Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

A student Plant Doctor explains to journalists the signs of pest and disease infestation as well as symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency

CAES Holds Field Day to Mark End of Recess Term

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) on 12th August 2017 held the Kabanyolo Field day to mark the end of recess term activities...

A sample of the 152 kilograms of desmodium seeds yielded under the Phase 2 of the Improved Push and Pull Innovation project, Buyanga sub-County, Iganga District, Uganda

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Improved Push and Pull Innovation Project-Phase 2 Implementation

The Improved Push and Pull Innovation project’s 2nd phase kicked off early this year in Uganda’s Iganga District, Buyanga sub-County. This implementation phase is guided by...

Masters Graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) on Day 4 of the 67th Graduation Ceremony, 24th February 2017, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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Mak Graduate Admission Lists for 2017/18 Academic Year

The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (RGT), Makerere University has released the admission lists for postgradate applicants successfully admitted for the 2017/18 Academic Year. The lists include...

Director Estates and Works-Eng. Fred Nuwagaba (3rd L), Principal CAES-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha (4th L), Project Manager Rep-Ms. Florence Lunyoro (5th L), Director MUARIK-Prof. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa (6th R), Director Planning and Development-Dr. Florence Nakayiwa (5th R), Project Engineer-Mr. Dipak Vunsai (2nd R) with other officials at the site handover ceremony, 10th August 2017, MUARIK, CAES, Kabanyolo, Wakiso, Makerere University

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Mak Hands Over MUARIK-CAES Postgraduate Lab Site to Contractor

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University has today 10th August 2017 handed over the site for the construction of Post Graduate Laboratories...

RAN Communications Manager-Ms. Harriet Adong conducts the training on Communication Etiquette, 8th August 2017, RAN Kololo Offices, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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RAN Interns Trained on Communication Etiquette

Similar to the other routine trainings offered to student interns at Makerere University School of Public Health ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), this session was also designed to...

Students in one of the Computer Labs, Block B, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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RUFORUM and FAO to Implement an E-learning Hub for African Universities

The Regional Universities Forum for capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is working jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to implement an e-learning hub intended...

Prof. Adipala Ekwamu-RUFORUM's Executive Secretary (Front-Centre) along with other stakeholders who attended the Higher Agricultural Education Reform Convention, 25th - 30th July 2017, Gaborone, Botswana

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Stakeholders Call For Reform in Higher Agricultural Education in Africa

Stakeholders engaged in higher education in Africa gathered in Gaborone, Botswana from 25th to 30th July 2017 to map out transformations necessary to increase the contribution...

Teams hard at work during the 4th Edition of the RAN-AidData GIS Hackathon, 28th July 2017, RAN Kololo Office, MakSPH, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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Tag-It Claims Top Prize at 4th Annual RAN-AidData GIS Hackathon

Makerere University's ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) in collaboration with the AidData Center for Development Policy (AidData-USA) co-organized the ‘Fourth annual GIS Hackathon’, which took place on Friday,...

Participants brainstorm during the HCD Training held on 26th July 2017 at the RAN Kololo Office, MakSPH, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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CEDAT Students Receive Human Centered Design Training

The Celestini Project, brings together Young Scholars who have been awarded by the Marconi Society to engage university students and help them use modern technology to...

Chief Guest at the National Technovation Challenge Finals, Hon. Dr. Miria Matembe-Founder Member CEWIGO (L) flanked by Prof. Henry Alinaitwe-Principal CEDAT (2nd L) hands over prizes to one of the finalist teams, 21st July 2017, CEDAT Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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Mak Hosts National Technovation Challenge 2017 Finals

The Global Technovation Challenge is an annual global technology entrepreneurship program and competition for girls around the world between the ages of 10 to 18. The...