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Prof. Robert Wamala (Left) hands over the souvenir produced in the Mak UniPod to Mr. Michel Dewez (Centre) as Mr. Ian King (2nd Right), Dr. Margaret Nagwovuma (Right) and an official (2nd Left) witness on 1st September 2025. Delegation from the Belgian Embassy in Uganda, accompanied by representatives from ENABEL and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) visit to the Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak UniPod), 1st September 2025, Kampala, East Africa.

Belgian Embassy Delegation Tours Mak UniPod, Explores Future Partnerships

Makerere University through its Innovation Pod (UniPod) hosted a delegation from the Belgian Embassy in Uganda, accompanied by representatives from ENABEL and the United Nations Development...

Dr. Paul Mpuga (3rd Left) poses for a group photo with participants after his presentation on 19th August 2025. Presentation: “Africa’s Growth Trends and Prospects in Light of Evolving Global Challenges” by Dr. Paul Mpuga, a visiting Scholar and Division Manager for Microeconomic Policy, Debt Sustainability, and Forecasting in the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Vice-Presidency of the African Development Bank Group, 19th August 2025, Conference Room, Level 2, Block B, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management2 weeks ago

Exploring Africa’s Growth and Global Challenges: Participants rallied on effective utilization of resources, and adoption of green economy strategies

By Ritah Namisango and Monica Meeme On 19th August 2025, the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) at Makerere University, hosted a public presentation titled...

Environment for Development Initiative–Makerere University (EfD-Mak) Centre 2nd Advisory Board Meeting calls for expanded scope and sustainable funding for the center’s activities held 16th July 2025 at Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management2 months ago

EfD-Mak Holds 2nd Advisory Board Meeting: Charts Path for Growth

KAMPALA, Uganda | July 16, 2025. The Director of the Environment for Development Initiative–Makerere University Centre (EfD-Mak), Prof. Edward Bbaale, outlined key achievements, challenges, and future...

The Chancellor, Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga gestures during his interview on 17th January 2025. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, CAES, CEDAT and CHUSS. 17th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General8 months ago

Interview with Chancellor Hon. Dr. Kiyonga on His Vision for Makerere

Preamble Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, the fourth non-Head-of-State Chancellor was officially installed on 2nd October 2024 at a ceremony presided over by the President of the...

The Guest of Honour-Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu (4th L) and Chancellor-Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga (5th L) with Chairperson Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (6th L), VC-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (6th R), Ag. DVCFA-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (4th R), AR-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (5th R), Chief DRIP-Dr. Robert Wamala (3rd L) and Research and Teaching Excellence Award Recipients. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General8 months ago

Mak 75th Graduation Commences with 49 PhDs Conferred

The Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga conferred PhDs upon 49 candidates during the First Session of the 75th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University which commenced on Monday...

The cover page of the Uganda Higher Education Review Vol 12, Issue 1. NCHE, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Research9 months ago

The Uganda Higher Education Review Vol. 12, Issue 1

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is mandated under Section 4(b) of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 262, to promote and develop the...

Policy makers in a discussion group during the EfD E-mobility for Sustainable Transport Workshop on 4th December 2024. Environment for Development (EfD)-Makerere University Centre Workshop for Stakeholders from Uganda's transport and energy sectors aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric mobility (e-mobility) as a strategy for reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, 4th December 2024, Kolping Hotel, Kampala, East Africa.

Business & Management9 months ago

EfD Researchers and Transport Sector Players Strategize on Promoting E-Mobility in Uganda

Kampala, December 4, 2024 Over 30 Stakeholders from Uganda’s transport and energy sectors convened at the Kolping Hotel, Kampala, for a workshop aimed at accelerating the...

Participants that attended the dissemination workshop. Comprehensive study on the effects of digitalization on youth employment, Dr. Matovu Fred, Principal Investigator, Research Dissemination Workshop, 23rd May 2024, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management1 year ago

Scholars Advocate for Private Sector Expansion to Boost Youth Employment

In light of recent findings from a comprehensive study on the effects of digitalization on youth employment, scholars, including Dr. Matovu Fred, the Principal Investigator, are...

Front Row: Prof. Edward Bbaale (Left) and Dr. David Fuente (3rd Left) with Participants in a group photo after the training on 5th April 2023 in the EfD-Mak Conference Room, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University.

Business & Management2 years ago

Uganda’s Civil Servants retooled on Urban Water Observatories

Uganda’s senior public servants in the water sector and the academia from Makerere University have been skilled on Urban Water observatories. The half day training held...

Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile sits upon the symbolic Chair of Monetary Policy, Banking and Finance during the installation ceremony on 27th October 2015, Main Hall, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Special Parliament Honouring Gov. Mutebile

I have followed the proceedings of the special session of Parliament in honour of Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile from the gallery. I thank Parliament for honouring this...