Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) with the Vice Chancellor Bishop Stuart University (BSU) Prof. Maud Kamatenesi (C) and a BSU official (L) at the MoU signing ceremony on 9th November 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.

Signing MoU with Bishop Stuart University

I have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prof. Maud Kamatenesi, Vice Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University (BSU). We have agreed to collaborate in staff...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe steps on the foot pedal to launch MAKNAI – a solar-powered prototype to automate cranking of the hand pump that draws water from a borehole, 30th December 2020, SFTNB Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

General4 years ago

Call for Expression of Interest: Showcasing Water Supply Tech for Post COVID-19

Background Uganda has abundant fresh water resources to spur socio-economic transformation of communities if sustainably managed. The role of local appropriate technologies and innovations is critical...

R-L: The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, UiB’s Prof. Steinar Sætre and Deputy Principal CEES, Prof. Paul Birevu Muyinda after the meeting on 8th November 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Meeting UiB’s Prof. Steinar Sætre

This morning I received Prof. Steinar Sætre of the University of Bergen (UiB), who is collaborating with our researchers led by Prof. Paul Birevu Muyinda on...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) and Director DRGT, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (L) during their meeting with the Graduate Student Leadership (C) on 8th November 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Meeting Graduate Student Leaders

The Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and I have today met the graduate student leaders. We discussed the concerns of...

Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero (3rd L) with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L), Principal CEDAT-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (4th L), college leadership, MAPRONANO’s Prof. John Baptist Kirabira (7th L), Kiira Motors’ Mr. Paul Isaac Musasizi (R), Kevoton Motions Engineering Team (in white) and other officials at the launch on 19th August 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Discussing Science, Technology & Innovation

Yesterday I participated in a breakfast brainstorming on science, technology and innovation, led by Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero. We agreed on the need for streamlining Science,...

A screenshot of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe during his One on One with UBC TV’s Micheal Jordan Lukomwa.

VC's Diary4 years ago

One on One with UBC TV’s Michael Jordan Lukomwa

I had a detailed One on One with UBC TV’s Michael Jordan Lukomwa. Catch it tonight—9:00 PM East African Time. Click here to view the preview.

L-R: Dr. Anthony Tibaingana (Mak), Ms. Miria Ankakwasa (Vice Chair LCV), Mr. Nelson Nsangabasheija (LCV), Prof. Johnny Mugisha (Mak) and Mr. Gordon Manzi (Clerk to Council) interacting during the break session on 3rd November 2021, White Horse Hotel, Kabale.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Kabale District Local Government Officials Sensitized on Conservation of Forests & Biodiversity

By Jane Anyango Over 50 officials from Kabale District Local Government have been sensitized on the need to protect the environment for sustainable livelihoods and the...

An IDI staff demonstrates how the medical drones will work. Photo credit: UNCDF

Health4 years ago

Leveraging Drone Technology in the COVID-19 Rapid Response in Rural Areas of Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Institute at Makerere University, with funding and technical assistance from the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), officially launched a project to pilot...

R-L: The Ambassador of France to Uganda-H.E Jules-Armand Aniambossou, KAS Uganda and South Sudan Country Representative-Ms. Anna Reismann, Principal CoBAMS-Dr. Eria Hisali, UN Women Uganda Deputy Country Representative-Ms. Adekemi Ndieli and Director of Alliance Française de Kampala-Dr. Patrice Gilles at the 4th Kampala Geopolitics Conference Press Briefing, 2nd November 2021, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University. Photo: #KampalaGeopolitics

General4 years ago

Mak Set to Host 4th Kampala Geopolitics Conference

Makerere University in conjunction with the Embassy of France in Uganda in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS), Alliance...

Eng. Dr. Dorothy Okello, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University.

Engineering, Art & Tech4 years ago

Dr. Eng. Dorothy Okello inducted as a UNAS Fellow

Dr. Eng. Dorothy Okello has been inducted as a Fellow of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS). Dr. Engineer Dorothy Okello is the Dean, School...