Makerere University’s latest graduation ceremony was marked by high-profile recognitions and messages of inspiration, as business leaders and academics took centre stage during a vibrant event in Kampala. According to posts by Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe, the ceremony saw the university’s Chancellor, Crispus Kiyonga, confer a degree upon King Ceasor Mulenga, the Chancellor of King…
KAMPALA, Feb 24, 2026 — Makerere University has begun its 76th Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Square, with 9,295 graduands set to receive degrees and diplomas over four days. The University will confer 213 PhDs, 2,503 Master’s degrees, 206 Postgraduate Diplomas, 6,343 Bachelor’s degrees, and 30 Diplomas, with graduates drawn from 67 nationalities. Chancellor Crispus Kiyonga…
Makerere University has announced that its 76th graduation ceremony, scheduled for February 24th–27th, 2026, will feature the awarding of honorary degrees, including to Japheth Katto, a pioneering figure in Uganda’s financial sector. Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe confirmed the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the main building. “We are…