Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

R-L: PhD Graduands; Mr. MASABO Emmanuel, Ms. NAKIBUULE Rose, Ms. NINA Olivia, Mr. OMODA-ONYAIT Godfrey & Mr. YAJJ Nuol Aywel Madut on Day 2 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 15th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Three Mak Sida-funded Faculty Complete PhD Studies in Sweden

I am delighted to inform you that three PhD students successfully completed their PhD studies at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg in...

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) Engineers carry out checks on the Low-Cost Medical Ventilator shortly before the unveiling ceremony on 11th June 2020, KMC Offices, Ntinda, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Thank You Hon. Aceng for Inspecting Ventilator

I thank the Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng for inspecting the Low-Cost Ventilator developed by Makerere researchers and Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) engineers....

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 10th June 2020 took part in RUFORUM's First Webinar on University leaders’ response to the COVID-19 Pandemic moderated by Prof. Christine Dranzoa.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Taking Part in RUFORUM’s First Webinar Series

Today I was hosted as one of the panelists of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Africa (RUFORUM)'s First Webinar Series. The theme for...

The late President of the Republic of Burundi, H.E. Pierre Nkurunziza. Photo credit: Reuters/Evrard Ngendakumana

VC's Diary5 years ago

Sincere Condolences to Burundian Brothers and Sisters

On behalf Makerere University, I send our sincere condolences to our Burundian students, collaborating research institutions and all the people of Burundi upon the sudden demise...

Research5 years ago

Experiences of Ageism among Older Persons in Uganda

Staff in the Department of Population Studies, School of Statistics and Planning (SSP), College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, conducted a survey of...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Left) poses with Mr. Li Shiquing of Lida Industries (Right) shortly after receiving the 6,000 face masks, 9th June 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Receiving Face Masks Donation from Lida Industries

I thank Mr. Li Shiquing of Lida industries for the generous donation of 6,000 face masks to Makerere University. This will go a long way in...

The Principal CHUSS-Dr. Josephine Ahikire (2nd Left) with Andrew W. Mellon Foundation President-Dr. Elizabeth Alexander (2nd Right), Ms. Julie B. Ehrlich-Chief of Staff and Programme Advisor at the Foundation (Right) and CHUSS Leadership during the courtesy call on 21st February 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Humanities & Social Sciences5 years ago

CHUSS Wins Another Mellon Foundation Grant

I congratulate the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) upon obtaining a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for the establishment of a Centre...

Engineering, Art & Tech5 years ago

Own an Android Phone? Delete Malicious Video App now

By Arthur Moses Opio There is a rapid increase in malicious malware within the popular Android Apps. It is a worrying trait and it comes with...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has expressed the University's solidarity with marginalized minorities around the world.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Only Quality Education Will End Marginalization

As the World protests the most savage act of racism in the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in the USA, leaders around the...

A prototype of the Low Cost Ventilator currently under development in Kampala, Uganda by Kiira Motors Corporation Engineers and Makerere University Researchers.

General5 years ago

Progress on Low Cost Ventilator Development

I congratulate Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) Engineers and Makerere University researchers upon successful completion of this crucial stage of the low cost ventilator. Click here to...