Makerere University Celebrating 90 years

Jul 03, 2012

Inaugurated on 4th August 1922, Makerere University marks 90 years of existence this year.


By Abu Mwesigwa

Inaugurated on 4th August 1922, Makerere University marks 90 years of existence this year.  Several activities have been identified to celebrate this milestone in the history of the University and indeed higher education in Uganda.

The University has found it befitting to celebrate these and other achievements that have seen it claim a positi­­­on in the higher education sphere over the 90-year period.  

The University vice chancellor Venansius Baryamureeba said durring his monthly press briefing at the university yesterday that the celebrations under the theme Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University:

Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21st Century will be launched on Saturday 4th August 2012 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Makerere University. 

H.E The President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri K. Museveni and Visitor of Makerere University will launch the celebrations. Activities will among others include:

a)      An exhibition of the different innovations that have been associated with Makerere University but more especially under the presidential initiative for science and technology

b)     Laying foundation stones on proposed key buildings in the University: the Food and Technology Incubation Centre supported under the presidential initiative; A multi-disciplinary laboratory complex to be supported by the Government of Uganda under the African Development Bank (ADB) initiative for higher education; Two multi-purpose lecture facilities to be supported by the Government of Uganda under the ADB initiative for higher education

c)      Opening the 8000 M2 library extension.

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