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RUFORUM Thought Piece on COVID-19: Regional Response to Invasive Pests and Transboundary Diseases

Published

6 years ago

August 10, 2020

Mark Wamai

RUFORUM Thought Piece on COVID-19 by Professor Jean Jacques Mbonigaba Muhinda, Executive Secretary, ASARECA

Building a Regional Collective Response to Invasive Pests and Transboundary Crop-Livestock Diseases: “Response to past and current threats, intensity, costs and required capacity”

Background

Invasive species destroy livelihoods, pose serious threats to food and nutrition security, threaten the economic prosperity of entire countries and regions, and increase biodiversity loss. The increasing frequency of invasions of invasive species in Africa suggests that many countries lack adequate capacity to detect and implement management measures.

There are over 1,000 species of invasive pests and transboundary crop-livestock diseases in Africa according to a study by International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE). Only five of these are estimated by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) in a research published in the open-access journal Global Food Security, to cost the continent over 1.1 billion USD every year. Globally invasive pests are causing over 540 billion in economic losses annually. The most vulnerable countries to invasive pests and crop-livestock diseases are developing nations with sub Saharan Africa in particular being the most vulnerable and affected over the past 30 years.

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

Published

2 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

BENEFITS

What You’ll Receive:

$2,500 scholarship for community action research
Mentorship & wellness coaching
Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
International conferences & global network
3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

Apply now

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

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2 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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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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