Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

A technician displays some of the Pelletised and Biologically Nitrogen-enhanced organic fertilizer piloted by Mak and partners during the farmers' training on 20th December 2019, MUARIK, CAES, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda.

Mak-UDSM-SUA-COSTECH-Private Sector Pilot Commercial-Grade Organic Fertilizer

Makerere University in partnership with Tursam (U) Ltd., Sokoine Unversity of Agriculture (SUA) Guavay Company Ltd (Tanzania) and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)...

H.E. the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya-Dr. William Samoei Ruto (Left) shakes hands with the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe after unveiling the Foundation Stone for the WSR Institute at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 21st December 2019.

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H.E. Dr. Ruto Hails Mak Over New Leadership Institute

The Deputy President of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, has lauded Makerere University for championing the setting up of Leadership Institute named after him that...

Soybean varieties on display during the release of the MakSoy 3N variety by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in Entebbe on 25th November 2013.

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Genetic diversity and genotype × environment interaction of advanced elite soybean genotypes in Uganda

Soybean is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Despite its importance, soybean production is highly affected by ever-changing biotic and abiotic stresses. The main...

The article author Dr. Florence Mayega Nakayiwa, Deputy Executive Secretary – Planning, Resource Mobilisation and Management, RUFORUM (2nd Left) in a group photo with the State Minister for Higher Education-Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (Rear 4th Right), Prof. Adipala Ekwamu- Executive Secretary, RUFORUM (Left) and other officials.

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Balancing Gender in Higher Education. What will it take?

More often than not I find myself in a room full on men seated at the high table with a scatter of women in the audience....

The Deputy Chairperson of Council-Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (Right) and Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Left) prepare to toast at the End of Year Cocktail held on 20th December 2019 at the Vice Chancellor's Official Residence, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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End of Year Cocktail

I have had the pleasure to host Colleagues (Council and Senate members) at the official Makerere University Vice Chancellor's residence for an end-of-year cocktail. I cannot...

H.E. the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya – Dr. William Samoei Arap Ruto, will preside over the groundbreaking ceremony for the William S. Ruto Institute of African Studies on Saturday 21st December 2019, PAF Grounds, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons, User: Magiondolo.

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Launch of the William S. Ruto Institute of African Studies

Makerere University will on Saturday, 21st December 2019 at 10:30am host His Excellency the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya – William Samoei Arap Ruto...

PhD Students attend a training course in Scholarly writing and Communication Skills in the Main Library, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 19th August 2019.

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Call for Participation: 2019/20 IUCEA Staff Mobility Programme

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) wishes to announce a call for applicants to participate in the 2019/2020 staff mobility programme in the EAC Partner...

Two New Addenda Open under STIP APS. Concept Notes are due by 5pm EST on January 31, 2020. Photo credit: USAID Global Development Lab

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USAID: Two New Addenda Open under STIP APS

The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Global Development Lab (LAB) is pleased to announce the release of two new Addenda under the Science, Technology, Innovation...

A male student glances away from his cellphone (Right) as female colleagues (Left) hold group discussions at the East African School of Library and Information Sciences (EASLIS), CoCIS, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Date taken: 17th March 2013

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A smartphone-based system for citizenry road traffic management in Uganda

This study aimed at developing a smartphone-based system for citizenry road traffic management that enables the citizens to participate in road traffic mitigation, with focus on...

A picture of a transcript received by a Graduand of the 70th Graduation Ceremony before Graduation Day as shared with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 19th December 2019.

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Delivering Transcripts before Graduation

A happy Graduand of the 70th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University who collected his Transcript before graduation has shared its picture with me. This reform is...