Makerere College School old students under their umbrella association, MACOSA have chosen to keep lawyer Dennis Ssembuya as the association president under a new constitution is ushered in.
This was during the association’s annual dinner held at Hotel Africana in Kampala where members also discussed strategies for strengthening the association, deepening alumni bonds, promoting employment opportunities, and supporting their continued development .
Ssembuya noted the growing importance of technology in all spheres of life.
“Artificial Intelligence has taken centre stage. Even if robotics and AI are not yet fully in the curriculum, students need to be exposed to them in order to remain relevant in the job market. With UNEB increasing the computerization component in examinations, there is an urgent need for a well-equipped computer laboratory,” Sembuya said.
He spoke of a digital drive of 600 computers and two staff buses that the association seeks to drive at Makerere College School , seeking to achieve a ratio of one student per computer.
Ssembuya said the buses will ease transportation of staff between the two school campuses at Makerere and Mulawa in Kira.
He also spoke about the benefits of being a member of the association.
“As an association, we support our members by offering recommendations, especially for those who were well-disciplined, which can help them secure internship placements in companies owned or led by our members, such as Kagga and Partners,” he noted.
Joyce Nabaggala Kikomeko, a member of MACOSA and former Mothers’ Union leader in Namirembe Diocese underscored the benefits of being a member of the association.
“I am impressed by the leadership for this initiative, which has helped many build meaningful connections. I encourage all old students who have not yet joined the association to register and benefit from its endless opportunities,” she said.
Kikomeko also credited MACOSA for its role in acquiring land for the school’s expansion at Mulawa in Kira Municipality, a development that has created more space for academic excellence.