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Mak Council Tours Research Facilities at MUARIK
At the climax of the 143rd meeting of the University Council held on Thursday, 6th September 2018, at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute in Kabanyolo (MUARIK), the University Council toured a number of onsite research centres and facilities to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the developments in teaching and learning, research and innovations as well as knowledge transfer partnerships and networking.
Prof. Bernard Bashaasha, the Principal of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES); under which MUARIK falls, received the Chairperson, Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem and Council Members at the institute.
Prof. Bashaasha emphasized that with the continued support from the University Council and Management, CAES is implementing a number of research projects/programmes. He added that the feedback received during site visits would significantly contribute to the College’s mission of advancing training, knowledge generation and service delivery in order to enhance agricultural development, sustainable natural resource utilization and environmental management.
In a guided tour conducted by Prof. Bernard Bashaasha assisted by the Acting Farm Manager, Mr. Tweyambe Chrysostom, the Makerere University Council visited the following facilities:
- The Biotechnology Lab renowned globally for undertaking continental plant breeding programmes
- The Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) focused on an African continent free from hunger and malnutrition through the provision of improved varieties of food crops in Africa
- The Graduate Laboratory, with state-of-the-art facilities aimed at enhancing the quality of analysis of practical field work for graduate students
- The Modern Poultry Unit (KOICA) comprising three (3) sub-units with a capacity of five thousand (5000) birds each, a brooder house, a drying shed for dehydrating chicken manure and a microbial facility to grow micro organisms to be used in the fermentation of chicken manure.
- The Coffee Value Addition (CURAD) focused on agri-business incubation to create employment opportunities for students.
- The Dairy Value Chain Unit and the Feed Mill.
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Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.
Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.
Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.
In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.
Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.
The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.
Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.
Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.
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