Tag Archives: Makerere

 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s place in an increasingly contested global order will come under scrutiny at a two-day geopolitics conference set for April 15–16 at Makerere University, as policymakers and analysts debate whether the continent is shaping or being shaped by intensifying external interest. The conference to be …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) is in the process of expanding to become Uganda’s tertiary center for all lung-related research and care. The latest development comes as Uganda reports an increasing burden of  respiratory infections. Speaking to URN in an interview, Dr. Bruce Kirenga, the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Barnabas Nawangwe Vice Chancellor Makerere University has urged the government to introduce dedicated scholarships and loan schemes for postgraduate students, particularly at the PhD and Master’s levels, to tackle persistently low completion rates and accelerate the institution’s ambition to become a leading research …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank’s head of personal banking, Israel Arinaitwe has urged students and recent graduates to actively exploit the youth empowerment initiatives available to sharpen their skills, strengthen their goals, and position themselves for growth after university. Arinaitwe said, “What we’ve done as a bank, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Bell Citrus has officially kicked off its Bell Zesty Tours following an explosive launch at Makerere’s Garden Courts Hostel in Kikoni. The event marked the beginning of a nationwide tour designed to shake up the party scene with this refreshing break from the ordinary. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Academic staff at Makerere University have called on incoming leaders of the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) to prioritise staff welfare, improved working conditions, and constructive engagement with university management. The call comes as the association prepares to elect a new executive leadership …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Young Ugandan marketers seeking to expand internationally were encouraged to harness their personal identities to build strong professional brands that can compete on the global stage, MTN Uganda Brand Manager Catherine Mulanghi  told students on Thursday. Speaking as the keynote speaker at Makerere University …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 600 students from the College of Business and Management Sciences at Makerere University will, starting Thursday, showcase 300 different innovations with a spotlight on the coffee sector. The innovations have the potential to be scaled into companies and business enterprises, event organisers have said. The …

  Critics say universities are using safety concerns to justify a broader crackdown on free expression. Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda |  In April, dozens of students gathered at the Kyambogo University’s student center. The then-student council president, Akiso Benjamin, called the meeting to address growing frustrations with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled a three-year partnership with Makerere University in Kampala, aiming to equip practicing journalists with financial, business, and data-driven reporting to transform the media industry. As part of the partnership, 20 journalists across the country were equipped with various skills during …