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2013

  • The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi assisted by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu lays the Foundation Stone for the proposed Students' Centre at the Mak@90 Grand Finale, 3rd August 2013, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Rt. Hon. Mbabazi launches Students Centre Project...
  • H.E. John Kufuor (L) receives the Convocation Medal from the Chancellor Prof. George M. Kagonyera after delivering a Public Lecture on Oil, 2nd August 2013 Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    HE Kufuor Delivers Public Lecture on Oil,...
  • Members of the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere family pose with Rwot Ananiya Akera (3rd R), during the UEA celebrations, 29th June 2013, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Mak Immortalizes Mwalimu Julius Nyerere
  • Mak Alumnus Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o delivers the Keynote address at the UEA 50th Anniversary celebrations 29th June 2013, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Mak celebrates UEA 50th Anniv-Prof Ngugi...
  • President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (R) and President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya (L) at the latter's Honorary Doctor of Laws Award ceremony, 24th January 2012, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Makerere University-Building East Africa
  • Mrs. Mary Mugyenyi (2nd R) hands over a dummy cheque worth UGX 10m to the Chancellor Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera as Prof. Oswald Ndoleriire-Ag. Principal CHUSS witnesses during the 2nd Joshua Mugyenyi Memorial Lecture, 15th March 2013, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    The Second Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi Memorial...
  • The Vice President H.E. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi officially launches the NORHED Programme, Hotel Africana 6th March 2013
    Makerere Norway Celebrate decades of Cooperation-...

2012

  • Dr. Jennifer Namusobya (L) accompanied by Dr. Jane Bosa (R) leads U.S. Ambassador Scott DeLIsi on a tour of the facility during the SMC Launch on 11th December 2012, Makerere University Hospital, Kampala Uganda
    US Ambassador Scot DeLisi Launches SMC Services...
  • Dr. David Kihumuro Apuuli, Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) - Right attended the MakSPH, CHS/CDC organised Public Dialogue on 23rd August 2012, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala Uganda
    Public Debate Scrutinising Uganda's HIV...
  • L-R Mrs. E. Gabona, Ministry of Education, Eng. Dr. C. Wana-Etyem, Chairperson, Council, Prof. G.M. Kagonyera, Chancellor, Prof. V. Baryamureeba, Acting Vice Chancellor witness as President Museveni hoists the Mak@90 Flag, 4th August 2012, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    President Museveni launches Makerere at 90 Years...
  • Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem, Chaiperson, University Council, gives the opening remarks at the 4th Stakeholders' Meeting, 3rd August 2012, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    The 4th Makerere Stakeholders' Consultative...
  • Prime Minister Rt Hon Amama Mbabazi
    Prime Minister opens Makerere Stakeholders’...
  • Dr Martin J Okec Aliker
    Makerere honours Dr. Martin Jerome Okec Aliker
  • Chancellor Prof. G.M. Kagonyera (C) cuts the commemorative cake with some of the 14 Professors as Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. V. Baryamureeba (L) and Chairperson Council, Eng. Dr. C. Wana-Etyem (2nd L) join in, 20th July 2012, Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda
    CoNAS Dinner Celebrating Distinguished Service of...
  • Kenyan President H.E. President Mwai Kibaki accompanied by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is received upon arrival by Education Minister Hon. Jessica Alupo to receive his Honorary Doctorate of Laws Award, 24th January 2012, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Makerere Awards Honorary Doctorate of Laws to...
  • Presidents Mwai Kibaki of Kenya (L) and Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda (R) unveil the plaque symbolizing the Launch of Constituent Colleges on 24th January 2012, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Makerere University Officially Becomes a...
  • H.E. Thabo Mbeki, Former President of the Republic of South Africa addresses participants during his Public Q&A session on 19th January 2012, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    H.E. Thabo Mbeki visits Makerere, holds Public Q...

2011

  • L-R Ms. C. Kanabahita, Kenyan High Commission Official, Eng. Dr. C. Wana-Etyem, Dr. William Kalema, Rt. Hon. Prof. Apolo Nsibambi, Mrs. Anyang' Nyong'o, Prof. Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, pay courtesy call to VC Prof. V. Baryamureeba prior to the Re-launch of the Makerere Africa Lecture Series, 2nd December 2011, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Re-birth of the Makerere Africa Lecture Series
  • (L-R) Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. V. Baryamureeba, Chancellor, Prof. G.M. Kagonyera, Education Minister, Hon. J. Alupo, Chair, Council, Eng. Dr. C. Wana-Etyem, Eng. P. Musasizi, CEDAT, University Secretary, Mr. D.K. Muhwezi, Principal Investigator Kiira EV, Dr. S.S. Tickodri-Togboa (Fore Left) at the Kiira EV Launch, 24th November 2011, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    President Museveni Launches The Kiira EV
  • The Nnabagereka (R) receives a gift from The Chairperson Council (2nd L) as Finance Minister-Hon. Maria Kiwanuka applauds during Her Royal Highness' visit on 21st October 2011, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Her Royal Highness The Nnabagereka of Buganda...
  • His Grace, The Archbishop of Uganda, The Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi and Dr. M. Kansiime, AFRISA, during HIs Grace's inaugural visit to Makerere University on 24th August 2011, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    His Grace H.L. Orombi Inaugural Visit to Makerere
  • Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. V. Baryamureeba receives US. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg (L) upon arrival to deliver a Public Lecture, 4th February 2011, Makererere University, Kampala Uganda
    US Deputy Secretary of State delivers Public...
  • The National Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Training Programme was launched on 17th January 2011 at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    National Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)...

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2010

  • L-R The Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. V. Baryamureeba, Chancellor-Prof. G.M. Kagonyera, H.E. President Yoweri K. Museveni, First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni and Ms. Rehema Kawawa at the Honorary Doctorate of Laws Award Ceremony, 12th December 2010, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Makerere Awards Honorary Doctorates to President...
  • Prof. Ikoja-Odongo (L), Amb. Demetrios Marantis (2nd R) and Prof. Ddumba-Ssentamu (R) after the Ambassador had delivered a Public Lecture on US-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade, 16th February 2012, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Ambassador Marantis Delivers Public Lecture on US...

2009

  • Participants in the Fundraising walk to mark FST 20th Anniversary 26th September 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Food Science celebrates 20th Anniversary,...
  • Hon. Kajura flanked by Prof. Sewankambo (R) visits the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) stall at the CHS Launch, 28th August 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    College of Health Sciences (CHS) officially...
  • H.E Gjermund Sæther cuts the tape to mark the official opening of Faculty of Technology Extension, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 14th August 2009
    New Faculty of Technology Extension launched
  • State Minister for Higher Education, Hon. Mwesigwa Rukutana (R) addresses congregation with Chairperson, University Council, Hon. Mathew Rukikaire (L) on Day 1 of the 3rd Stakeholders Consultative Conference, 26th to 27th March 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    The 3rd Makerere University Stakeholders...
  • ICT Minister Hon. Ham Muliira flanked by Chancellor Prof. Kagonyera (L), Chairperson Council Hon. Rukikaire (2nd L), Hon. Gabriel Opio (3rd L), Hon. Alituma Nsambu (2nd R) and Vice Chancellor Prof. Luboobi (R) at the launch, 28th January 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Faculty of Computing and IT Block B Officially...

2006

  • Prof. Apolo Nsibambi, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda and Chancellor at the 2nd Stakeholders Consultative Meeting 26th April 2006, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    The 2nd Makerere University Stakeholders...

2005

  • Front view of the St. Francis Community Centre, Dedicated on 9th January 2005 by the Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    St. Francis Community Centre Dedicated

2004

  • Dr. Ahmed Bawa from, Ford Foundation, makes his presentation at the 1st Stakeholders' Consultative Meeting 28th - 29th January 2004, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    The 1st Makerere University Stakeholders...

2002

  • Director General NORAD, Ms. Tove Strand unveils the plaque to officially launch the Women and Gender Studies Building on 22nd July 2002, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as part of the Women's World Congress 2002
    Women and Gender Studies (WGS) Building...

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1997

  • Faculty of Law Building, Officially opened by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 22nd May 1997, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

    Faculty of Law Building Opened

1993

  • H.E. Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere (RIP) First President of the Republic of Tanzania, Honorary Doctorate of Law, 29th January 1993, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

    Makerere awards Honorary Doctorate of Laws to...

1992

  • Faculty of Science Extension, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, constructed and donated in 1992 by JICA

    New Faculty of Science Extension launched

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1987

  • The Former Faculty of Commerce Building currently houses The School of Languages, Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
    Faculty of Commerce Established

1982

  • The Main CCE Complex Hall Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, completed in 1969
    CCE Complex Ladies Hall established

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1971

  • Lumumba Hall, Makerere Univesity, Kampala Uganda in 1971
    Lumumba Hall opens its doors
  • Africa Hall, A ladies' only Hall of residence at Makerere Univeristy, Kampala Uganda
    Africa Hall opens its doors 1971

1970

  • L-R Presidents, Julius Nyerere, Jomo Kenyatta, and Kenneth Kaunda in procession followed by P. Anyang' Nyong'o and Chancellor Dr. Apollo Milton Obote at the 8th October 1970 Inauguration, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Makerere University officially Inaugurated
  • The Faculty of Technology Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda in 1970
    Faculty of Technology opens its doors

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1968

  • The First Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Class of 1968-69 pictured here with Principal-Prof. Y.K. Lule (6th L), Dean Social Sciences-Prof. Ali. A. Mazrui (5th L) and Head Department of Law-Prof. J. Kakooza (6th R) in June 1968, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Department of Law established at Makerere

1963

  • One of the buildings that made up The Old Mitchell Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, built in 1923
    The New Mitchell Hall opens its doors

1962

  • The first Makerere African Writers Conference 1962

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1959

  • The Official opening of the Botany Building, Makerere University, Kampala uganda in September 1959
    Opening of the Botany Building
  • A picture of Livingstone Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda from an earlier period. In the background is the New Mulago Hospital Complex
    Livingstone Hall (Stone) opens its doors
  • The Earl of Perth and Minister of State for Colonial Affairs (1957-62) Mr. J.D. Drummond arrives at Entebbe on 11th April 1959 during his tour of Uganda and Kenya
    The Earl of Perth J.D. Drummond visits Makerere
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother then Chancellor University of London makes her way into the Agriculture quadrangle to preside over the Graduation Ceremony at Makerere Univeristy, Kampala Uganda, 20th February 1959
    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother...
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother is received by The Chancellor, Principal Sir Bernard de Bunsen and Colonial Administration Staff at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 20th February 1959
    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother...

1958

  • Governor of Uganda, Sir Fredrick Crawford (R) performs the function marking the official opening of the Faculty of Agriculture Building on 13th March 1958, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Governor Crawford opens Faculty of Agriculture...

1957

  • A picture of University Hall taken in the early 1960s at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    University Hall (UH) opens its doors
  • Sir Fredrick Crawford, K.C.M.G, O.B.E, on arrival at Entebbe Airport on 26th February 1957, shaking hands with Mr. C.H. Bird, Minister of Commerce and Works. To the right of Mr. Bird are C.H. Haetwell, Chief Secretary, and Mr. R.L.E. Dreshfield, Attorney-General. Also in the picture are Mr. A.K. Kironde, Asst. Minister of Social Services, and Mrs. Kironde.
    Sir Fredrick Crawford appointed Governor of Uganda
  • Governor of Uganda Sir Andrew Cohen (L) and Mr. Leslie Hor Belisha (2nd R) at an earlier event on 11th August 1952
    Departure of Governor Sir Andrew Cohen

1954

  • Sir Keith Hancock's Committee during their visit to the Uganda Protectorate on 14th September 1954
    The Hancock Committee of 1954
  • Nkrumah Hall, a male residents' Hall at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Nkrumah Hall (New Hall) opens its doors
  • His Highness Sultan Sayyid Sir Khalifa II bin Harub, Sultan of Zanzibar accompanied by Princess Sayyida Matuka bint Hamud Al-Busaid tour the Makerere University Mosque during the Sultan's visit on 30th April 1954.
    H.H. Sultan of Zanzibar visits Makerere University

1953

  • Mary Stuart Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda in 1959
    Mary Stuart Hall opens its doors

1952

  • Northcote Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda in 1952
    Northcote Hall opens its doors

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1948

  • Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) founded 1948 as the East African Institute of Social Research (EAISR)
    Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)...
  • H.H. Crown Prince Abdulla of Zanzibar welcomed by Makerere College Principal Dr. William D. Lamont to officially open the University Mosque in May 1948
    H.H. Crown Prince Abdulla of Zanzibar opens...

1942

  • Workers at Makerere University help to disassemble and prepare some of the artifacts for transportation to the new Uganda Museum site in Kitante
    Governor Dundas officially opens Uganda Museum at...

1941

  • St Augustine Chapel Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Completed in 1941, extended in 2005
    St. Augustine and St. Francis Chapels Completed
  • Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Completed in 1941. View from South-East direction
    Makerere University Main Administration Building...

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1938

  • Arrival of HRH The Duke of Gloucester for the cutting of the first sod of the Foundation of the new Makerere College 3rd November 1938.
    Duke of Gloucester Lays Foundation Stone for Main...

1937

  • Life Class in Session at the Makerere Art School in 1947 with Margaret Trowell the School Founder instructing students. MTSIFA, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine...

1936

  • The Empire Parliamentary Delegation during their visit to Uganda in the 1930s
    Visit of the Empire Parliamentary Delegation

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1928

  • HRH Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII arrives at Makerere College during his visit to Uganda and Kenya in 1928
    Prince of Wales, Edward VIII visits Makerere
  • An undated picture showing Carpentry students of Kampala Technical School founded in 1928, later Estates and Works Department
    Makerere Estates and Works Department Founded

1927

  • Dr and Mrs Schjofield outside Bweranyangi European Rest House at C.M.S. Church-Stone plaited work with thatch (Ankole)
    The Church Missionary Society in Western Uganda

1924

  • The First Administration Building of Mulago Hospital, founded in 1917, lateron Teaching Hospital for the Medical School, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Makerere University Medical School Founded

1923

  • Foundation Stone for the curriculum building as laid by Gov. Sir Geoffrey F Archer on 13th December 1923, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
    Governor Geoffrey Francis Archer opens Makerere...

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