Tag: Parliament

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe receiving Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o's book from Mr. Katumba Salim

Receiving Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o’s New Book

I received an autographed copy of Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o’s book: ‘Presidential Or Parliamentary Democracy in Kenya?’ I thank Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o for the donation of his...

L-R: Mr. Samuel Akena, Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons; Dr. Simon Kasasa, the Principal Investigator; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Professor Rhoda Wanyenze, the Dean, School of Public Health, at the launch of the survey. Release of findings of Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19 conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) and the Ministry of Health—with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), 15th May 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 months ago

TB in Prisons Eight Times Higher Risk than General Population in Uganda, Study

Nearly half of Uganda’s prison population has latent tuberculosis (TB), according to the latest Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19. The survey, released...

Cover page of the School of Law Annual Report for 2024. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Law3 months ago

School of Law Annual Report 2024

It is my pleasure to share the School of Law Annual Report for 2024. The report highlights the major activities undertaken and the key outputs realized...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) handing over keys of branded buses to Prof. Gorettie N. Nabanoga the Principal College of Agricultural and Environmental Science

VC's Diary5 months ago

Enhancing Student Mobility

This morning I handed over the keys of three elegant and beautifully branded buses to the Principals of the colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Health...

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe hands over three (3) university buses to leadership in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the College of Health Sciences (CHS), and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) to improve students' practical learning experiences by ensuring reliable transportation for fieldwork and community outreach, 3rd February 2025, Freedom Square, The three buses parked in the Freedom Square against the backdrop of the Main Building on 3rd February 2025. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General6 months ago

CAES, CHS & CoVAB Receive Buses to Enhance Fieldwork, Outreaches

On Monday 3rd February 2025, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe handed over three (3) university buses to the respective leadership in the College of Agricultural...

Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa (4th Right) with Left to Right: Hon. David Bahati, Mr. John Chris Ninsiima, Dr. Maggie Kigozi, Mrs. Lorna Magara, H.E. Lubega Nsamba, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi shortly after launching the Disability Support Unit on 18th August 2024. Makerere University Endowment Fund Race 2024 #MakRun2024, 18th August 2024, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General11 months ago

MakRun2024 Highlights

Held in line with the theme: Run for Students with Disabilities, the fourth edition of MakRun organised by the Makerere University Endowment Fund and held on...

Participants pose for a group photo at the Certificate Award Ceremony on 17th May 2024 at Makerere University. Centre for Teaching and Learning Support (CTLS), College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Public Speaking Short Course for Twenty-five officials from the office of the parliamentary budget at the Parliament of Uganda, Certificate Award Ceremony, 17th May 2024, Senate Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Education1 year ago

Parliamentary budget officials graduate in public speaking

Twenty-five officials from the office of the parliamentary budget at the Parliament of Uganda have graduated with certificates in public speaking from Makerere University. Participants were...

Participants at the ADAPT project launch event took off time for a group photo at Protea Hotel, Entebbe on Monday 12th May 2024. Consortium of Seven Sub-Saharan countries; Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan and Uganda, Leipzig University Germany, 5-year intervention aimed at building the capacity of improved, sustainable, and locally–led management of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Africa One Health Network for Disease Prevention (ADAPT), Project Launch, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Monday 12th May 2024, Protea Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda, East Africa.

Health1 year ago

The Africa One Health Network for Disease Prevention (ADAPT), Project Launch

A consortium of Seven Sub-Saharan countries is implementing a 5-year intervention aimed at building the capacity of improved, sustainable, and locally–led management of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)...

The EfD Mak Centre team and some Members of Parliament in a group photo at Parliament on 3rd May 2024. Makerere University Centre for Environment for Development Initiative (EfD-Mak Center) takes research findings to Parliament: Advocates for Regulatory and Policy Framework to Support Transition to Clean Energy for Households, 3rd May 2025, Parliament of Uganda, Kampala, East Africa.

Business & Management1 year ago

EfD Takes Research findings to Parliament: Advocates for Regulatory and Policy Framework to Support Transition to Clean Energy for Households

A team of researchers from Makerere University Centre for Environment for Development Initiative (EfD-Mak Center) on Friday 3rd May 2024 went to Parliament to share study...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) presents Hon. Betty Oyella Bigombe (Left) with the Honorary Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa of Makerere University as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Umar Kakumba (2nd Left) witnesses on Day 1 of the 74th Graduation Ceremony on 29th January 2024. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, 29th January 2024, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General1 year ago

Citation for Hon. Betty Oyella Bigombe’s Award of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa of Makerere University

I. Overview Hon. Betty Oyella Bigombe is a lady of outstanding achievements. She has made great contribution to Uganda, the Eastern Africa region and the international...