Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

Deputy Katikkiro-Owek. Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa (Left) addresses the audience during his visit to deliver the Katikkiro's message of solidarity following the Main Building fire as the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) and Buganda Minister for Youth, Sports and Recreation-Dr. Prosperous Nankindu Kavuma (Right) listen on 1st October 2020, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Thank You Katikkiro for Your Message of Solidarity

I thank the Katikkiro of Buganda Ow’ekitiibwa Charles Peter Mayiga for his message of solidarity delivered by the Second Deputy Katikkiro and Buganda Minister of Finance...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) flanked by DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (Left) and Dean of Students-Mr. Cyriaco Kabagambe (Right) during the launch of the collection platforms on 1st October 2020, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Launch of Main Build Restoration Contributions Platforms

This morning we have launched the platforms through which stakeholders, friends and well wishers may contribute financially towards the restoration of Makerere’s iconic administration building. The...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) chats with the Principal CoVAB-Prof. John David Kabasa (Left) after the Livestock AMR Monitoring IT System launch on 30th September 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Launching Livestock AMR Monitoring System

This morning I have launched the IT System for Monitoring Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock Farming in Uganda. The project which is funded by the Government of...

Participants that took part in the EfD-Mak policy dialogue pose for a group photo at Brovad Hotel, Masaka after the opening ceremony on 24th September 2020.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

EfD-Mak Masaka Policy Dialogue Discusses L. Victoria Rising Water Levels

Masaka District Local Government officials including the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Chief Administrative officer (CAO), Chairperson Local Council V (LCV), District Natural Resources’ , Forestry and...

The Chairperson Mak-RIF Grants Management Committee-Prof. William Bazeyo (standing) addresses some of the Awardees at an earlier round. 160 addtional awards have been issued under Mak-RIF 2, Track 1.

Research4 years ago

160 Cross-disciplinary Researchers and Innovators Awarded under Mak-RIF 2

Makerere University is living up to the slogan ‘We Build for the Future’. Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) Grants Management Committee (GMC) under the...

An assortment of dry bagged cereals, legumes and other food crops. Photo credit: FoodLAND-Africa.EU

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

FoodLAND Project Kick-off Meeting

With funding of 7 million Euros, Makerere University, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns...

A screenshot showing of Yiya AirScience's announcement as a member of the New Solver Class of 35 Tech-Based Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Global Challenges. Photo credit: Virtual Solve Challenge Finals from MIT Solve on Vimeo

Innovation4 years ago

Yiya AirScience Wins at MIT Virtual Solve Challenge Finals

Yiya AirScience, an interactive STEM learning experience for remote populations that have no access to internet, has been announced as one of the 35 winners at...

Mr. Andrew Waaswa makes a presentation on Extension Programme Planning. Photo credit: RUFORUM

General4 years ago

The Tough but Promising Journey

Andrew Waaswa is from Kibuku District, Eastern Uganda pursuing MSc. Agricultural Extension at Egerton University. His research is focused Climate-Smart Agriculture practices among smallholder potato farmers...

Some of the Masters graduands from the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) during the Day 2 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University on 15th January 2020.

General4 years ago

Mastercard Foundation – Masters Scholarships for Africans at the University of Edinburgh 2021

The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide postgraduate scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities. ...

Masters Graduands from the College of Health Sciences at Day1 of the 69th Graduation Ceremony, 15th January 2019, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

General4 years ago

Mak-IUCEA KfW-Funded Masters Scholarships COHORT 2

Opening date: 2nd October 2020Closing date: 22nd October 2020, 17:00 hours, East African Time. Only successful candidates will be contacted after the selection process is complete.Thematic...