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CEDAT Graduates 760 Students during the Makerere University 75th Ceremony, 17th January 2025

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The College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) celebrated the achievements of 760 graduands during the 75th Makerere University graduation ceremony, held on January 17, 2024, at Freedom Square. Among the graduates were 265 women and 501 men, with four outstanding individuals receiving their PhDs. This momentous event marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of these students.

In his remarks at the event, the Chancellor, of Makerere University Dr. Crispus Kiyonga proposed establishing formalized relationships with medium- to large-scale farmers nationwide. This initiative, he said, aims to enhance the practical experience of agriculture students and promote community development.Dr. Kiyonga congratulated the 13,660 graduates and expressed gratitude to parents, guardians, and university staff for their support. He also thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Mrs. Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, for their invaluable assistance.

The Chancellor, of Makerere University Dr. Crispus Kiyonga addressed the 75th Graduation Congregation

Highlighting the university’s role in industrialization and community outreach, Dr. Kiyonga encouraged formal partnerships with the investment community to commercialize innovations. He urged graduates to apply their skills for societal benefit and stressed the importance of understanding socio-economic forces.

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, praised the college for its outstanding accomplishments over the past year. He noted that CEDAT has firmly established itself as a research hub within the university. Despite the significant loss of highly qualified staff to various government agencies, the college is recovering and regaining its status as a leader in research and innovation, showcasing its resilience and dedication to academic excellence.

The Vice Chancellor, Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe making his remarks at the 75th Graduation Congregation

Another milestone in CEDAT’s research output was the development of a low-cost smart energy meter to help electricity consumers better understand their energy consumption patterns. This customized monitoring and data collection package was designed to accommodate the limitations of rural settings and will aid consumers in ensuring their purchased electricity units are efficiently utilized whenever they turn on their electrical appliances. This innovation emerged from the Mak-RIF (1st Phase) funded project titled, “Integration of the Centralized Grid and Decentralized Renewable Energy Off-Grid Systems: A Techno-Economic Analysis.” The energy metering system comes at a time when many people face high energy demands that are expected to rise significantly in the future, highlighting the need for solutions aimed at reducing energy wastage.

Prof. Nawangwe also highlighted a study led by Dr. Ronald Kizito that developed the Neural Text-To-Speech System, an innovation to aid the translation of written Luganda language text into speech using artificial intelligence. This was a result of the research, ‘A Luganda Neural Text-To-Speech System for Health Promotion and Accessibility,’ a multi-year task involving researchers from the Languages and Literature Departments in CHUSS. The innovation aims to support the dissemination of health messages to a wide Luganda-speaking audience who may not be in a position to read written text, which is usually the mode used in sending out information through literature like fliers. With support from MakRIF, it aims to create a Luganda TTS model, build a 10 million-word Luganda text corpus, and build a 20-hour single-speaker Luganda speech dataset.

Another significant output from the college was the promotion of active mobility through integrating applied research, education, and community engagement. By employing innovative approaches like real-life experiments, crowd mapping, and inclusive stakeholder engagement, the CAMA project addresses the urgent need for better infrastructure and planning to support walking and cycling in urban areas to create sustainable cities. CAMA is transforming how cities in sub-Saharan Africa approach mobility. This endeavor underscores the importance of addressing local challenges and equips the next generation of engineers and urban planners with the tools to create safer, more livable cities. This is a collaborative initiative involving several universities in Africa, led by Makerere University.

Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal CEDAT Presented the graduands

The 75th graduation ceremony saw a total of 13,658 graduands receiving degrees and diplomas from Makerere University. Of these, 143 graduands were awarded PhDs, 1,813 received Masters degrees, 11,454 obtained Bachelor’s degrees, and 243 earned postgraduate diplomas. 53% of the graduands were female and 47% were male, with 44% of the PhD graduands being female. A total of 491 graduands received first-class degrees. Additionally, 16% of the graduands were awarded postgraduate degrees and diplomas.

Written by Harriet Musinguzi, Principal Communication Officer, College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology

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Makerere University Engineering Students Awarded the EACOP-CPP Scholarships

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Ten Engineering students from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) were among the 28 academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students awarded full scholarships through the EACOP-CPP Scholarship Program under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kyambogo University and Makerere University.

On 5th September 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, Makerere University’s School of Engineering joined the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd. (CPP) to witness the launch of the scholarship, during which the beneficiaries, mainly second-year engineering students, received scholarships to cover tuition and functional fees for three years.

Speaking at the event, EACOP’s Corporate Affairs and HR Director, Ms. Irene Baguma, representing the MD, noted that this is a joint programme with EACOP and CPP (Uganda). She said the mission of EACOP & CPP goes beyond the pipeline to uplifting communities, demonstrating their commitment to corporate social responsibility. They urged scholars to stay focused because they are ambassadors of hope and will, one day, bring hope and give back to the community.

Assoc. Prof. Kizito Maria Kasule, the Deputy Principal of CEDAT, spoke on behalf of the College, extending appreciation to the parties for the scholarships awarded to the students. He said this will enable the students to concentrate on their studies and have fewer worries about raising the tuition.

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The Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) Project Team Engages with Roofings Rolling Mills, Namanve

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By Kikomeko Pius

On August 21, 2025, a delegation from the Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) improvement project visited Roofings Rolling Mills’ facility in Namanve Industrial Park. The visit represented the project’s fourth major engagement with industry stakeholders, continuing its goal to foster a world-class safety culture within Uganda’s engineering and industrial sectors.

This OSHE initiative is a collaboration among Makerere University, Busitema University, and Kyambogo University, with support from the Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom. It aims to establish Centres of Excellence at each university, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry application of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment(OSHE) standards.

The Makerere University team, led by Dr. Abubaker Matovu Waswa, Head of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) and Principal Investigator of the project, received a warm welcome from a senior delegation of Roofings Rolling Mills. The reception involved key engineers from the Health and Safety Department, along with Human Resources and Production Managers, highlighting the company’s strong commitment to collaborative innovation and industrial partnership.

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The Department of Construction Economics and Management Explores Asset Securitization Collaboration with Uganda Securities Exchange

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A high-level delegation from the Department of Construction Economics and Management, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), led by Head of Department Dr. Nathan Kibwami, has engaged the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) in strategic discussions aimed at unlocking new financing avenues for Ugandan businesses through asset securitization.

Accompanied by staff members Ronald Kaweesi and Tulikuno Collins, the delegation met with USE officials to explore collaborative opportunities focused on transforming both tangible and intangible assets into viable financial instruments for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Among the key proposals was the development of a postgraduate programme in securitization of tangible assets, designed to build local expertise in asset-backed financing and capital markets. The team also discussed guest lecturing opportunities on the Bachelor of Science in Valuation programme, aiming to enrich academic instruction with practical insights from Uganda’s financial sector.

The dialogue emphasized the importance of building synergies between academia and capital markets to guide Ugandan businesses, particularly SME, in leveraging their asset portfolios to access financing. This initiative is expected to enhance financial inclusion and stimulate economic growth by empowering enterprises to tap into alternative funding mechanisms.

Dr. Kibwami noted that the partnership could “reshape how Ugandan businesses perceive and utilize their assets, not just as operational tools, but as strategic financial resources.”

The Uganda Securities Exchange welcomed the initiative, highlighting its alignment with ongoing efforts to deepen Uganda’s capital markets and support enterprise development. This collaboration marks a significant step toward bridging the gap between academic research, professional training, and real-world financial innovation.

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