I congratulate the winners in the three kilometer wheel chair race during the #MakRun2024. These differently abled participants inspired many.

Today I hosted Miss Uganda, also Runner Up of Miss World Africa 2023, Ms Hannah Karema. Hannah has been admitted to study political science at Makerere and her goal is becoming a diplomat. We discussed opportunities for her role in branding and promoting Makerere University.

This afternoon I have handed admission letters to 100 cohort one students under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Phase 2 at Makerere University. Thank you very much MCF for the generous support to Africa’s youth.

I received the 2024 student volunteers who are working in communities across Uganda under the International Youth Fellowship Volunteer Programme. They are enjoying their stay in Uganda and loving what they are doing. Thank you IYF for your humanitarian spirit.

Happy Birthday my dear wife! May you live to see the glory of God through our enduring love.

I have held a cordial meeting with the Makerere University Guild President—Vicent Lubega Nsamba and the Guild Minister for Security. We have discussed matters related to the security of our students. I thank the two leaders for their vigilance.

I have received a plaque from the Federation of Africa University Sports in recognition of the successful hosting of the Africa University 3x3 basketball championships. Thank you Peninah Kabenge for the good job.

On Sunday at St. Francis Chapel Makerere, I was delighted to meet Mr. Okello, a retired librarian who served Makerere University diligently for many years. Makerere is proud of you.

His Excellency the President of Uganda has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. On behalf of Makerere University Council, I extend our warm congratulations to Dr. Kiyonga on this prestigious appointment and warmly welcome him to the service

On the sidelines of the meetings of the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN) and the Africa Down Under (ADU) conferences in Perth Australia l, the AAUN Board has met the Hon. Tim Watts MP and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia. We have discussed opportunities

This afternoon in Perth Australia, I met Jacqueline, daughter of Sir Walter Fleming Coutts, the last British Colonial Governor of Uganda. Jacqueline, who has very fond memories of Uganda narrated her illustrious life in Uganda and the exciting events of Independence Day on 9th

H.E Lubega Nsamba met and interacted with the Students' Government at Howard University The President explored possible avenues of collaboration to foster cooperation and exchange of knowledge between the two institutions while in the USA.

Official Statement

This morning, Mr. Muzamil Mukwatampola representative of the Minister of Higher Education inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in Sickle Cell Anaemia and Other Neglected Diseases during the opening ceremony of the Alliance for African Partnerships at Makerere University. The

This evening @USMissionUganda Ambassador, William Popp hosted delegates to the Conference of the Alliance of African Partnerships to a cocktail reception. It was a warm reception that enabled delegates and other visitors to interact freely. Guild President Vincent Nsamba graced

This afternoon, I have welcomed the Ambassador of Italy to Uganda, Ambassador Mauro Massoni on his first visit to Makerere. We have discussed a wide range of issues including promotion of Environmental Diplomacy and strengthening of collaboration between Makerere and partner

I held discussions with a team from the University of Oslo and the University of Bergen led by the Rector of the University of Oslo, Prof. Svein Stølen. We discussed challenges faced by refugees and opportunities for access to higher education for refugees. We have agreed to

This morning, alongside the Chairperson of the Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara, and the University Secretary, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Crispus Kiyonga on his first visit to Makerere University since his appointment as Chancellor of

I hosted a delegation from the Africa School of Regulation led by its Director Dr. Frederick Nyang. We discussed a wide range of issues including clean energy for Africa. The School’s research on clean energy on the African continent aims to provide clean energy to 300 million

This week in New York City, I will be speaking at the United Nations General Assembly's Science Summit, addressing world leaders on the critical role of women in science for Africa’s development. I look forward to highlighting Makerere’s contributions to women's education,