Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

Students from Yumbe use the Nested Savings Learning Centre solar powered Library.

Nested Savings Learning Centre Transforms Yumbe Livelihoods

After winning the RIC4ACE phase one grant from Makerere University's ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), the VEBEC team opened up an office in Yumbe town in Northern Uganda...

Hon. Minister of Tourism-Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu and Igongo Cultural Centre Executive Director-Mr. James Tumusiime tour the RAN Exhibition during the Ankole Cultural Festival, 15th April 2017, Mbarara Uganda

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RAN Takes Part in The Ankole Cultural Festival

While the rest of the community was taking the Easter break, Makerere University School of Public Health's ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) in Partnership with Igongo Cultural Center...

Map showing the distribution of Pipistrellus hesperidus (based on International Union for Conservation of Nature [IUCN] data) and the location of the bat sampled for the study. Source: Anthony et al 2017 MERSCoV mBIO

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Further Evidence for Bats as the Evolutionary Source of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

The evolutionary origins of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus (MERS-CoV) are unknown. Current evidence suggests that insectivorous bats are likely to be the original source,...

Block B of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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CoCIS Hosts EDULINK II Project Team

Makerere University is an implementation partner of the EDULINK II project entitled “Deploying Interactive Online Networking Platform for Improving Quality and Relevance of African University Graduates...

Block A of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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Up Accelerate Cycle II Boot Camp

Up Accelerate is a one-year initiative implemented by Outbox in partnership with UNFPA and funding from UKAID. It seeks to support young entrepreneurs aged 18 –...

A consultative meeting between VEBEC Members and French Embassy Officials. Image:VEBEC/RAN

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Village Egg Bank Innovation gets US$12000 Boost From French Embassy in Uganda

In December 2016, the French Embassy in Uganda went round the country side (particularly the north eastern, the northern and the north western – West Nile...

One of RAN's Technovation Outreach teams interfaces with students during the countrywide exercise which kicked off on 2nd April 2017

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Technovation outreach to East, West, Central and Northern Uganda

Makerere University School of Public Health ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) has continued to closely support the implementation of the Technovation Challenge activities within Uganda and all the...

L-R: CAES Principal-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha, Hon. Victoria Sekitoleko, Former Chancellor-Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera and Hon. Dr Betty Pacutho at the event, SAS, CAES, 7th April 2017, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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MUABSA Holds Annual Agribusiness Symposium & Mini Expo

On 7th April 2017, Makerere University Agribusiness Students Association (MUABSA) held its annual agribusiness symposium, mini expo and networking day at the School of Agricultural Sciences...

RAN Deputy Chief of Party-Dr. Roy William Mayega (C), Engagement Manager-Ms. Deborah Naatujuna (R) and Engagement Officer-Ms. Natasha Kassami (L) participate in the 3 day Tripple Helix Summit, Nairobi, Kenya 4th-6th April 2017

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RAN Team at the Nairobi Tripple Helix Summit on SDGs

The Makerere University RAN Team comprised of Dr. Roy William Mayega RAN Deputy Chief of Party Ms. Deborah Naatujuna. Engagement Manager and Ms. Natasha Kassami. Engagement...

Exhibitors and visitors at the EARILab Resilience Innovation Acceleration Program (RIAP) Innovation Exhibition Round 2. 6th April 2017, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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RAN Innovation Exhibition Round 2 Held at Makerere University

Thursday April 6th, 2017 saw the 2nd Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EA RILab) Resilience Innovation Acceleration Program (RIAP) Innovation Exhibition Round 2 happen at Makerere...