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The Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (4th R) with 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James (C) and Vice President-H.E. Kadondi Gracious (4th L), as well as Members of Council and Management on 21st March 2025. Ssentamu Churchill James and Kadondi Gracious inaugurated as the 91st Guild President and Vice President, 21st March 2025, Main Hall, Main Administration Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (4th R) with 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James (C) and Vice President-H.E. Kadondi Gracious (4th L), as well as Members of Council and Management on 21st March 2025. Ssentamu Churchill James and Kadondi Gracious inaugurated as the 91st Guild President and Vice President, 21st March 2025, Main Hall, Main Administration Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Ssentamu Churchill Sworn-in as 91st Makerere Guild President

On March 21, the Makerere University community welcomed a new era of student leadership as Ssentamu Churchill James was inaugurated...
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University Graduates of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University Graduates of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Scholarship Announcement AY 2025/2026
Left to Right: A CEES Official, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli, Prof. Robert Wamala, Dr. Wilson Ssabavuma and Dr. Muhammad Kiggundu Musoke inspect products by student exhibitors on 14th March 2025. College of Education and External Studies (CEES) Open Day and Skills Expo, theme: "Empowering Future Educators Through Skills and Innovation for National Prosperity", 14th March 2025, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Left to Right: A CEES Official, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli, Prof. Robert Wamala, Dr. Wilson Ssabavuma and Dr. Muhammad Kiggundu Musoke inspect products by student exhibitors on 14th March 2025. College of Education and External Studies (CEES) Open Day and Skills Expo, theme: "Empowering Future Educators Through Skills and Innovation for National Prosperity", 14th March 2025, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CEES Holds Open Day and Skills Expo to Empower Future Educators
Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD) on 13th March 2025. Official launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation for Africa’s development. Theme: “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” 13th March 2025, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Block B, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD) on 13th March 2025. Official launch of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation for Africa’s development. Theme: “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” 13th March 2025, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Block B, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Launches AI and Data Science Centre to Drive Africa’s Technological Development

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Participants who attended the two-day Workshop held 28th-29th May 2024 based on the theme: ‘Building and Sustaining a critical mass of potential women leaders at Makerere University’ pose for a group photo. Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) training of female staff on leadership skills under Mak-RIF project titled; Enhancing Women’s Participation and Visibility in Leadership and decision-making organs of Public Universities in Uganda through Action Research. Workshop 28th-29th May 2024, theme: ‘Building and Sustaining a critical mass of potential women leaders at Makerere University’, Senate Conference Hall, Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak Gender Directorate to Start Women’s Forum Amidst Calls for More Female Representation in Leadership

By  Marion Alina and Rachel Kanyi The Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) at Makerere University has embarked on an aggressive agenda...
The Low-Cost Medical Ventilator (Bulamu Ventilator), a product of Makerere University and Kiira Motors Corporation on display in the Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 28th August 2020 during the launch of two innovations in the fight against COVID-19.
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Ericsson Innovation Awards 2021
The Makerere University IDI ATIC/LIC, providing a free 24/7 toll-free call-in resource for health workers.
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IDI Offering Free 24/7 Patient Support Through ATIC/LIC
Call For Applications: Point-of-Care Ultrasound training for health workers. Application deadline: 31st May 2021.
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Call For Applications: Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training
A Screenshot of the DVCAA, Dr. Umar Kakumba officially opening the Health Professions' Education Conference on 27th May 2021, Hotel Africana, Kampala Uganda.
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Dr. Kakumba Officially Opens HPE Conference 2021
A Makerere University Graduate visits his mother in the market after securing his qualification. Courtesy Photo
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I Salute This Mak Graduate’s Humility
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C), Mak-RIF GMC Chairperson, Prof. William Bazeyo (R) and other officials inspect the latest version of the low-cost Medical Ventilator (Bulamu Ventilator) during the Open Day on 25th May 2021, CHS, Mulago Campus, Makerere University.
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Attending Mak-RIF CHS Open Day

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) listens to Elizabeth Gabeya (seated at his desk) during the unforgettable experience. 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation First Year Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, takes charge of the Vice Chancellor's office for two days- March 10th and 11th 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Elizabeth Gabeya’s Unforgettable Day in the Makerere Vice Chancellor’s Seat
MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Florah Karimi, CARTA Program Manager for Institutionalization, and Dr. J.B. Isunju (Center) pose for a group photo with CARTA Fellows and 20 members of 11th Cohort on 3rd March 2025 in Kampala. Joint Advanced Seminars (JAS) 1 training for 11th Cohort of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) doctoral fellowship, 3rd March 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hosts CARTA’s 11th Cohort of Doctoral Fellows
Prof. Edward Bbaale (Centre) poses for a group photo with participants at Women RISE Project dissemination workshop on 13th March 2025. Makerere University College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) Women RISE project titled, “Economic and Health Impact and the Resilience of Last Mile Populations in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Unplanned Settlements in Sub-Saharan Africa Before, During and After COVID-19,” focused on Ghana and Uganda as case studies, Workshop, 13th March 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The Women RISE Project: Building Resilience among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Artisanal Mining Communities through Transformative Research
Stakeholders that attended the launch event pose for a group photo at Fairway Hotel in Kampala on 6th March 2025. Department of Geography, Geo-informatics, and Climatic Sciences, Makerere University in collaboration with University of Waterloo and University of Manchester, launch of project titled: The Urban Future Project: Toward Health Equity, Inclusive Governance and Climate Adaptation in African Informal Settlements, and Urban Heat Risk Awareness Raising and Knowledge Exchange and Urban Heat Management Handbook, 6th March 2025, Fairway Hotel Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CEDAT Open Day Conference Addresses Green Skills for Green Jobs
A section of the MUBLISA leadership at the event. Makerere University Biomedical Laboratory Technology Students Association (MUBLISA) transformative mentorship meeting to inspire students to excel in biomedical laboratory technology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity (CoVAB), March 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CoVAB’s MUBLISA Hosts Groundbreaking Mentorship Meeting

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) listens to Elizabeth Gabeya (seated at his desk) during the unforgettable experience. 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation First Year Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, takes charge of the Vice Chancellor's office for two days- March 10th and 11th 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) listens to Elizabeth Gabeya (seated at his desk) during the unforgettable experience. 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation First Year Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, takes charge of the Vice Chancellor's office for two days- March 10th and 11th 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Elizabeth Gabeya’s Unforgettable Day in the Makerere Vice Chancellor’s Seat
Chairperson of Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (Centre) and Keynote Speaker-Mrs. Allen Kagina with Left to Right: Mr. Simon Kizito, Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Mrs. Elizabeth Mushabe and Dr. Ruth Nsibirano at the lecture. 3rd Sarah Nyendwoha Ntiro Annual Public Lecture, theme: “Pioneering change and transforming Institutions”, Kenyote Speaker: Mrs. Allen Kagina, 7th March 2025, School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Chairperson of Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (Centre) and Keynote Speaker-Mrs. Allen Kagina with Left to Right: Mr. Simon Kizito, Ag. Vice Chancellor-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Mrs. Elizabeth Mushabe and Dr. Ruth Nsibirano at the lecture. 3rd Sarah Nyendwoha Ntiro Annual Public Lecture, theme: “Pioneering change and transforming Institutions”, Kenyote Speaker: Mrs. Allen Kagina, 7th March 2025, School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Leadership must be anchored in integrity-Mrs Kagina
Winnie Kushaba emphasising a point during a recent interview at Makerere University. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere Univeristy alumna Winnie Kushaba, born in Rakai District, moved between Rakai, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Kazo, and Isingiro, searching for a place to call home, graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree in Botany and Chemistry in 2021, holds the dual roles of Product Development Manager and Internal Control Systems Manager at Bio Fresh Ltd, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Winnie Kushaba emphasising a point during a recent interview at Makerere University. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere Univeristy alumna Winnie Kushaba, born in Rakai District, moved between Rakai, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Kazo, and Isingiro, searching for a place to call home, graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree in Botany and Chemistry in 2021, holds the dual roles of Product Development Manager and Internal Control Systems Manager at Bio Fresh Ltd, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Winnie Kushaba is a shining example of resilience and determination
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the Media on various issues, 4th March 2025. Vice Chancellor's Press Briefing, 4th March 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the Media on various issues, 4th March 2025. Vice Chancellor's Press Briefing, 4th March 2025, Council Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Vice Chancellor Updates Media on Digital Transformation, DVCs Search & Various Issues
Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Front View of the reconstructed Main Building, Makerere University. Date Taken 8th November 2024. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Advert: Position of First Deputy Vice Chancellor
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Advert: Position of Second Deputy Vice Chancellor

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We Are Pushing Nature to the Edge—But Solutions Are Within Reach: Global Conversations on Sustainable Health

By Davidson Ndyabahika and Johanna Blomgren We’ve all done it—tossed leftovers, ignored wilted greens, or shrugged at a half-eaten meal....
High angle woman checking glucose levels. Photo courtesy of Freepik. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. High angle woman checking glucose levels. Photo courtesy of Freepik. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The Sugar That Killed My Mother: A Generation Drowning in Cheap Drinks, Cigarettes and Lies
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Makerere University Public Health students recount hands-on experience in Ebola case finding in Uganda
Laura Silovsky (Right) at the graduation ceremony alongside fellow graduands Juma Said Tusubila and Ssali Abdallah Yahya on Day 2 of the 75th Graduation Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Meet Laura Silovsky, a Makerere University Graduate with Refugee Roots Bridging Continents
The NTU-Mak delegation posing with some of the community health workers at the field office in Nakawuka, Wakiso district.
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Exciting PhD Opportunity in Health Innovation – Starting 2025
Dr. Roselline Achola adorned in her PhD gown. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Dr. Achola’s PhD Study Uncovers Family Planning Barriers in Adjumani refugee hosting district
Graduands jubilate during the Mak75thGrad Ceremony. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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75th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University:  MakCHS presents Graduands
The Dean MakSPH, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze (3rd Right) with stakeholders at the commencement of conversations on the executive Global Health Diplomacy Program, part of the Africa-Based Global and Regional Health Diplomacy Initiative on 14th November 2024. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak School of Public Health Leading in Public Health Training, Research, and Community Service
The Head, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics-Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye (6th L) and the Head, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health-Dr. Esther Buregyeya (4th L) pose with 25 graduands of the WASH Short Course on 20th July 2018, MakSPH, Mulago Campus, Makerere University.
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Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2025
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An aerial view of Left to Right: Mitchell Hall, Senate, CoCIS Blocks B and A, Lincoln Flats, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility and School of Social Sciences (white) Buildings, Makerere University, with Kampala City in the background, October 2018. Uganda.
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Call for Abstracts: International Social Work and Social Development Conference

International Social Work and Social Development Conference Call for Abstracts Extended Deadline for abstract submission | Conference registration now open!!...
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Call for abstracts on relationality between the US and Uganda
A section of Mak staff and stakeholders in a group photo after the BICAS Program review workshop on 5th December 2024. School of Languages, Literature, and Communication stakeholders’ workshop to review the Bachelor of Chinese and Asian Studies (BICAS) program, 5th December, 2024, Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A section of Mak staff and stakeholders in a group photo after the BICAS Program review workshop on 5th December 2024. School of Languages, Literature, and Communication stakeholders’ workshop to review the Bachelor of Chinese and Asian Studies (BICAS) program, 5th December, 2024, Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak Reviews Bachelor of Chinese and Asian Studies Program to Address Key Gaps
The Principal CHUSS, Assoc. Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala speaking to staff at the Grand Global Hotel during the retreat. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University first-ever non-academic staff retreat, December 7-8, 2024, Grand Global Hotel, Kikoni, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Inaugural CHUSS Non-Academic Staff Retreat Highlights Customer Care, Quality Services and Professionalism to Improve University Image
The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) flanked by KISH Project PI-Prof. Grace Bantebya (4th L) UN Women Deputy Country Rep. to Uganda-Ms. Adekemi Ndieli (4th R) and R-L: Dr. Josephine Ahikire, Dr. Josephine Nabukenya, Dr. Julius Kikooma, Dr. Florence Muhanguzi, Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike and Dr. Joab Ezra Agaba during the launch on 7th October 2020, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University’s KISH Initiative Makes Strides in Combating Sexual Harassment
Dignitaries pose for a group photo with participants during the Confucius Institute celebrations on 25th November 2024. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Confucius Institute at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa and the 20th anniversary of the global Confucius Institutes network, 25th November 2024 in the Main Hall.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 months ago

Mak Celebrates 10 Years of the Confucius Institute with Launch of Three Associations
Prof. Fred Masagazi-Masaazi, Chair of the Mak RIF Grants Management Committee addresses the conference. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) International Conference, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 15th November 2024.
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Staff Urged to Build Research Teams for RIF Grant Success
The Chairperson of Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara officiating at the opening of the conference. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Centre of Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning (CERTL) International Conference, Fairway Hotel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 14th November 2024.
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Council Chair Calls for Integration of CERTL Initiatives into University Processes
A Trainer, Mr. Ivan Kalema with staff outside the hotel conducting drills on leadership. Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) Staff Retreat, 1st-2nd November 2024, Nican Resort Hotel, Seguku Entebbe Road, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CHUSS Retreat Concludes: VC Urges Staff to Embrace Policy Vision and Collaborative Solutions
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MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Florah Karimi, CARTA Program Manager for Institutionalization, and Dr. J.B. Isunju (Center) pose for a group photo with CARTA Fellows and 20 members of 11th Cohort on 3rd March 2025 in Kampala. Joint Advanced Seminars (JAS) 1 training for 11th Cohort of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) doctoral fellowship, 3rd March 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hosts CARTA’s 11th Cohort of Doctoral Fellows

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Makerere University hosted the launch of the 11th cohort of the Consortium for Advanced Research...
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Call for Manuscripts: AJABS and One Health-GHS MakPRESS Journals
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CARTA Newsletter July – December 2024
Some of the researchers with the Chief Guest, Hon. Mario Obiga Kania, Minister of State for Urban Development and the representative of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Edward Bbaale at the launch of the report at Fairway Hotel. Makerere University Urban Action Lab, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) launch of comprehensive report, part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) program, detailing key challenges affecting urban development in Kampala, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, annual population growth rate of 5.6%, by Hon. Mario Obiga Kania, Minister of State for Urban Development, 13th February 2025, Fairway Hotel, Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak Unveils Key Findings on Urban Development Challenges in Kampala, Proposes Reforms for Improvement
Cover page of the Public Investment Management Center of Excellence (PIM CoE) Magazine Issue 1: July - December 2024. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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PIM CoE Magazine Issue 1: Jul-Dec 2024
Dr. Kato Charles Drago at work in the Lab. Photo: CARTA.
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CARTA Graduate Dr. Drago on Advancing Research in Infectious Diseases
Right to Left: Prof. James Wokadala, Prof. Edward Bbaale, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Stephen Ojiambo Wandera, Dr. Patricia Ndugga and Ms. Namugenyi Christabellah. Convocation Luncheon, 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, CoBAMS, CHS and CoNAS. 14th January 2025, Research, Teaching, Students Excellence Awards, Edge Road, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CARTA Fellow Dr. Wandera Receives Research Excellence Award
The Deputy Principal CEES, Prof. Ronald Bisaso presents canidadates for the conferment of degrees during the Second Session of Makerere University's 72nd Graduation Ceremony on 24th May 2022.
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An aerial photo of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University showing Left to Right: The Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library, School of Biomedical Sciences, Davies Lecture Theatre, School of Public Health, Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH)-Background Left and Nakasero Hill-Background Right, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call for Applications: Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Course
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