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2nd RUFORUM Regional Conf: Plant Breeding

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Second RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference

Plant Breeding

Development of improved scald tolerant barley varieties with superior enduse (malt) and nutritional quality for dry land areas of the northern Ethiopia

Combining ability among interspecific (G. hirsutum x G. barbadense) and mutation derived lines of cotton in fiber quality and agronomic traits

Exploiting genome synteny in breeding for Protein Quality and Waxiness in maize and sorghum

Genetic variation of Zambian maize inbred lines commonly used in breeding


Grain filling patterns of CIMMYT early maize inbred lines


Importance and approaches of obtaining experimental uniformity

Inheritance of resistance to bacterial blight and implication for rice improvement in Uganda

Characterization of root development in a segregating diploid banana population as a searching basis for resistance to Radopholus similis

Introgressing resistance to Fusarium root rot in selected farmer preferred Andean bean genotypes from Meso-American line and mapping of associated resistance quantitative trait loci

Evaluating the macropropagation efficiency of banana varieties preferred by farmers in Eastern and Central Kenya

Genetic effects of inbreeding on harvest index and root dry matter content in cassava

Assessing the efficacy of pyramided genes in conferring dual and durable resistance to bean anthracnose and root rot

Enhancing genetic resistance to soybean rust disease

Introgressing resistance to Turcicum leaf blight and mapping of associated quantitative trait loci in sorghum

Genetic inheritance studies and early generation marker selection in maize breeding for drought tolerance

Inheritance of resistance to rice yellow mottle virus disease in selected rice cultivars in Uganda

Genetics of resistance to bacterial leaf blight in rice germplasm in Uganda


Adaptability of rice cultivars to different ecologies in western province of Zambia

Combining ability analysis of quality protein maize (QPM) and non-PM inbred lines for kernel quality and some agronomic characteristics

Analysis of drought tolerance in selected upland rice genotypes in Uganda

Genetic diversity for resistance to larger grain borer in maize hybrids and open pollinated varieties in Kenya

Assessing effectiveness of macropropagation technology to produce healthy seedlings of banana varieties with high market demand in Eastern and Central provinces, Kenya


Combining ability and performance of maize hybrids under low nitrogen and drought stress

Pyramiding Fusarium root rot resistance genes and validation of SSR PVBR87 in common bean

Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium root rot in three common bean genotypes

Heterosis and combining abilities for multiple resistance to Turcicum leaf blight and maize streak virus

Enhancing sweetpotato resistance to African weevils (Cylas puncticollis and Cylas brunneus) through transgenic breeding

Enhancing Callus induction and embrogenic cell suspension development in East African highland banana

Efficient regeneration and transformation systems for improving resistance to weevils in Ugandan sweetpotato cultivars

Evaluation of physiological and morphological traits conferring drought tolerance in cowpea

Characterisation of genetic diversity among Sudanese sorghum accessions using molecular markers and phenotypic characteristics

Developing a broad soybean germplasm base and durable resistance to soybean rust disease in Uganda

Identification of drought related and drought responsive genes in cassava

Back to Article:  Background papers: Climate Change: Agronomy: Diseases: Pests: Plant Breeding: Natural Resource Management:

 


Second RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference

Plant Breeding

Development of improved scald tolerant barley varieties with superior enduse (malt) and nutritional quality for dry land areas of the northern Ethiopia

Combining ability among interspecific (G. hirsutum x G. barbadense) and mutation derived lines of cotton in fiber quality and agronomic traits

Exploiting genome synteny in breeding for Protein Quality and Waxiness in maize and sorghum

Genetic variation of Zambian maize inbred lines commonly used in breeding


Grain filling patterns of CIMMYT early maize inbred lines


Importance and approaches of obtaining experimental uniformity

Inheritance of resistance to bacterial blight and implication for rice improvement in Uganda

Characterization of root development in a segregating diploid banana population as a searching basis for resistance to Radopholus similis

Introgressing resistance to Fusarium root rot in selected farmer preferred Andean bean genotypes from Meso-American line and mapping of associated resistance quantitative trait loci

Evaluating the macropropagation efficiency of banana varieties preferred by farmers in Eastern and Central Kenya

Genetic effects of inbreeding on harvest index and root dry matter content in cassava

Assessing the efficacy of pyramided genes in conferring dual and durable resistance to bean anthracnose and root rot

Enhancing genetic resistance to soybean rust disease

Introgressing resistance to Turcicum leaf blight and mapping of associated quantitative trait loci in sorghum

Genetic inheritance studies and early generation marker selection in maize breeding for drought tolerance

Inheritance of resistance to rice yellow mottle virus disease in selected rice cultivars in Uganda

Genetics of resistance to bacterial leaf blight in rice germplasm in Uganda


Adaptability of rice cultivars to different ecologies in western province of Zambia

Combining ability analysis of quality protein maize (QPM) and non-PM inbred lines for kernel quality and some agronomic characteristics

Analysis of drought tolerance in selected upland rice genotypes in Uganda

Genetic diversity for resistance to larger grain borer in maize hybrids and open pollinated varieties in Kenya

Assessing effectiveness of macropropagation technology to produce healthy seedlings of banana varieties with high market demand in Eastern and Central provinces, Kenya


Combining ability and performance of maize hybrids under low nitrogen and drought stress

Pyramiding Fusarium root rot resistance genes and validation of SSR PVBR87 in common bean

Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium root rot in three common bean genotypes

Heterosis and combining abilities for multiple resistance to Turcicum leaf blight and maize streak virus

Enhancing sweetpotato resistance to African weevils (Cylas puncticollis and Cylas brunneus) through transgenic breeding

Enhancing Callus induction and embrogenic cell suspension development in East African highland banana

Efficient regeneration and transformation systems for improving resistance to weevils in Ugandan sweetpotato cultivars

Evaluation of physiological and morphological traits conferring drought tolerance in cowpea

Characterisation of genetic diversity among Sudanese sorghum accessions using molecular markers and phenotypic characteristics

Developing a broad soybean germplasm base and durable resistance to soybean rust disease in Uganda

Identification of drought related and drought responsive genes in cassava

Back to Article:  Background papers: Climate Change: Agronomy: Diseases: Pests: Plant Breeding: Natural Resource Management:

 

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.

Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.

Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.

The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.

The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.

Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.

Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human
Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to
provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
  2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
    at least three referees.
  3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
  4. A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala

Closing Date: 04th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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