Makerere’s Alfred Masikye bows out as Academic Registrar term ends

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Makerere University’s long-serving Academic Registrar, Mr Alfred Masikye Namoah has finally bowed out after serving two terms in office at the Kampala-based institution.

Mr Masikye handed over office to Prof Buyinza Mukadasi on Tuesday, November 01, 2022, after exhausting his extended six months period on Monday, October 31st, 2022. His term had originally ended on April 1st, 2022.

In his message of appreciation to the entire staff, Mr Masikye apologised for any “shortcomings” that may rise from his departure and implored those he leaves behind to keep the Makerere candle bright.

“My term of office as Academic Registrar ended on 1st April 2022 and the extended appointment also ends today, 31 October, 2022, This is to most sincerely thank you, individually, for the tremendous work done during my term of office. Indeed, together we accomplished a lot in our respective divisions and workstations and I acknowledge the Department Management Team for your leadership. In the same spirit, I wish to apologise for any shortcomings,” stated Masikye in the memo dated October 31, 2022.

“Please continue with the good work and support the incoming Head of Department,” he added.

Profile/Background

Namoah is a Social Scientist/ Graduate teacher by profession. He holds a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation, from European University Centre for Peace Studies, a Masters of Development Studies from the University College in Dublin and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Makerere University, as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Makerere University.

Namoah has previously worked as a Lecturer at Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development, where for 7 years. He then joined Makerere University administration as Senior Assistant Registrar under the Academic Registrar’s office at the Institute of Science and Applied Economics (ISAE), and thereafter rising to the position of Senior Deputy Registrar, Makerere University School of Graduate Studies and later full Academic Registrar of Uganda’s oldest institution.