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There is unreliability of food security in Uganda caused by over reliance on rain fed agriculture by the biggest percentage (97%) of households in Uganda. Prolonged droughts always lead to food scarcity in the country. Irrigation is the solution this problem. However, farmers have not engaged in irrigation majorly because of the financial requirements. The major aim of this project therefore, was to design a community irrigation scheme to serve small holder farmers.

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd Left) and Academic Registrar, Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah (2nd Right) with the Deputy Registrar (Undergraduate Admissions and Records), Mr. Charles Ssentongo (Left), Principal Public Relations Officer, Ms. Ritah Namisango (Right) and other members of staff from the AR and PR Departments after the interaction on 10th May 2019, Makerere University, Kampala UgandaGeneral

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on Friday, 10th May 2019 briefly interacted with staff from the Academic Registrar (AR)’s Department led by the Academic Registrar, Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah. The interface was aimed at enhancing service delivery to students, alumni and members of the public.

"You are doing a commendable job, but I would like you to do more. We are here to interact and come up with some new ideas in a bid to serve the students, alumni, staff and other stakeholders better," said the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe.

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The Vice Chairperson Makerere University Council, Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (Right) makes the concluding remarks as the DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (Centre) and Director QAD-Dr. Vincent Ssembatya (Left) listen at the Self-Assessment Breakfast Meeting, 9th May 2019, Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala Uganda.General

The Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD) on Thursday, 9th May 2019 held a breakfast meeting to update Members of the University Council and Management on the latest findings of the 5th Makerere University Self-Assessment exercise. Held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, the meeting was presided over by the Chairperson of Council Mrs. Lorna Magara, represented by the Vice Chairperson Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega. It was attended by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)-DVCAA Dr.

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Dr. Rhoda Wanyenze speaking to participants during the Gender and Leadership training held on 7th May 2019 in the Senate Conference Hall.General

Makerere University female staff have been urged to actively participate in the leadership activities of the institution. This was at the Gender and Leadership training; held on 7th May 2019, in the Upper Senate Conference Hall, Makerere University. According to the Dr. Rhodah Wanyeze, the Dean School of Public Health- Makerere University, there is need for both female Administrative and Academic staff to access and actively participate in the decision-making processes if they are to realize gender equity at Makerere University.

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The DVCFA-Prof. William Bazeyo (Centre) flanked by AirQo Project Lead-Dr. Engineer Bainomugisha (Left) and Ag. Manager Communication and International Relations-Dr. Muhammad Kiggundu Musoke (Right) addresses the Media during the Briefing on 8th May 2019, CoCIS, Makerere University, Kampala UgandaResearch News

Google has announced Makerere University’s AirQo Prototype among the best 20 Artificial Intelligence projects that will share $25 million in grants from Google.org. AirQo is an air monitoring project that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and low-cost technologies to generate and quantify data on air pollution in the designated areas in Uganda.

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Former Lubaga South MP, Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi with fellow Bachelor of Laws Graduands on Day 4 of the 69th Graduation Ceremony, 18th January 2019, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.General

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for students admitted to the Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2019/2020.

Please note that the list below contains those who were admitted under the Direct (A' Level Leavers), Diploma and Mature Age Entry Schemes.

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Director Euzobia Baine Mugisha speaking at the Sexual Harassment Dialogue held on 26th April 2019General

Hundreds of turned up to students attend a public dialogue on sexual harassment held on Friday 26th April 2019 in the Makerere University Main Hall under the theme “Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment”.

“Stop sexual harassment, break the silence, and speak out” said Dr. Euzobia Baine Mugisha, the Director-Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate.

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