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SPH and CHS Masters Graduands at the 76th Graduation Ceremony. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, College of Health Sciences and School of Public Health. Commencement Speaker-Prof. Nicholas Ozor, the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network, Nairobi, Kenya. 24th February 2026, Freedom Square, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Call For Applications for Masters Research Support: Drug Safety in Uganda

Makerere University in collaboration with University of Liverpool received funding from the UK Medical Research Council to build research capacity in Drug Safety Science in Uganda....

Participants in a group photo after the research seminar organised by the EfD Centre on 9th March 2026. Environment for Development (EfD) Centre research seminar by UK-based Duke University Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Danny Tobin's study titled, “Guiding Private Afforestation to raise public-Goods Provision : Exploring Farmers preferences for trees within an NGO Tree planting program in Southern India” 9th March 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management5 months ago

Farmers’ Preferences Drive Success in Tree-Planting, Duke Scholar Finds

Study Finds Farmers Prefer Boundary Tree Planting, Challenging Conventional Afforestation Programs UK-based Duke University Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Danny Tobin has highlighted the crucial role of farmers’...

Some of the media practitioners with the British High Commissioner to Uganda Lisa Chesney; the DVCAA, Prof. Sarah Ssali; and the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga at the launch ceremony held on 5th March 2026. Launch of specialized short training course developed by Makerere University Centre for Climate Change Research and Innovation (MUCCRI) aimed at equipping media practitioners and digital content creators with knowledge and skills to effectively report on climate change and related environmental issues by British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney, 5th March 2026, Senior Common Room, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment5 months ago

Makerere University Launches Short Course to Strengthen Climate Change Reporting

By Hasifa Kabejja & Ritah Namisango Makerere University, in partnership with the British High Commission in Uganda, has launched a specialized short training course aimed at...

At the centre, Henry Komakech stands next to his Opponent, Prof. Stella Neema, celebrating the successful defence of his doctoral thesis, alongside members of his examining team: External Examiner Dr. Stephen Langole, Internal Examiner Dr. Aloysius Ssennyonjo and Supervisors Prof. Christopher Garimoi Orach and Dr. Lynn M. Atuyambe, and Doctoral Committee member Dr. Juliet Kiguli. The defence meeting was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Christine Nalwadda, Head, Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences, on December 19, 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health Communications Office, Graduation Profiles Series, 76th Graduation Ceremony, Dr. Henry Komakech, “Effects of the Repatriation of Refugees on the Health Services of the Host Populations in the West Nile Districts of Arua, Moyo, and Adjumani,” Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health5 months ago

Where Garimoi Orach Built the Field, Komakech Studied Its Exit: Advancing Health Systems Resilience Amid Refugee Arrivals & Repatriation

On Friday, December 19, 2025, a doctoral defence at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) made visible how knowledge transcends across generations. Dr. Henry Komakech,...

The Chief Guest-Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu who represented the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports followed by Mace Bearer-Ms. Anthea Ampaire and the Chancellor-Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga makes her way into the Freedom Square. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CAES, CoCIS, CEES and School of Law. Commencement Speaker-Prof. Nicholas Ozor, the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network, Nairobi, Kenya. 24th February 202, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General6 months ago

Over 9,200 to graduate at Makerere University’s 76th Graduation

Pomp and colour defined the opening day of the Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony as thousands gathered to celebrate academic excellence and new beginnings. The historic...

A section of Support Staff that attended the training in the Yusuf Lule Auditorium. Safeguarding and Inclusion training for support staff held February 2026 in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility (CTF) Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General6 months ago

Support Staff Trained to Promote Safety of Students and Stakeholders

The degree of attentiveness was at its peak in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility (CTF) Auditorium as Ms. Janet Nabukeera addressed support staff during a...

Prof. Eria Hisali (Centre) with Ms. Monica Edemachu Ejua, Ms. Maliam Acio Aalangdong and MoKCC&MA Officials in a group photo on 17th February 2026. Four-day training for Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs (MoKCC&MA) officials on Integrating and Managing Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) Safeguards in Procurement conducted by the Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence Cohort 2 opening ceremony, 17th February 2026, College of Business and Management Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management6 months ago

Makerere Hosts Second Cohort of MoKCC&MA Procurement Officers for E&S Safeguards Training

The second cohort of procurement and project officers from the Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs (MoKCC&MA) has commenced a four-day training in Integrating...

Ms. Monica Edemachu Ejua (Right) presents a certificate to one of the MoKCC&MA Officials as Prof. Eria Hisali (Left) witnesses. Four-day training for Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs (MoKCC&MA) officials on Integrating and Managing Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) Safeguards in Procurement conducted by the Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence certificate award ceremony, 13th February 2026, College of Business and Management Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management6 months ago

PIM Centre Awards Certificates to MoKCC&MA Officers after Safeguards Training

The Makerere University Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence has awarded certificates to over 30 officers from the Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan...

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) with Prof. Edward Bbaale, Ms. Christine Kasedde, Ms. Monica Edemachu Ejua, Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala and MoKCC&MA Officials in a group photo on 10th February 2026. One-week training for Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs (MoKCC&MA) officials on Integrating and Managing Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) Safeguards in Procurement conducted by the Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence officially opened by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe,10th February 2026, College of Business and Management Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management6 months ago

VC Opens Training for MoKCC Officials on Safeguards in Procurement

The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has officially opened a one-week training for Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs (MoKCC&MA) officials...

Prof. Edward Bbaale addresses the Public Officers. Two-week executive training on Economic Appraisal and Stakeholder Analysis, organised by the Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa commencing 9th February 2026, Las Vegas Hotel Mbarara.

Business & Management6 months ago

Building Skills for Better Public Investments: PIM Centre Trains Public Sector Economists

Away from the bustle of the city, in the calm setting of Mbarara, over 30 public service economists have gathered with a shared purpose: to strengthen...