Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President African Development Bank Group (AfDB) poses with his Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) award on Day 5 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony, 21st May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University. Photo: Mathias Ssemanda.

Mak Honours AfDB President Dr. Adesina

Makerere University has honoured Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) for his exemplary service to Africa and humanity. Congratulations, Dr. Akinwumi...

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President African Development Bank Group (AfDB) signs the Visitors' Book during the meeting with the Chairperson Council and Management on Day 5 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony, 21st May 2021, CTF1.

General4 years ago

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina Reassures Mak of AfDB Support

The President of African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has reassured Makerere of his institution’s support in implementing the University’s 10 year strategic...

Seedstars Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Alisée de Tonnac and Pierre-Alain Masson host the online event. Photo credit: Seedstars

Innovation4 years ago

Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 announces Finology as Global Winner of $500K funding

Geneva, Switzerland – May 20, 2021: After almost a year-long virtual run, the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 announced this year’s Global Winner, Malaysian FinTech startup Finology,...

Mr. Biryomumaisho Wiston, 71st Graduation's best overall and best Humanities student poses with the Convocation plaque in the Freedom Square, Makerere University on Day 4, 20th May 2021. He obtained a CGPA of 4.91 out of 5.0 in BBA.

General4 years ago

MUBS’ Biryomumaisho is 71st Graduation’s Best Overall

Makerere University Business School (MUBS)’ Mr. Biryomumaisho Wiston has been recognised as the best overall and best student in the Humanities of the 71st Graduation Ceremony...

The Principal CoVAB-Prof. John David Kabasa presents graduands during Day 3 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony, 19th May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Veterinary & Biosecurity4 years ago

Congratulations to CoVAB Graduands!

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) presented her students for the award of degrees in the third session of the 71st Makerere...

Dr. Olive Kobusingye, MakSPH Research Fellow and one of the National Drowning Strategy Researchers (2nd L) and Mr. Abdullah Ali Halage (2nd R) hand over a lifebuoy to UPF Director in charge of Operations-AIGP Edward Ochom (R) during an earlier event on 7th October 2020 at the Marine Base Headquarters, Kigo, Wakiso Uganda.

Health4 years ago

Mak Researchers Design National Drowning Prevention Strategy

By Joseph Odoi Makerere University researchers under Trauma, Injuries and Disability (TRIAD) Unit) have designed a national drowning prevention strategy. This strategy comes at a time...

SSCS Supply Chain Management. Photo credit: MSH

Innovation4 years ago

Call for Applications: Health Supply Chain Solution Challenge

The Outbox hub, an Innovation hub based in Kampala, Uganda together with partners Management Sciences for Health Impact (MSH), and the United Nations Population Fund (Uganda)...

A montage of the Best Sciences Graduand, Mr. Nanseera Peter Clever (L) and Best B.Com Student, Mr. Mpireyenki Aaron (L) posing with their awards on Day 3 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony on 19th May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University.

General4 years ago

Mak Recognises Best Sciences Student on 71st Graduation Day 3

The Makerere University Convocation on Wednesday 19th May, 2021 recognised Mr. Naseera Peter Clever, the best overall student in Sciences at the undergraduate level with a...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the congregation on Day 3 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony, 19th May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

We ought to Commercialise Mak’s Innovations

At today’s session of the 71st graduation ceremony, I have underscored the need to commercialize the cutting edge innovations from Makerere and urged Government to make...