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

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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.

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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1 day ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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

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$2,500 scholarship for community action research
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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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1 day 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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1 week 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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