A recent study by researchers at Makerere University’s College of Business and Management Sciences has identified the lack of a structured taxation framework for informal businesses as a significant cause of tax non-compliance among traders in Uganda. This revelation came from a collaborative research project involving eight university scholars, who examined the underlying factors contributing […]
Principal Investigators (PIs), research assistants and accountants in the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) on 23rd November 2023 were equipped with knowledge and skills on Accountability protocols to increase their knowledge on managing funds. The half-day blended Workshop which attracted 30 participants was officially opened by the Principal CoCIS, Prof. Tonny Oyana and […]
By Laban Lwasa In a groundbreaking event that unfolded at Makerere University‘s Telepresence Center on November 7, 2023, the Inception Workshop for the ABS Project took center stage, hosted by the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology. Prof. Tumps Ireeta, Principal of CoNAS, set the tone with a warm […]
By Lubanga Elvis The call for harmonization aims to ensure that individuals involved in grant projects have a comprehensive understanding of how the University Grants Administration and Management Policy aligns with broader University regulations, fostering a culture of compliance and effective grants management. This was during the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) workshop […]
By Elvis Lubanga The Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) on 29th June 2023 trained accountants and project administrators at Makerere University on finance policies and procedures regarding grant administration and management, so as to ensure transparency and smooth processes in the auditing of grants. The training was conducted during a workshop at the […]
The Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) was established by Makerere University Council through the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Policy on 17th December 2020. GAMSU is governed by a Steering Committee of 9 members, chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration. The Steering Committee is supported by […]