Tag: agro-processing

CAES staff at the refurbished main gate at MUARIK. The gate was officially commissioned by the Vice Chancellor, represented by the DVCAA, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi on 30th May 2025. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) refurbishment of Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) Main Gate by students from both CAES and the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT), official opening, 30th May 2025, Wakiso Uganda, East Africa.

MUARIK Main Gate Gets a Facelift

Refurbished gate to boost the institute’s aesthetics, security, accessibility, and sustainability Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has completed the refurbishment of the...

Some of the trained Agro-processors with the representative of the VC, Prof. Edward Bbaale (4th L), the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (3rd L) and the Dean, SFTNB, Dr. Julia Kigozi (4th R) at the workshop on 9th April 2024. “Empowerment of the Agro-Processing Industry to meet the Quantity and Quality for Local and Export Market (EAPI Phase II)” Mak-RIF-Funded Project dissemination of outputs and sharing insights, best practices and success stories from the trained processors and students, 9th April 2024, The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-engineering, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 year ago

Mak-CAES Skills Agro-processors on Quality Standards

Overview Agriculture has long been the backbone of Uganda’s economy, and the agro-processing industry plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, job creation, and export...

Left to Right: Mr. Steven Byantwale Tibeijuka who represented Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, DVCAA-Prof. Umar Kakumba, Ag. Director Internal Audit-Mr. Patrick Akonyet and Principal CAES-Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga with other officials during a tour of the exhibition at the Freedom Square, Makerere University.

Business & Management2 years ago

Makerere University to set up an agro-processing skilling hub in 2024

Makerere University in partnership with Promote Uganda Company Limited (PROUL) is set to establish an agro-processing skilling hub next year to expose students to agricultural machinery....

The graduates with the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (4th L) and the Project PI, Dr. Julia Kigozi (C) after the ceremony on 4th August 2023. The Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

CAES Mak-RIF Project Skills Students in Agro-Processing

Introduction On 4th August 2023, Makerere University School of Food Technology, Nutrition, and Bioengineering held a graduation ceremony for the 2nd cohort of trainees under the...