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Makerere University and Sogea Satom Forge Partnership to Boost Research and Innovation

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Mr. Marc Grechi, Country Director for Sogea Satom (L) Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal CEDAT pose for a picture after signing the MOU

Makerere University has signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sogea Satom to enhance collaboration between academia and industry. This strategic partnership is set to foster research, innovation, and talent development, creating new opportunities for students and faculty alike.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Marc Grechi, Country Director for Sogea Satom, and Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University. During the signing ceremony, Dr. Abubaker Wasswa Matovu, representing the Dean of the School of Engineering, expressed excitement about the partnership. He emphasized the university’s commitment to solving industry challenges through cutting-edge research, particularly in the energy sector. Dr. Matovu highlighted the benefits for students, including industrial attachments and internships that could inspire final year projects aimed at addressing real-world problems.

Mr. Marc Grechi, Country Director for Sogea Satom

Mr. Marc Grechi provided an overview of Sogea Satom’s extensive operations in Africa, as a subsidiary of France-based VINCI Construction. He highlighted the company’s significant projects in Uganda since 1990, with the Katosi Water Treatment Plant as a notable achievement. Grechi underscored the importance of attracting talent in Uganda and helping students familiarize themselves with the company’s operations, thereby supporting their journey towards becoming skilled professionals.

Prof. Moses Musinguzi welcomed Sogea Satom to CEDAT, introducing the various schools within the college and identifying potential areas for collaboration, such as internships, industry demonstrations, and guest lectures. He also stressed the need to equip students with practical skills and urged the company to support the college’s laboratories as part of their corporate responsibility.

Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal, College of Engineering, Design, Art and TechnologyMakerere University

This partnership between Makerere University and Sogea Satom is poised to bring about significant advancements in research, innovation, and talent development, strengthening the bond between academia and industry.

Written by Harriet MusinguziPrincipal 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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