The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the School of Engineering at Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) has a new Head of Department following the handover of office from Assoc. Prof. Robinah Kulabako to Dr. Philip Nyenje.

The handover ceremony, held at CEDAT on Monday, October 5, was attended by college leadership, staff, and members of the School of Engineering.

In her farewell remarks, Assoc. Prof. Kulabako appreciated staff and the management of the college and the department for the good working relationships she had over the past nine and a half years.  She urged the incoming head to remain committed to doing what is right, even in difficult circumstances.

She noted that leadership does not require perfection, but rather competence, accountability, and a willingness to learn from mistakes. Reflecting on her nine-and-a-half-year tenure, she encouraged Dr. Nyenje to embrace selfless leadership and focus on building lasting institutional impact.

Assoc. Prof. Kulabako said that throughout her leadership journey, she continually reflected on three key questions: what she had accomplished, who had become more capable through her mentorship, and what would remain stronger after her term of office.

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‘There is a need for stronger, more practical partnership between universities and industry in order to push ideas from the laboratories to society’.

This was a statement made by the Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe who also noted that Ugandan research and innovation will only deliver national benefit if ideas are pushed to ensure they benefit the people.

Prof Nawangwe was represented by the Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Prof. Moses Musinguzi at the opening of the 10th National Conference on Communications Conference (NCC 2026), hosted at Makerere University under the theme “Accelerating Market-Driven Innovation for Uganda’s Development.” The conference brought together academia, government, regulators, industry players, students and innovators to discuss varied aspects of communication research and technology.

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Students, artists, and art enthusiasts gathered at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art (MTSIFA) on Monday September 21^st, 2026, for a Public Art Talk organized by UNDER GROUND Contemporary Art and Vodo Arts Society +Lab in collaboration with blaxTARLINE KUMASI.

The event featured renowned Ghanaian art scholars and curators Dr. Kwesi Ohene-Ayeh and Selom Koffi Kudjie, who led an engaging discussion on contemporary art practices, public art, and the role of creative spaces in fostering cultural exchange across Africa.

Held at MTSIFA, the talk provided participants with an opportunity to explore emerging approaches to artistic production, critical discourse, and community engagement. The speakers drew from their experiences within Ghana’s vibrant contemporary art scene, sharing insights on curatorial practice, artist-led initiatives, and the importance of collaborative networks in shaping the future of African art.

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