AI

What happens when AI speaks African languages? The Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence (Mak-AI) Multilingual AI for Health Challenge is now open on Zindi; inviting innovators, researchers, and developers to build AI systems that answer health questions in African languages such as Luganda, Kiswahili, Akan, and Amharic. This challenge focuses on improving access to […]

At Makerere University, the future didn’t feel distant, it felt urgent, alive, and within reach. For three days in March, the university’s grounds transformed into a vibrant meeting point of ambition and opportunity as students, graduates, and industry leaders converged for the 2026 Careers Fair. Lecture halls spilled into exhibition spaces, conversations replaced uncertainty, and […]

Makerere’s School of Public Health (MakSPH) is expanding faster than it can house itself. It now hosts more than 1,000 students, runs programmes across multiple countries, and anchors a large share of the University’s research output. Yet parts of its operation still spill into rented space, costing over $113,000 a year, because the infrastructure has […]

By Ritah Namisango and Chris Kaahwa The Institute of Open, Distance and e-Learning (IODel) on behalf of Makerere University, in collaboration with a consortium of 21 partner institutions from 13 countries across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, is implementing a project titled: Critical Virtual Exchange in Artificial Intelligence (CVEinAI). The participating countries include Italy, Denmark, Belgium, […]

In Uganda, children arrive at health facilities every day with fever, cough, injuries or routine illnesses. What health workers rarely recognise is that some of these children are already living with alcohol or other substance use disorders, conditions that complicate diagnosis, delay treatment, and quietly undermine children’s health, development, and long-term wellbeing. This hidden reality […]

The grounds of Makerere University came alive with energy and ambition as students, graduates, and industry leaders gathered for the 2026 Makerere Careers Fair, an engagement that continues to cement the University’s role as a bridge between academic training and the realities of the modern workplace. Held in partnership with the National Social Security Fund […]

The Makerere University Careers Expo 2026 has successfully concluded, offering a wealth of opportunities to students from diverse academic backgrounds. Held from March 11–13, 2026, the three-day event climaxed under the theme “Connecting Potential to Purpose: Partnerships for Sustainable Impact.” It provided a dynamic platform for career guidance, job opportunities, entrepreneurship training, networking, innovation, and […]

By Christopher Kaahwa After an engaging opening day that explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of work, the second day of Makerere University Careers Fair – 2026 focused on scholarship and fellowship opportunities for students and graduates. Day one of the Careers Fair highlighted how emerging technologies, particularly AI, are […]

Makerere University has kicked off the three-day Careers Fair 2026, bringing together students, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of work in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The first day of the expo, held under the theme “Man or Machine: Exploring AI’s Impact on Careers” and sponsored by the National Social Security […]

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world. BENEFITS What You’ll Receive: Application Deadline: 20 […]