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Mak in Partnership with KOICA sets up Ultra-Modern Computerized Horticultural Production System at MUARIK

Published

7 years ago

July 4, 2019

Mark Wamai

The Principal CAES, Prof. Bernard Bashaasha (Left) on a guided tour of the Ultra-Modern Computerized Horticultural Production System established in partnership with KOICA at MUARIK, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda.

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has set up technology on greenhouse automation and growing of crops without using soil. The medium of growth is coco peat imported from Sri Linka. Alternatively, sand or sterilized soils can be used instead of the coco peat.

The demonstration set up at the Makererere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) is using a technology called hydroponics in combination with a smart greenhouse system which can automatically regulate the growing conditions for the plants.

For example, if it is temperature, it sets the temperatures according to the plant requirements. For tomatoes which require temperatures between 20-28 degrees Celicius, the smart system will automatically keep either reducing or increasing the temperatures.

The major system components include a sensor network connected to the greenhouses and the computer. The sensor network consists of the temperature sensors, humidity sensors, solar radiation sensors and rain sensors and all these help the computer to respond to conditions in the greenhouses.

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

1 day ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

General

Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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1 day ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

2 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

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

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download