Championships

Makerere University has once again cemented its place as a regional leader in academic excellence after successfully hosting the East African Universities Debate Championships (EAUDC) 2026, welcoming the continent’s brightest young minds for a week of intellectual competition, cultural exchange, and leadership development. Held from 26th July to 1st August 2026, the championship brought together […]

Introduction As you may recall, we recently launched the second half of our 10-year Strategic Plan. This Plan prioritises academic excellence, research and innovation, infrastructure development, human resource strengthening, and societal transformation to position Makerere as a leading driver of Uganda’s and Africa’s development. As our updates today will demonstrate, Makerere University is steadily progressing […]

University Hall and Complex Hall emerged as overall winners in a thrilling day of competitive swimming at Makerere University, as 52 athletes from eight halls battled it out at the University Swimming Pool on 17th April 2026. The Swimming Pool at Makerere University was alive with excitement, and the unmistakable sound of water being carved […]