Tag Archives: Makerere University

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University’s Science, Technology and Innovation Education (STIE) is expected to progress into modernity, following Parliament’s approval of a US$162 million loan to finance the project. Parliament approved the loan from Korea Export Import Bank during plenary sitting on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. The Minister …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The spirit of innovation was alive at Makerere University as students came together to celebrate the digital future during the launch of the 2025–2026 Huawei ICT Competition roadshow. The event, held on Oct.20 at the College of Computing and Information Sciences in collaboration with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Uganda has officially launched its 2025 Campus Recruitment Programme at Makerere University, targeting final-year students and recent graduates in ICT-related fields including electrical and telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, software development, finance, logistics, industrial engineering, human resources, and public administration. Held on July 17 under …

Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday launched a nationwide HIV survey to assess progress in the fight against the virus and shape future interventions. Health Minister Ruth Aceng officially unveiled the third round of the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025 in Kampala, the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEEPENDET | In a landmark move to address the growing issue of problem gambling among students, Makerere University’s Guild leadership signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) on Monday, March 17, 2025. The responsible gaming partnership will be …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The eighth edition of the Kampala Geopolitics Conference, a premier platform for regional and global dialogue, is set to take place with a diverse lineup of speakers and thought-provoking topics. Organized in collaboration with Makerere University, the French Embassy in Uganda, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Foundation and other …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has rescinded the interdiction of Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a senior lecturer. In a February 10, 2025 letter, Nawangwe had interdicted Muhwezi, citing the need to investigate possible irregularities in his recruitment. Dr. Muhwezi, a senior lecturer and a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 12.2% of Ugandans consume the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, according to a new survey by the Makerere University School of Public Health. The study, which analyzed the prevalence and distribution of risk factors for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among Ugandans, found …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 students at Makerere University will be relocated to Lumumba Hall next semester as renovations of Mary Stuart Hall starts. On Friday, Makerere University Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe officially handed over the hall to National Enterprises  Corporation-NEC Construction Company,  the commercial arm of …

Promotes ‘One Health’ approach to engage frontline communities Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE  | Uganda has embraced the ‘One Health’ approach in order to be able to predict, prepare and effectively respond to public health challenges. Clovice Kankya, an Associate Professor at Makerere University says the “One Health approach” entails …