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Officials from the Makerere university Institute of Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODEL) have allayed students fears over the costs of internet connectivity as the university adopts blended learning amidst the CORONA Pandemic. While introducing first years students from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ( CAES) to the ODEL based method of teaching and

Students on pasture seed enterprise presenting   The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) on Saturday 6th February, 2021 held the Field Day to Mark the end of the Recess term at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) The recess term involved students from four programs namely BSc Agriculture, BSc. Horticulture, BSc.

MUARIK Director Dr.Cyrus Okello Robert Ongom, Prof. Bernard Bashaasha, Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba and Dr. Richard Edema visit the stall for sorghum and cowpea value added products   Makerere University Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVC (AA) Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba has appreciated the Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI)

The Department of Extension and Innovation Studies (DEIS) has received an assortment of IT equipment for online training during the current and post COVID-19 era. The equipment was donated and delivered to Makerere University by the representatives of Sasakawa Africa Association on 2nd February, 2021. The equipment was handed over by the Country Director Sasakawa

Front view of the rehabilitated workshop structure   Makerere University Agricultural Engineering workshop at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) has been face lifted with funding from the Government of Uganda through Mak-RIF. The project titled, “Revamping and Commercialization of Agricultural Engineering Workshop at MUARIK”, is being spearheaded by Dr. Balimunsi Husein Kivumbi at

Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) has rehabilitated the Makerere University Gene Bank at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). The gene bank is being utilized for   storing seed and conserving traditional varieties so that they are not lost. The gene bank has a room for seed preparation. After harvesting seeds

As part of the World Bank Eastern & Southern Africa Higher Education   Centres of Excellence (ACEII) project., Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement  (MaRCCI)  was allowed to invest about 2.8 billion shillings into the construction  her  home at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). The Vice Chancellor Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on

Outgoing Ag.Director Dr. Alice Turinawe (2nd) hands over the report to the Incoming Ag. Director Dr. Okello Robert Cyrus Ongom (3rd) witnessed by the Principal CAES and Ms. Joan Mutekanga   The Ag. Director Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute (MUARIK) Dr. Alice Turinawe has handed over the office to the incoming Ag. Director Dr. Okello

Makerere University Centre for Environment Development Initiative (EfD-Mak Centre) has held yet another policy Dialogue on the changes in Lake Victoria’s Hydrology, Water quality and livelihoods. The dialogue held at the Senate building on the 16th of December, 2020 was graced by the Principal College of Business and Management Sciences Prof. Eria Hisali and officiated by

Makerere University on 4th December 2020, launched a book titled, “Agriculture and Ecosystem Resilience in Sub Saharan Africa”. The book is one of the outputs of the project titled “Regional Capacity Building for Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Agricultural Productivity under Changing Climate” (CAPSNAC). CAPSNAC is Collaborative Project involving four institutions, one in the North

By CAES Communication Team With support from the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (MAK-RIF) the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has held the 2nd policy seminar on rural Development. The seminar held at the school of Food Technology Nutrition and Bio-engineering was conducted under the topic; Agro Industrialisation in the context of Rural

Compiled by the CAES COMMUNICATION OFFICE FARMERS growing potatoes and Sorghum in South Western Uganda have got a reason to smile after their long awaited prayer for value addition has been answered by Makerere University Researchers. This after a team of Researchers headed by the Dean School of Agricultural Sciences Prof. Johnny Mugisha came up

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has trained about twenty pig farmers in Wakiso District on how best they can practice and embrace Artificial Insemination (AI) in pigs. The training attended by farmers, Wakiso District officials and researcher from Makerere University was conducted under a research project combining both research, outreach and

Makerere Holds the CAPSNAC dissemination workshop in Mbale CAPSNAC project supports the formulation of a climate change manual Makerere University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences on 07th Dec 2020 held a research dissemination workshop in Mbale to disseminate the findings of the five year NORAD funded project. The Project titled “Regional Capacity building for Sustainable Natural Resource

The Inaugural International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA) has been opened at Makerere University Uganda. This conference had earlier been planned for May, but was postponed due to the COVID Pandemic. The two day GORILLA conference (3rd-5th December, 2020) targets sharing knowledge and research on

About 100 poultry farmers  in Wakiso district have been given  free Poultry Training Manuals that  will give them tips on how to do  poultry farming better so that they can realize better profits and stay afloat. The manual is  a user- friendly information  exchange material (IEC) presented in a tone and format to ease understanding

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has launched the monthly  policy seminar series to re-ignite the debate and bridge the existing knowledge gap between research and policy making on issues of agricultural and rural development. The initiative supported by the Government of Uganda through the Research and Innovation fund (RIF), is being

Over 100 participants from academia, business, private sector, research and government ministries and agencies convened physically and virtually to discuss the findings of the  Mak-RIF COVID-19 Special  study on the gendered impact of  COVID 19  on Market vendors of the perishable goods in urban and peri-urban areas of Uganda. The workshop held on Wednesday 18th

L-R: Dr Godfrey Sseruwu, Breeder at NARO, Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research Institute after receiving the GREAT Gender Course Certificate from Prof. William Bazeyo, Makerere University and Dr. Cyprian Ebong. (Photo: GREAT, 2018)   On November 23rd and 24th 2020, Makerere University’s  Gender Responsive Researchers Equipped for Agricultural Transformation (GREAT) will host its first virtual Symposium

Environmental economists from the Environment for Development Initiative (EfD-Mak Centre) were on 28th -29th October 2020  in Bugiri district in Eastern Uganda to dialogue with the local government officials on  L. Victoria’s water rising levels and pollution. The team led by the Director EfD-Mak Centre Assoc. Prof. Edward Bbaale met with Bugiri district local government

Makerere University’s Professor Noble Banadda was on 27th October 2020 inaugurated as one of the 10 Oliver Reginald Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) recipients. The inauguration ceremony was held via zoom from South Africa. In Uganda and Makerere University, the ceremony was witnessed by media at the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) Project

Makerere University Special Mak-RIF COVID researchers have come up with interventions for government, Public Private Partners and Private investors to make egg production in Uganda more feasible and profitable. The project team has produced a comprehensive report, a business plan based on the research findings that will be a guide for investors who would like

Masaka District Local Government officials including the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Chief Administrative officer (CAO), Chairperson Local Council V (LCV), District Natural Resources’ , Forestry and Water  officers and  officials from the Environmental Police Protection  Unit on 24th September 2020 held a policy dialogue with environmental economist from Makerere University. The dialogue organized by the

Makerere University has donated three Touchless Handwashing (Tw-20) Kits to Mulago National Referral Hospital and another one to the College of Health Sciences (CHS). The donation was presided over by the University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe at the University Main Hall during the media engagement and handover ceremony on 24th August, 2020. The three

Graduate research requires that communication along the impact pathway has satisfactory depth and / or breadth as desired by the respective stakeholders. Inefficient writing and communication skills make scientists unable to widely disseminate research outputs for the benefit of society and promotion of academic and public debates. Inability to write and communicate also makes scientists

VC commends the project leadership for outstanding performance The capacity building model developed 259 agricultural scientists from 51 institutions and 26 countries trained Selected NARS equipped with a critical mass of trained staff A team of faculty trainers and researchers established at Makerere University. International collaborators attracted Makerere University’s Gender responsive Researchers Equipped for Agricultural

Makerere University Associate Professor Donald Rugira Kugonza has been appointed as a member of the African Technology and Innovation Incubators Advisory Committee (ATIIAC). “The purpose of this message is to inform you that in consideration of your profile and expertise in Technology development and innovation, you have been selected to act as a member of

Farmers, technicians and district staff in Wakiso have expressed readiness to implement the Makerere University proposal to improve the piggery sector by upscaling the Pig Artificial Insemination Technology (AI) and improved genetics funded by Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (Mak-RIF). A multi-disciplinary research team from Makerere University working on the

Women make up half of the Agricultural workforce of Africa and historically, women issues have not been well incorporated into agricultural sciences and development. Considering details of women’s’ life and the youth might have a huge impact on the outcome of agricultural research projects and whether the technologies and varieties developed are accepted or fail

The School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGs) on 11th March 2020 hosted an information and networking outreach session spearheaded by students from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (F&ES) in the US. Students currently undertaking the Masters of Environmental Management degree program (MEM2020)  were led by Paul Mukiza Hatanga, a former

Seventy (70) Agricultural Officers from selected district across Uganda where the Agricultural Cluster Development Project (ACDP) is being implemented underwent a 5 days   refresher   training on Integrated Production and Pest & Disease Management courses (IPPM) at the Continuing Agricultural Education Centre (CAEC) at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). This is the second

Stakeholders in the piggery sector in Kamuli District have endorsed the proposal by Makerere University research team to integrate Artificial Insemination Technology and Elite genetics to transform the Pig Value Chain in the district. The farmers also agreed to be trained and have exchange visits. The farmers were ready to meet on Friday 6th March

Students and faculty undergo training to build the capacity to utilize the machine The Reproductive Laboratory established in the University Central Biotechnology Laboratory renovated and equipped by AfDB-HEST project funded by the loan from Government of Uganda Researchers route to collaborate with UNBS, Ministry of Health and traditional herbalists to test herbs alleged to improve

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has recognized Ms. Sarah Namayengo with a plague and shs. 500,000 for her outstanding academic performance as Best Science student at Makerere University during the 2018/2019 Academic year. Ms. Namayengo was recognized on 27th February 2020 during the College Academic Board Meeting held at the Conference

Environmental Economists from the Environment for Development (EfD-Mak) Centre on Thursday 20th February 2020 conducted a policy tour to Mukono District Local Government headquarters where they a had a dialogue with Councilors on how natural resources were being managed in the district. The purpose was to discuss the status of the environment and natural resources

Makerere University RIF Project on the Empowerment of the Agro processing Industry to meet the Quantity and Quality for local and Export Market has been launched. The programme focusing on enhancing the practical skills of students in Makerere university was officially launched by the Commissioner of Processing and Marketing from the Ministry of Trade, Industry

Environmentalist and economists from Environment for Development Initiative (EfD– Mak Centre) set out from the Ivory Tower to Wakiso district headquarters to dialogue with the councilors on the governance and management of natural resources in the district. The dialogue held on 9th January, 2020 under the theme, “Governance and Natural Resource Utilization; Challenges, Gaps and

Namayengo scores a CGPA of 4.83 in Bachelor of Conservation Forestry and Products Technology Had earlier wanted to study Pharmacy Now wants to advance with Molecular genetics During the previous Mak 69th and the 68th Graduation Ceremonies the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) presented the best and overall science student from the School of

Incentivizing research, gender disparities in STEM, limited funding for infrastructure, critical skills training gap key on agenda Vice Chancellors, Principals, and Deans from 121 RUFORUM partnering Universities, and stakeholders in Agriculture and education convened at Cape Coast Ghana to deliberate on what it will take to deliver Africa’s Universities Agenda for Higher Education, Science, Technology

Makerere University Post-Doctoral fellows joined their counterparts from the RUFORUM partnership universities for the skills enhancement training in project management and leadership at University of Cape Coast Ghana. The training was part of the activities to mark the 15th RUFORUM Annual General Meeting (2nd-6th December 2019) hosted by University of Cape Coast   under the theme,

Makerere University has been commended for the efforts made in training and research on traditional sorghum and cowpea crops. The commendation was made by the former and current Pro-Vice Chancellors of University of Cape Coast Ghana during the official opening of the exhibition and poster session at the  RUFORUM Annual General Meeting on 2nd December

World Bank officials, Vice Chancellors, Government officials and center leaders attend ACEs on track – World Bank and the Regional Steering Committee commends Disbursement Linked Results/ Indicators( DLRs/DLIs) discussed for modification Regional Steering Committee to discuss and communicate final recommendations The 8th Technical and Advisory meeting for the leaders of the World Bank funded African

Towards Demand Driven Teaching (DDT) project has come to an end with call on universities, governments and national chamber of commerce to embrace an education system that links universities to industries to address the needs of society and create jobs for the youth. The call was made during the final meeting to end the project

Environment for Development Initiative (EfD-Mak) Centre is set to host its first policy dialogue on governance and natural resources on 7th November, 2019 at the Senate Conference Room Makerere University. Over 120 participants from public and private sector, research institutions, civil society organizations, representatives from government ministries and agencies, staff and student from Makerere University

Makerere University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and Michigan State University’s Borlaug Higher Education for Agriculture Research and Development (BHEARD) Program with the support of the MSU’s Global Center for Food Systems Innovation (GCFSI) are working together to advance CAES toward its strategic vision “to be a leading institution of academic excellence and

Over 80 participants turned up for training on Environmental Valuation, Evaluation and Accounting organized by the Environment for Development Initiative (EfD-Mak) Centre. The training held at the Conference room College of Business and Management Studies (CoBAMS) on 27th September, 2019 attracted the academic staff and researchers from CoBAMS and CAES, members from private sector, civil

EfD-Mak Centre is organizing a one-day training on Environmental Valuation, Evaluation and Accounting. The training scheduled to take place on Friday 27th September, 2019 at CoBAMS conference room.  targets experts from public and private sector including: government ministries, agencies, researchers, academic staff and students. This is the first seminar and one of the main activities

Chair Council Mrs. Lorna Magara and CAES Principal, Prof. Bernard Bashaasha during the meeting   The Chairperson Makerere University Council Mrs. Lorna Magara on 5th September 2019 visited the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and held a meeting with the college management including Principals, Deans, Heads of Departments, Centre Directors and heads of

Makerere University has launched the Environment for Development Initiative (EfD-Mak) Centre, the first of its kind in the country. The ceremony held at the Senior Common Room on 29th August 2019, was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Makerere University as Chief Guest represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor in Charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA)

About 20 nominated research fellows for the EfD-Mak centre convened the first meeting on 14th August, 2019 where Dr. Edward Bbaale and Prof. Johnny Mugisha were endorsed official Director and Deputy Director respectively. The meeting was held at the Conference Room of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Read more below Appointed Directors Makerere

The Gender-Responsive Researchers Equipped for Agricultural Transformation (GREAT) project recently held a resoundingly successful 4th Annual Meeting in Kampala, Uganda. The 2-day meeting was held on 6-7th August 2019 at Kabira Country Club Implemented jointly by Makerere University (Uganda) and Cornell University (USA), GREAT is a five-year joint certificate program funded by the Bill and

The GREAT Project has ended its 4th training and General course on gender responsive plant breeding. The nine-day course punctuated by field case studies was held at the Forest Cottages in Bukoto-Kampala on 22nd -31st July 2019. The project management team and trainers expressed pride and excitement that the training model they have been testing

Makerere University Centre for Soybean Improvement and Development in collaboration with Partnership for Seed Technology Transfer in Africa (PASTTA) and Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation(AATF) on 29th July 2019 held the Soybean field day to evaluate 35 soybean varieties from Africa. The function was held at Makerere University’s Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) and attended by

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental sciences on 26th July, 2019 held the Field day to mark the end of recess term activities semester II 2018/2019. The function was held at the students’ hostel at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK).The purpose is for students to practice and demonstrate skills acquired in

The GREAT Project has opened its 4th training and General course on gender responsive plant breeding attracting more men and other participants beyond Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Gender-responsive Researchers Equipped for Agricultural Transformation (GREAT) is a 5 year (2015-2020) Makerere University (Uganda) and Cornell University (USA) joint certificate program in applied gender training for agricultural researchers

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe flanked by Prof. Bernard Bashaasha and Dr. Richard Edema to signify the groundbreaking    The Vice Chancellor Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 16th July 2019 opened  the ground marking the start of the construction of the Office block and Lecture theatres for the Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI)

Dr. Frank Mugagga receives instruments of power from Outgoing head Dr. Yazidhi Bamutaze   Assoc. Prof. Yazidhi Bamutaze on 28th June 2019 handed over the instruments of power to Assoc. Prof. Frank Mugagga as Head Department of Department of Geography , Geo informatics and Climatic sciences (GGCS). The handover ceremony was presided over by the

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has set up a technology on the automation of the green house and growing of crops without using soil. The medium of growth is cock pit imported from Srilinka. Alternatively, sand or sterilized soils can be used

Kamya and his teammate demonstrating the technology during the award of the 2017/18 Ending Violence Against Women and girls Hackathon by UN WOMEN   Suzan Magara was a 28-year-old cashier with Bwendero Dairy Farm (BDF), an educated lady with a very promising career full of ambitions and goals. On 7th February 2018, while from work,

Prof. Noble Banadda shows the delegation from Belgium Embassy around the Mechanical Workshop at MUARIK. In a white shirt is First Secretary and Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Belgium in Uganda, Mr. Alexandre Brecx   On 13th May 2019, the First Secretary and Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Belgium

A team of scientists from the School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences , the University of Eastern Finland and Gulu University have since 2015 been implementing a collaborative research project on the ecology and biology of the edible grasshopper, “Ruspoliadifferens”, commonly known in Uganda by its Luganda name, “Nsenene”. The aim of the project

The  School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, in collaboration with the Association of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment (AUPWAE) and the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) have been implementing a collaborative research project, funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), on “The dynamics and governance of Uganda’s informal timber value chains:

A smiling Assoc. Prof. Donald R. Kugonza (R) receiving an award from Her Excellency Ambassador Madame Josefa Sacko, AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture (C) and Minster of Agriculture, Kenya (L)   Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Assoc. Prof. Donald R. Kugonza on Wednesday 12 June, 2019 received a prestigious plaque as a

Dr. Robert Fungo, Lecturer-Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Dr. Fungo was recognized by the Federal Government of Ethiopia on 26th March 2019 for his contribution to developing the National Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Training Manual   Makerere University Lecturer Dr. Robert Fungo on Tuesday, 26th March, 2019  received a Certificate

The Principal CAES, Prof. Bernard Bashaasha (3rd R) poses with a group of students at the flagoff ceremony on Thurday 21st February 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda   Over 30 students from Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) under the student leadership were on 21st February, 2019 flagged off to Arua District for an

The MAAIF Minister, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja (R) receives a bag of MakSoy 6N foundation seed from the Mak Soybean Centre PI-Prof. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa as the Director, DRGT-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (2nd L), Principal CAES-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha (2nd R) and other officials witness, 22nd February 2019, MUARIK, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda   The Makerere University Centre for Soybean

Assoc. Prof. Denis Mpairwe (Right) oversees the delicate offloading process of the new Biotechnology Lab Equipment on 11th February 2019 at CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda   Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) on Monday, 11th February 2019 received a consignment of the Biotechnology Laboratory equipment as part of the package for the

The Principal CAES-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha (C) flanked by Arch Designs Ltd. representatives Eng. Florence Lunyoro (L) and Arch. Dickson Wetala (R) inspects one of the Washrooms in the Gradute Training and Research Lab on 11th Feburary 2019 during the site handover at MUARIK, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda   The facility is to host the First

DVCAA hails CAES Principal for the spirit of recognizing colleagues and instituting the culture of  togetherness Staff dine, wine and dance to their last drop All staff get Christmas coupons worth UGX 120,000 Three professors in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University were on Friday, 14th December 2018 honored for their distinguished service

Professor Noble Ephraim Banadda grew up dreaming of becoming a medical doctor like some of the close relatives he grew up admiring. Born in May 1975, his early childhood was spent around doctors of the Mulago National Referral hospital in Kampala (Uganda). He vividly remembers afternoons spent in the doctors’ cafeteria surrounded by doctors in

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has acquired another MASCOR John Deere agricultural tractor worth US$26,500 (approximately shs.98, 050,000). The tractor was purchased using college resources mainly from the project overheads. The four wheel drive John Deere Agricultural Machinery, model 5075E with 75HP can be attached on a variety of farm implements including

Students tipped on becoming better breeders back home DGRT proposes turning MUARIK into a graduate training school for Mak Makerere University Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang has officially welcomed the new MSc and PhD students admitted under the Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI). This was during the