Tag: informal settlements

Community leaders and selected residents of Kampala together with the team from the Urban Action Lab at the workshop held on 1st October 2026 in the School of Public Health Auditorium. Urban Action Lab community-level systems-mapping workshop to develop a shared understanding of how solid waste, drainage, flooding, climate vulnerability, health, and livelihoods interact within Kampala’s informal settlements 1st October 2026, School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Mak’s Urban Action Lab Develops Community-Specific Maps to Improve Risk Management in Kampala’s Informal Settlements

In Kampala’s informal settlements, waste, flooding, poor drainage and health risks are closely intertwined. Poor disposal of waste can obstruct stormwater flows, worsening flooding, while stagnant...

Participants pose for a group photo after the launch of the MakSPH study on possible lead exposure from domestic cookware in Kampala, held on 11 June 2026 at the ResilientAfrica Network in Kololo. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) launch of year-long study, titled “Assessment of Lead Contamination in Domestic Cookware, Supply Chains, and Exposure Pathways in Informal Settlements of Kampala,” 11th June 2026, ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), Kololo MakSPH Annex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health4 months ago

MakSPH Launches Study into Possible Lead Exposure from Domestic Cookware in Kampala

By Muhammad Jjumba and John Okeya Across Kampala, families use saucepans, cooking pots, frying pans, kettles, and pressure cookers every day. Makerere University School of Public...

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.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

Mak Unveils Key Findings on Urban Development Challenges in Kampala, Proposes Reforms for Improvement

Makerere University has released a comprehensive report detailing the key challenges affecting urban development in Kampala, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. With an annual population growth...

A Woman putting on the Real-Time Domestic Violence Reporting Bracelet. Makerere University School of Public Health/Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH/RAN), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Somero Uganda, Safe Bangle Technologies roll out of a real-time domestic violence reporting bracelet. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 years ago

Mak Researchers Partner with Safe Bangle Technologies to Roll out a Real-Time Domestic Violence Reporting Bracelet

By Joseph Odoi A Consortium of Researchers from Makerere University School of Public Health/Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH/RAN), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Somero Uganda together with...

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All posts tagged "informal settlements"

Mak’s Urban Action Lab Develops Community-Specific Maps to Improve Risk Management in Kampala’s Informal Settlements

MakSPH Launches Study into Possible Lead Exposure from Domestic Cookware in Kampala

Mak Unveils Key Findings on Urban Development Challenges in Kampala, Proposes Reforms for Improvement

Mak Researchers Partner with Safe Bangle Technologies to Roll out a Real-Time Domestic Violence Reporting Bracelet

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Statement on Concerns Circulating Regarding a Member of Academic Staff

Makerere University Welcomes 50 Youth Skilling Program trainees under the Africa Climate Collaborative, Supported by Mastercard Foundation

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Makerere Students Win Inter-University Tourism Quiz Competition