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CAES Re-trains Agricultural Engineers from Districts and MAAIF

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8 years ago

January 16, 2018

Mark Wamai

Participants in the Micro-Irrigation Training pose with CAES Staff and MAAIF Commissioners during the event, 15th January 2018, CAEC, MUARIK, CAES, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda.

About 50 Agricultural engineers from the local governments and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) on 15th January 2018 converged at the Continuing Agricultural Education Centre (CAEC) at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) for a two weeks refresher training on Micro Irrigation on increased water use efficiency in agricultural production.

Another training also kicked off on the same day on sustainable land management at the Grand Global hotel in Kikoni, a Kampala surburb.

These trainings are part of a series under the new National Agricultural Policy (2016), where universities are mandated to provide training for extension staff in Uganda.

CAES signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to train technical staff from District Local Governments in a number of areas.

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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6 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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6 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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2 weeks ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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