Artefacts as sources of historical information: Unmasking Makerere University memory through documenting and contextualizing visual resources and objects

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  • The Bust of the 1st president of Tanzania, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. 

    Unknown author (2013-06-29)
    This monument is made of concrete, it was unveiled by H.E. Yoweri. K. Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda.
  • The Golden Jubilee monument ( Hatching a new generation) 

    George Kakooza (1943)
    This monument is made of copper, brass, steel and concrete and it is located at the science roundabout. It was commissioned in early 1970s for the golden jubilee, completed during the platinum jubilee,1997.
  • Prof. William Senteza Kajubi Monument. 

    Unknown author (2010)
    Monument unveiled in recognition of 60 years of Prof. Senteza Kajubi’s exemplary service to education as a teacher, teacher trainer, administrator of tertiary institutions and education policy advisor.
  • Struggle for Justice in Africa Monument. 

    Mr. Anguyo John Bosco (2018)
    This is a sculpture where a female form is being upheld holding a weighing scale. The scale symbolizes justice.
  • Ladies Home. 

    Unknown author (2000)
    This mosaic is located at Africa Hall Reception and it depicts a modern ardoned African lady with cornrows, earrings and necklace.
  • Counseling and Guidance Center Monument. 

    Mulondo (2012)
    This Monument is located at Counseling and Guidance Center Makerere University. It is made out of found metal and concrete and it is the work of Mulondo a student around 2012/13.
  • East African School Of Library and Information Science Mosaic. 

    Makonzi (1968)
    This is the East African School of Library and Information Science Mosaic.
  • Bacteriophage 

    Israelis (1973)
    The Vet dome was part of the former faculty of veterinary medicine building. It was intended to hold the tank that supplies water to the building. However two floors were never constructed. It is located at COVAB
  • Women Worriors. 

    Odama Jacob (2012)
    This Wall hanging is located at the ground floor of the Makerere University Main Library.
  • Local Fish Dish 

    Ifee Francis Xavier. (2011)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 2, Makerere University Main Library.
  • Cultural Identity. 

    Edopu Rita. (2004)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 1 Makerere University Main Library.
  • Tree of knowledge. 

    Kwesiga Phillip. (2013)
    In this work, the artist looks at knowledge as diverse, from which people can obtain it from different directions. For him no one has the monopoly of knowledge. When we come together and share what we have, we create ...
  • From the fish market. 

    Yiga Robert (2011)
    “From the fish market” is a painting that tells a continuous dialogue between several fish mongers regarding the activity they have just finished. The painting presents different fish mongers moving to and from different ...
  • The book worm 

    Mubiita Stephen (2013)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 1, Makerere University Main Library.
  • MTSIFA Landscape. 

    Sewanyana Robert. (2001)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 1, Makerere University Main Library.
  • We build for the Future. 

    George Kyeyune. (2010)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 1, Makerere University Main Library.
  • The Harvest. 

    Kanuge John Bosco. (2011)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 1 Makerere University Main Library.
  • Sweet Nothing. 

    Kangule John Bosco. (2011)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 1, Makerere University Main Library.
  • Birds in flight 

    Kabiito Richard. (2012)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 1, Makerere University Main Library.
  • Birds 

    Yiga Andrew . (2012)
    This Wall hanging is located at level 2, Makerere University Main Library.

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