened by Rt. Hon Amama Mbabazi, the Prime Minister of Uganda. The exhibition showcased the innovations from the Schools of Built Environment and Engineering as well as the Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Arts (MTSIFA). Activities of the Open Day included; tour of the exhibits, a guided tour of the College, hosting of various Secondary Schools, a Fashion & Talents Show and Awards ceremony.

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Launch of the Public Interest Law Clinic

28th September 2012 at the Senate Building, Conference Hall

Theme: “Educating Lawyers for Social Justice”.

The School of Law officially launched the Public Interest Law Clinic on 28th September 2012 under the theme “Educating Lawyers for Social Justice”. Hon. Kahinda Otafiire, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, was the Chief Guest at the event that took place at the Senate Building Conference Hall. The Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC) has been established in the School of Law to promote public interest lawyering and social justice through practical legal training. The Clinic is managing the School’s Clinical Legal Education programme and running practical student.

The guests were treated to a dinner hosted at the School of Law Gardens.

In celebrating Culture and partnerships the Development partners such as Carnegies Corporation of New York (CCNY) and the Royal Government of Norway also participated in the Mak@90 year-long celebrations.

Umoja Cultural Flying Carpet Festival (CFC)

12 -13th October 2012, Makerere University Main Hall

On the 12th - 13th October 2012, the Norwegian Embassy in partnership with the Department of Performing Arts and Film –CHUSS held the Umoja Cultural Flying Carpet Festival (CFC) that featured powerful cultural performances from the countries of Norway, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Uganda.

The Umoja Cultural Flying Carpet (CFC) is a program working for peace and development of the society through international cultural collaboration. It brings together the artists from different countries in the spirit of “growing through creating together”. The uniqueness of the Umoja show comes from the fact that the show is constructed by artists in cooperation across borders and nations. This year’s show was developed in Tanzania by artists from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Norway, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa.

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The Umoja Cultural Flying Carpet Festival was a platform for bringing together performers in the spirit of growing through creating together so that for young people can be aware of their talents and present it to an international audience as a way of strengthening and promoting different cultures to bring about appreciation of the same. In that the performance is such a tribute to variety of tradition, and by blending and connecting different traditions into each other.

The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. John Ddumba- Ssentamu thanked the government of Norway for the generous support to Makerere University institutional development programmes since the 1960s. In the same spirit, he thanked the Ambassador of Norway for sponsoring the Umoja Flying Carpet, which promotes talent and culture in Universities.

H.E Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther, Norway’s Ambassador to Uganda highlighted that since culture is the tightly connected to identity cultural projects and cooperation such as UMOJA, contribute to nation building and promotes Human Rights and democracy. Culture creates the fundamental building blocks in people’s personality and in the ties that link people to communities and nations. “Through their participation in UMOJA, the young talents will become more aware of their identity, which in turn underpins nation building”. A free and strong cultural sector, promotes other rights and values such as freedom of expression, unity in diversity and debate about needs in society”. The festival was crowned with a Cocktail at the St. Francis Gardens.

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Commissioning of the Second-half of the New Library Building and CCNY Centennial Celebrations

29th October 2012, Makerere University Library

On the 29th October 2013, H.E Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Vice-President of the Republic Uganda, commissioned the Second half of the New Library Building, taking into consideration that H.E The President had commissioned the first half of the New Library building extension on 4th August 2012. The Vice-President congratulated Makerere University over the 8,000 square metres of floor space as well as the increased ICT infrastructure. This has contributed to the transformation of Makerere University into a model academic library in Sub-Saharan Africa. In his remarks, H.E Ssekandi noted that documentation and information retrieval are key elements in sustaining Education Institutions like Makerere University. The institutional and individual knowledge accumulated over time is best preserved in traditional and hi-tech libraries that I am commissioning today. “ I am glad that the New Extension block’s sitting capacity, equipment and management is geared towards efficient dispensation of knowledge to staff and students, in this modern era. Thus the extension block will therefore strengthen your research capabilities, both for the students and teaching staff”, he said. The function was graced by the presence of officials from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Dr. Aina Omotade, who conveyed greetings from Dr. Vartan Gregorian President of CCNY and donated books to the library. He also reaffirmed Dr. Vartan’s and the Corporation’s commitment to African higher education and to Makerere University. He thanked the Vice Chancellor and his team for the great work and the collaboration. He read out remarks that were prepared by Dr. Vartan Gregorian:

“In 1848, when Andrew Carnegie left his native Scotland as a boy and immigrated with his family to the United States, he was poor and he had few prospects in life. He had little access to education. Indeed, at the age of 13, he was already working in a mill to help support his family. But he wasn’t going to let his life be measured by the few opportunities that were available to a person in his circumstances: he was going to

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make opportunities for himself. And he knew in order to do that, he had to become educated. He had to learn. And in order to learn, he had to read.

That is why libraries were so important to him. Andrew Carnegie was lucky because while, in his era, there were very few places where those who could not afford to buy books could find them, the young Carnegie was fortunate enough to know someone who changed all that. In his autobiography, Andrew Carnegie wrote about how Colonel James Anderson, a wealthy man, allowed him and other “working boys” like him to benefit from his personal library. As Mr. Carnegie said, “Colonel James Anderson—I bless his name as I write— announced that he would open his library of four hundred volumes to boys, so that any young man could take out, each Saturday afternoon, a book which could be exchanged for another on the succeeding Saturday.”

Being able to use a library changed Andrew Carnegie’s life, and he never forgot that. And later, after he himself had become wealthy, among his first acts of philanthropy was to begin helping to build free public libraries around the world. In fact, Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Corporation of New York eventually helped to create over 2,500 libraries in the United States and across the globe. Indeed, Andrew Carnegie, began building public libraries in South Africa in 1911. And beginning in 1928, Carnegie Corporation of New York made grants for library support in South Africa, Rhodesia and Nyasaland. In Africa, as you know, our support for libraries continues to this day.

Like all of you assembled here today, we at the Corporation believe that libraries are the levers of change within societies. And without question, they are the key to the progress of any society that values learning and knowledge. Libraries serve a critical role in improving literacy levels, and act as information hubs, often providing a community's only access to electronic communication. But they are even more than that: they are a place of freedom. They are a place where individuals can explore whatever ideas they want and learn about whatever subjects they are interested in, without

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anyone asking questions about what they want to know or why they want to know it. Libraries are where the past opens up to any man, woman or child who wants to learn its lessons. Libraries are where people begin to envision the future—for themselves, for their communities, and even for their nations.

Further, libraries, along with our museums and universities, constitute the very DNA of our culture. Cemeteries do not provide earthly immortality to men and women. Libraries, museums and universities too, are the true monuments to the lives of human beings, to the work they have done and all that they have learned and passed on to their descendants.

Libraries are as old as civilization—the object of pride, envy and sometimes senseless destruction. From the clay tablets of Babylon to the computers of a modern library stretch more than five thousand years of humankind's insatiable desire to establish written immortality, to ensure the continuity of culture and civilization, and to share their memory, their wisdom, their strivings, their longings, their fantasies and their experiences with future generations.

There were libraries in Mesopotamia thousands of years ago. Books then were clay tablets stamped with wedge-shaped marks and baked in the sun. Tens of thousands of them are now stored in museums, many still awaiting translation. The early collections included immense commercial records, documents of state, which were housed in the temple under the custody of a priest. We also know that in 600 B.C. there were libraries of a sort in Greece. Not long after Alexander the Great conquered Egypt, he founded the city of Alexandria, and there, around 300 B.C., he built an Academy to serve the Muses, known as the Museum. It gave poets, historians, musicians, mathematicians, astronomers and scientists an opportunity to live and to work under royal patronage. The results are now the stuff of history: at Alexandria, Euclid worked out the elements of geometry; Ptolemy mapped the heavens; a scholar and poet, Eratosthenes, determined the circumference of the earth; another, Herophilius, recognized the connection between a heartbeat and a pulse, and he articulated the difference between arteries and veins; yet

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another developed a systematic method of cataloging and shelving books.

Looking back on these accomplishments, we can recognize that libraries constitute the diaries of mankind. They carry our nation’s heritage and the heritage of the entire human race the record of its triumphs and failures, a legacy of its intellectual, scientific and artistic achievements. The library represents humanity’s collective memory. It is more than just a repository: it is truly an instrument of civilization. The library is a laboratory of human inspirations, a window to the future, a wellspring of action. The library is a source of self- renewal. It is the link between the solitary individual and collective mankind. It represents our community. The library is the University of Universities, containing the source and unity of knowledge. The library is the only true university even within a university. There are no entrance examinations and no subsequent examinations. Neither are their diplomas or graduations, for no one can graduate from a library. Above all else, the library represents and embodies the spirit of humanity. The library marks an act of faith in the continuity of humanity. It is an act of honour to the past, a witness to the future, hence a visible judgment of both.

A library is also the one, unique place where we can satisfy the love for learning and for reading books that is a critical component of our lives. After all, reading provides a renewal. What is renewed is the imagination. Its active independence is able to take the measure of everyday events from a point just beyond our reach. That point, the act of reading provides. Reading constitutes a self renewal, an imaginative act and a human act. It forces us to see how we would be poorer, what kind of experience we would be missing and what strengths we would lack if we did not read.

And in our libraries, we find an oasis, a place of reflection and contemplation. A library is a sanctuary, a haven for privacy, a retreat as well as a source of recreation for the renewal of one’s imagination and the development of one’s mind. The library provides a place and space for imaginative recreation, for imaginative rebirth. As American author Rita

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Mae Brown succinctly put it, “When I got my library card that is when my life began.”

When another author, the late Jorge Luis Borges, who was one of Latin America’s great contemporary writers and a former librarian, became blind, he imagined paradise in the form of a library. He once wrote the following moving tribute to the book: “Of all of mankind’s diverse tools, undoubtedly the most astonishing are his books. All the others are extensions of the body. The telephone is an extension of his voice; the telescope and microscope extensions of his sight. The sword and the plow are extensions of his arms. . . [Man] has created the book, however, as the worldly extension of his imagination and his memory. . . Mankind owes all that we are to the written word. Books are the great memory and [imagination] of the centuries.”

“I believe,” Borges concluded, “that books will never disappear. It is impossible for it to happen. If books were to disappear, history would disappear. So would men [and women].

For all of Africa and Uganda in particular, preserving history, with all its tragedies and triumphs, its injustices, reconciliations and rebirths, is a critical component of progress. It is an essential part of the roadmap that leads to the future for every citizen of the country. In that connection, Carnegie Corporation of New York is extraordinarily proud to have helped the people of Uganda, particularly Makerere University to build and renew the Research Commons. These buildings, these books, and the treasures of knowledge they hold are our joint investment in the future. I celebrate with you all that your future will hold.

Thank you very much.

Dr. Vartan Gregorian – President, Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Ms. Ritah Namisango, the Senior Public Relations Officer informed the congregation, that they are gathered in the New Library Building extension to celebrate the Makerere University’s 90 years of existence; the centennial celebrations of the CCNY;

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and the remarkable structural transformation of the library and the developments in the library services.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu applauded the Carnegie Corporation of New York, for the grant which focused on the automation of the University Library. Makerere University is privileged, that 29th October 2012 has gown down in its history because of the generous support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Makerere University appreciates the support towards the Institutional Development Programmes and particularly the University Library, which support has made it the leading facility of its kind in the region. With this new facility we envision significant impact on the growth and transformation of the Main Library functions; from basic and manual to fully fledged and automated online catalogues accessible 24-hours a day, all year round. The facility greatly benefits students, staff, Ugandans and the region.

Prof. Maria Musoke, the University Librarian, was grateful for the support worth US$ 2.5m grant by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for ICT infrastructure, new books and capacity building of library staff. She also thanked Swedish Government, Government of Norway and other development partners for supporting the developments library processes and systems.

Emerging Issues and lessons for Makerere University

With the commissioning of the new Library extensions, Makerere University has to put in more efforts on research as Universities exist principally to generate knowledge and provide solutions to existing and emerging challenges. However, the challenge that has been failing most of the infrastructure has been poor maintenance, thus the need for the management of the University to put aside resources for maintenance of the infrastructure, to ensure long life and preservation.

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Celebrating University of Bergen –Makerere University Partnership

21st February 2013, Makerere University Main Hall

On 21st February 2013, Makerere University celebrated her 25 year collaboration with the University of Bergen, Norway. The Bergen team was led by Prof. Sigmund Grønmo- Rector, Prof. Thorkild Tylleskär, and Mr. Ole Gunnar Evensen. The celebrations were marked by presentations portraying works and achievements of the collaboration in the fields of; Child Health, Nile Basin Research, Forestry and Ecological Management, Folklore as a Repository of Traditional Wisdom, ICT, Archives and Library Digitalization and Management, among others. These achievements have been possible by the generous financial and human resource support from the University of Bergen. With the current 15-year Frame Agreement ending in November 2014, more support has been agreed to for another 10 years.

The Rector, University of Bergen presented a plaque to Prof. John Ddumba- Ssentamu, who also reciprocated by giving a plaque to Prof. Sigmund Grønmo, the Rector of University of Bergen.

Prof. Livingstone S. Luboobi and Prof. Andreas Steigen the former Vice Chancellors moved the audience with highlights of humble beginning, of the collaboration between both universities. The audience learnt the collaboration between Makerere University and University of Bergen started with a chance visit by Prof. Endre Lillethun in 1988 and was then formalized in 1991. In November 1999, the two Universities then signed a 15-year Frame Agreement the single longest North-South Institutional Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ever signed.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu welcomed the delegation, alumni and staff of Makerere University to the 25 year celebrations, expressing Makerere University’s gratitude of having the University of Bergen as great partner. Since 1999, the University of Bergen has significantly supported Makerere University’s core areas of teaching and learning, advancement of research and knowledge transfer. It has enabled capacity building in the Library, as well as in the Department of Finance and, the Directorate of Human Resources. The collaboration has contributed significantly towards the internationalization of the two institutions, an aspect that is recognized by both Universities. The joint degree awarding arrangement between Makerere University and Bergen has produced its first PhD

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graduate Dr. Grace Ndezi from the College of Health Sciences in 2012. In August 2008, the University of Bergen awarded an Honorary Doctorate to Prof. Livingstone Luboobi in recognition of his contribution to the collaboration. In the same spirit on 20th January 2010, Makerere University awarded Prof. Endre Lillethun an Honorary Doctor of Science of Makerere University.

The Alumni and guests were later on treated to a cocktail where staff and students had the opportunity to socialise while reminiscing their past at the University of Bergen with the Department of Performing Arts and Film, College of Humanities and Social Sciences entertaining the delegates, staff and students.

Celebrating Partnership with Government of Norway & Official Launch of the NORHED Support to Uganda

6th March, 2013, Hotel Africana, Kampala

On 6th March 2013, the Norwegian Embassy in Uganda partnered with Makerere University to celebrate 90 years of existence and 60 years of partnership and support, in the areas of research, infrastructure and human resource development. This conference was also used as a platform to launch the North-South higher education initiative the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED), which is the successor for the Norwegian Government support to Makerere University. Other programmes have been NOMA, NUFU, and IDP.

H. E. Edward Kiwanuka-Ssekandi, the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda was the Guest of Honour. Other distinguished guests included; His Excellency Ambassador Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther of the Norwegian Embassy in Uganda, Dr. John R. S. Kaboggoza (Associate Professor) and Professor L.S. Luboobi who were instrumental in Norwegian partnership with Mak, Prof. Ole Nydal from NTNU, Associate Professor Wenche Barthe Eide’s from the University of Oslo, Paul R. Fife, Director and Edle Hamre, Assistant Director NORAD.

Key highlights of the Day

Dr. John. Kabboggoza, former Dean, Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation, and a proud beneficiary presented the key achievements of Norway Support Programs to Makerere University;

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a) Support dates back from 1940s & 1960s to the Forestry and Botany Departments, the transition of the department in 1996 to 1999 to the then Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation, and a rollout to Institutional Development Programme in 2000/01 to 2011/12.

b) Support in the following programmes; Norwegian Programme for Development, Research & Education (NUFU) (1991-2011/12) for human resource development & research capacity building (quantity and quality), NORAD’s Programme for Masters Studies (NOMA) (2010 -2014) for the Joint Masters Programme between Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU) & College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) and NORDIC project (2011 -2013) which focuses on Sustainable Renewable Energy business in Uganda.

c) Infrastructural support: Library Extension Furnishing, CEDAT Extension , School of Women & Gender (CHUSS), Food Bio-Technology Incubation Centre, School of Forestry, College of Computing and Information Sciences of space worth 16,105 m2.

d) Financial support over NOK 300million

e) Other areas of support included ICT which has enhanced ICT literacy levels amongst staff and students, improved physical infrastructure, and enhancing linkages for development

Benefits of Collaborations with Makerere University by Norwegian Institutions: The collaborative research has promoted innovation and independence through creating problem solving initiatives & knowledge which are more practical than theoretical. It has also enhanced the availability of laboratory facilities in the various collaborating universities which has allowed networking of staff and students in different countries as well as sharing of experience due to increased benchmarking visits and interactions. Such opportunities have created synergies between South and North universities and contributed towards the development of appropriate energy technology for sustainable development.

Others presentations included Dr. Consolata Kabonesa, Prof. Edward Kirumira, Prof. John Muyonga and Prof. James Tumwine in terms of benefits from the collaboration;

 Benefits of Institutional support -Beneficiary perspective

a) Dr. Consolata Kabonesa – Dean, SWGS Infrastructural support has facilitated the delivery of ICT & enhanced the financial base through renting out of space to DFCU Bank and the funds mobilised will be used towards the proposed extension – Gender Equity and Policy Analysis Centre. The support has also contributed towards capacity building of academic staff.

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 Experiences/lessons from participants on how Norwegian support has contributed to personal institutional and community development:

a) Prof. Edward Kirumira -A case of UiB-Mak Frame Agreement: Highlighted that the support has been instrumental in supporting non-academic units like Finance, Human Resources and the Main Library which has enabled Makerere University to support Libraries within the region. The support has therefore gone beyond supporting the individual members of staff, to a long term nature by creating an interdisciplinary enabling environment. The collaboration has succeeded due to multi-departmental and multi- disciplinary research and joint supervision of students and because of this, more regional institutions have come on board from South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania.

b) Prof. James Tumusiime – Collaboration around Child Health: The collaboration has significantly contributed to the growth of the College of Health Sciences (CHS). Through the support, the College has awarded joint degrees resulting into high quality graduates. The College was also able to obtain a UDS 1 million grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to facilitate the project entitled ‘Can we use the breast to save the brain?’ In August 2001, CHS started a health science journal which has seen growth in the number of publications in peer reviewed journals as well as winning the Norwegian prize for the best research paper in Norway. Prof. Tumusiime highlighted the need to build bridges among the Ivory tower (Mak) and the disease palace, the bedrooms where health is created as well as other departments and sectors related to the same. He concluded by asking for more assistance to research based education and proposed that Mak should become a hub to train for better outcomes of positive solutions for mother and new-born related diseases

c) Prof. John Muyonga – Collaboration with the School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-Engineering (CAES): Prof. Muyonga noted that the then Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) started in 1999 and was hardly operational before Norwegian Government funding. The equipment received boasted the functioning of the department. It has enabled partnerships with the private and public sectors (Uganda Police and Uganda Prisons) by providing training opportunities. Today, the School has over 25 staff members.

Prof. Paul R. Fife made a presentation on “The Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED)” that was to be launched. NOREHD is aimed at increasing academic capacities in developing countries by creating a long term perspective between South-North. These are demand driven towards Institutional commitments and involvement with thematic and/or geographic focus like post graduate programmes as Joint research projects

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while utilizing small-scale infrastructure and yet strengthening the system. The programme is aimed at improving Education and Training, Health, Natural Resources Management, Climate & Environment, Democratic & Economic governance, Humanities, Culture, Media and Communication as well as capacity development especially in South Sudan. The overall annual budget for NORHED is NOK 150 million including funding to EnPe project for a period of five years. NORHED is to be one main programme to support higher education in Africa and it is getting good response especially from Uganda and they look forward to a strengthened collaboration

Dr. Monica Chibita presented the expectations by other Institutions on the NORHED support. She focused on the goal of higher education institutions in the South by building capacity so as to produce knowledge in a systematic and sustainable manner, whilst overcoming large disparities in needs/capacities among the universities.

She highlighted some of the typical challenges for universities and institutions in the South, these included: limited access to Higher Education (poverty; gender etc.); lack of locally-based training opportunities at Higher Degree level (for both staff and students); lack of supportive academic infrastructure (books, equipment); low completion rates with special challenges at Masters and PhD levels (hence conflicting loyalties; survival; limited or poor supervision; doubtful relevance to job market; heavy teaching loads due to low staffing levels; poor remunerations; and absence of adequate recognition and incentives for quality teaching & research, limited networks, mentorship and access to publication outlets.

These challenges have resulted into low morale, uncoordinated or poorly coordinated research efforts that do not build up to any clear impact or outcome, low and/or poor quality academic output, inward-looking, survival rather than service mentality to research and teaching, limited engagement with policy, civil society, limited capacity to run higher degree programmes and apathy.

Despite such hindrances, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), government and private institutions in the South have tried to address these challenges, partners like NORAD have played an instrumental role and the expectation is that NORHED will supplement ongoing efforts in addressing these challenges. This can be done by strengthening infrastructure for teaching and research (books, equipment, chemicals), strengthening management and coordination systems, prioritize and provide for uninterrupted time for research (like sabbatical, off-semesters or research leave arrangements), train in research philosophy, skills & management, establish incentive schemes for academic productivity (quality teaching) and finally widen outlets for publication. For efficiency additional expectations could include; creating networking opportunities (including South-South) to broaden horizons, strengthening quality through increased mentoring and peer review opportunities (hence staff exchange), building sustainable capacity to maintain the outcomes of these 49

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interventions, build enduring relationships between individual academics and partner institutions and create deliberate linkages between the academe, industry and society.

The Vice- President of Uganda, H.E Edward Kiwanuka-Ssekandi, in his speech noted that Universities like Makerere University, our National pride, was now the best University in Africa outside South Africa, and could not underestimate the contribution of the development partners. He saluted the Norwegian Government for being a true Development partner to this Nation in various sectors including the Education, Energy, Forestry development, Health and promotion of human rights. “From the year 2000 to 2010, Uganda received NOK 34 billion in development and humanitarian aid, and the Government of Norway continues to support us”. He challenged Makerere University to facilitate good governance and public accountability by sharing well-researched practices. As an academic Institution, he stressed that Makerere University had a big role to play in directing the Country, not only through giving lectures but by guiding policy and being on record for stating the desired course. He pointed out that Universities were key players in the political, social and economic development both at national and global level. He applauded the Norwegian tax payers for their generosity and pledged to ensure that all aid is put to proper use.

H.E. Kiwanuka-Ssekandi an alumnus of Makerere University officially launched the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education, Research and Development (NORHED).

The Ambassador thanked Makerere University staff and Ms. Mary Mabweijano, the Senior Programmes Officer at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Uganda especially for a job well done towards the success of the occasion.

Ambassador Gaustadsæther highlighted the contribution the programmes had created especially the good relations which has contributed to capacity building in the academia. He highlighted the need for more collaboration so as to benefit more people. Ambassador Gaustadsæther concluded that Norway, through NORAD, was moving into a new collaborative research program, Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research for 50

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Development (NORHED). “This program demonstrates our commitment to higher education at global level. He then closed the conference with an invitation to the guests to join him and the Vice-President to the cocktail in the Hotel African Pool Side Gardens.

The conference attracted university staff and students, professors from Universities in Norway, professors/researchers from national and regional universities benefiting from the NORHED programme, other development partners and research organizations. Guests were treated to a cocktail and entertainment by students from the Performing Arts and Firm Department in the Hotel Africana Pool Side gardens.

On 5th and 7th March 2013, the representative team for the NORHED toured the beneficiary units including the Makerere University Library, CAES – Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK), College of Computing and Information Sciences (COCIS), College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) and the School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio- engineering (FTNB), and School of Women and Gender Studies (SWGS). They also met with the Makerere University NORHED Institutional Development Implementation Committee (NIDIC) officials to discuss benefits and challenges and forge a way forward to ensure a successful programme.

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Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi Memorial Public Lecture

15th March 2013, Makerere University Main Hall

Theme: A Living Monument of a Patriotic and Intellectual Mind.

On 15th March 2013, Makerere University held the second Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi Memorial Lecture in the University Main Hall. The Public Lecture which attracted a number of signatories, alumni, staff and friends, was organised by the Joshua-Baitwa Mugyenyi family in conjunction with the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and the Makerere University Public Relations Office which was sponsored by Bank of Uganda. Then invitation Dean, School of Social Sciences, Dr. Charles Bwana welcomed the participants to Makerere University and further extended an invitation to such intellectual moments. He pointed out that he was honoured to be associated with the Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi legacy, and he requested members of staff in the department who were taught and mentored by the late to stand for recognition. The Guest of Honour, Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, Minister of Water and Environment and long time friend of the Late Dr. Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi. Prof. Kamuntu, reminisced the times of his first days at school with "Josh"; in reference to Dr. Joshua B. Mugyenyi. He attributed their life style to the moral values that Ntare School had imparted in them. Meritocracy and individual merit as a basis for recognition, Academic freedom and tolerance to listen to ideas of others, non-sectarianism, student participation in the administration & management of the school and a haven for vulnerable groups (Refugees and expellees from seminaries) played a key role in which they are today. While at Ntare School, Joshua Mugyenyi was a brilliant student and his peer-group at the school can testify to this fact. His peers included Richard Ntiru, the late Saul Mboijana, the late Frank Kamurari, Zake Bibangamba, Abedneg Bazibumba, Rev. Sam Kakiiza, Edward Kiiza and others who became prominent personalities in the country. The period 1962-1967, Uganda experienced political change and in turn brought forth Joshua Mugyenyi's passion for debating. Josh was one of the most active and eloquent student in debating these issues.

In a speech, read by Prof. Oswald Ndoleriire the Acting Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University thanked the Guest of Honour, Hon. Professor Ephraim Kamuntu for accepting to deliver a presentation during the Memorial Lecture. "Today, we join the nation in celebrating the life of an ever optimistic and passionate leader-transformer and eloquent

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discussant of the socio-economic transformation of Uganda and Africa," read the Vice Chancellor's speech.

Prof. Kamuntu thanked Makerere University for the Rebirth of the Makerere Africa Lecture Series which started on 2nd December 2011. He commended Hon. Professor Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, the only one of the trio still living, for presenting the Inaugural lecture in the Re-birth of the Makerere Africa Lecture Series.

He further hailed Makerere University on the second Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi Memorial Lecture as held on the 11th Anniversary of his passing on. “I am truly honoured and I ponder aloud on what exactly Dr. Mugyenyi would have asked if he were alive today”.

Mr Aaron Mukway, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and a former student of Dr. Joshua Mugyenyi pointed out how his simplicity and boldness made him a unique Lecturer. Dr. Baitwa-Mugyenyi was a Pan Africanist who always looked at the problems in Uganda on a wider context. His zeal and love for Education, made him focus on helping and teaching and always made this statement "If you do not have a degree, you cannot build your village". He was a thinker and would always look for solutions.

In his remark, the Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera further hailed Dr. Mugyenyi, I believe that if he was alive today, he would point out to Government and Makerere University the urgent need to address the youth unemployment beginning with the need to transform our education and training system. He would point out the need for Uganda to start producing the skills needed for expanding our economy and create more jobs. And while he would underscore the onus on Government and our education system, I believe Joshua would also do something about it in his own capacity.

On behalf of the Mugyenyi family, Mrs Mary Mugyenyi, thanked the organizers more specially the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, for inviting Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu to deliver the second Joshua Mugyenyi memorial lecture. She further said The Joshua Mugyenyi Education Foundation places honour on the passion for Education and enables the talented youth to contribute to the development of their communities, country and region. With this, they donated UGX.10million shillings to the Makerere University Female Scholarship Foundation (FSF) to support bright female students who come from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to access higher education. The memorial lecture climaxed with a cocktail at the freedom square. 54

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The BBC - Makerere University Science Festival 24th – 28th March 2013, Makerere University, Freedom Square

Theme: The Role of Africa in Global Science

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in partnership with Makerere University organised the First ever Science Festival in Uganda that run for five days. The festival showcased some of the most significant international scientific researches and how African scientists have contributed to the global science agenda. The festival also attracted renowned scientists namely; Tejinder Virdee, of CERN one of the world’s leading physicists – Kenyan born, who led the search for the Higgs Boson particle and Professor Justin Jonas, Dept. Physics & Electronics, Rhodes University, South Africa, who are currently working on the square Kilometre Array, Africa’s largest space project.

There is a current misinterpretation of Science as a field for only those who are gifted, however there is need to encourage children to appreciate science from an early age so as to demystify the misconception. The days’ highlights from the discussions were; food technology is key for Africa and is one way of making science relevant for the continent; science needs to be separated from the technology; science for Africa needs to address the daily challenges first; scientists do not have to leave Africa to practice pure science, but need to be supported by the relevant authorities if they are to be retained and the future for Science in Africa is very bright as well as the need for more female Scientists to come up.

The highlights of the second day covered the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). The panellists included Prof. Samuel Kyamanywa, Prof. Elly Sabitti, and Prof. William. Kyamuhangire,

Prof. Kyamanywa, Ag. Principal, -CAES headed the science team that discussed with the BBC Science crew led by Julian Siddle. Prof. Kyamanywa highlighted the engagement of the College in several projects both multi-disciplinary as well as based on teams; has a well established Tissue culture laboratory for the production and multiplication of clean planting materials for vegetatively propagated crops like cassava and bananas; has been able to produce new crop varieties that are resistant to pests & disease, early maturing, high yielding and drought resistant to address the issue of food security. The examples of new crop varieties made included the four varieties of Mak soy, MT56 Tomato variety, cow peas and drought tolerant sweet sorghum for the production of food and bio fuels as well as a program that is aimed at controlling pests and viruses. The school was venturing into agro processing and incubating people who can create jobs to 55

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employ others and to create market for agricultural produce. The college was also looking at the effects of agricultural systems like carbon sequestration and environmental impact which has been successfully implemented projects like the artificial wetlands in secondary schools where control of sewage system was problematic.

Prof. Sabiiti highlighted a number of projects being undertaken in the college as a means of improving agricultural productivity in the face of Climate Change. He noted that Climate change has been misinterpreted for flooding in the city in spite of many underlying causes like poor drainage and encroachment on water catchment areas like swamps. Effects of climate change were real and being felt by severe heat, changed rainfall patterns, frequent lightening and hailstones.

With support from the Rockefeller Foundation, the college has reviewed 60 undergraduate programs to integrate climate sciences in the curriculum to build the capacity of Ugandans to handle climate change and has developed an MSc in climate change to build capacity for the nation.

With the support from SIDA, in 2000, the college embarked on a project on utilising peri-urban agricultural waste for the manufacture of livestock feeds, biogas for domestic use and fertilisers to improve soil fertility. So far a total of 8 graduates have been trained in garbage use that is closely related to climate change.

However the college is also faced with some challenges; how to improve agricultural productivity in two approaches - producing graduates for human resource development and incubating farmers & business enterprises; and the poor seeds received by the farmers and yet the college was improving seed systems through projects on plant breeding and biotechnology. The college recognises that with overproduction it has led to post harvest losses, but with the School of Food Technology Nutrition and Bio engineering has helped in food processing, preservation, value addition and development of business enterprises.

The status of coffee farming systems in the country was that coffee has been the leading export crop in Uganda but was mainly produced on small scale with the largest farm going only up to 50 acres (the only plantation now is in Mubende district). The college has a come up with a program on increasing value chain of coffee production, promote coffee drinking locally and value addition. Formerly, the country had established cooperatives that were used to only remove coffee husks but efforts are being geared towards coffee roasting.

The third day Science session covered the College of Health Sciences and was held at both the College and at the Freedom Square. The session mainly comprised of a question and answer question between the BBC journalists and CHS students. The discussion held later in the Freedom Square focused on how Africa is facing up to the main challenges in health. The panel comprised of Prof. Nelson Sewankambo, and Dr. Alex Coutihno - from the CHS, Peter Piot (London School of Hygiene and 56

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Tropical medicine) and Pontiano Kaleebu (Director MRC Uganda Virus Research Unit). The discussion centred on AIDS, tropical and non-communicable diseases including cancer, diabetes, and hypertension; in highlighting the question, ‘Is Africa sitting on a health time bomb?’ These issues that emerged were: Africa is a major source of H.I.V and AIDS research and yet the continent is the last to benefit from this research, partly because health is not a top priority for many governments in Africa which needs to change, funding opportunities in health have mainly focused on HIV/AIDS, as the other tropical and non-communicable diseases take root and quietly claim lives. If this continues, then Africa is living on a health time bomb, capable of exploding anytime thus the need for more advocacy to reverse this trend; It is high time the good policies/strategies/plans to address gaps in health are implemented, which calls for good management and utilization of people knowledgeable in the different areas of health to spear head implementation programmes and citizens in Africa need to be more pro-active in demanding for better resource allocations towards health.

On the fourth day, the session kicked off with a visit to the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-Security (CoVAB) by the staff of BBC; Deborah Cohen (Editor) and Julian Siddle. The crew meet with the Principal and staff members of the College, who discussed the various research activities at the college. The Panel discussion in the Freedom Square comprised of Prof. John David Kabasa (CoVAB), Jimmy Pittchar (International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology in Kenya), Florence Lubwama Kiyingi (Agricultural Technologist) and Prof. Samuel Kyamanwa. They discussed the question ‘Can Africa feed itself?’ Some of the views that came through were: advancement in food of animal origin so that human diet is not just crop-based; farmers should make use of locally available resources i.e. they should use their farm animals to fertilize their crops and achieve higher produce; there should be sustainability of agricultural produce through processing and value addition, which enables preservation and availability for future use; Makerere University is now involving its students in value addition and teaching them how to run businesses through incubation systems; though Uganda is known for its fertile soils, these soils are slowly losing their nutrients due to overuse; Genetically Modified Crops (GMCs) have not been well publicized in Uganda and yet most farmers have fears that these new technologies tamper with nature, moreover the genetically modified crops are not as tasty as the natural ones. GMCs are about using biological systems to solve problems of poor breeds and poor crop performances. They are good but there is need for strong bio-safety laws to control what can be done in terms of modification as well as carry out risk assessment before introducing GMCs on a large scale; there is a growing demand for fish in the European market, which provides new opportunities for Africans to engage in wild fish farming. For Makerere University is currently engaged in fish within the region and is involved in understanding the diseases that affect fish so as to ensure their health and survival; there is a disconnect between farmers and researchers and a general assumption that farmers do not understand what scientists and politicians are up to; 57

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originally, Makerere University was involved in teaching while NAADS was handling extension services to farmers, which has not created impact resulting to Makerere University now going out to work with farmers; new models of teaching have been introduced to produce new kinds of graduates that can work with and help the next generation of farmers to tackle their challenges.

In conclusion the panellists and audience agreed that Africa can feed itself if productivity at farm level is increased, preservation of produce is carried out, prioritization of resource needs of farmers is done, proper use of the crop varieties is well-managed and unnecessary use of imports is avoided.

The final day of the Science Contact was with College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), the visiting scientists -Prof. Tejinder Verdee and Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollenu, met with Prof. J.Y.T. Mugisha, the Principal of CoNAS. The meeting was also attended by Prof. Otiti and Dr. Mango (Dean, School of Physical Sciences). The meeting discussed the status of sciences in the country and role of science in development. Some of the issues arising out of the meeting include: scarcity of jobs for science graduates meant that many of the professionals turned to teaching; quality of laboratories affects research for both students and staff; requirement that PhD students have to privately fund themselves has meant that graduate classes have very few students; and industry bases in the country are few to absorb all the science graduates and many of the industries bring in pre-manufactured chemicals as ingredients for final mixing and packaging.

Prof. Verdee presented a public lecture titled, ‘Exploring our Universe moments after the Big Bang: the quest for the Higgs Boson’. The Higgs Boson was a subatomic particle that has taken the world by storm since its discovery in 2012. Researchers at CERN discovered the particle which from explanations gives all other matter its mass. The Higgs boson is often called "the God particle" because it's said to be what caused the "Big Bang" that created our universe many years ago. Prof. Verdee is one of the researchers at CERN. He explained that 800-1000 PhD students, 39 countries, 169 institutions and up-to 3170 scientists and engineers across the world took part in the study which stretched over a decade. He noted that there is a possibility of our staff and students attending summer-exchange programmes, details will be provided soon.

In his remarks Hon. Amama Mbabazi explained on how Government of Uganda has prioritized science, the government has allocated substantial funding to Science. We are building labs in four schools per sub –county,and have made science compulsory at O-level. The demand is overwhelming but Government is aware and has taken steps.” He further noted the need to create incentives in favour of Science and technology, not only for academia but also for the private sector as well as the need to dedicate more resources towards the same.

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Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa –Ekirikubinza DVC (AA), in her remarks during a panel discussion noted that in how to teach Science in the African century. “Schools are not teaching science adequately because we have failed to demystify Science. We have defined science to be found only in class. Science cannot be separated from the social and behavioral sciences.

The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Uganda Hon. Amama Mbabazi, the Deputy Secretary to the Treasury - Keith Muhakanizi, other Government officials and Staff members, Alumni and Students. The afternoon discussion centred on how best Africa can set her Science Agenda.

Emerging issues and lessons learnt for Makerere University

The emerging issue is that the science teaching colleges should introduce teaching of business so that science is not taught in isolation. This will mean that the University will produce entrepreneurs who will create their own opportunities and who will in turn become role models for upcoming scientists.

As universities produce graduates there is need for the University to conduct tracer studies/surveys of its alumni for purposes of evaluating what has worked or didn’t work. This will be useful in informing changes introduced by the University so that students can be equipped with the relevant skills to meet the current demands of the job markets.

University of East Africa 50th Anniversary Celebrations

29th June 2013, Makerere University, Main Hall

Theme: 50 years of Education Transformation and Development

On 29th June 2013, Makerere University in partnership with UNESCO celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the University of East Africa (UEA- 1963-1970). The Mak@90 organising committee noted that as we celebrated the 90th anniversary of Makerere University (1922-2012), it was important to celebrate the academic achievements of the Alumni of the University of East Africa. The University of East Africa comprised of three constituent colleges; Makerere College, Nairobi and Dar- es-Salaam.

In 1970, the University of East Africa was dissolved to create the three regional Universities namely Makerere University (Mak), University of Nairobi (UoN) and University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM).

The celebrations kicked-off with the viewing of the exhibitions by the different colleges. The function attracted the sister institutions that were part of the constituent colleges of UEA (University of Dar-es-salaam and University of Nairobi), 59

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the great alumni of the University of East Africa and friends. Notable highlights included; a Synopsis of UEA by Hon. Matthew Rukikaire, who was the Guild President at the time. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Ngugi wa Thiongo, an award ceremony for the distinguished alumni of UEA.

The anniversary celebrations were also in memory of a personality who had done so much for East Africa and Africa at large Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere (President of the United Republic of Tanzania 1961-1985), an Alumni of Makerere College 1945-1947, and the first and only Chancellor of the University of East Africa. Unveiling of a bust was to immortalize him in honour of his contribution to both the scholarly world and the independence struggle within the East African region. Launch of the English version of his book; “Women’s Freedom, Women are Eagles, Not Chickens”.

Present on the day was Mzee Ananiya Kerwegi Akera the roommate of Mwalimu Nyerere in 1947. The Nyerere family was represented by Hon. Charles Makongoro, and Ms. Rosemary Nyerere, and Hon. Butiku the Chairperson of the Nyerere Foundation.

Keynote Address: “Makerere Dreams - Language and New Frontiers of Knowledge” By Professor Ngugi wa Thiongo

Our very own distinguished alumnus Professor Ngugi Wa Thiongo, a renowned Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Irvine was the key note speaker on the topic “Makerere Dreams: Language and New Frontiers of Knowledge”. In his speech he said

“I feel truly grateful for the honour you have conferred on me by bringing me back to the scene of so many incredible memories. It was on this Hill that year after year, beginning in 1961, we celebrated the realization of a dream fought for in the streets of Dar, Nairobi and Kampala for over sixty years. The Makerere Students’ Guild, with its tradition of free and fair elections had already undermined the colonial practices but anticipated this moment. What the Guild had done for students who came from the three countries and even from beyond would now be the norm for the three countries. So we received the news of the independence of Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya as collective victory. Tanzania and Uganda were the first; but when finally Kenya came into the mix, we spilled into the streets of Kampala, all the way to the clock tower, and sang along with the masses of the three territories:

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Tulimtuma Nyerere

Kwa Uhuru,

Kenya Uganda Tanganyika,

Sisi twasaidiana

We would put the names of the other two leaders, Kenyatta, and Obote in turns. In our euphoria, we allowed ourselves to dream of an imminent East African Union.

This anniversary is then also that of a great moment in our history as East Africans; those of us who were on the Hill for the birth of new nations might well say with Wordsworth’s welcome of the French revolution: Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, But to be young was very heaven!

Even at a personal level, it was a moment of magic transformation. I entered Makerere in July 1959, a colonial subject of white settler state, and left in 1964, a citizen of an independent black Republic. During the same period, Makerere changed from being a colonial appendage of the University of London into an independent institution, the University of East Africa.

At this 50th anniversary it behooves us, the inheritors and custodians of that scholarship, to glance at the implications of that continued appendage to Europe. We have to look at the scholarship that has emerged since our formal declaration academic independence from London. And the scholarship out of Makerere and its sister institutions is not tiny. Graduate in virtually every academic field at the University of East Africa and the other higher institutions of learning arising from it, are to be found in every corner of the globe.

In the particular case of East Africa, I would like to see a three language policy: strengthen mother tongue as the foundation; add Kiswahili as the common language; and then English. In terms of books, I would love to see more translations among those three and of course between African languages as a whole. Scholars of the new generation: let us extend the dream that was always Makerere and venture forth and open new frontiers of knowledge. Let Africa open new spaces in the economy, politics, and culture. Let Africa be at the forefront in the renaissance of a new more inclusive humanity. Let ourselves be the beginning of new selves. Then will our dreams merge with that millions of working people in our countries and Africa that Martin Carter, from Walter Rodney’s country, once wrote about in his poem looking at your hands: I have learnt from book dear friend, of men dreaming and living and hungering in a room without light, who could not die since death was too poor who did not sleep to dream but dream to change the world and so, if you see me looking at your hands, listening when you speak, marching in your ranks you must know,

I DO NOT SLEEP TO DREAM BUT DREAM TO CHANGE THE WORLD

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The Department of Languages were honoured to have Prof. Ngugi visit them, which later presented him with plaque in recognition as a distinguished alumnus and his contribution to literature “Teller of Tales of Life”.

Present on the day were the Vice Chancellors Prof George Magoha, VC for UoN and Prof. Mukandala Rwekaza, VC – UDSM. The Vice Chancellors of the respective Universities then made presentations on future prospects of University Education in line to the respective countries. They highlighted that education is the backbone for each country and thus the need for concerted efforts towards a better future for higher education in the region.

An Award ceremony for the distinguished alumni of UEA nominated by the respective Universities, The awards were presented by Dr. Martin Aliker, assisted by David Kahundha Muhwezi, the University Secretary. University of Dar-es-salaam awarded H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for being controversial yet attracting accolades and criticism in equal proportions; and Professor Issa Gulamhussein Shivji for his contribution to the law profession.

University of Nairobi awarded Professor Florida Amakobe Karani for her contribution to education; and Eng. Eng. Austine Kitololo for his contribution to the engineering profession.

Makerere University awarded Professor Charles Lwanga Mark Olweny for his work in medicine with specific reference to advances in the treatment of cancer; Professor Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi for the promotion of mathematics as a discipline; and Hon. Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire for her passion for education at national level.

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Award Ceremony Makerere University awarded to Prof. Charles Lwanga Mark Olweny, Professor Livingstone Sserwadda Luboobi and Mrs. Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire;

University of Dar-es-salaam awarded H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Prof. Issa Gulamhussein Shivji

University of Nairobi awarded Prof. (Mrs) Florida Amakobe Karani and Eng. Austin Salmon Kitololo.

A key highlight of the day was the celebration of Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere’s life that comprised; Launching of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s Book ‘Women’s Freedom’ by 63

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Hon. Ephraim Kamuntu on behalf of H.E Y.K. Museveni, Unveiling of a bust in his memory, and a plaque in recognition for his generous support to East Africa and Africa as a whole). Hon Charles Makongoro Nyerere appreciated the love that had been shown in recognition of the contribution made by his father- Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.

“In line with Mwalimu’s Legacy being honoured, I personally thank, President Y. K. Museveni for agreeing to officiate at this function despite his numerous duties. He said that this was not only honouring the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere as the author of the book but also honouring his intellectual contribution which focused on improving sustainably the quality of human relations. It was therefore; appropriate to say that both, His Excellency and the organizers, had indeed honoured Mwalimu and what he actually stood for; including his main philosophy on human equality, dignity, justice and human respect regardless of colour, gender, religious belief, ethnicity or social status”.

While talking about what was meant by “Women’s Freedom”, the manuscript of the book was written in 1944, some 69 years ago while his father was a student at Makerere University. Although Mwalimu’s focus was on the Wazanaki women of his own tribe, what he focused on could be applied to all women in Tanzania, Africa and the whole world generally. This was because “Women’s Freedom” was about the liberation of women, gender equality, equal respect and equal opportunities like land ownership and choice of a marriage partner. He added that it called for a change in attitude and understanding in all affairs pertaining to intellectual ability where there was no known difference between women and men.

“Women’s Freedom” was about the change of men’s attitude that women were not inferior creatures and also it called on the women themselves to refuse to accept such attitude. For emphasis to this issue, he mentioned that his father cited cases like Queen Victoria of England who was able to rule well and with the same ingenuity as any man, Jane Austen of England who was able to become a famous writer just as any man in the literature world; and Joan of Arc of France who was a hero like any other male hero at the time. In comparison to the idea of Mwalimu Nyerere having written the same book in present day, his son proudly said that he would have been a long and impressive list of able women. It would have included Baroness Margaret Thatcher, best known as the “Iron Lady”, former British Prime Minister and famous peacetime Prime Minister, whose leadership qualities almost matched the integrity and courage of the British wartime Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. He also mentioned personalities like Mrs. Indira

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Gandhi, the Indian Prime Minister whose political standing compares favorably with Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru of India; Chancellor Angella Markel of the Republic of Germany, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf the Liberian President; Dilma Rousseff, the Brazilian President, Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner, the President of Argentina, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the former Filipino President, Getrude Mongella, First Speaker of the AU Pan African Parliament, Asha-Rose Migiro, the first woman UN Deputy Secretary General, Benazir Bhutto, the Pakistani Prime Minister, Madeleine Albright who began the succession of women US Secretaries of State including Condoleezza-Rice and Hillary Clinton not to forget his own very boss, Hon Margaret Zziwa, the Speaker of the 3rd East African Legislative Assembly.

“Women’s Freedom” is a process: it is also a long process but like any other processes such as; political and economic liberation it takes time to accomplish change. It involves change of attitudes not only of men but also of women themselves and it is encouraging to see this gaining momentum. A sustained struggle for change needs sustainability, patience, determination and courage. Therefore to carry out the process we need to remind ourselves the slogan used by the people of Zimbabwe during their independence struggle “FORWARD WITH THE LIBERATION OF ZIMBABWE; FORWARD WITH THE STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE”. As we all know they finally won their independence in 1980. Likewise in the case of women’s freedom we should say; Forward with the struggle for women’s freedom”; Forward with the liberation of Women. Hon. Charles Makongoro

The Nyerere family appreciated what the Gender mainstreaming Directorate was doing especially by deeming it fit to dedicate the proceeds from the sale of Mwalimu Nyerere’s book to help bright but disadvantaged female students attain education, “It would have made him proud to know that the proceeds from the sales of his work would be used to boost the Makerere University Female Scholarship Foundation Fund to offer scholarships to bright but disadvantaged girls (“Nyerere Scholars”) to access higher education at Makerere University from all over the region.

The Hon. Misnsiter of Education and Sports, Hon. Jessica Alupo launched the Mak@90 souvenir magazine a production of teh Mak Public Relations Office and New Visison, as part of the celebrations. A cocktail crowned the day’s activities with entertainment by PAF students in the Main Hall lawns.

In Attendance were Alumni from University of London, UEA, UoN, UDSM and Mak, members of staff, as well as well-wishers, friends and students of the three institutions.

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The function was sponsored by a number of development partners notably among them are UNATCOM, Swedish Government and Government of Uganda. Pictorial

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Public Lecture by H.E John Kufuor, former Ghanaian President

2nd August 2013, Makerere University, Main Hall

Theme: Oil resource Management and its Utilization for the Economic Transformation- The case study of Ghana!

On 2nd August 2013, the Makerere University Convocation in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stifting, organised the Public Lecture on Oil Management and its Utilization for the Economic Transformation – The case study of Ghana by H.E. John Kufuor, former Ghanaian President. H.E Kufuor noted that there are many nations without resource wealth but who have attained dramatic heights of transformation, countries like Singapore, South Korea, and some of the so called 'little tigers' of Southeast Asia are typical examples. These countries did not have much by the abundance of their natural resources as by the quality of their leadership and it was their commitment to the progress and welfare of their peoples. In that "Economic transformation with or without oil, arguably depends on leadership, good governance and development". In his concluding remarks, H.E. Kufuor advocated for good governance, as a key strategy in managing Uganda's oil resource. To manage her oil resource, Ghana put in place ample legislation including the Petroleum Revenue Management Act 2011 and the Petroleum Commission Act 2011. These laws then had strong provisions on governance, oversight, transparency and accountability – plus rigorous provisions for reporting on oil fund assets, expenditures and investments.

The Chief Guest was Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi who highlighted that Uganda has put in place good policies to manage the oil resource, with input from countries like Ghana and Norway. He further reassured the participants that oil will be a blessing to Uganda and a benefit to all.

The Chancellor, Prof. Mondo Kagonyera presented H.E Kufuor with a medallion in appreciation of his public lecture. President Kufuor then congratulated Makerere University for clocking ninety and hailed her for the excellent human resources output, that has benefited the region.

The discussants were Dr. Ezra Suruma, a Senior Presidential Advisor on Finance and Economic Planning; Dr. Julius Kizza, Associate Prof. Department of Political Science Makerere University; Mr. Godber Tumushabe, Executive Director, ACODE and Mr. 67

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Ernest Rubondo, a Commissioner in the Petroleum Exploration and Production Department, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Mr. Patrick Kamara the moderator. The discussants described the lecture as timely to Uganda, especially on the issue of accountability and agreed that good governance coupled with proper legislation were indeed key drivers of excellent resource management.

The lecture attracted a staff, government officials, development partners, alumni and students which later crowned with a cocktail.

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Grand Finale – Climax of the Mak@90 year-long Celebrations

3rd August 2013, Freedom Square

Theme: “Leadership towards Africa’s transformation in the 21st century”

On 3rd August 2013, distinguished guests, alumni, partners, staff, students, friends and well-wishers filled the Freedom Square for theMak@90 Grand Finale. The Chief Guest H.E Yoweri .K Museveni was represented by Rt. Hon Amama Mbabazi. The Guest Speaker was former Kenyan President H.E. Mwai Kibaki who so grateful to be a witness to the ninety year celebrations. Among the notable guests was Gen. Elly Tumwine, the Patron of the Great Lakes Students’ Union. The activities of the day included an exhibition by the various colleges, entertainment by students from the Department of Performing Arts and Film and alumni.

A key highlight of the celebrations was the recognition and an award of a cheque of Five Million shillings, as a token of appreciation of Mr. Grace Wilson Mutekanga Igaga, the composer of the Makerere University Anthem by Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera, in recognition of his genius contribution to Makerere University. In presenting the award, The Chancellor said, “As we celebrate the 90 Years of Makerere University, I take this singular honour of recognizing the composer of one of the most beautiful anthems, I have ever listened to.” Mr. Mutekanga in his acceptance speech, said, “With big humility, I stand before you, to thank you Mr. Vice Chancellor and your administration for every effort. I thank the Makerere University community for accepting my commodity. I say to the entire world, I feel honoured. I have never imagined that I would receive this honour when I am still alive. I am very grateful for the Award.”

On behalf of the President, Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi laid the foundation stone for the Makerere University Students Centre, a project worth USD 30million with Phase 1 costing USD 15million, and total built-up area of 58,000sq.metres. This will be a one stop centre to accommodate students social and recreation requirements. In the same spirit, Gen. Elly Tumwine, the Patron of the Great Lakes Students’ Union presented a medal to H.E Dr. Mwai Kibaki as a student union alumnus in recognition of his outstanding political, economic and life achievements and also for promoting good

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governance in the region.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba- Ssentamu, explained that the Students’ Centre will be a one-stop information centre for students with a multi-purpose auditorium. He called upon all stakeholders, specifically the alumni to support the cause. “The role of Alumni in any Institution cannot be underestimated. You are core to the existence of any University. As you may be aware, most Universities, especially in the North, have mostly succeeded because of the support of their alumni. In times when Government funding for higher education is increasingly not enough, the Alumni have a great opportunity to make a substantial contribution. Makerere University has produced over 300,000 graduates. I would like to thank you, Alumni of Makerere University for your various contributions wherever you are in Uganda and all over the globe. I am now appealing to you – the Alumni – to come forward and make your contribution towards this great Institution,” he appealed. The VC also paid tribute to the development partners for supporting the institutional programmes of Makerere University.

H.E Mwai Kibaki, former President of Kenya spoke as distinguished alumnus of Makerere University and challenged young Makerereans to make their contribution by breaking new ground in research. “As old Makerereans, we have done our part. It is now the turn of young Makerereans to break new ground through research and innovations,” he emphasized. Drawing examples of some of the prominent alumni that have gone through Makerere University like the late Julius Nyerere, President Kabila of DRC; President Kibaki congratulated Makerere University for giving the region and the entire world high quality human resource. “I am grateful to be a witness to the ninety year celebrations. It is not the number of years that count but rather the institution’s illustrious story of transformation,” he added. President Kibaki, a proud alumnus of Makerere University was grateful to the Institution for contributing to making him what he is today.

On behalf of the Student community, the Guild President, H.E Anna Adeke-Ebaju, appealed to the Government of Uganda to increase funding to public universities. She requested Government to re-consider the beneficiaries of the Students’ Loan Scheme, which currently caters for only science students, and excludes humanities and social sciences. In response to her request, the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister explained that the Students loan is still in its infancy, Government is aware of its challenges, but that it will improve as time goes by.

To crown the day’s event guests were treated to photographic memory lane, a video tour of the great Institution and bull-roasting. The Grand Finale was sponsored by Makerere University, Bank of Uganda, Centenary Bank, Stanbic Bank, Crane

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Bank, Coca-Cola Sabcco, Crown Beverages Limited, UBC Television, NTC sms one and the Daily Monitor

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WAY FORWARD

The Mak@90 year long celebrations were an avenue to friend raise and for public relations. The yearlong celebrations earmarked the Students Centre to commemorate 90 years of Makerere University. The foundation stone was laid by HE the President at the grand finale. The students centre to be located where the present day Estates and Works Department is housed, will be the pivot of student experience in Makerere University and will signify the decade to the Centennial celebrations of the University expected in 2022.

The University has put in place resources to kick start the process for fundraising of the students centre. An account has been opened in Centenary Bank, Makerere University.

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Artistic Impression of the students Centre

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