Makerere Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of Makerere

• Dr. Apollo Milton Obote (1950) - Former President of Uganda, instrumental in the country's independence movement.
• Prof. Wangari Maathai (1964) - Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in 2004 for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy, and peace.
• Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda (1970) - Former Prime Minister of Uganda, known for his work in health and diplomacy.
• Prof. Mahmood Mamdani (1967) - Renowned scholar and author, currently a professor at Columbia University, known for his work on African studies.
• Dr. Specioza Kazibwe (1974) - First female Vice President of Uganda, notable for her contributions to gender equality and health.
• Prof. George William Kanyeihamba (1962) - Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, known for his contributions to law and human rights.
• Dr. Olara Otunnu (1973) - Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict.
• Prof. John-Jean Barya (1981) - Noted academic and lawyer, currently a professor at Makerere University, known for his work in human rights.