Newsletter

MURBS Engages Ambassadors on New Policy Framework to Strengthen Member Engagement and Professional Growth

• By admin
• 9 Apr 2026
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The workshop brought together Ambassadors from all 8 cohorts since the Programme’s inception in 2018, the Secretariat, and the Board of Trustees, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening member engagement and service delivery. Who are MURBS’ Departmental Ambassadors? MURBS Ambassadors are volunteer staff members of Makerere University who act as a vital link between the […]

Beyond the Pay Slip: Turning Side Hustles into Sustainable Wealth

• By admin
• 6 Mar 2026
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5 March 2026 – Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) organised a member sensitisation session themed “Beyond the Pay Slip: Turning Your Side Hustle into a Sustainable Income.” The session was facilitated by Dr. Sarah Bimbona, Director of the Makerere University Entrepreneurship and Outreach Center and Lecturer in the Department of Marketing and Management at […]

Member Sensitisation Session on “Psychosocial Resilience for Retirement”

• By admin
• 12 Jan 2026
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MURBS organised a Member Sensitisation Session on “Understanding Identity Shifts; Developing Routines; Sustaining Motivation and Purpose” held on Thursday, 8 January 2026. This member sensitisation session focused on holistic retirement planning, emphasising that readiness for life after work goes beyond finances to include psychological, emotional, and social well-being across all career stages—from early career to […]

MURBS Declares 13.56% Interest for FY 2024/2025

• By admin
• 23 Oct 2025
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Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) has declared an interest rate of 13.56% on members’ balances for the Financial Year ended 30 June 2025, marking another year of strong performance and value creation. The announcement was made during the 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 23 October 2025 in the Makerere University Main Hall. […]

“Improving Access to Labour Justice: A Pre-requisite for Increased Labour Productivity;The Role of MURBS”

• By admin
• 2 May 2025
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On 30 April 2025, MURBS joined national commemorations of International Labour Day with a virtual dialogue themed: “Improving Access to Labour Justice: A Prerequisite for Increased Labour Productivity – The Role of Retirement Benefits.” The session convened College Principals, HR and Legal Affairs representatives, Association Executives, and Project Principal Investigators to explore how labour justice […]

Uganda’s Public Service Pension Bill (2024) in Review: Trustees Provide Expert Insights

• By admin
• 11 Feb 2025
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MURBS’ Board of Trustees participated in a crucial policy-shaping process as Parliament reviewed the Public Service Pension Bill, 2024. As one of the key Retirement Schemes invited by the Parliamentary Committee on Public Service and Local Government, to present a memorandum on the Pension Bill, the Trustees made observations, discussed proposed amendments, provided valuable insights […]

MURBS declared 13.40% interest on members’ balances for the financial year that ended on 30th June 2024.

• By admin
• 30 Oct 2024
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By Ritah Namisango Dr. Elizabeth Patricia Nansubuga, Chairperson of the Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) Board of Trustees, announced this milestone during the 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2023/24 held on Thursday, 24th October 2024, at Makerere University Main Campus, School of Public Health Auditorium. The AGM attracted various stakeholders, including […]

MURBS Welcomes the 7th Trustee

• By admin
• 10 Jul 2024
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The Board of Trustees of MURBS is delighted to announce the appointment of CPA Edna Isimbwa Rugumayo as the Independent Trustee. Who is CPA Edna Isimbwa Rugumayo? Edna Isimbwa Rugumayo is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant by profession. She holds an MSc Accounting & Finance, and Bachelor of Statistics from Makerere University. CPA Rugumayo has […]

Call for Applications for the 7th Cohort of Ambassadors

• By Rebecca Nairuba
• 29 May 2024
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Background Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) is a Scheme for Makerere University staff. MURBS was established under an irrevocable trust effective 1 April 2009 to provide retirement benefits to employees of Makerere University. The Scheme is governed by a Board of Trustees (with a Secretary and Chairperson elected among their number), whose mandate is enshrined under the Trust […]

Call for In-house Benefits Applications

• By admin
• 17 May 2024
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Final Payment of In-House Benefits and Verification of Retirees. MURBS invites eligible retirees to apply for the FINAL INSTALLMENT of the benefits recovered under the In-House Retirement Benefits Scheme (IHRBS). For this last installment, the Scheme will initiate payments by conducting a closure verification exercise for retired members/beneficiaries. The verification commenced on Thursday, 16 May […]