Over 60 Makerere lecturers promoted, rehired

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Makerere University management has appointed and rehired a total of 63 staff members across various academic and administrative positions, including professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, assistant lecturers, and key roles within the university’s administration.

The university appointments board made this decision at its continuation of the 761st meeting on May 22, 2025.

The list shared to New Vision Online on May 27, 2025, signed by chief human resource officer Deus Tayari Mujuni, shows that five of the appointments are new, eight are post-retirement contracts, 10 are contract appointments, while 40 are promotions.

Several academic and administrative staff members have been recognised with new appointments and promotions at the institution.

New staff 

1. Dr Francis Ssali Kizza
2. Gorret Kamoga Namukwaya
3. Norah Nabankema
4. Hakim Senviri
5. Julius Kamoga

Post-retirement contracts 

1. Dr Fredrick Bagamba
2. Prof. Freddie Peter Ssengooba
3. Dr Juma Kasozi
4. Dr Stella Neema
5. Prof. Robert Moses Kamya
6. Prof. Christopher Garimoi Orach
7. Prof. Harriet Mayanja-Kizza
8. Prof. Sarah Kiguli.

Contract appointments 

1. Simon JohnBright Habinshuti
2. John Ogema
3. Vincent Siryako
4. Hillary Mwongyera
5. Bernard Matovu
6. Sepiranza Nabatanzi
7. Sylivia Namujuzi
8. Emmanuel Ssemuyaga
9. Zainah Nampijja
10. Pius Lutakome

Promoted 

1. Ronald Bisaso
2. Winston Tumps Ireeta
3. Bruno Lule Yawe
4. Eddy J. Walakira
5. Suzanne Kiwanuka
6. David Musoke
7. Leah Namarome Sikoyo
8. Genza Gyavira Musoke
9. Immaculate Atukunda
10. Losira Nasirumbi Sanya
11. Haruna Muwonge
12. Irene Etomaru
13. Florence Nakamanya
14. Ronald Ekyalimpa
15. Festo Nyende Tusubira
16. Ranald Ssengendo
17. Proscovia Mayanja Katumba
18. Michael Walimbwa
19. Racheal Daphine Nuwagaba
20. Richard Kajumbul
21. Jackson Bunyangha
22. Denis Mutebi
23. Ernest Peter Maiki
24. Zaina Nakabuye
25. Samuel Kabbera
26. Marion Nanyanzi
27. Hanifah Nantale
28. Emmanuel Lule
29. Alice Gitta
30. Kutyamukama
31. Mary Nalumansi
32. Betty Kirenga
33. Joseph Watuleke
34. Khamisi Musanje
35. Patrick Mwase
36. Viola Karungi
37. Eric Lutaaya Jjemba
38. Fatumah Mirembe
39. Hindum Lanyero
40. Sylvia Nalubwama
41. Edward Kansiime

According to the university spokesperson Betty Kyakuwa, these appointments and promotions reflect the institution’s ongoing commitment to academic growth, leadership development, and excellence in service delivery.

Makerere University's Appointments Board is part of the University Council, which is responsible for matters related to staff appointments, promotions, removal from service, and discipline. 

The University Council, of which the Appointments Board is a part, is the supreme governing body and policy-making body of Makerere University.