Makerere College School has produced a number of distinguished personalities in public service, economics, education, media, science and entertainment. Among the prominent former students are:
Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu – Former Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, former President of the Forum for Democratic Change, and leader in national politics. He attended Makerere College School for A-Level
Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile (late) – Distinguished economist, former Governor of the Bank of Uganda, former Makerere University Guild President, and a major contributor to Uganda’s economic reforms. He attended Makerere College School for A-Level from 1968 to 1969.
Hon. Syda Bbumba – Former Minister of Finance and former Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development. She is recognised as an old student of Makerere College School.
Hon. John Chrysostom Muyingo – Educationist and public servant who has served as Uganda’s State Minister for Higher Education and State Minister for Primary Education.
Bebe Cool (Moses Ssali) – Renowned Ugandan musician, performer and entertainment entrepreneur. He studied at Makerere College School, where he was active in entertainment.
Crystal Newman – Accomplished radio and television personality, master of ceremonies and media entrepreneur. She has spoken of her time as a student at Makerere College School.
Dr. Israel Kibirige Ssebunya (late) – Cytogeneticist, agricultural researcher, former Director of Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute, Member of Parliament for Kyaddondo North, and State Minister for Agriculture.
Prof. Stephen Isabalija – Management consultant, accountant and university administrator; formerly Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Uganda and associated with leadership in national institutions.
Lillian Mary Nabulime – Accomplished Ugandan sculptor, visual artist and university lecturer, widely recognised for her contribution to art education and public sculpture.
Joshua Baraka – Young Ugandan recording artist, songwriter and music producer who has gained regional and international recognition in contemporary music.