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Sunday 24: Where is Science in Africa? Monday 25: The ‘wow factor’ – Cutting edge science in Africa
Tuesday 26: Health in Africa – How far is African science helping fight global disease
Wednesday 27: Agriculture – What can African science do to help feed Africa? Thursday 28: The Future – Can Africa become a centre for global excellence in Science? ANNUAL REPORT 2013
Foreword
In compliance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001, I am pleased to present to you the Makerere University Annual Report 2013. The report is based on the thematic areas outlined in the Makerere University Strategic Plan 2008/09-2018/19. It highlights the achievements and key focus areas for the calendar year 2013. These give a broad overview of the University’s efforts towards her Mission To provide innovative teaching, learning, research and services responsive to National and Global needs.
A number of milestones have been accomplished in 2013 and these include among others: the conclusion of the Mak@90 year-long celebrations where we launched the construction of the Student Centre initiative as the cornerstone for the celebrations; the continued spirit of the Makerere University Public Lectures Series that were initiated by Hon. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o in 1970, then Guild President; and the success story of the Female Scholarship Initiative (FSI). The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has accredited new programmes and our webometric ranking is now 4th in Africa. The research thrust has significantly increased as we move towards our quest to be a research-driven University that addresses national development needs. Advances have been realised in the areas of agriculture, engineering, ICT and health. The link to community needs in the projects undertaken over the year is a clear manifestation of the University’s goal to move beyond the classroom. The contribution of our development partners to this initiative cannot be over-emphasised.
Our commitment to all stakeholders is that Makerere University will continue to consolidate the gains made since the commencement of Makerere University Strategic Plan 2008/09-2018/19 and address the attendant challenges. Emphasis will be placed on providing quality higher education to our students in a bid to attain our Vision To be the leading institution of academic excellence and innovations in Africa. Areas of focus will include; uptake of experiential learning as we subscribe to a learner centred system; use of ICT methods; increase in classroom space in order to expand access to higher education; increased partnerships and networks; as well as emphasis on resource mobilisation through conventional mechanisms, public private partnerships and adoption of cost effective measures. It is our obligation, to take forward, the reforms and institutional structural processes outlined in the University Organisational and Research Manuals. The Directorate of Human Resources is also in the process of reviewing the Human Resource Manual in order to meet current and future staff expectations and conditions.
Associated with this annual report is the 5th edition of the Makerere University Fact Book 2013/14. This provides quantitative changes in the key University aspects including staff, students and facilities.
Memorable landmarks for the year include the changes in leadership at Institutional and College levels. The search process for College Principals and their Deputies; Deputy Vice Chancellors and a new Vice Chairperson of Council was completed.
iii Needless to say is the continued struggle to run the institution with limited resources in a competitive environment with ever-increasing education requirements. The advent of the information age, globalisation and the prerequisite to fit within knowledge based era demands for more commitment from higher education resource providers, especially Government. This will enable Uganda to fit within internationally set standards that recognise human capital and particularly higher education as the engine of economic development.
I would like to thank the University Council, Management, Senate, the College leadership and all members of staff for the contribution to 2013 milestones. To the Government of Uganda and our development partners that have stood the test of time, Makerere University will continue to value its partnership with you and will forever be grateful for your support towards research and innovations.
On a personal level, 2013 has been my maiden year in the Office of the Vice Chancellor. This opportunity has presented me with lifetime experience and has marked the epitome of my career within the University system. I thank the Makerere University Community for the exceptional support accorded to my office and the entire Management. I continue to call upon your enhanced teamwork, openness and accountability especially in the dispensation of your duties.
I conclude by calling upon Alumni of the University to join in the drive to put up the Students’ Centre. The multi-million complex will enhance students’ University experience and make us proud, as We Build for the Future.
Professor John Ddumba-Ssentamu VICE-CHANCELLOR
iv Table of Contents
FOREWORD...... iii Table of Contents...... v CONTRIBUTING OFFICERS...... vii ACRONYMS...... viii
1. ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT...... 1 1.1. University Governance...... 1 1.1.1. Makerere University Academic Staff Association leadership passes the Mantle...... 2 1.1.2. Student Governance...... 3 1.2. Makerere University celebrates 90 years (Mak@90)...... 3 1.2.1. Celebrating 50 years of Partnership between Norway and Mak...... 3 1.2.2. BBC Science Festival...... 4 1.2.3. Celebrating 50 years of the University of East Africa...... 5 1.2.4. The Mak@90 Grand Finale...... 6 1.2.5. MTSIFA marks 75 years...... 6 1.2.6. 18th International Conference on Social Development...... 7
2. TEACHING AND LEARNING...... 8 2.1. Academic Profile...... 8 2.1.1. Student Admission...... 9 2.1.2. Student Output: Makerere Holds 63rd Graduation Ceremony...... 10 2.1.3. New Programmes for National Development...... 12 2.2. ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING...... 14 2.3. UNIVERSITY RANKINGS...... 16 2.4. IMPROVING STUDENT PRACTICAL SKILLS THROUGH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.16 2.5. INTERNATIONALISATION...... 18 2.5. CAPACITY BUILDING TO IMPROVE TEACHING & LEARNING...... 20
3. RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS...... 22 3.1 College Based Research Initiatives...... 22 3.1.1. College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences...... 22 3.1.2. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Biosecurity (COVAB)...... 24 3.1.3. College of Health Sciences...... 24 3.1.4. College of Computing & Information Sciences (CoCIS)...... 26 3.1.5. College of Natural Sciences...... 27 3.1.6. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)...... 27 3.1.7. College of Engineering, Design Art & Technology (CEDAT)...... 28 3.2 Institutional Capacity Building for Research...... 28 3.2.1. Sida Bilateral Collaborative Research Programme...... 29 v 3.2.2. Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development in Low and Medium Income Countries (2013-2018)...... 29 3.2.3 Carnegie Corporation of New York Support for Research...... 31 3.2.4 USAID support for research...... 31 3.2.5 European Union Support to Research...... 32 3.2.6 United Nations Foundation Grant...... 33 3.2.7. Local Support for Mak Research...... 33 3.3. Research Infrastructure Improvement...... 42 3.3.1. African Development Bank (AfDB-HEST) funded Programme (2013 -2018)...... 44
4. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS (KTP) & NETWORKING...... 45 4.1. College KTP CONTRIBUTIONS...... 45 4.1.1. College of Computing and Information Science (CoCIS)...... 45 4.1.2. College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES)...... 46 4.1.3. College of Health Sciences (CHS)...... 48 4.1.4. College of Education and External Studies...... 49 4.1.5. College of Veterinary Medicine and animal Resources & Biosecurity (COVAB)..... 50 4.1.6. College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)...... 51 4.1.7. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)...... 52 4.1.8. College of Design, Art & Technology (CEDAT)...... 52 4.1.9. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)...... 52 4.1.10. School of Law...... 53 4.1.11. Makerere University Builds Capacity in South Sudan...... 54 4.2. EXHIBITIONS...... 54 4.3. MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING...... 56
5. ACADEMIC SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT...... 59 5.1. LIBRARY RESOURCES...... 59 5.2. PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/FACILITY DEVELOPMENT...... 62 5.3. HUMAN RESOURCES...... 66 Awards and Recognitions...... 67 5.4. STAFF AND STUDENT WELFARE...... 69 5.5. FINANCIAL RESOURCES...... 71 5.6. RESOURCE MOBILISATION...... 71
6. PUBLICATIONS...... 73
vi Contributing Officers
The Planning and Development Department worked closely with the College Communication officers to compile this reports. These officers are named below:
Jane Anyango - College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Betty Kyakuwa - College of Engineering, Design, Art & Technology Sheila Mwebaze - College of Education & External Studies Milly Natiimba - College of Health Sciences Hasifa Kabejja - College of Humanities & Social Sciences Harriet Nyakaana - College of Business and Management Sciences Maria Muzaaki - College of Computing and Information Sciences Zaam Ssali - College of Natural Sciences Jovia Musubika - College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources & Biosecurity Harriet Musinguzi - School of Law
REFERENCE WEBSITES www.caes.mak.ac.ug www.cedat.mak.ac.ug www.cees.mak.ac.ug www.chs.mak.ac.ug www.chuss.mak.ac.ug www.bams.mak.ac.ug www.cis.mak.ac.ug www.cns.mak.ac.ug www.covab.mak.ac.ug www.law.mak.ac.ug www.mak.ac.ug www.pdd.mak.ac.ug
vii Acronyms
AFARD - Agency for Accelerated Regional Development AfDB - African Development Bank AFRISA - Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development) ART - Antiretroviral Therapy CAES - College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences CEDAT - College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology CEES - College of Education and External Studies CHS - College of Health Sciences CHUSS - College of Humanities and Social Sciences CoBAMS - College of Business and Management Sciences CoCIS - College of Computing and Information Sciences CoNAS - College of Natural Sciences CoVAB - College of Veterinary Medicine and animal Resources & Biosecurity CREEC - Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation CRTT - Centre for Research in Transportation Technologies CURAD - Consortium for enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development Limited DAP - Department of Animal Production DRGT - Directorate of Research and Graduate Training DVC - Deputy Vice Chancellor EASHESD - East African School of Higher Education Studies and Development EASLIS – East African School of Library and Information Sciences IUCP-EA - Inter-University Conference for Peace in East Africa JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency MakSPH - Makerere University School of Public Health MoES – Ministry of Education and Sports MTSIFA - Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts MUBS - Makerere University Business School MULIB - Makerere University Library MUSK - Makerere University Science-based Knowledge NORHED - Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research for Development OHCEA - One Health Central and Eastern Africa PAF - Performing Arts and Film Department (in CHUSS) viii PDD - Planning and Development Department PILAC - Public Interest Law Clinic RCQHC - Regional Centre for Quality Health Care SIDA - Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency SOL - School of Law SPEDA - Skilling Production, Enterprise Development and Academics SPIDER - The Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions SWGS - School of Women and Gender Studies UiB - University of Bergen UNCHE - Uganda National Council for Higher Education UNCST - Uganda National Council for Science and Technology US - University Secretary USAID - United States Agency for International Development WAAR - Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Resources VC - Vice Chancellor
ix Makerere University
VISION
To be the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa
MISSION
To provide innovative teaching, learning, research and service responsive to National and Global needs
CORE VALUES
1. Allegiance to the institution 2. Integrity 3. Customer responsiveness 4. Professionalism 5. Openess to diversity
x Introduction
The Makerere University Annual Report responds to the Universities and Other tertiary institutions act 2001 to provide a report for every calendar year of operation. Similar to other annual reports produced by the University, it is explicated against the thematic areas outlined in the University Strategic plan 2008/09-2018/19, which has been in operation for the last five years. The plan seeks to reposition Makerere University to meet emerging socio economic problems at national and global levels. The core functions of the university as outlined in the Strategic Plan include, Teaching & Learning; Research & Innovations; and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. The plan further recognises that the core functions operate within an enabling environment; this report therefore captures the academic support environment which extends to the organisation & management, library, physical facilities, human resource management and financial management & resource mobilisation. In the same vein the cross cutting concepts of Internationalisation, quality assurance and gender mainstreaming as underscored by the University strategy have been highlighted by the 2013 annual report. The report starts with milestones in University governance, under the Organisation and Management thematic area, which among others include institutional leadership. 1. ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT
1.1. University Governance This section outlines central and College based governance – Academic Staff Association and student governance. Further outlined here are the university’s efforts to build partnerships as seen at the Mak@90 celebrations. The year marked the completion of the executive of Makerere University on substantive appointment status. Through a search process, the two Deputy Vice Chancellors were identified. Associate Professor Barnabas Nawangwe from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) - replacing Professor Sandy Stevens Tickodri-Togboa who was in acting position since 2011. Dr. Ernest Okello-Ogwang from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences replaced, Professor Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza who moved on as a Justice of the Court of Appeal.
Right: Dr. E. Okello-Ogwang new DVC (AA) Left: Professor S. Tickodri-Togboa hands over to Assoc. Professor B. Nawangwe as DVC (F&A)
1 Similarly at the College level, the year marked the completion of the collegiate leadership structure. The Colleges transitioned from the interim leadership positions to get substantive Principals and Deputy Principals appointed. New appointments include, Professor Ben Omunuk - CoBAMS, Professor Bernard Bashasha - CAES, Professor Henry Alinaitwe - CEDAT, Professor Masaazi Masagazi - CEES, and Associate Professor Okello Obura - CoCIS. Confirmations include Professor Edward Kirumira - CHUSS, Professor J.Y.T Mugisha - CoNAS, Professor David Kabasa - CoVAB. Deputy Principals are, Dr. Goretti Nabanoga, CAES, Dr. Anthony Mugaaga-CEES, Dr. Jessica Nakavuma-CoVAB and Professor John Mango-CoNAS, Dr. Agnes Rwashana Semwanga- CoCIS and Professor Abasi Kyimba-CHUSS. For the School of Law, Dr. Damalie Naggitta was appointed as Dean. The University Council got a new Vice Chairperson Hon. Irene Ovonji-Odida. She fills the post previously held by Dr. Catherine Namuddu. Hon. Ovonji-Odida is the Executive Director of Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and a Member of the United Nations High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa. 1.1.1. Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) leadership passes the Mantle
The University and Other tertiary Institutions Act recognises the right for staff to associate. The staff associations are expected to promote the academic and welfare interests of staff. Dr. Muhammad Kiggundu-Musoke from the College of Education and External Studies was sworn in as MUASA Chairperson for a four year term. He replaces Dr. Fred Odoi Tanga. Dr. Kuggundu-Musoke was previously the spokesperson of the Association. Dr. Margaret Najjingo Mangeni, CAES- Vice Chairperson, Dr. Frank Mwine, CoVAB- General Secretary and Dr. Hellen Nambalirwa Nkabala, CHUSS-Treasurer. Other executives include Dr. Richard Kabitto, Professor Jacob Agea, Mr. Louis Kakinda, Mr. Davies Rwabu, Professor Jockey B. Nyakaana, Dr. Tumps Ireeta, Mr. Alfred Nuwamanya and Dr. Sarah Ssali.
Left to right; Council Chairperson, Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem, Dr. G. Gumoshabe (Outgoing General Secretary), Professor J. R. Ikoja (Ag DVC-FA), Dr. Tanga Odoi (out-going President) and Dr. Kiggundu-Musoke (in-coming President) at the MUASA handover ceremony 2 1.1.2. Student Governance
New Student body Elected A new Guild under Ms. Ann Adeke was elected to represent Makerere University’s students’ body for the period 2013/2014. The swearing in ceremony included the award of Certificates to the Student Electoral Commission, for conducting a successful election.
IUCP-EA Half-Day Dialogue on University Strikes The Inter-University Conference for Peace in East Africa (IUCP-EA), on 28th Nov. 2013, held a half- day dialogue at Makerere University with participants from other universities including Kyambogo University, Uganda Martyrs University – Nkozi and Makerere University Business School. The dialogue was used as a forum of addressing the rampant strikes in universities and the need for constructive engagement between Management and students in resolving conflicts. The dialogue was attended by representatives from Universities, student bodies, religious leaders, police and other government and public organisations.
1.2. Makerere University celebrates 90 years (Mak@90)
The University in 2012 kick started a year-long celebration to mark 90 years of existence (1922-2012). The celebrations were launched by H.E the President of Uganda under the theme Celebrating 90 years of Makerere University: Leadership towards Africa’s Transformation in the 21stCentury. Continuing from the 2012 celebrations that included, the commissioning of the Library Extension, the blood donation drive by students, and celebrating the humanities through the Umoja flying carpet, the 2013 activities focused on celebrating partnerships, history and alumni. To this end, activities for the year included, the BBC World Service Science Festival; celebrating: 25 years collaboration between Makerere University and University of Bergen; fifty (50) years of Mak and Norway Partnership; and fifty (50) years of the University of East Africa. The Mak@90 grand finale was graced by two former African Presidents, H.E President Mwai Kibaki former president of Kenya and H.E President John Kufuor former President of Ghana. Some of the celebrations were organised as college-based, these included the 75 years of MTSIFA and the 18th International Conference on Social Development. Below are briefs on the events held under Mak@90 2013 celebrations.
1.2.1. Celebrating 50 years of Partnership between Norway and Mak This comprised of; i) Celebration of 25 years of collaboration between Makerere University and University of Bergen (UiB). The Mak-Bergen collaboration marked the beginning of the renewed support for the Basic Sciences for Technological Development in Uganda in the 1980s. This had since expanded to include the humanities and social sciences. The formal cooperation which involves exchange programmes between the two universities was renewed for another 10 years (2013-2024) The UiB delegation was led by the Rector, Professor Thorkild Tylleskär, Mak was represented by Professor E. K. Kirumira coordinator of the Mak-Bergen Collaboration at Mak. ii) Fifty 50 years of collaboration in areas of ICT, health, agriculture, education, forestry & nature conservation as well as Institutional Development. The Mak-Norway partnership celebration was co- hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador, Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther and the Makerere University Vice 3 Chancellor. This event was used to strengthen relations and launch the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED) that will see increased support to the University over a ten year period. The event was officiated by the Vice President of Uganda – Hon. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi. Notable among the celebrants were participants from NORAD, sida (Sweden), Government of Uganda officials and guests from partners Universities in Uganda and Norway.
Left to right: Prof. Paul Fife, Prof. Ddumba-Ssentamu, Ambassador Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther, Hon. Edward Sekandi, Ms. Elizabeth Gabona (MoES), Prof. Mondo Kagonyera, and Eng. Dr. Wana-Etyem
1.2.2. BBC Science Festival The BBC World Service hosted its first everFestival of Science at Makerere University. The festival, that run from Sunday 24 to Thursday 28 March 2013, showcased some of the most significant international scientific research and explored how African researchers have contributed to the global science agenda. Scientists from around the world and Africa attended the week-long festival held at the Freedom square; these among others included:
• Peter Piot, Director of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and former UN AIDS chief
• Tejinder Virdee, of CERN one of the world’s leading physicists. Kenyan born Virdee led the search for the Higgs Boson particle
• Professor Justin Jonas, Dept. Physics & Electronics, Rhodes University. Jonas is working on the square Kilometre Array, Africa’s largest space project
• Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu, Ghanaian born senior robotics engineer from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California
The event was customized along daily thematic areas
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4 1.2.3. Celebrating 50 years of the University of East Africa The illustrious 90 year Makerere University span was dotted with phases of affiliation and partnerships. The period 1963-1970 was under the umbrella of the University of East Africa in which then Makerere University College/Mak together with the University College Nairobi/ University of Nairobi and University College Dar-es salaam/ University of Dar-es Salaam were constituent Colleges of one Institution. In partnership with the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO, Mak and her sister Universities celebrated 50 years of the University of East Africa UEA. A renowned alumnus Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o gave a keynote address on ‘Makerere Dreams: Language and New Frontiers of Knowledge.’ Professor Ngugi was chosen as the Keynote speaker in honour of his contribution to African Literature and having been among the last students in Makerere University who saw transition from colonial to self-rule.
This was the opportunity for Mak and her sister institutions to celebrate UEA and Mak alumni; one of whom was Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, former President of the Republic of Tanzania and only Chancellor of the University of East Africa. Other alumni celebrated with plaques and citations were: Eng. Austine Kitololo and Professor (Mrs) Florida Amakobe Karani from University College Nairobi; Professor Issa Gulamhussein Shivji and H.E Gen. Dr. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni from University College Dar-es Salaam; and Professor Charles L.M Olweny, Professor Livingstone Luboobi and Hon. Namirembe- Bitamazire from then Makerere University College.
To grace the occasion was Dr. Martin Aliker, Hon. Mathew Rukikaire, Hon. Apollo Nsibambi, Eng. J.B Walusimbi, the Vice Chancellors of University of Nairobi and University of Dar-es-Salaam, the Nyerere family and alumni.
The late Mwalimu Nyerere’s (English version) book is launched - left and Hon. Charles Makongoro (the late Mwalimu Nyerere’s son) makes his remarks on behalf of the Nyerere Family - right
This event was used as a platform to unveil the bust of the late Mwalimu Nyerere and honour his contribution to women emancipation. Professor Ruth Mukama’s English translation of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s book, “Women’s Freedom, Women are Eagles, Not Chickens” was launched during this celebration. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards the Female Scholarship Foundation (FSF) initiated by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) to support bright but disadvantaged girls’ access university education.
5 1.2.4. The Mak@90 Grand Finale
The climax of the year-long Mak@90 celebrations was a two day event held on the 3rd and 4th of August 2013. The Chief Guest was H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni; represented by Hon. Amama Mbabazi launched the Students Centre initiative. This initiative will see the construction of a USD 30m Students’ Centre at the Main Campus which will be home to some of the students’ academic and recreational activities. The finale provided the opportunity to celebrate Mak history and honour the composer of the Makerere University Anthem Mr. Grace Wilson Mutekanga Igaga. The occasion was also graced by H.E Dr. Mwai Kibaki, former President of the Republic of Kenya and distinguished alumnus of Makerere University who was decorated with the Great Lakes Students’ Union (GLSU) medal; the Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Jessica Alupo and other dignitaries.
L-R: Guild President Ms. Ann Adeke, Hon Jessica Alupo, Minister MoES, General Elly Tumwine and President Mwai Kibaki Mr. Kahundha Muhwezi US, Council Chair Eng. Dr. C. Wana-Etyem, Rt. Hon Amama Mbabazi Prime Minister, Prof. E.K. Kirumira, Principal CHUSS, Prof. Ddumba-Ssentamu- Vice Chancellor, Assoc. Professor B. Nawangwe, DVC (F&A),
Part of the celebrations included a public lecture by the former President of Ghana, H.E John Agyekum Kufuor on ‘Oil resource Management and its Utilization for the Economic Transformation – The case study of Ghana.’ This was organised by the Makerere University Convocation in partnership with Konrad- Adenauer-Stiftung. The discourse of the lecture was to enable sharing of success stories of Ghana for possible replication in Uganda’s budding oil industry. H.E. Kufuor, who steered Ghana to attain value for its mined oil, advocated for good governance, as a key strategy in managing Uganda’s oil resource.
1.2.5. MTSIFA marks 75 years
MTSIFA under CEDAT celebrated its Platinum Jubilee (75 years), activities included exhibition of works by past and present staff of MTSIFA. The merger to Faculty of Technology to form the College of Engineering Design Art and Technology was also celebrated to appreciate their existence under the theme ‘Different but one to greater heights’ on 7th February 2013. Key activities included:
a. An exhibition featuring photographs and drawings by Rumanzi Canon photographs by Andrea Stultiens and images published in the first decade of the 20th century was hosted.
6 b. Launching of the Uganda Visual Artists and Design Association
c. Exhibition from the permanent collection in honour of Jonathan Kingdom a former Dean of the Art School.
d. The third edition of the ceramic exhibition featuring seven Ugandan artists was successfully held in the Makerere Gallery. This concept of Feats of Ugandan Pottery is a unique idea and the themes addressed are periodically updated through research to respond to modern demands and taste.
e. The Uganda Photo Press Award Winning Photos Exhibition featuring historical images and multimedia documenting photojournalism’s early days in Uganda.
f. The Art gallery/ IHCR presented an exhibition in collaboration with the Goethe- Zentrum Kampala/Uganda German Cultural Society and the Iwalewa-Haus Bayreuth displaying works of the Nsukka School, mainly drawings by artists like El Anatsui, Obiora Udechukwu and Olu Oguibe. The works are part of the early Iwalewa collection gathered in the 1970’ and 80s by the founder and art promoter Ulli Beier.
Mak Hosts the 18th International Conference on Social Development
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) in conjunction with Simmons College in the US held an International Conference on Social Development (ICSD) in July 2013. The Conference co-chaired by Principal, CHUSS, Professor Edward K. Kirumira and Professor Hugo Kamya from Simmons College, was held at Speke Resort Munyonyo with over 200 dignitaries in attendance. The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, was Participants of the 18th International Conference on the chief guest. She delivered a keynote Social Development address on ‘’Governance and Social Development’’.
The conference examined new and emerging issues in social development. Leading international scholars from various professions, experiences, and expertise, discussed long standing concerns that included Millennium Development Goals and human rights issues. This was the first time the Conference was held on the African Continent.
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7 2. TEACHING AND LEARNING
Teaching and learning is one of the core functions of the University. The Makerere University Strategic Plan envisaged a transition from teacher to learner centred academic provision. The plan further envisions value addition and or transformation through the learning processes for University students. The graduates produced will therefore be relevant in the world of work and society at both national and global levels. The sections below give an overview of the status and achievements of the University in the realisation of this strategy for the period under review.
2.1. ACADEMIC PROFILE This section covers student enrolment, admissions, output as well as programmes developed.
Student Enrolment Enrolment data from the Academic Records management system indicated that 36,516 students were registered for the various programmes in the university, 34,530 (94%) were undergraduates and 1986 (6%) were Postgraduate for the academic year 2013/14. This compares with 40,725 registered students in Semester II for the academic year 2012/13
Table 1: StudentStudent Enrolment enrolment Grand Undergraduate Postgraduate Total
College/ Yr. 1 2 3 4 5 Total 1 2 3 Total of Student
CAES 707 692 620 138 0 2157 114 41 155 2312
CoBAMS 1553 1595 2366 0 0 5514 269 183 452 5966
CoCIS 1207 1551 1261 99 0 4118 90 45 0 135 4253
CEES 2261 1914 1953 652 0 6780 65 22 0 87 6867
CEDAT 828 775 779 591 31 3004 131 35 164 3168
CHS 359 289 257 165 118 1188 160 141 54 355 1543
CHUSS 2772 2702 2338 91 0 7903 330 162 0 492 8395
CoNAS 382 370 377 41 0 1170 41 23 64 1234
CoVAB 227 205 140 18 28 618 14 5 0 19 637
LAW 349 363 316 289 0 1317 36 27 0 63 1380
Fort Portal 30 24 51 105 105 Campus
Jinja Campus 356 253 152 0 0 761 761
Sub Total 11001 10709 10559 2084 177 34635 1250 686 54 1992 36627
MUBS 2197 3257 3024 0 0 8478 6 21 27 8505
Grand Total 13198 13966 13583 2084 177 43113 1256 707 54 2019 45132
Source: Academic Registrar’s Department, 30th January 2013 8 Student Admission A total of 16,377 students were admitted for undergraduate Mak programmes for academic year 2013/14. This compares with 17, 294 students admitted for academic year 2012/13. Of the 2013/14 admissions, 12% were on government scholarship, 87% were private, while international students were 1% compared to 2% for academic year 2012/13. Graduate admission was 2295 (12%) for programmes tenable at Makerere University. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences recorded the largest percentage of admission for both government and private programmes at 26% of total admissions followed by the College of Education and External Studies and College of Business and Management Sciences at 17% and 14% respectively. For the undergraduate programmes, external programmes represent 6% of admitted students, day programmes constitute 56% and evening/afternoon students represent 39% of the admissions. Affiliated Colleges/Institutions have 6023 students admitted for the undergraduate and 829 admitted to the graduate programmes (See table 2). TableAdmissions 2: Mak Admissions 2013/14
Under Graduate Graduate College Government Private International Total International National Total
F M F M F M F M F M
CAES 94 149 338 516 6 19 1,122 17 43 83 149 292 CEDAT 83 230 212 564 1 16 1,106 1 2 48 183 234 CEES 60 176 195 248 40 42 761 0 1 57 82 140 CHS 189 153 2461 1577 47 81 4,508 18 32 111 139 300 CHUSS 104 103 823 1112 18 23 2,183 12 16 233 211 472 CoBAMS 76 66 847 1129 4 22 2,144 7 53 117 292 469 CoCIS 64 208 1451 1589 9 15 3,336 1 1 60 129 191 CoNAS 45 104 121 364 0 5 639 0 5 11 55 71 CoVAB 9 36 99 219 12 39 414 4 12 15 36 67 Law 20 57 79 191 2 5 354 4 3 16 36 59 FORTPORTAL - - 32 32 - - 64 0
JINJA - - 288 353 1 2 644 0
Total Mak 744 1,282 6,946 7,894 140 269 17,275 64 168 751 1,312 2,295 MUBS 265 217 2,711 1,930 - - 5,123 4 25 277 316 622
MUBS-ARUA - - 36 88 - - 124 0
MUBS-JINJA - - 182 205 - - 387 0
MUBS- - - 185 204 - - 389 0 MBARARA UIBF 0 0 0 13 23 36
Ggaba National 0 0 0 0 19 19
Seminary NSAMIZI 171 125 296 66 86 152
Total Others 265 217 3285 2552 0 0 6,319 4 25 356 444 829 Total 1009 1499 10231 10446 140 269 23,594 68 193 1,107 1,756 3124 Sub-Total 2,508 20,677 409 23,594 261 2863 3124 Grand Total 26,718 Source: Academic Registrar’s Department, December 2013
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Student Output: Makerere Holds 63rd Graduation Ceremony
Makerere University held her 63rd graduation ceremony over a four day period, a total of 12,193 students graduated. This compares with the 2012 62nd graduation with 11,492 graduands. Forty eight per cent (48%) were female and 52% were male. Of these 10,630 were undergraduates, 1,404 Masters Degrees and 60 PhDs. Notable graduands included the Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Jessica Alupo with a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies and Ms. Judith Nabakooba Police Spokesperson with a Master of Arts in Human Rights.
Table 3: Summary of Graduation output
Diploma Bachelors PGD Masters Doctorates Total College F M F M F M F M F M F M CAES - - 178 311 - - 22 65 - 10 200 386 586 CEDAT 3 29 128 329 - 3 10 32 2 2 143 395 538 CEES 186 141 513 564 2 17 43 76 5 7 749 805 1,554 CHS 3 11 81 179 - - 37 73 - 2 121 265 386 CHUSS 1 - 1,207 848 21 36 157 141 1 6 1,387 1,031 2,418 CoBAMS 4 8 861 1,080 - 3 78 115 - 9 943 1,215 2,158 CoCIS 11 8 459 510 0 1 13 35 1 3 484 557 1,041 CoNAS - - 79 223 - - 4 18 1 6 84 247 331 CoVAB - - 53 87 - 4 11 20 1 1 65 112 177 Law - - 154 105 - - 9 12 - - 163 117 280 MUBS - - 1,263 942 - - 151 196 - 2 1,414 1,140 2,554 Others - - 84 - - - - 86 - - 84 86 170 Total 208 197 5,060 5,178 23 64 535 869 11 48 5,837 6,356 12,193 405 10,238 87 1,404 59 12,193 Source: Academic Registrar’s Department, December 2013
The First Cohort of the Female Scholarship Foundation Beneficiaries Complete their academic Programmes: Makerere University Female Scholarship Foundation (FSF) was established in November 2010 to sustain the Makerere University Female Scholarship Initiative (FSI) that was supported by The Carnegie Corporation of New York since 2001 this has enabled 691 female students from poor socio- economic background to access university education at Makerere University. Out of the FSI success story, Makerere University realized the need for a Scholarship Foundation to support more female students who would otherwise drop out of school after secondary education. As a sign of commitment and ownership of the Foundation, Makerere University offered 20 scholarships per year in form of a tuition waiver under FSF, starting with the academic year 2010/11. Ten (10) pioneers of FSF and beneficiaries of the tuition waiver offered by Makerere University have successfully completed their studies and will graduate in the 64th graduation ceremony in January 2014. This is unprecedented in the history of Makerere University and is a gesture of Makerere University’s social responsibility and effort to ensure equitable access of the disadvantaged in society to access higher education. Makerere University FSF received a boost of UGX 10 million from the Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi Family. This was during the 2nd Joshua Baitwa Mugyenyi Memorial Lecture in the University Main Hall.
10 A representative from the Mugyeni family (right) hands over the pledge to Hon. Ephraim Kamuntu- the Guest of Honour, looking on is Professor Oswald Ndoleriire (Centre) Acting Principal CHUSS
2nd Cohort of Amity University Students graduate
The University has been running tele-education courses offered through the Pan-African E-Network project hosted at the College of Computing and Information Sciences in collaboration with Amity University in India. A total of 275 who enrolled for courses graduated. This was the second cohort of students receiving masters, bachelors and post graduate diplomas in 2013.
Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda (then ICT Minister) congratulates the best student Justine Katwesigye. Looking on is the representative from the Indian High Commission in Uganda
CoCIS & Digimation Inc. Ltd-UK degree course in Animation
CoCIS has an MOU with Digimation Inc. Ltd - UK to offer short courses and diplomas in 3D Animation. During the maiden graduation ceremony for students who enrolled for the diplomas on 14th November 2013, Dilip Amdekar - the Dean Digimation Inc. Ltd-UK, announced that Digimation-UK will soon establish a degree course in animation at Makerere University in the 2014/15 academic year and the institution will partner with the best three students to produce a commercial game.
11 Digimation students during their graduation, centre is Dilip Amdekar, Dean Digimation Inc. Ltd
New Programmes for National Development In an effort to respond to emerging development challenges, Colleges within the University have continued to review curriculum and develop new programmes relevant to national and global needs. For the year under review, new and revised curricular by college is highlighted in the table 4.
Table 4: New Programmes
College Programme Progress CAES Regional PhD in Agricultural Rural innovations (ARI), Fully implemented
MSc Watershed Management and BSc. Meteorology Short courses on climate Sciences Awaiting government approval BSc. in Water and Irrigation Engineering and BSc. in Bio In final stages of approval by process engineering Senate short course on Tractor Driving and Operations Implemented CEDAT Master of Public Infrastructure Management in Progressing Collaboration with the Schools of Business and Social Sciences BSc Engineering Programme in Collaborative linkage with Belgorod Shukhov State Technological Univer- sity in Russia*
Master of Science in Construction Management Accredited by NCHE
Master of Science in Geo-Information Science & Tech- nology
Master of Science in Power Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering CoVAB Master of Science in Wildlife Health and Management Curriculum Revised
12 College Programme Progress CEES PhD in Educational Management in the East Reinstated to admit students in African School of Higher Education Studies and Devel- academic year 2014/2015 opment Bachelor of Youth in Development Work External in the Presented to Senate for School of Distance and Lifelong Learning Approval Bachelor of Science in Education in the School of Edu- Awaiting Senate approval to cation include Computer Science subject combination Bachelor of Arts in Education/Bachelor of Science in Ed- Awaiting Senate approval to ucation in the School of Education include Art and Design
Subject combinations Higher Diploma in Physical Education in the School of Awaiting Senate Approval Education Bachelor of Science in Education Curriculum Revised
Master of Education in Science Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
PhD Research CHUSS B.A Archaeology Implemented BA Chinese, BA Spanish and MA Security Studies Masters of Counselling Psychology Curriculum reviewed CHS Optometry – 4-year Undergraduate programme Implemented
Physiotherapy -3-year Undergraduate programme Master’s in Public Health Disaster Management Accredited by NCHE Masters in Monitoring and Evaluation Approved by senate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Revised to last four Reviewed Curricula years from three)
Masters of Public Health (MPH) CoCIS Master of Records & Archives Management (MSC. Forwarded to University RAM) Council for approval Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Curriculum revised Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Infor- mation Systems and Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering CoBAMS Executive Master of Business Administration Accredited by NCHE MUBS Master of Business Psychology Accredited by NCHE Nsamizi Post Graduate Diploma in Social Justice Accredited by NCHE College Health Tutors Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education Accredited by NCHE College CoNAS all graduate programmes (MSc. and PhD) Curriculum being reviewed
Postgraduate Certificate in Oil and Gas studies:The College of Education and External Studies has continued to respond to the changing needs of society in its diverse programmes. With the revamped national agenda to explore the country’s oil reserves, a Postgraduate Certificate in oil and gas studies was introduced. This course is run in partnership with Quest Energy and the School of Distance and Lifelong Learning. It aims at delivering well trained and empowered individuals equipped with industry appropriate knowledge and skills to inform policy and take full economic advantage of the Oil and Gas
13 industry in the region; before during and after production. A total of 45 students enrolled at the start of the programme.
Residential Recess Term curriculum at MUARIK reviewed: Consultations with staff and students were conducted to improve practical skills development in undergraduate training. Based on these discussions, the Deans Office School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) undertook to expand the practical skills training during the residential stay at MUARIK. A semi-commercial learning plot similar to the Earth- University Costa-Rica programme was initiated at MUARIK. The plan is to; Establish, a horticultural field; Revamp, the poultry unit (located in Kyetume ridge); Support piggery; Field operations for willing students, a programme initiated under Professor Bekunda which has produced entrepreneurial graduates some of whom are now engaged in CURAD.
Shortened BVM Programme With support from the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD), four students from Sierra Leone are currently enrolled in year 3 on the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Programme at CoVAB in a specially designed programme (shortened BVM program) to integrate the students who are graduates of Agriculture (Animal Science option) into Veterinary Medicine. The students were enrolled in year 3 after undergoing intensive remedial trainings in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, etc. CoVAB is piloting this model for those who already have a relevant BSc or diploma and wish to enrol for a BVM.
2.2 ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING The University has over the years harnessed ICT to enhance the learning experience of students. Specific attention has been made to utilising the mobile phones and the social media topromote practical experience and peer to peer learning. Some of the initiatives designed include:- Mobile distance learning: In Open, Distance and e- Learning, a collaborative virtual mobile learning platform was designed to be piloted under the mobile distance learning project which aims at developing applications meant to increase student support and attain higher retention and pass rates in the External Degree Programmes. CEES has used the mobile learning platforms during admissions (student support) and in learning.
Peer learning through Social Media: Following the technological trends, the CHS has adopted the social media technologies (Facebook and twitter) and creatively turned them into learning platforms. Various Facebook pages have been created with the intention of promoting student learning for example the student COBERS experience page where students share their findings from the community and exchange knowledge on the unique cases hence learning amongst peers.
Student centred learning: Adopting a blended learning format, the CHS has explored a wide range of eLearning modes both teacher and student centred. The College has established the relevant e-learning infrastructure (a video conferencing auditorium, multimedia studio and relatively good internet connectivity both wired and wireless) to support medical education.
14 Student recordings: Through the CHS student initiative, students have identified various study areas in which they have made recordings. These recordings are made available on the college portal (mesau.mak.ac.ug) for download. Some of these target first year students as one way of orienting them to a specific study topic. Unique cases are also recorded and made available online to students for discussions.
COBERS experience course: The COBERS experience course in CHS is an online course being designed for first year students who work with the communities. The course is intended to capture and share students’ experiences while in the community and also promote reflective learning. The course will be uploaded on the University’s eLearning environment (http://muele.mak.ac.ug) for acess to all CHS students.
In the College of Engineering Design Art and Technology, the iLabs programme has expanded access to academic resources. The college now has over 30 iLabs (internet laboratories) through which students are able to conduct experiments. Students of Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering and Electrical Engineering are benefiting from these e-labs. Increase in ICT access and resources at the College are further demonstrated by:
• A general increase in the use of wireless network by students since this facility is now available around CEDAT.
• Online access to exam results and coursework by students
• Use of improved audio and video systems during PhD Viva Voce
• Use of GIS in research using the new GIS Lab at CEDAT especially by the graduate students.
• Use of MUELE in teaching and learning.
• Use of the Drop Box, Wikispaces for teaching purposes.
E-learning Platform At the University level, there is a steady improvement in the use of the E-learning platform MUELE. There are 471 active online courses up from 456 by 2012. CoCIS has the largest number of uploaded courses at 283 compared to SoL which has the lease number of courses.
Figure 1: Active Online Courses in the E-learning Platform
Source: E-Learning Department Jan 2014 15 2.3 UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
Web-based Ranking of Universities in Africa
The 2013 webometrics rankings placed Makerere University at number 4 in Africa up from the 9th position in 2012. These rankings demonstrate the adoption of ICT not only in teaching and learning but validate increased output in research and access to academic resources. The rankings according to Cybermetric lab were designed to promote Web publication and support electronic access to scientific publications and other academic material.
Table 5: Summary of African University performace by Webometrics
Rank World University Country Pres- Impact Openness Excellence Rank ence Rank rank Rank Rank 1 381 University of Kwazulu Natal South Africa 1370 368 817 549 2 390 University of Cape Town South Africa 765 692 751 266 3 462 Stellenbosch University South Africa 451 638 642 448 4 696 Makerere University Uganda 635 832 786 854 5 719 University of the Witwatersrand South Africa 1883 1360 315 422 6 746 University of Pretoria South Africa 503 1237 341 607 7 834 University of the Western Cape South Africa 2904 770 2371 1247 8 1113 Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria 3289 717 10083 2156 9 1191 Rhodes University South Africa 1420 1747 1308 1190 10 1206 Cairo University Egypt 1590 2480 1976 653
http://www.webometrics.info/en/Africa Accessed on 30th January 2014
Mak voted best University
Makerere University was voted by Ugandans as the Best Public University of the Year. The award followed an appraisal by Public Opinions Inc, which was incorporated in 2008 by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The institution currently focuses on strategic research, individual and institutional public relations to contribute to national, regional and the global development agenda.
In the ‘Best Public University of the Year Award’ category, Makerere University beat off competition from Busitema University, Gulu University, Kyambogo and Mbarara University of Science and Technology, to scoop the top award. The Prime Minister of Uganda, the Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi, handed over the award to a delegation from Makerere University, which was led by Dr. Muhammad Kiggundu Musoke, Chairperson of Makerere University Academic Staff Association at Imperial Royale in Kampala.
2.4 IMPROVING STUDENT PRACTICAL SKILLS THROUGH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
The University strategy underscores the need to produce a graduate who is relevant to the world of work. University training therefore is designed to include a component for student experiential learning through field attachments and work based placements. While field attachment were adopted by Senate as a compulsory component for all students, the national and global dictates have made it necessary to expanded coverage to soft skills. Progress in this area for the year under review includes: 16 a. The Microsoft Innovation Centre-Uganda (MIC-U) hosted at CoCIS continues to act as an engine of accelerating innovative skills development, local software solutions and job creation among the youth. The centre nurtures and mentors innovative students to promote local ICT solutions and supports other innovations/start-ups. The Centre provides incubation support to students to nurture businesses with potential to commercialize new products and services after proof-of-concept has been demonstrated. The MIC-U now features two resident start-ups (winsenga & Matibabu) with a total of 7 employees all former or current students of CoCIS. It is supporting other innovations/start-ups like Kode-dream, Clinic Master; Hug a Gorilla and the Suface Project.
The College’s Software Business Incubation programme run under the Centre for Innovations & Professional Skills Development (CiPSD) got funds from UCC and is currently supporting four businesses. The centre also received a boost from a partnership with Global Business Labs (GBL), a Swedish sida-funded accelerator for Stage 3 start-ups. GBL is providing support to students with start-ups to accelerate growth of their businesses while decreasing risk in start- ups. b. For CEDAT, the number of industry partners co-supervising students on industrial attachment has increased by over 60%. c. CHUSS students from the School of Psychology made an academic trip to Gulu to assess the psychosocial situation in Northern Uganda. They visited prisons and NGOs to acquaint themselves with needs and services. The students also travelled to Nairobi to study social conditions that affect psychosocial wellbeing of people. d. In March 2013, the Department of Literature- CHUSS hosted Professor Jack Mapanje, a renowned Poet from Malawi. During his poetry reading session, Professor Mapanje who shared his life story and recited some of his famous poems, called on the young generation to write innovatively. e. The student leadership in the CHUSS in conjunction with World Youth Alliance held a public lecture to discuss and share ideas on how Africa can realise sustainable development. The lecture was held under the theme “Re- thinking Africa’s Sustainable Development Agenda”. The key speakers were the Principal of CHUSS, Professor Edward K. Kirumira, and Associate Professor Josephine Ahikire from the School of Women and Gender Studies. The students advocated for overhauling the education system in order to enable them acquire practical skills to fit in the job market. They also called for democratic governance in Africa as one of the pathways to the realisation of sustainable development. f. Makerere University College of Health Sciences students were advised to invest in acquiring skills beyond those taught in medical school. The call was made by several inspirational speakers at a students’ empowerment talk held in the Davies Lecture Theatre at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. It was organised by the Students Empowerment Club an off-shoot of the Makerere University Medical Students’ Association (MUMSA).
17 2.5 INTERNATIONALISATION Internationalization is one of the cross cutting themes of the Mak Strategic Plan 2008/09 -2018/19. The concept places the university within a global arena with respect to Teaching and Learning through staff and student exchange programmes, joint curriculum development, research and knowledge transfer partnerships. For the year under review, summer schools and exchange programmes were undertaken.
EnerGEO summer school 2013
The Department of Geomatics and Land Management in CEDAT partnered with the University of Salzburg, Austria to host the 2nd EnerGEO Summer School from the 4th – 13th March 2013. The summer school was hosted under the auspices of the framework of the FP7 project “Earth Observation for monitoring and assessment of the environmental impact of energy use (EnerGEO)”. The summer school attracted 25 participants from Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. It was motivated by the desire to integrate Geospatial sciences in the modelling of renewable energy potential in Africa.
Further, the Department of Geography in CAES won a Linnaeus-Palme project with the department of Human Geography in the University of LUND –Sweden which will enable a staff exchange arrangement for a period of four years.
CoVAB-Edinburgh Summer School Every year, CoVAB hosts the Summer School program in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. In the year under review, it ran from 9th September to 13th September 2013 with participants from several countries including Mozambique, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, UK, The Netherlands and Uganda. Participants trained in a variety of aspects in trans-boundary diseases, zoonoses and the One Health approach, among others.
Study Abroad Programme in CHUSS
CHUSS hosted Seventeen students from Ohio, the Study Abroad Course was aimed at introducing the students to Uganda and its people as well as to enable the students acquire and develop breadth of knowledge, skills, and perspectives across national boundaries that will help them become more globally aware.
Ohio State University students pose for a photo after their first session at the SWGS
18 Exchange students from Tottori University Japan
As a follow up on the 2012 Memorandum of Understanding between Mak and Tottori University in Japan, three Japanese students from Tottori University are on an exchange programme and are hosted in CEDAT, CHUSS, and CoBAMS. The MoU was to facilitate and enhance collaboration in the fields of training, research, curriculum development, postgraduate education, quality assurance, institutional development and exchange of students (and staff). A second delegation from Tottori University (Japan) led by Professor Ryota Teshima, President of Tottori University visited Makerere University in October 2013.
EASLIS hosts second cohort of MIT students The East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS) in conjunction with the Makerere University Library hosted a group of students who enrolled for the Master of Information Technology (MIT) Stream B (Carnegie) programme. This programme is a partnership between Makerere University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA, the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
During their two week stay in Uganda, the students who were from different parts of Africa were taught by experts from CoCIS. The MIT programme is geared towards empowering the next generation of Library and Information professionals within sub-Saharan African countries with knowledge and skills to apply modern ICTs and to build capacity amongst middle managers involved in managing ICT or working in ICT-intensive environments in academic libraries and faculty members at Library and Information Science schools to support the next generation of academics and researchers in Africa. So far, four academic staff members from EASLIS have enrolled in this programme. These are – Mr. Francis Ssekitto, Mr. Robert Kayiki, Ms. Dianah Kacunguzi and Mr. Francis Ekwaro
The Israel Agro Studies exchange programme
Makerere University in 2013, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to be part of the Israel Agro studies International Internship programme. The objectives of the programme are to enhance student’s theoretical education and practical skills, on actual agricultural production system and expose students to modern ways of farming. The Department flagged off 31 students to Israel on a one year paid internship. Twenty six (26) second year students of BSc. Agriculture and BSc. Horticulture, 3 graduates from the same department and 2 students from Busitema University participated in the internship.
International Grand Rounds
The College of Health Sciences in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University in the United States and the MESAU consortium (MUST, KIU, Gulu University and Busitema University) has adopted the concept of conducting medical grand rounds via video conferencing and live webcasts. In these Grand rounds, faculty and students from the participating institutions present their cases and are discussed. Outputs from these sessions have been collaborative research projects.
19 International Students meeting - Centre Martha Muwanguzi Ngobi-Senior Administrative Assistant in Charge of International Relations
Makerere University pays tribute to celebrated writer Chinua Achebe (1930-2013): the modest and principally tolerant grandfather of African modern writing, liberator of the black literature, a man widely commended for salvaging the continent from accusations of its lack of prose. Fountain Publisher’s James Tumisiime and Professor Mahmood Mamdani of Makerere Institute of Social Research inspired a well-attended symposium to celebrate the works of a man that is deemed to have turned around the ‘western patriarchy infested African literature’.
2.5 CAPACITY BUILDING TO IMPROVE TEACHING & LEARNING
Several initiatives were undertaken to improve the academic potential of staff within the University. These ranged from College specific initiatives such as the Animal disease control project in CoVAB to institutional based initiatives such as the CAPREx. Capacity building highlights for the year in review include:
a. Japanese Short Term Experts at CoVAB: Through the Animal Disease Control Project at CoVAB (funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency-JICA), short term experts have been dispatched to CoVAB to train staff in various disciplines such as; clinical diagnosis, virology, mastitis control, bacteriology, protozoology, pathology and serology. In addition, 4 members of staff were sent to Japan to train in; hygiene management of foods, advanced animal health research and veterinary technology for farm animals.
20 b. There is on-going research on Description of Grammatical Relations in Luganda and Runyankore-Rukiga in CHUS. This is being done with support of a grant from University of Zurich to Department of Linguistics. c. CHUSS staff won CAPREx fellowships; five members of staff from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences won CAPREx fellowships to carry out research at Cambridge University in the UK. The CAPRex project is a partnership between Makerere University, University of Ghana Legon and Cambridge University. The three-year project funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York, aims at supporting the development of African academic research, and promotes the recruitment and retention of the bright academic staff in these regional hubs. d. Five members of staff from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts, received the 2013-2014 African Humanities Program (AHP) dissertation and postdoctoral fellowships to carry out research in different fields like religion, culture and gender. The AHP is a programme of the American Council of Learned Societies and seeks to reinvigorate the humanities in Africa through fellowship competitions and related activities. Its goals are to encourage and enable the production of new knowledge; strengthen the capacity of ear career researchers at African universities; build the fields of humanities by establishing networks for scholarly communication across Africa. The programme is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Tanzania. e. The Indigo project is a doctoral training project which brings together 6 universities in Africa and 3 universities in the Northern Hemisphere with an objective of training PhD researchers in the area of health systems strengthening, and institutional capacity building and publication. Staff from CHUSS have benefitted from this project.
21 3. RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS
In the course of implementing her 10-year (2008/09- 2018/19) Strategic Plan, Makerere University continues to pursue her strategy of transforming into a research-led Institution. Mak through the Directorate of Research & Graduate Training (DRGT) has intensified her effort in garnering continued and growing support for research and innovations. Besides Government of Uganda support to research and innovations through the Presidential Initiative, Makerere University has been able to attract funding from a number of development partners including sida, Norway, USAID and EU – among others. As a result, there has been significant improvement in the quantity and quality of research output in the various disciplines. Provided in the subsequent sections are the highlights of the researches and innovations thrusts notched, these range from agriculture, engineering health and ICT development at College and institutional levels.
3.1. COLLEGE BASED RESEARCH INITIATIVES
3.1.1. College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences In the area of agriculture, CAES has made advances in crop and animal production. Crop production Technology innovations
• New crop varieties that are high yielding, with shorter maturity period and resistant to pests, drought and diseases were bred, have been developed, and released. These include two new Makerere soybean varieties (Maksoy 4N and 5N) released to the public by the Ministry of Agriculture on the 25th November 2013 in Entebbe. These varieties can be obtained from the seed companies that have taken over the distribution.
• The Department of Agricultural Production bred 20 new sweet potato clones that are high yielding, tolerant to drought and sweet potato viruses. The clones were unveiled in Gorooba village, Buraru parish, Kyabigambire Sub County in Hoima district during an open day for participatory variety evaluation for farmers.
• A new sweet sorghum variety (MUK 60) that is drought tolerant, high yielding with short maturity period and sweet stalks for the production of food and molasses for brewing waragi was launched in Eastern Uganda in Bukedea District. Researchers led by the Dr. Patrick Okori (PI) embarked on this project in 2011 with support from Bio Innovate and McKnight Foundation with the aim of addressing the problem of food insecurity and diversifying farmer’s income.
• Banana Tissue culture technology; The Department of Agricultural Production has continued to develop the protocols and media for banana tissue culture production currently used in culturing of banana plantlets in the region. This technique has enabled the production of clean planting materials and their quick multiplication of the vegetatively propagated crops such as sweet potatoes and cassava.
• CAES continued with the development of molecular diagnostic tools for a number of diseases including banana bacterial wilt, sweet potato viral disease, cassava brown streak and passion fruit woodiness virus. These technologies have helped in correct and timely disease diagnosis,
22 management and supply of clean planting materials.
• Under the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme CAES has promoted technologies for improved production of crops like groundnuts, beans, pigeon peas, cabbages, coffee, and tomatoes. Use of IPM technologies eliminates the use of chemical pesticides that can be hazardous to humans if consumed. Through the promotion of IPM, the College has helped in: (i) reducing the impact of groundnut rosette virus on groundnuts in Eastern Uganda, (ii) reduced pesticide application by 50% on cowpeas and tomatoes. Animal production Technology innovations
In animal production, CAES came up with innovations to improve the quality of animal breeds, control disease spread and improve farmers’ income. These included:-
• Feedlot Technology; Researchers were able to convert agricultural and industrial waste materials into high quality feeds for livestock dubbed the “Feedlot technology” to boost beef production in the country. The major feeds used in this programme are the Maize bran, molasses, brewers-spent grain (from Luzira and Jinja), Maize stovers and mineral sources locally available. The research work was done in collaboration with a farmer in Mubende District, Rwaburindore Bishanga Tarsis.
• The milk booster and Calf accelerator developed from Industrial Waste; is an innovation involving the use of sugar cane industrial waste of molasses mixed with other ingredients like maize bran, cotton seed cake, urea, mineral salts and lime to mitigate malnutrition, extreme hunger and poverty through improved milk production, nutrition and improved daily cash flow among farmers. The project titled, “Participatory research for technology development on use of Molasses Urea Blocks (MUB) and local feedstuff for improved dairy cattle production in Uganda”, was spear headed by Dr. Fred Kabi. In a public-private partnership with Kakira Sugar Works Ltd, Kakira Out-growers Rural Development Fund (KORD) and Dairy Development Authority (DDA), the research aimed at utilizing sugarcane industrial waste like molasses for improved dairy cattle productivity in Uganda was embarked upon. This was under the World Bank funded Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) coordinated by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST).
• Organic piggery, a cost effective arming system using Indigenous Micro Organisms (IMO) was adopted and promoted. The innovation was introduced by South Korean Professor Hong Yo Lee in 2011 at Makerere University Research Institute Kabanyolo under the theme “Mind-set Change in Uganda”.
East Africa’s centre of excellence in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
Advances have continued to take place in plant breeding and biotechnology through PhD training and research supported by RUFORUM and DAAD. The Department of Agricultural Production was recognised as the East Africa’s centre of excellence in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology through a competitive process. Facilities to support this included installation of WIFI in the living quarters of the PhD students at MUARIK.
23 3.1.2. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Biosecurity (COVAB)
The research thrust in COVAB focused on the following;
• Aromatic Plants essential for Mould Control: A study to control moulds and associated organisms in foods by using essential oils from aromatic plants came up with affordable plants to deal with moulds and related problems so as to reduce post-harvest losses. The study revealed among others that moulds destroy 30% of food crops produced and they also reduce the food’s nutritional value in addition to causing cancer skin disorders and affecting the Central Nervous System. Aromatic plants were used in the study because they have essential oils and the method of extracting the oils from these plants is cheap.
• Artemisia tea as an alternative to conventional drugs in the treatment of Malaria: Research to evaluate certain medicinal plants in form of tea or chewing sticks to prevent malaria revealed that Artemisia annual tea taken once a week is safe; reduces fever cases by 80%, malaria attack rate by 37.5% and boosts malaria specific immunity. The research led to the development of a value added product called ARTAVOL malaria prevention beverage for possible integration into the national malaria control programme. The study was funded by the Regional Initiative for Science-Education-African Network (RISE-AFNET) for Natural Products capacity building supported by Carnegie Corporation of New York.
3.1.3. College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) has made the following advances in research;
• Private-Public Partnership for Child Survival: CHS assessed the effect of strengthening referral of sick children from the private health sector and its impact on child survival in Uganda. This study is one the Partnership for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) studies on child survival. The goal of the study is to assess the effect of strengthening the referral from the private health sector and its impact on child survival. The project addresses poor referral of children as one of the challenges in the reduction of under-five mortality in Mukono district, Uganda
• Youth and Maternal Health in Rural Uganda aided by Photovoice: Future Health Systems (FHS) has implemented a number of research projects to understand how best to mobilize community resources for better maternal health. One of these research projects uses ‘photovoice’ to involve local youth in identifying maternal and new-born health issues in the community and in ascertaining opportunities to engage in their improvement. This study was carried out in Bulwanyi Parish, Ssisa Sub-county, and Wakiso district. Photovoice is a visual research methodology through which people can represent and enhance their community by photographing their daily lives and those around them. It is a qualitative and participatory research method that aims to capture what occurs when researchers are not necessarily present. Some of the issues identified were teenage pregnancies, distance to health facilities and waiting time at health care facilities
24 Photo voice- captured by youths in their communities- waiting time, teenage pregnancy and distance to health facilities
• Innovative Methodology for Refocusing of HIV Prevention for Districts in Uganda: Priorities for Local AIDS Control Efforts (PLACE) methodology (i) identifies and maps venues and events attended by persons who have high rates of new sexual partnerships, (ii) characterises the venues in terms of current prevention activities and conducts interviews and HIV tests on a representative sample of the patrons/clients and workers of these venues, (iii) identifies the most important gaps in HIV prevention among populations most likely to acquire and transmit HIV infection. The methodology provides a systematic way to generate information to tailor HIV prevention interventions to local drivers of HIV transmission. It further provides indicators about hot spots and at risk populations that are critical to designing effective prevention programs at district level. PLACE targets new sexual partnerships because these are responsible for the spread of the HIV epidemic.
• Paper Strip Test to aid Detection of Ebola and Marburg viruses: A team of researchers have started a study evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of a paper strip (litmus test) to aid in the rapid detection of Ebola and Marburg viruses at community level. If it proves efficacious, the test would be a vital tool for resource-poor rural communities in identification and quarantining victims of outbreaks. Outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg are an on-going problem in Uganda. The Makerere University team is led by Dr. Misaki Wayengera and is funded by Grand Challenges Canada.
• The Cryptococcal Optimization Antiretroviral Therapy (COAT) study: This study was a key highlight at the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in March 2013. It demonstrated that early initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) among individuals with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis is associated with increased mortality. It is anticipated that on the basis of this study, the treatment guidelines for ART initiation will be modified (to recommend deferred therapy in this population) in resource-limited settings if not globally. This PEPFAR-funded, IDI-led Implementation Science study demonstrated the feasibility of provider- initiated HIV testing in lower health facilities in resource-limited settings.
The study findings will influence the evolving guidelines for HIV testing in the region. Other potentially policy and practice-influencing studies at IDI that are on-going include the ORCAS study (routine cryptococcal antigen screening among the severely immune-suppressed), the
25 ARKS study (the role of protease inhibitor ART in the management of early Kaposi’s sarcoma), the SHARE project (the safety of nurse-based ART initiation and monitoring), and the EARNEST study (the best 2nd line ART regimens for resource-limited settings).
3.1.4. College of Computing & Information Sciences (CoCIS)
In regard to the ICT thrusts, CoCIS focused on ICT solutions for communities in the areas of health, agriculture and communication. These among others included;
• Matibabu: This Windows Phone application tests for malaria without pricking any body part to draw blood. After diagnosis, the results are displayed on the phone screen showing whether you have malaria or not. These results are then sent to the user’s skydrive for medical record keeping and sharing with their personal doctors.
• Macotuba Diagnosis: Using a tuberculosis sensor with a Bluetooth device connected to it, this application uses an android phone to transfer health information from the sensor to the phone.
• MamaPhone: MamaPhone allows pregnant mothers or their health workers to identify if their pregnancy is high risk and thereafter gives advice in that regard.
• Am I diabetic? : This helps people with diabetes to live healthy and teaches those without how to avoid the disease. It calculates one’s risk of acquisition then gives tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle.
• AgShare (Agriculture sharing): CoCIS in partnership with the College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CAES), created an online platform (Ag Share) where Indigenous agricultural knowledge is stored and shared with local communities. This project was funded by Michigan State University (MSU).
• AgroMarketDay: This application features agricultural markets, market days, farmers, their details and the products sold in different markets in different districts in Uganda.
• Google Supported;
i) Auction design for mobile African commodity trading by Dr. John Quinn. This project has developed an auction system called Kudu, which is designed for trading agricultural commodities in Uganda by phone or web. This is a double auction, meaning that buyers and sellers submit their information separately, and computationally find the best matches.
ii) Data generation and language technology for low-resourced African languages by Dr. Peter Nabende. This project uses both manual and existing automated methods to build bilingual corpora for several language pairs involving any low-resourced African language.
• PowerBox is a self-service mobile phone charging station for people on-the-go developed by CoCIS students Keneth Kikomeko and Samuel Wasswa. They were among the 25 teams from across Africa (3 from Uganda) sponsored by the Rwandese Government to present their start- up at the first ever Transform Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. The team won $2,000 at the
26 Summit. H.E President Paul Kagame handing over the innovation grant to one of the PowerBox team member
3.1.5. College of Natural Sciences
Under the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) the key research highlights in the area of physical and biological sciences are listed below:
The New Lateral Flow Test: The Test can accurately detect parasites in tsetse flies that cause sleeping sickness. It helps to identify areas of potential sleeping sickness outbreaks that can be prioritized for tsetse fly control to pre-empt an outbreak. It was developed by Professor John Kiboko Enyaru in collaboration with a Ugandan manufacturer Astel Diagnostics Ltd, and six other implementing agencies from Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, South Sudan, Sudan and Tanzania. The project was funded through a five-year research grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Students of the Petroleum Geosciences and Production programme were recognised and awarded certificates for their poster presented at the East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE ’13). Three students participated in the conference that featured 82 technical and 20 poster presentations with 52 Exhibitors. The conference was held in Arusha, Tanzania early in 2013. The East African Community (EAC) has been holding the EAPCE biennially since 2003 to promote exploration, development and production of oil and gas. The Conference offers a wide range of technical presentations reflecting developments in the oil and gas industry in East Africa and around the world. The2013 conference was held under the theme, “EAST AFRICAN REGION - The Emerging Destination for Investment and Future Supply of Oil and Gas for Sustainable Development”.
3.1.6. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)
The Centre of Population and Applied Statistics (CPAS) under CoBAMS has carried out a number of research projects on fishing communities in Lake Albert with help from IRD-France. The Centre was also able to embark on a research project on access to water in Kiruhura district. This research will unveil the various actors intervening in the production chain of water for domestic use, irrigation, or livestock rearing activities.
27 3.1.7. College of Engineering, Design Art & Technology (CEDAT) School of Engineering is undertaking research endeavors in several innovative areas. Some of these have focused on utilising local materials to improve the road sector. The following can be noted: Development of Termite Saliva as a Potential Stabilization Material for Road Base and Sub-base Soil Layers: this research funded by the Cross roads and is aimed at i) Rejuvenating Performance of failed in-place or existing gravel without importation of new borrow road material. ii) Increase awareness on use of Termite saliva technology available for improving material design and performance specifications/standards. iii) Increase level of expertise on use of Termite saliva technology in road material improvement. And reduced cost of gravel roads mechanized periodic maintenance. For the year under review Minimum or optimum specified values of California Bearing Ratio (CBR), PI, UCS, LS,and Compactability were established. Strength and durability characteristics of existing road materials. Knowledge disseminated to stakeholders from UNRA, URF, Local Government, ERB, UIPE, MoWT and CrossRoads. Trained staff including 2 teaching staff and 1 technician in CEDAT. Strengthened collaborative linkages with Ndejje University. One scientific publication ready for submission to a journal. Additional laboratory equipment has been acquired. Student enrichment including 4 undergraduate students and 2 graduate students with knowledge in PROBASE technology. Current staff from URF, UNRA and MoWT with knowledge in PROBASE technology. Material ready for curriculum review. Termite saliva components pertinent to soil stabilization have been established and an artificial stabiliser will be made.
Use of PROBASE for stabilizing soil for gravel roads − Research Output completed by staff − Bio-energy Research products under GTZ − Gasifier stoves project by the World Bank − Innovative research findings − Improved technologies in waste management such as ecological sanitation (ECOSAN) − Improved road technologies using students during workshop practice − High value potential local raw materials such as kaolin − Application of ICT in critical areas such as environment
3.2 INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING FOR RESEARCH
Research capacity in Makerere university has been supported by several development partners these among others include Government of Sweden (sida), Government of Norway (NORAD), Carnegie Corporation of New York, USAID and European Union. For the year under review, several projects came 28 on board: Sida Phase IV (2015-2020), NORHED, CAPREX and others. These focus on PhD training, research infrastructure and regional networks for research. Other research initiatives are Development Research Uptake for Sub-Saharan Africa (DRUSSA) which is a joint initiative that focuses on direct strengthening Research Uptake Management capacity in twenty-four Sub-Saharan African (SSA) universities and influencing over 110 other SSA universities to improve their capacity.
3.2.1 Sida Bilateral Collaborative Research Programme
The Sida bilateral collaborative research programme has been operational in Makerere University since 2000. In 2013, the programme had 100 PhD students (38% female) and 86 are teaching at Makerere University, 14 are from the four partner Public Universities in Uganda (Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Kyambogo University, Busitema University and Gulu University). Special trainings were also supported for Ph.D. students’ skills enhancement, supervision and mentorship and financial management and control. Below is a summary showing the Sida support
Table 6: Sida support to Mak 2013
Category Number of beneficiaries
1 PhD 100 2 Masters 87 3 Postdoctoral Research 20 4 Peer reviewed Publications 18
Makerere-Sida Collaborative Successor Programme Phase IV (2015 -2020): The proposed grant of $32 million is aimed at ‘Strengthening Public Universities to generate knowledge and promote research uptake for National and Regional Development’. The phase will bring together Mak and Swedish researchers in a new format of collaboration. The Makerere concept was published on the Swedish Embassy website to enable interested Swedish universities to express interest for possible collaboration, a departure from the previous mode of support. Successful partnerships through joint Letters of Intent will be invited to submit full proposals for support.
3.2.2 Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED) in Low and Medium Income Countries (LMIC) (2013-2018)
This programme was launched as the new direction for support to higher education by NORAD. It involves a competitive process for support of partnerships formed by developing country universities with universities in Norway. The key areas of support include education and training, health, natural resource management, climate change and management, democratic and economic governance, humanities, culture, media & communication and capacity development in South Sudan. Makerere University won a total of 12 of the 46 project proposals that were approved for the period (2013-2018). Makerere University is taking lead in 9 of the 12 projects and is a partner institution in 3 projects. Table 7 highlights the NORHED beneficiaries in Mak (2013-2018)
29 Table 7: Mak NORAD/NORHED Projects approved for funding (2013-2018)
Principal College Project Title Partner institutions Investigator Professor James CHS SURVIVAL -PLUSS: Increasing capacity for University of Bergen Makerere K. Tumwine mama-baby survival in post-conflict Uganda University, University of Juba, and South Sudan Busitema University, Gulu Uni- versity Professor J. Tabuti CAES Building capacity for REDD+ IN East Africa for Makerere University, University improved ecosystem health and for sustain- of Dar es Salaam Norwegian able livelihoods in Eastern Africa University of Life Sciences
Professor Mam- MISR Building and Reflecting on Interdisciplinary University of Bergen Makerere dani PhD Studies for Higher Education Transfor- University, mation. Professor S. Kya- CAES Regional Capacity Building for sustainable Norwegian University of Life maywa Natural Resource Management and Agricul- Sciences University of Makere- tural Productivity under Changing Climate re, University of Juba Dr. Paul Muyinda CEES Leapfrogging 1st Generation Distance Edu- University of Agder, Makerere cation into 4th and 5th Generation Distance University Education: A Strategy for Enhancing ICT Ped- agogical Integration and Increasing Access to Education in Africa - Short Title: Distance Ed- ucation Leapfrogging Project (DELP) Dr. J. Sansa Otim CoCIS WIMEA ICT: Improving Weather Information University of Bergen Makerere Management in East Africa for effective Ser- University, Dar-es-Salaam Insti- vice provision through the application of suit- tute of Technology, University of able ICTs (Information and Communication Juba Technologies) Dr. Clovice Kankya CoVAB Capacity Building in Zoonotic diseases Man- Norwegian School of Veteri- agement using integrated approach to Eco- nary Science Sokoine Univer- systems health (CAPAZOMANINTECO) at the sity of Agriculture, University of human-livestock- wildlife interface in Eastern Dar es Salaam, University of and Southern Africa Nairobi, Makerere University University of Zambia Dr. Margaret CoNAS Water and Society (WaSo-Africa) - Institution- University College of Telemark, Kyakuwa al Capacity Building in Water Management Norwegian University of Life and Climate Change Adaptation in the Nile Sciences, University of Bergen Basin. Makerere University, University of Nairobi, University of Juba, Addis Ababa University Dr. William Tayee- CHUSS Strengthening Media in Post-Conflict Societ- Uganda, South Sudan, Nepal bwa ies and Norway Dr. Olowo Onyan- CHUSS Borderland dynamics in East Africa University of Bergen University go of Khartoum, Addis Ababa Uni- versity, Makerere University Dr. Byarugaba De- CoNAS Capacity Building for Training and Research Norwegian School of Veterinary nis in Aquatic and Environmental Health in East- Science Sokoine University of ern and Southern Africa (TRAHESA). Agriculture, University of Dar es Salaam, University of Nairobi, Makerere University and Uni- versity of Zambia Dr. Nabukenya Jo- CoCIS HI-TRAIN: Health Informatics training and re- University of Bergen Moi Uni- sephine search in East Africa for improved healthcare. versity, Makerere University
30 3.2.3 Carnegie Corporation of New York Support for Research Building, Nurturing & Retaining the Next Generation of African Academics (NGAA)
The Carnegie Corporation of New York supported a two- year project titled ‘Building, Nurturing and Retaining the Next Generation of African Academics’ (NGAA1). The support worth USD 1,900,000 was coordinated by the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT). The overall goal of the project was to improve capacity of Makerere University and other public universities to retain academic staff. The project in 2013 had 216 - post doc, PhD and Masters Scholarship grantees. Forty five per cent (45%) of the beneficiaries completed while 44% are slated to complete by February 2014. An additional three year grant focusing on Enhancing research capacity and retention of the Next Generation of Academics at Makerere University (NGAA II) commenced in October 2013. The objectives of NGAA II are to: increase research capacity in the humanities and social sciences; support beneficiaries of Phase I NGAA complete their PhDs and increase retention of the next generation of academics. NGAA II supports PhD training in the Humanities and Social Sciences in two areas (i) Interdisciplinary PhD Programme and (ii) the area of Good Governance, Human Rights and Development. The support further targets Post-Doctoral research; Competitive PhD Small Grants; publication grants; as well as travel grants to present at international conferences.
Cambridge Africa Partnership for Research Excellence (CAPREx) Project
The CAPREx Project is a partnership between Makerere University, the University of Ghana Legon and the University of Cambridge. The Project inaugurated in October 2012 is to support the development of African academic research, research management and internationalization. The three year USD 1.2 million grant builds on and complements existing Carnegie initiatives in these Universities to ensure sustainability. The project goals are: to strengthen faculty research capacity; research management capacity; and enhance international research competitiveness. Eight post-doc research fellows from Makerere University in collaboration with African academic counterparts have been awarded in the areas of quality teacher education within Mak, gender, peace and democratic governance in Uganda, literature and African indigenous knowledge & languages. The research fellowships are tenable in the three partner institutions.
3.2.4 USAID support for research CoNAS - USAID Project titled, ‘Capacity Building in Environmental Management for the Oil Sector (EMOS)
College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) earned a USAID Project titled, ‘Capacity Building in Environmental Management for the Oil Sector (EMOS)’ that commenced in October 2013. The U.S. Agency for International Development office in Uganda awarded a $6 million contract to TetraTech ARD and Texas A&M University in U.S.A to support strengthening of capacity of Ugandan professionals in the public and private sector to manage the environmental impacts of the oil and gas sector. Makerere University through CoNAS will serve as the lead institution for a strategic planning process and development of framework for educational capacity building activities. One of the specific activities will be to review all curriculums at undergraduate and graduate levels working with Texas A&M University to assess how the taught programmes integrate environmental mitigation in oil sector.
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The USAID Delegation visit to CoNAS: from left Leslie Reed (Mission Director), Professor J.Y.T. Mugisha (Principal – CoNAS), Jo Lesser-Oltheten (Director – Economic Growth Team), Dr. Rebecca Carter (Environment Unit Leader) and Dr. John Mango (Deputy Principal – CoNAS)
Development Impact Lab: College of Humanities & Social Sciences
USAID grant; The University of California at Berkeley together with CHUSS signed a Consortium grant contract worth USD20 million. The Development Impact Lab project focuses on impact evaluation studies in health, social sciences and information technology. It offers competitive scholarships and research grants to staff in the partner universities. The project will utilize mobile technologies to improve health care, expand communications services in remote areas, improve access t o safe water and deliver new energy technologies. Under this grant, USD1 million will be available annually for competitive research grants. For the year under review, 6 research fellowships were awarded to staff.
Resilient Africa Network (RAN): College of Health Sciences Makerere University is the leading institution for one of the USAID Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN). The USD 25 million Resilient Africa Network (RAN) is a systematic approach to resilient assessment, measurement and analysis led by Mak. For the year under review, some of RAN’s achievements include;
• Rallying a vibrant network of African scholars with a partnership of 14 African universities dedicated to developing locally relevant and innovative strategies for strengthening resilience to Africa’s most pressing challenges. • Bringing together centres of excellence to support resilience programming and strategic policy analysis among its partners • Identifying resilience thematic priorities, thematic issues of focus for the RI labs have been identified and validated through context and secondary analysis of vulnerability and resilience data. These include i) East Africa climate variability and chronic conflict and their impact on livelihoods; ii) Horn of Africa resilience to the effects of recurrent droughts and internal and external displacement due to chronic conflict; iii) West Africa rapid urbanization and its effects of marginal urban populations; iv) Southern Africa chronic diseases.
3.2.5 European Union Support to Research Other partners supporting research in Mak include the European Union. For the period under review, some of the programmes supported include:
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a) The research on Implementation of Biogas Technology in Uganda, Ethiopia and Cameroon in CAES. The EUR 748,865 grant will research the effects of biogas technology on indoor air The USAID Delegation visit to CoNAS: quality, use of bio-slurry on crops and improving the efficiency of biogas technology. The project from left Leslie Reed (Mission Director), is expected to train 4 PhD and 9 MSc students, and support the development of an installation Professor J.Y.T. Mugisha (Principal – and support infrastructure for biogas. CoNAS), Jo Lesser-Oltheten (Director b) MTSIFA-CEDAT together with the Poloteccico di Milano-Italy, Delfi University Netherlands, Cape – Economic Growth Team), Dr. Rebecca Peninsula University of Technology South Africa, University of Botswana and Nairobi University Carter (Environment Unit Leader) and Dr. won a EuropeAid Grant worth EUR 487,866 under the ACP-EU Cooperation Programme in John Mango (Deputy Principal – CoNAS) Higher Education – EDULINK II. c) Cooperation with ACP countries in Regional and International Bridging of Universities (CARIBU): the School of Computing and IT (CIT), in CoCIS, together with 8 EU and 12 non-EU Higher Education Institutions have received funding from Erasmus Mundus to implement the project. - CARIBU is aimed at improving research capacity in regional and international universities. Development Impact Lab: College of Humanities & Social Sciences d) GIZ Solar PV market study: The Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation (CREEC) USAID grant; The University of California at Berkeley together with CHUSS signed a Consortium grant at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda was contracted by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für contract worth USD20 million. The Development Impact Lab project focuses on impact evaluation Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to carry out data collection for solar market development studies in health, social sciences and information technology. It offers competitive scholarships and in Uganda. Data collection has been undertaken from a total of 28 Ugandan solar companies. research grants to staff in the partner universities. The project will utilize mobile technologies to 23 or 82% of them are based in Kampala. Four observation levels are assessed namely: improve health care, expand communications services in remote areas, improve access t o 1. The supply side indicators are “distribution”, “products and price” and “warranty”. safe water and deliver new energy technologies. Under this grant, USD1 million will be available 2. The demand side indicators are “consumer awareness”, “number of sales” and annually for competitive research grants. For the year under review, 6 research fellowships were “energy access rate”. awarded to staff. 3. The supporting functions indicators of “financing”, “labour market” and “professional education”. Resilient Africa Network (RAN): College of Health Sciences 4. The rules of trade indicators of “incentive schemes” and “quality regulations” Makerere University is the leading institution for one of the USAID Higher Education Solutions Network showed a market development stage (HESN). The USD 25 million Resilient Africa Network (RAN) is a systematic approach to resilient assessment, measurement and analysis led by Mak. For the year under review, some of RAN’s The study concluded that the Ugandan solar PV market is in a maturity phase (phase II) of the achievements include; market development cycle. • Rallying a vibrant network of African scholars with a partnership of 14 African universities 3.2.6 United Nations Foundation Grant dedicated to developing locally relevant and innovative strategies for strengthening resilience to The grant was given to enhance the capacity of CREEC as a Regional Testing and Knowledge Centre Africa’s most pressing challenges. (RTKC) in Uganda under the Global Alliance for Clean Cook stoves (GACC). The grant is being used • Bringing together centres of excellence to support resilience programming and strategic policy for training, stove testing, documentation of laboratory practices, purchase of additional equipment analysis among its partners and quality assurance. • Identifying resilience thematic priorities, thematic issues of focus for the RI labs have been identified and validated through context and secondary analysis of vulnerability and resilience 3.2.7. Local Support for Mak Research data. These include i) East Africa climate variability and chronic conflict and their impact on livelihoods; ii) Horn of Africa resilience to the effects of recurrent droughts and internal and Presidential Initiative for Science and Technology external displacement due to chronic conflict; iii) West Africa rapid urbanization and its effects of Makerere University has been operating the Presidential Initiative for Science and Technology since marginal urban populations; iv) Southern Africa chronic diseases. 2011/12. This initiative covers three colleges; CAES specifically the Food Technology and Business 3.2.5 European Union Support to Research Incubation Centre (FTBIC) which focuses on research in Agro-processing, incubation and SMEs; Other partners supporting research in Mak include the European Union. For the period under review, CEDAT with a focus on technology innovations which among others include the energy efficiency, some of the programmes supported include: irrigation systems and technology transfer & Development. This further involves equipping laboratories
33 in the College. For CEDAT the initial vehicle design projects which produced the KIIR EV in November 2011 developed into the Centre for Research and Transport Technologies (CRTT) since 2012/13; and COVAB which is SPEDA and focuses on skills enhancement for production in agricultural and animal industry sectors. The Presidential Initiative has an annual worth of UGX 20 billion; UGX 4.5 for CEDAT, UGX 4.5 CAES and UGX 1billion for SPEDA and UGX 10 billion for CRTT. For the year under review, the following achievements were realised:
Food Technology and Business Incubation Centre (FTBIC) The main aim of the FTBIC is to develop new food value addition business based on research conducted at the University. The centre has registered success in promoting entrepreneurship opportunities for small scale processors. For the year under review the centre a number of food value addition technologies have been developed and adopted by enterprises. The centre supported 12 new enterprises many of which are led by young graduates. The new enterprises have commercialised products such as preserved meet, soya meat, milk and yoghurt, dodo flour and snacks, fruit juices and jams and nutrient dense cookies. The project has therefore led to creation of jobs in different fields.
The centre continued to expand its production capacity, building on the stock of specialised equipment acquired in the previous budgets, the Centre procured and installed a mobile fruit processing plant to facilitate processing of fruits directly at the farmer sites. The mobile fruit processing plant was piloted in West Nile for field mango processing and Nakaseke for field processing of tomatoes. The gable packaging machine and a twin screw extruder for processing of starchy staples and ready to use products. The extruder will facilitate the production of cereals, ready to eat cereals and instant flours from local staples. The centre has also initiated the process of procuring the thermal processing line for canning and pouch processing research and product development based on traditional recipes.
Other on-going activities include construction to expand incubator space and capacity; partnerships to impart skills for animal and plant food value chains. The skills training program include Bakery, Dairy (Yoghurt, Ice Cream, Cheese, Butter), Fruit and vegetable processing (Juices, Jams and jellies, Sauces, Pickles) for both youth and women and for both on campus and off Campus. The centre has trained over 600 people and 12 of the trainees have reported back having started their own businesses. The incubator capacity is now at 15 incubatees (enterprises) at a time. The centre has so far graduated 4 businesses and 12 Incubatee Enterprises will be graduating by end of the year.
The centre is also supporting 10 virtual incubates and there are 15 on-going R&D projects. The enterprises are producing different products that are marketed in some of the biggest supermarket chains in Kampala. A range of products added on the market include breakfast cereal, weaning porridge and instance bean sauce. The Centre has a memorandum of understanding with the Police and UPDF to produce food rations.
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Technology Innovations – College of Engineering Design Art and Technology
Progress under the CEDAT initiatives was recorded in the eleven projects that focus on technology development, utilisation and transfer. In addition, several laboratories in the College have been equipped as a result of the initiative. Highlights for the year under review include:
I-Labs Project conducted regional Science and Technology Innovation Challenges (STIC) for the Central, Northern and Western Regions, as well as the Grand National Challenge and conducted 11 preparatory training workshops in 11 schools in preparation for the science and technology innovation challenges for secondary schools. The students under the project made robots including the famous Bomb Detector and Disassembling Robot. The project also conducted an 8 week training programme on phone electronics and iLab infrastructure for students from Makerere and Busitema universities.
35 Several iLabs were also deployed for use in curricula.
The project continued research in Development of the PEARL Smartphone which is the first locally manufactured smart phone dubbed the PEARL smart mobile phone. The phone will be an output of the final year research by a team of six undergraduate students on the Project Team, whose research is fully funded by the project. iLabs@MAK further developed a prototype of an automatic disinfection chamber for use during epidemics such as Ebola and Marburg, to save the lives of health personnel. This was exhibited at the Launch of the USAID –Makerere University Resilient Africa Network. The project was the overall best exhibit.
Research into adoption of solar and other energy development technologies: The project, operating under CREEC, carried out quality tests of the Firefly 10 mobile, Solux-LED-50 and ASE solar lanterns. It has also initiated talks with Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to carry out quality tests of solar photovoltaic products in the CREEC’s Solar Laboratory. It carried out awareness campaign of solar lamps technology in Kampala under the ‘Solar Lamps for Health and Wealth’ campaign and also set up a Solar School Club in Kaliiro Technical Institute in partnership with Energy Explorerz campaign, GIZ.
With respect to technology transfer, the project carried out a technical and business training of solar PV technicians. The training was carried out in Soroti (79 participants), Kumi (94 participants) and Kampala / Rubaga (45 participants). It also launched the Solar Energy Kiosk/Field Laboratory in Kabanga, Mukono District and carried out Solar Lamps Campaign there. It also did an analysis of the causes of failure of pico-PV products in Kabanga. Quality tests were carried out on the Foresolar lantern and energy Audit was carried out at Jesa Dairy Farm to advice on an appropriate solar system to power the dairy farm. Academic Records Management System (ARMS): The project developed an end-2-end Academic Records Management System (ARMS) for Higher Education Institutions and is ready for commercialization. Technology transfer and providing solutions that address community needs included − Uganda Police Force Crime Records Management System (CRMS) developed a fully-fledged Crime Records Management System for Uganda Police Force and this has been deployed at all Police Division Headquarters in Kampala Metropolitan Police. − Online Student Evaluation of Teaching (OSET) deployed in six (6) colleges of Makerere University to support the student evaluation of teaching activity. The colleges that have benefited include College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), College of Business and Management Studies (CoBAMS), College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). − Interpol Certification Information System for the Interpol National Central Bureau Kampala. The system is used for issuing and managing Certificates of Good Conduct. − SIU Case File Management System for the Special Investigations Unit of the Uganda Police Force. This was before the development of an integrated Crime Records Management System. − Health Information System a comprehensive Health Information System Architecture. This was done under the ICT4MPOWER Project with the Ministry of Health. − Energy Specification for Health Centres in Isingiro District, under the ICT4MPOWER Project with the Ministry of Health.
36 Technology Development and Transfer Centre: The Centre focuses on Students’ sponsorships for innovation and technology development into profitable and fruitful business enterprises. The ideas behind students’ projects were to provision of community based solutions. The next level of the project is the application of the prototypes in a real time environment to enable testing, applying and transfer of the technology in the community. One of the projects (bucket lift water pump) was installed on a farm in Nakasongola for demonstration and testing purposes. Some of the prototypes developed and are ready for commercialisation include
Maize Mill Improved Barbeque Grill
Testing of the Irrigation machine after installation
Engine Run Pesticide machine Road Sweeping Machine
Bucket lift pump set up on site Man driving the wheel to draw water 37 Innovation Systems and Clusters Programme: In its efforts to make Uganda’s businesses more competitive locally and globally, through innovations and Cluster Initiatives, the Innovation Systems and Clusters Programme-Uganda (ISCP-U) consolidated and expanded cluster initiatives to include: training for the Mpigi Coffee Cluster Training; Leather Cluster to Access High Quality Leather Dies; Linkage of Egg Hatchery Innovator and Poultry Farmer to the Centre for Technology Design and Development; the Baseline Study of the Cassava Cluster in Uganda; the Basketry Cluster Initiative: “Basketry Cluster Action Team where emphasis was laid on larger scale production and acquisition of plant material for the selected plants, training in specific basket designs and production of the natural dyes. In addition, the ISCP-U was one of the 2 African countries that participated in the TCI Global Conference 2012 held in Spain. TCI Network is the global practitioners’ network for competitiveness, clusters and innovation and an international professional association for economic development through a cluster approach.
Irrigation Project: The Low Cost Irrigation Project has been working on a low cost pump for farmers in the rural areas to produce crops all year round. The project has manufactured and tested 10 prototypes of 5 models of Makpumps. It also made a proto-type of a DC motor driven by solar energy. The project is now designing the Makengine to drive the pumps. Demonstrations of the Makpumps were done in Eastern Uganda and the project has designed irrigation schemes for 10 farmers and demonstrated pumps in Wakiso District. The project also submitted a concept to establish a pump manufacturing factory to H.E. President.
MakaPads Project: Several schools benefited from this project designed to keep girls in school, these among others include; Nakanyonyi Girls School, Wairaka College, Wanyange Girls Jinja and Jinja Secondary School. The project distributed MakaPads in 8 UPE schools per district benefiting 100 pupils per school and each received a pack of 12 packets and a pair of panties. In Soroti district, Eastern Uganda the schools that benefited included, Awoja, Students showing off their MakaPads Owalei, Moruapesur, Soroti Islamic, Pioneer, Nakatunya, Oderai & Bamba Primary schools. In Oyam district, Northern Uganda the schools were Kamdini, Obang, Omwa Dem, Aleny, Aminormir, Barmwony, Ayomapwano & Oyoe Primary schools.
The MakaPads research for has progressed into designing of the Maternity Bed Pads. These have been tested in selected hospitals and maternity clinics namely; Mulago Medical Centre Kitebi, Lions Medical and Laboratory Services in Kitebi, Kagoma Maternity clinic, Makindye Medical Centre, Cure Medical centre Salaama and in Wakiso district
The project has gone beyond the pilot stage/proof of concept on several sectors of society to production. The project started with production of packaging bags in three different designs like MakaPads without wings Super Absorbent, MakaPads with wings Normal Absorbent and MakaPads with wings Super Absorbent. The multi coloured MakaPads were distributed to a total of 20 shops in different places i.e.
38 Kireka, Kikuubo, Kawempe, Ggaba, Natete, Matuga, Kagoma and Kalerwe and supermarkets to test the open market and also asses its competitiveness with imported brands of sanitary pads on the open market.
Centre for Research in Transport Technologies (CRTT)
The CRTT activities focused on designing and developing the Kayoola Electric Solar Bus and improving the KIIRA EV for Commercialization, in addition to training and capacity development, mentorship and student internship. The designs for Construction and Operationalization of the CRTT were developed in the period under review.
After officially unveiling the Kiira EV, the Vehicle Design Project continued with its research on Kiira EV SMACK to address improvements needed to be made on the Kiira EV prototype to enable its commercialization and industrialization. All requirements for this improvement have been drawn. Architectures to act as blueprints for construction of the different systems have been drafted. Improvements on the body, interior chassis and the inclusion of an on-board engine have also been addressed. The three different versions of the Kiira EV SMACK have been envisaged as shown below.
The Kayoola Bus is targeted to be used for Executive and the interior has been designed accordingly. KAYOOLA is expected to be released in mid-next year.
Production-Ready Kayoola Passenger Cabin Design
Construction of the CRTT
The identification of the particular space required in the different departments is still on-going. The centre
39 will have State-of-the-Art facilities for Research and Development of Transport Solutions including Design Studios and offices. It will also be a propagation ground for cutting edge innovations in the development of green transportation solutions in Uganda, Africa, and the world over. The architectural designs for the centre have been done and implementation only awaits allocation of land for the construction.
CRTT Architectural Design
Skills for Production, Employment and Development in the Animal Industry (SPEDA) among Post-Secondary School Leavers: COVAB Operating under the AFRISA platform, the project is implemented through academic-community-public- private partnerships to translate science and education into livelihoods and inclusive economic growth. For the year under review, a total of 63 students reported for classes under the different value chains as follows; Laboratory (20), meat (2), fish (2), leather (7), feed (2), apiary (2) Poultry (12), dairy (16) and 50 Agripreneurs were enrolled in Arua in partnership with Church of Uganda- AFARD. Students were initiated to the program starting with cross-cutting courses like entrepreneurship & business planning. One hundred and sixty (160) students have been admitted for academic year 2013/14.
Establishment of a sustainable Dairy/Nutritional value chain resource at Nakyesasa
The stock of cattle at Nakyesasa farm has continued to improve with the current herd standing at more than 80 cows as per 30/06/2013. This is exceeding the carrying capacity of the available grazing area. The tractor has been utilized in tilling vast amounts of land in line with training students in mechanized agriculture (maize for silage) under the dairy value chain. New pastures have been planted though still insufficient for the animals. The second season planting of Maize (Longe-5), Soyabean and Cassava were harvested and are ready to be made into animal feed. A maize crib (for post-harvest processing) was constructed to preserve maize cobs.
Tractor filling the fields
2nd Season Plant of the Longe-5 40 New Hay Bale-making Technology (COVAB), through its partnership platform, AFRISA conducted a 2-week training period of 62 participants in a new skills and enterprise nurturing scheme in haymaking technology. The training took place in Kyamukama village, Nakitoma Sub County, Nakasongola district. The trainees were drawn from NAADS, Nakitoma Dairy cooperation and students of Dairy industry and Business, one of the programs offered by COVAB under the AFRISA skilling programs.
Through support from the Youth Employment and Income Enhancement Project (YEIEP), CoVAB conducted the training in partnership with Global Knowledge Initiative (GKI), NAADS and Pennsylvania State University using a team of trainers from Uganda and Kenya. The training aimed at moving towards different hay making methods that can produce quality hay to boast increase in Uganda’s commercial livestock herd and meet the growing demand for animal products.
UNIDO Title: Establishment of a Pilot Renewable Energy Powered Business Information Centre (REBIC) in Northern Uganda. The main activities include installing a productive use unit powered by a gasifier and a solar powered business information centre. CREEC is the renewable energy office for UNIDO since August 2013.
Other Local Support for Research includes:
− Internally Generated Funds; continued to offer research support to staff for PhD research, postdoctoral research and publication. During 2013, the DRGT using this fund focused on monitoring and follow up of the huge backlog of research grant awardees. Monitoring meetings were held to facilitate experience sharing and emphasis was placed on the need to publish at least one paper out of their research work. Comparatively, a bigger proportion of IGF support was spent on travel for conferences which constituted about 50% of total research funding.
− Leveraging of Research grant support in CAES; The College supported the applicants to the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) through peer review leading to award of three grants to staff totalling USD 180,000. Additionally, partnership with RUFORUM led to wining of a major grant from the Inter ACP Mobility to support PhD in education in Agriculture and Rural innovation (2.0 Million Euro) and in October 2013 support (2.55 Million Euro) to the PhD Programme in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, as well as other Crop Science related activities.
− The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) offered CoCIS’ Centre for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD) $50,000 (over sh130m) to support its incubation initiatives aimed at developing mobile applications that address the social/economic development needs of underserved communities in Uganda. The Centre now provides incubation support to nurture businesses that will commercialize new products and services for which proof-of- concept has been demonstrated.
− In June 2013, Family Health research and Development Centre awarded Counselling and Guidance Centre a $ 10,000 research grant to conduct a Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) study on use of family planning services by Makerere University female students.
41 − DFCU Bank Uganda Ltd, Support for rolling out new-born care in 7 hospitals in Busoga region, US$ 20,000, November 2013. Peter Waiswa is the Principal Investigator.
− The Uganda National NGO Forum; donated Shs 12 million to six masters students in CHUSS to conduct research on the NGO sector and the wider civil society. The donation is part of the organization’s contribution to the Masters Fellowship Research Grant. The grant is part of the MoU aimed at setting up a formal collaboration mechanism to among others increase the level of understanding and appreciation amongst students on the work and contribution of civil society to Uganda’s development.
3.3. RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT Research development in Makerere University has been facilitated with research infrastructure improvement at College level. These efforts are gunned towards elevating the institution’s quest towards implementing the university strategy of being a research led. Below are some of these improvements: • In CAES, through the Presidential Initiative support, the Food Technology and Business Incubation Centre Pilot Plant received an Aseptic Tetrapak processing line for liquid foods equipment, and several lines were renovated including the dairy, meat and juice processing lines. Under the Peanut CRSP Project, CEAS received the FTIR equipment for measuring aflatoxins; several equipment for nutrition lab were received under the HENNA Project • A notable increase and improvement of a number of laboratories including the soil, animal and crop science laboratories has been registered. Others are the Biotechnology and plant breeding both at the main campus and Kabanyolo, the Tissue Culture laboratory for vegetatively propagated crops where analyses of feed and tissue sample for composition is conducted on a routine basis by the experienced technical staff. The College also has a number of green houses, experimental and production farms. • From the ended NUFU project 2007/2011/12, the following equipment was obtained; art light microscopy equipment, visible and UV spectrophotometer, RVA, Humidity and temperature meters, two analytical weighing scales, two pH meter, automatic pipettes – these will boost both the microbiology and chemistry research laboratories. From the Bio-Innovate project 2011/6 a filter press and a two head semi-automatic bottle filling and capping unit were realised. A number of CAES staff made remarkable progress in research for more details please refer to the CAES Website www.caes.mak.ac.ug
42 The Telecommunications laboratory in CEDAT was fully equipped with work benches
The Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Surveying laboratory and Mechanical engineering laboratories equipped under the Sida Bilateral Collaborative Research Programme and the Presidential Initiative for Science and Technology.
The Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory has been equipped and turned into a centre hence CEDAT now hosts the university GIS centre.
Makerere University Climate Change Centre (MUCCRI): The Centre was inaugurated on 30th July 2013. This initiative was funded by the Rockefeller Foundation to develop capacity to address critical issues of climate change adaptation research, policy development and implementation in East Africa. The centre will promote awareness on climate change, conduct research on climate change science, climate change mitigation and adaptation in all sectors. It will also generate and disseminate innovations for climate change mitigation and adaptation in agricultural sciences and natural resources sectors. Through research and dissemination of findings, the centre will also advocate and influence climate change and development policy to enable Uganda address climate change challenges.
The Controlled Environment Plant Chamber: The Completion of Laboratory renovations at MUARIK added a Controlled Growth Chamber for Plant Science Research and Molecular Biology Laboratory worth 1.5 million US Dollars. The structure was built and equipped with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) through BIO – EARN and BIO – INNOVATE with co – funding from Danida. The facility was refurbished to support sorghum and millet research, training and innovation activities of the university for years to come under the BIO – INNOVATE consortium project “ Delivering new sorghum and finger millet innovations for food security and improving livelihoods in eastern Africa”, which Makerere University is implementing together with other projects.
CURAD Centre: The Centre was opened at MUARIK with support of the FARA funded Universities, Business & Research in Agricultural Innovation (UniBRAIN), the Consortium for enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development Limited (CURAD), a public-private partnership initiative led by Makerere University opened its incubation centre.
43 3.3.1. African Development Bank (AfDB-HEST) funded Programme (2013 -2018)
The African Development Bank Higher Education for Science and Technology (AfDB-HEST) comes on board to provide a 5-year grant of US$100m to the 6 Public Universities in Uganda. These funds are earmarked for rehabilitation and re-modelling of existing laboratories. The Programme was officially launched at Busitema University in 2013. The funding will extend to equipping, furnishing and new constructions for expansion of laboratory, teaching and office space. Allocation to Makerere University is USD29.7 million. The project components for Makerere University are broadly categorized into infrastructure development, equipment, staff capacity development and ICT facilities and a cross cutting component for undergraduate scholarships will be supported as well. Specific targets include: • Specialised Laboratory facilities refurbished - to include rehabilitation and equipment for at least one laboratory in five laboratory based colleges, i.e. CEDAT, CoNAS, CHS, COVAB, CEES and the dairy value chain at MUARIK. Seven laboratories are going to be rehabilitated and equipped; • A four storied multi-disciplinary laboratory building complex constructed and equipped; • Two Centralised lecture facility blocks constructed and furnished - these are expected to utilize the existing slabs- for former UCB next to CoBAMS, and ISAE next to CHUSS; • Initial building facility for CAES at MUARIK constructed and equipped- This will have administrative, teaching and research facilities with the view of relocating the College of Agricultural and Environmental sciences to Kabanyolo Campus in the long run; • Staff capacity development – Advanced degree (Masters & Ph.D.) and specialized technical and management training; and • ICT capacity development including e-learning facilities, computers and connectivity.
44 4. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS (KTP) & NETWORKING
The University’s 10-year strategic plan (2008/09 – 2018/19) highlights KTP as one of the core functions of the University. The transition from outreach to KTP was premised on the realisation that there is mutual learning between communities and the University. It has embraced continuously enriching the University curricula by providing experiential learning to both staff and students and at the same time generating community applicable research outputs which are essential for promoting science and technology.
4.1. College KTP CONTRIBUTIONS:
4.1.1. College of Computing and Information Science (CoCIS) • MobilePhones for Safe Water (M4W): In partnership with WaterAid, SNV and Triple-S, the M4W project is expanding to more districts in Uganda. The project seeks to improve water and sanitation in rural parts of Uganda by enabling access to information by various stakeholders and players in the Water and Sanitation sector. Using mobile phones baseline and inspection, information is collected about each water point using the Ministry of Water and Environment guidelines and standards. • Crop Disease Monitoring: CoCIS prototyped a survey system running on a $80 Smartphone, which can take an image of a cassava leaf and automatically diagnose, with high accuracy, whether that plant is affected by Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD). This information, including latitude and longitude of the plant from the phone’s satellite positioning system, is instantly uploaded to an online map. This provides much more rapid and effective feedback from a survey than was previously possible, and significantly cuts the cost of running a crop disease survey. • SPIDER Projects: Through funding from the Swedish Programme for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER), two projects are being supported: The Role of Open Access in the Maturing Process of IT Research Education in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania and Customized economical e-Health Services in the rural African Great Lakes Region. The later project targets stakeholders in rural Health Care centres and how they can be improved by exploiting ICT using e-Health services. • An SMS-based monitoring Instrument for primary schools in Uganda: The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) at Oxford University in conjunction with the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is running a project to examine ways of improving school management through empowerment of School Management Committees. CoCIS designed and is managing the mobile phone-based software for their school monitoring programme. • Members of Library and Information Associations from Uganda and Tanzania participated in a two-day workshop aimed at empowering them with skills to design and review curricula for Library and Information Science (LIS) courses. The workshop was facilitated by the International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) and EASLIS in the College of Computing and Information Sciences. • The CoCIS Cisco Academy Support and Instructor Training Centre, in partnership with Cisco Systems Inc. hosted the 2013 Cisco Africa Networking Safari for East Africa. The two day event brought together Cisco Partners to discuss means of maintaining the quality of IT instruction by providing in – depth technical refresher training sessions and updates on the core
45 topics in Networking like IPv6. The Conference drew participants from Uganda, USA, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia.
Participants of the 2013 Africa Networking Safari - Professor John Ddumba-Ssentamu, Hon. Nyombi Thembo – State Minister for ICT (right) and Hital Muraj from Cisco (Centre)
• A total of 38 participants from the East African region successfully completed a one-week Satellite Communications workshop organized by the CoCIS in conjunction with the International Telecommunications Satellites Organization (ITSO) and International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The workshop was part of a capacity building partnership between the ITU and ITSO for the delivery of satellite communications training under the support of the Centres of Excellence network for Africa. Some of the topics covered included: Basics of Satellite Communications, Policy and Regulatory Guidelines for Satellite Services, Network planning and link budget analysis, VSAT Installation and Maintenance and VSAT Equipment and Bandwidth procurement.
• CoCIS organised the Electronic Records Management (ERM) workshop that was aimed at equipping participants with skills to incorporate new approaches in electronic records preservation. The participants learnt contemporary methodologies to enable them address several deficiencies in the current records and archives management infrastructure inany organization and resolve the complexity of issues surrounding management of organizations’ records.
4.1.2. College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) • The Farmer Capacity Enhancement: CAES Staff builds capacity in different parts of the country through assistance to farmer groups in Bushenyi, Kayunga, Mbale, Serere and Lira. This is aimed at improving their harvesting and immediate post-harvest technologies and practices for value addition to agricultural produce. • Food Technology Incubation Centre: The Centre’s Skills Training Programme for SMEs conducted several short courses in fruit and vegetable juice processing; bread and cake baking; yoghurt processing; cheese processing; processing of jams and preserves; nutrition for good health and productive life; sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures along the food value chain. Participants included youths, women, entrepreneurs, budding entrepreneurs, farmers, traders, exporters, supermarket staff, inspectors and extension workers. • Culture selections for obushera: The Department of Food and Human Nutrition (CAES) has started culture selections for obushera which are under evaluation for mass production. They 46 also have a completed optimization of a faster industrial process for the production of obushera. • Harnessing of Rain Water for Farming: The Department of Extension and Innovation studies (CAES) in conjunction with Masaka Diocese Development Organisation (CARITAS-MADDO)-a church based NGO, supported ten farmers in Rakai District to construct water tanks. These will boost easy water harvesting for domestic use and irrigation. In addition, groups of farmers were assisted to set-up small holder irrigation systems to take advantage of a stream that runs through their village to grow high value crops such as vegetables. This initiative was supported by a project entitled: “Strengthening Universities Capacities for Mitigating Climate Change Induced Water Vulnerability in East Africa” (WATERCAP) funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation under the Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development (APPEAR). The project was coordinated by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and implemented by Makerere University in Uganda and Egerton University in Kenya.
Residents of Kanyonyi village, Wanzogi - Subcounty , Kalungi Parish in Nakasongola district acquired two valley tanks from Makerere University aimed at harnessing water and its use especially production in water stressed areas. This initiative was in collaboration with Edgerton University (Kenya), RUFORUM which is an umbrella organization for African Universities, and Bok University in Austria. • Farmer field schools: These were established to support engagement with communities in agricultural R&D. The farmer field schools were established mainly in Eastern and Central Uganda for management of pests and diseases. Gardening projects were established in Nalango and Tuburu primary schools in Kamuli and Soroti districts respectively to promote agriculture and demonstrate school gardening as a viable project to supplement the feeding programme in UPE schools. • The 15th Congress of the International Society of Ethnobiology scheduled for 2016: The Department of Biological Sciences (CAES) was elected to host the congress in collaboration with the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology and the Buganda Kingdom. This arrangement was designed to bring out the biological and cultural aspects of the congress. A number of other players will be involved in the organisation. These include CHUSS (Social Sciences) and CEDAT (Art and Design), other Universities, Government institutions, NGOs, and cultural institutions. The main theme of the congress is ‘Ethnobiological knowledge for improved human wellbeing and development’. • CAES Agricultural Extension workers trained: On 14th -19th January 2013, the Department of Extension and Rural Innovations held a workshop to equip agricultural extension officers with new skills on innovation. The one week training Mid-career course was conducted at the Continuing Agricultural Education Centre, Kabanyolo under the ACP Science and Technology programme to build the capacity of African University graduates to Foster Development through Agricultural Innovations. These extension workers would be able to teach farmers the benefits of increasing production and value addition by taking lead in supporting innovation processes, facilitating multi - stakeholder processes and then build and manage partnerships. The training attracted participants from Government, NGO’s and private sector.
47 4.1.3. College of Health Sciences (CHS) • Surveillance systems for Most at Risk Populations: The Enhanced Surveillance project in CHS, funded by the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has established strong surveillance systems for Most at Risk Populations (MARPs) in Uganda. Under this project, periodic surveys are conducted among selected high risk groups to provide reliable quality data for evidence-based HIV programme improvement. Currently the project includes the Fishing Communities’ Survey and the Crane Survey, which has been running for over seven years to document prevalence of HIV, syphilis and schistosomiasis initially in the Lake Kyoga region. Other Most at Risk Populations including Female Sex Workers (FSWs), Men having Sex with Men (MSM), and Drug Users. The Crane survey is implemented as collaboration between MakSPH, Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the AIDS Control Programme, Ministry of Health. • Improving access to mental health services in Post-conflict Northern Uganda: The utilization of the Wayo-Nero (Aunt-Uncle) Strategy, as a Vehicle for improving access to mental health services in Post-conflict Northern Uganda, is a 3 year intervention research project implemented by CHS in the Districts of Gulu, Nwoya and Amuru. It aims to; Increasing access to care and utilization of mental health services for people with common mental illnesses (depression, PTSD, suicide behaviour and anxiety disorders); Reduce stigma among people with mental illnesses and their families and assess the effectiveness of Wayo-Nero model in enhancing access to and utilization of mental health services. A Baseline survey was conducted between January and June 2013). Psychiatric Nurses have been recruited and trained and 360 Wayos and Neros (Mental Health Community Counsellors) have also been selected by the community and have been trained. The main problems being presented by the community include depression, alcoholism, epilepsy, shortage of the necessary medicines, and failure to respond to referral due to fear of stigma and long distances to the health facilities. • Innovations Clinics: The Innovations and Knowledge Translation Office at MakCHS has set up knowledge brokerage platforms known as Innovations clinics. These clinics are forums for interaction between MakCHS researchers and research-users (like policy makers, health programme implementers and the media) to create common ground on integrating research findings into practice. For example; thebodaboda innovations clinic held on 20th March 2013 at the College featured Dr. Naddumba’s Study titled: The impact of bodaboda-motor accidents on the budget for clinical services at Mulago National Referral Hospital. The event drew participants from police, the Roads Authority, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and Ministry of Health, civil society organizations, parliament and the media. The Innovations Clinic resulted into a petition to Parliament, substantial media reports and the re-invigorated commitment to enforcing bodaboda regulation by the Police, Transport Licensing Board and KCCA. It can therefore be noted that these clinics are contributing to setting the national agenda. • The Family Health Research and Development Centre (FHRDC) at the School of Public Health (MakSPH) organized partners, including Marie Stopes and Mulago National Referral Hospital Family Planning Clinic, to provided free family planning services and cervical cancer screening to the Kyengera Community Parish Health Centre II in Nabaziza village. • The 2013 Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference, marking the 9th Annual Scientific Conference
48 of MakCHS, the 21st Uganda National Association for Community and Occupational Health (UNACOH) Annual Scientific Conference, and the 12th Dr. Mathew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture. The theme of the conference was “The Race to 2015: A Reflection on Uganda’s Progress towards Millennium Development Goals for Health”.
4.1.4. College of Education and External Studies
• CEES initiated a special digital library initiative named African Storybook Project funded by Comic Relief (2013 to 2016). The project is aimed at addressing the issue of inadequate reading materials in African schools through making them digitally accessible. The genesis of this project was an extensive research that showed that the reading literacy levels of African children after the first three years of schooling are far from adequate. The project is designed to facilitate achievement of the goals of Education For All. This project hopes to i) attract copyright holders willing to donate, ii) use open licensed material already available on the Web, iii) compile stories developed through workshops and competitions specifically for the project. This will enable users to upload and share versions of the stories in their local languages, providing a numbers of stories in a range of languages way beyond the scope of conventional publishing.
• The Centre for Lifelong Learning in CEES continued running a number of its short courses aimed at capacity building in Bukwo, Gulu, Mbale, Kampala, Entebbe, Soroti, Kabale and Hoima.
• Entrepreneurship Literacies: The project targets out-of-School and out-of-Work Youths in Northern and Western Uganda. This DFID funded project is aimed at helping youth who have not been able to access school education and those who have the interest of engaging in small business to learn how to read and write. This will provide the basic knowledge required to run simple businesses, gain hands-on experience in micro-enterprise management and access assistance to start their own small business for gainful employment.
• CEES played a key role in the reviewing the lower secondary curriculum proposed by the National Curriculum Development Centre’s (NCDC). The College provided feedback in the areas of content, approach and assessment of the curriculum to make it more relevant in producing graduates who are able to participate in the technology-driven global economy.
• As part of the World Food Day celebrations, the College of Education and External Studies’ (CEES) Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Club made a donation to deprived families in the Katanga slum, Wandegeya. The ESD club comprising staff and students donated items which included; 110kgs of beans, 170kgs of maize flour, 120kgs of rice, 60kgs of sugar, 150kgs of beef, 5kgs of millet flour, a carton of milk, 35 paw paws, soap and clothes. The items were distributed in reusable and biodegradable packaging of ‘kikapus’ made from naturally growing plants, to protect the environment.
49 Deprived families in the Katanga slum, Wandegeya receive donations as part of CEES CSR
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• In a bid to create a community of practice, CEES in early 2013 started weekly lunch time seminar series where staff and students present cutting edge research and practice in the area of modern pedagogy with an emphasis on ICT in education pedagogy. The seminars started as a closed activity to the staff and students of the College. Realizing the benefits of these seminars, the CEES management opened these presentations to the entire academic fraternity at Makerere University. The seminar series have enabled effective sharing of knowledge among participants including offering guidance to presenters on their research. A proposal to compile these seminar series into a book is being considered.
• Over 350 Luganda teachers from schools across central Uganda participated in the CEES Annual Luganda Teachers Conference in May 2013. The two day conference organized by the Department of Humanities and Language Education (CEES), aimed at bringing together teachers to share classroom experiences and to disseminate research findings in language education and Luganda in particular. Participants were treated to a series of presentations centred on the conference theme “Examination/test Instrument construction in luganda language teaching,” by guests and School of Education staff.
• The East African School of Higher Education Studies and Development (EASHESD) held the first Doctoral Colloquium on Research in Higher Education at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES). A total of 23 students participated, 20 of these were continuing doctoral students while the other three were prospective students. Two papers, ‘Planning the Doctoral Journey’ by Dr. Fred E. K. Bakkabulindi’ and ‘Conceptualization and the Use of Theory in Educational Research: An Insight’ by Dr. David Onen were presented at the colloquium.
4.1.5. College of Veterinary Medicine and animal Resources & Biosecurity (COVAB)
• CoVAB, through its partnership platform AFRISA trained over 45 livestock farmers in West Nile in various ways in which they can increase their livestock production. The training was done in partnership with Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) with the aim of nurturing transformative skills in the animal resource. A graduation ceremony was held in Nebbi district and the participants graduated with enterprises that had been kick started or improved upon during the training. 50 • A Leadership training workshop in Outbreak Situations for District Health and Veterinary Officers was organized by OHCEA-Uganda with support from the Emerging Pandemic Threats Programme of USAID in COVAB. It aimed at developing an understanding of the One Health concept, developing knowledge and skills on systems thinking, solving complex problems, developing a shared vision, facilitating collaborative teamwork, listening deeply and handling crucial conversations. It was facilitated by trainers from both the United States and from Uganda.
• Over 40 health professionals and graduate students from nursing, public health, veterinary medicine, wildlife and social sciences participated in a workshop at CoVAB aimed at exploring One Health policy and legislation, developing policy briefs, influencing and advocating for the One Health concept. This focused on the current viral haemorrhagic disease outbreaks in Uganda, as a timely response to a complex One Health policy issue. Participants engaged in a two way exchange of information with other professionals, and were exposed to state-of- the-art active learning techniques focused on building skills and competencies in One Health leadership and collaboration.
• Through its partnership platform, AFRISA (COVAB) conducted a 2-week training period of 62 participants in a new skills and enterprise nurturing scheme in hay making technology. The training took place in Kyamukama village, Nakitoma Sub County, Nakasongola district. The trainees were drawn from NAADS, Nakitoma Dairy cooperation and students of Dairy industry and Business, one of the programs offered by COVAB under the AFRISA skilling programs. Through support from the Youth Employment and Income Enhancement Project (YEIEP), CoVAB conducted the training in partnership with Global Knowledge Initiative (GKI), NAADS and Pennsylvania State University using a team of trainers from Uganda and Kenya. The training aimed at moving towards different hay making methods that can produce quality hay to boast increase in Uganda’s commercial livestock herd and meet the growing demand for animal products.
4.1.6. College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)
• The Department of Mathematics in CoNAS continues to foster a strong outreach programme especially through Uganda Mathematical Society (UMS). In collaboration with the Department of Mathematics, UMS organised national mathematics contests for primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
• TOTAL (U) Ltd. VP gives lecture on Africa’s potential: Total Uganda chose Makerere University to host a lecture on Africa’s potential in regard to oil themed “Why I believe in Africa”. Senior Vice President Africa/Middle East, Total Marketing & Services, Mr. Momar Nguer called upon Governments on the African continent to create an enabling environment for more investments on the continent as a way of tapping into the enormous potential of the youth. Mr. Nguer accompanied by Mr. Imrane Barry, Managing Director, Total Uganda Limited and other Total officials expressed gratitude at being given the opportunity to share with students his vast experience.
51 4.1.7. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)
The School of Business (CoBAMS) continues to offer training to professional accountants as part of their responsibility and mandate. Currently the College houses the Makerere University CPA (U) Training Centre that provides tuition for the Certified Public Accountant qualification. The Centre has so far trained four (4) cohorts all of which have produced the best performing students.
4.1.8. College of Design, Art & Technology (CEDAT) • The iLabs Project in CEDAT successfully held the 2013 central robotics challenge saw Makerere College School winning and qualifying for the grand challenge. The challenge, held under the theme “Nurturing Innovation through Science and Technology” saw six secondary schools participate. They include Gayaza High, Mt. St. Mary’s Namagunga, Namilyango College, St. Mary’s College Kisubi and Kings’ College Buddo. The students also participated in a mobile quiz which was won by King’s College Buddo. The robotics challenge is used to nurture the young innovators for Uganda’s development. • Makerere University College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), held a research dissemination workshop for Dr. Peter Olupot. He shared his research findings on the “Development of an appropriate technology for production of electric porcelain insulators from ceramic minerals in Uganda”. Dr. Olupot’s research paper presented results of experimental work done on samples of porcelain insulators made from locally sourced minerals in Uganda and compared the properties of these samples to international standards for insulation materials.
4.1.9. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
Over 200 students from CHUSS visited St. Francis Naggalama Hospital on Independence Day and cleaned up the different wards of the hospital and donated water to the patients. The students also engaged sensitization sessions for the patients organized by the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
The Umoja Cultural Flying carpet hosted by the Department of Performing Arts and Film coordinated theatre workshops and Performances for National Shows in Uganda between 17th June and 20th September 2013. The Umoja Uganda team conducted dance and music workshops in five schools around Kampala providing skills to school children and helping them prepare music and dance items which the children performed to their schools. Other Umoja initiatives included donation of sound equipment worth 2 million shillings to the Department of Performing Arts to facilitate repairs and purchases a public address system. In addition, the Norwegian College of Dance donated a brand new electronic piano to the Department of Performing Arts and Film.
52 4.1.10. School of Law (SoL)
The SoL conducted a number of public lectures with the objective of promoting public debate on topical issues. The School of Law in collaboration with the University of Pretoria hosted the Inaugural Julius Osega Public Lecture, an event that was presided over by H.E, former President of the Republic of Mozambique, Joacquim Chissano. He presented a paper on “The role of the Police in upholding and promoting democracy”. In attendance was Professor Frans Viljoen, the Director Centre for Human Rights - University of Pretoria. The Lecture was in honour of the Late Julius Osega, a Ugandan police officer. He studied at both Makerere University and the University of Pretoria. He died in an ambush in Darfur while on an African Union / United Nations Mission. He received the Vera Chirwa Award posthumously for courage in the promotion of human rights and democratization in Africa.
L-R: Internal Affairs Minister Maj. Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, H.E. Joacquim Chissano, Mak VC. Prof. Ddumba-Ssentamu, Dean SoL Dr. Damalie N. Musoke & Prof. Viljoen.
• SOL Dialogue on Public order Management bill: Human Rights Network Uganda (HURINET –U) in partnership with the Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) and Center for Constitutional Governance held a dialogue to discuss the Public Order Management Bill under the theme: Rule of Law or Rule by Law; A Critical look into the Public Order Management Bill”. The Dialogue was convened given the background that although Protection of public order is one of the core duties of the state, in pursuit of the same the state may restrict the enjoyment of human rights where such enjoyment of rights would lead to a violation of public order. Such restrictions however, are limited to what is demonstrably justifiable in a democratic society. Participants were drawn from the civil society, Academia, Government, and Members of Parliament, the Uganda police, media and members of the public.
• Human rights through the lens of Religion: The Universalization of Particulars; The Public lecture that focused on the area of human Rights through the lens of Religion was attended by a cross section of people that included the Law students, Law practitioners, Lecturers and other personalities drawn from Makerere University and beyond. The Lecture focused on the Role of Religion in Human Rights, addressing mainly the areas of universalization of Religion.
• Public Dialogue on Corruption and Good Governance: The Public Interest Law clinic (PILAC) in School of Law Makerere University convened a public discourse on the topic of Corruption and Good Governance, as contribution to the debate on topical issues in the country. The discourse held at St Francis Students centre in Makerere University and attracted a panel of persons of varied backgrounds that included the Academia represented by Bishop Zac Niringiye, the civil society represented by Ms. Cissy Agaba, Executive Director Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda.
53 Others on the panel were Professor Tarsis Kabwegyere, and Mr. Sydney Asubo Director in charge legal Affairs from the Inspectorate of Government.
PILAC received a van from the Democratic Grant Facility to extend social justice services to people in need.
4.1.11. Makerere University Builds Capacity in South Sudan Regional partnerships over the year under review covered activities to build capacity in Southern Sudan.
• Members of staff in CAES trained communities in South Sudan to manage a sorghum grain bank through proper drying, storage and processing Structures for the Sudan Productive Capacity Recovery Programme (SPCRP).
• The College of Education and External Studies’ Centre for Lifelong Learning conducted a capacity building training for staff of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) at the Regional Training and Conference Centre, Entebbe Old Airport. The five day workshop which run from 12th – 16th August 2013 equipped participants with the knowledge and skills of understanding conflict, its manifestation, analysis and the different ways of responding to conflict. Participants were trained in the areas of introduction to conflict resolution, post conflict reconstruction, IDPs and humanitarian action, refugees and humanitarian action and state building/reconstruction.
4.2 EXHIBITIONS
CAES held exhibitions and participated in the Annual Agricultural trade show. Participation in these exhibitions,conveyed the messages of good animal and crop management practices to farmers. The college programs, activities and achievements were publicised in a number of channels such as the mainstream media, the website, newsletters, national and international conferences including the FARA General Assembly in Ghana, RUFORUM Annual General meeting held in Kigali Rwanda, the African Crop Science Society Conference held in Entebbe Uganda. CAES staff also provided information through interviews and talk shows, open days, student outreach activities among others.
CEDAT held its Annual College Open Day and Exhibition on 18th – 19th October 2013. The event, used to show case research output in the college was graced by the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca A. Kadaga. She commended the students for the innovations exhibited and observed that Uganda’s transformation would rely on cutting edge technologies such as those exhibited during the two-day event.
54 The Benet Art Project on the 18th January 2013 in Kapchorwa was an exhibit of the life and customs of the Benent people, a vulnerable group of Ugandans displaced from their ancestral land. Their stories and exhibits depict life as it was lived in the pre-colonial period, with emphasis on the pride and beauty of the beliefs, rituals and customs in those days. Mukyala Hasifa, the gallery Administrator was invited by the National Gallery of Zimbabwe on an exchange programme. This involved training in conservation, restoration and storage of permanent art works and the heritage as a whole. The exchange programme is intended to support capacity building of the IHCR staff.
CRTT in the Science and Technology Exhibition in Dar es Salaam
The Centre for Research in Transportation Technologies (CRTT) from the College of Engineering Design Art and Technology represented Makerere University at the 8th Higher Education, Science and Technology Exhibition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The exhibition highlight was a model of the KAYOOLA BUS.
Participants at the 8th Higher Education, Science and Technology Exhibition in Dar es Salaam
The Kayoola will be the first Ugandan-made electric bus. It is the first clean-technology interception of public space mobility, using Lithium ion batteries as the main power source, thus ensuring that air and noise pollution within the City are curbed. It also has solar panels on the roof that harvest solar energy used to charge the batteries thus extending their range. The development of this technology provides unrivalled opportunities for high technical employment especially for the youth who are the core technical developers.
Mak Exhibits at Ruforum Celebration of Ten Years of Regional Agricultural Integration: The 9th RUFORUM Annual General Meeting concluded in Kigali- Rwanda, with a call to the 32 partner universities to mutually support each other’s academic endeavours. The three day conference was officially opened by Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Pierre Damien Habumuremyi at the Serena Hotel. He also toured the exhibitions featuring RUFORUM partnering Universities and agricultural related organizations showcasing their latest technologies and innovations including CABI, the National University of Rwanda, Nairobi University of Kenya, Bunda College University of Malawi and University of Swaziland and Makerere University.
55 Makerere University exhibited various agro processed products from the Food Technology and Business Incubation Centre, as well as animal and crop technologies.
Rwanda Prime Minister Pierre Damien Habumuremyi visits Mak stall
4.3 MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING The number of partnerships between Makerere University and other organizations/institutions continues to increase both locally and internationally. Below is a table showing a summary of partnerships:
Table 8: LIST OF MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
PARTIES MOU UNIT DATE OF EXPIRIRY DATE SIGNING 1. Mak & Global Busi- Collaboration to set up a Global CoCIS, 17th April 17th April 2018 ness Labs Business lab which will offer CoBAMS 2013 Mak access to world class busi- ness lab solution. If successful, these will provide Mak with a commercialization mechanism that can generate new compa- nies and strengthen the incuba- tion of start-up businesses from Mak community and beyond. 2. Mak & The Re- This collaboration will improve Mak 12th April 12th April 2018 gents of the Univer- international understanding, 2013 sity of Colorado increase international contacts & educational opportunities, to enrich the educational environ- ment of both Universities and to provide both societies with more and better information about each other. 3. Mak & Bar-Ilan Uni- To further academic exchange, Mak 5th April 5th April 2018 versity of Israel cooperation, staff development 2013 and training, upgrade of Mak’s laboratory and research facilities modeled on Bar-Ilan state of the art research laboratories. 4. Mak & British Agreement to work together on Mak 24th March 29th March 2013 Broadcasting Cor- the ‘What if … Science Africa’ 2013 poration (BBC) Festival (the Event) 5. Mak & Grand Chal- To support Development of a Mak 19th May 19th December 2014 lenges Canada paper-strip research for rapid 2013 detection of Ebola and Mar- burg Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers at a point of care in Ugandan Villages. 56 PARTIES MOU UNIT DATE OF EXPIRIRY DATE SIGNING 6. Mak & JICA, Min. of A functional joint national COVAB 20th June 20th June 2014 Agric, Animal Indus- diagnostic system for animal 2013 try and Fisheries disease control, established at Mak to improve the production and productivity of livestock 7. Mak & ANECCA To improve the capacity of RCQHC 22nd Febru- 22nd February 2014 African health care providers so ary 2013 as to apply continuous quality improvement of science. This will ensure the highest quality services, including pediatric HIV/AIDS services to poor and vulnerable populations. 8. Mak & Min. of Water Implementation of the Lake Mak 29th Janu- Correspond to the and Environment Victoria Environmental manage- ary 2013 financing agreement ment project phase II between World Bank and the Government of Uganda 9. Mak & Karlastad Development and dissemination CoCIS 13th Febru- 13th February 2018 University of knowledge beyond student ary 2013 and staff exchanges, to include joint research, and joint commu- nity service. 10. Mak & Technische To undertake teaching, research CAES 28th Janu- 28th January 2016 Universitat Dresden and outreach activities in the ary 2013 different areas of specialization. 11. Mak & Karolinska Agreement for exchange of CHS 14th Janu- 14th January 2018 Institutet (Stock- students and teachers ary 2013 holm Sweden) 12. Mak & Corine Consulting Agreement on re- Mak 14th Janu- 14th January 2014 Karema search on Multi- PATHOGEN, ary 2013 POINT-ON-CARE DIAGNOS- TICS- Corine expert in the field of Operational research 13. Mak & Academisch Collaboration in research, sci- CHS 28th Janu- 28th January 2018 Medisch Centrum entific and professional training, ary 2013 Universiteit Van academic staff, trainee and Amsterdam & Am- student exchange with a view sterdam Institute for of deriving mutual benefit from Global Health and scholarly interaction, coopera- Development tive research and other forms of collaboration. 14. Makerere University Innovative Doctoral Education CAES 2013 and Swedish Uni- for Global Food Security versity of Agricultur- al Sciences (SLU) To train doctoral students and senior staff of Makerere Univer- sity with an aim of supporting the professional and institutional development of tertiary agri- cultural education and focus on doctoral education. Other planned activities include staff exchanges for mutual benefit and exchange of experiences and expertise
57 Other MoUs include − The School of Psychology signed an MOU with the Centre for Torture Victims (CTV): aimed at supporting the development of a skilled mental health workforce in order to provide effective care and treatment for trauma and torture survivors living in Uganda. As part of this MOU, up to 12 students from the School of Psychology will get internship placement with CVT in Gulu during the 2014 academic year. − MOU between School of Psychology and Federation of Uganda Employers to develop corporate relationship aimed at improving the Human Resource function in Uganda. As part of this partnership, the Department of Educational, Social and Organizational Psychology will carry out a survey leading to the award of the employer of the year 2013. − Department of Philosophy and Abo Akademi University and the University of Turku concerning the project: ‘Sustainable Development and Human Rights III’. to provide opportunities for students enrolled for a degree programme at the partner universities to study abroad; and to give opportunities for teaching staff to lecture at partner universities. − MOU to establish Confucius Institute: The Department of European and Oriental Languages signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Xiangtan in China for the establishment of the Confucius Institute at Makerere. The Institute is housed in the former Vice Chancellor’s house located at Garden Hill Road, Plot No. 149. Confucius Institutes are non-profit public institutions that aims to promote Chinese language and culture, support local Chinese teaching internationally, and facilitate cultural exchanges. − African Cholera Surveillance Network (Africhol) Project Makerere University School of Public Health and Agence de Médecine Préventive (AMP) signed a collaborative agreement to implement the Africhol project for a period of 2 years, 2013-2015. The key partners in the project implementation are MakSPH, Agence de Médecine Préventive (AMP) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) Uganda. The objective of the collaboration - Africhol project- is to plan, oversee, and implement surveillance activities and support a sustainable multi-site cholera surveillance network. The project will be implemented in 5 districts in Eastern Uganda including Busia, Manafwa, Mbale, Butaleja, and, Tororo; while in Western region the study will be conducted in Kasese district.
58 5. ACADEMIC SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT
5.1. LIBRARY RESOURCES The library is one of the support functions of the university that enhance intellectual development. The strategic plan envisioned a user centred library and information services centre for effective integration in the academic life of staff and students in the university. To this end, resources have been re-directed to the college. Improvements have been noted in the branch libraries in terms of books and infrastructure. This section highlights the developments of the University Library services. With the formation of Colleges, there has been need to decentralise library staff so as to ensure that services are improved at the level closest to the students and members of staff.
There have been efforts to enhance collection development and sustain library resources and facilities. Currently, there are 226,210 copies of Book Bank books. Twenty four (24) titles (286 copies) of Book Bank books were received in 2013, 66 print journals were acquired, 51 journal databases with 27,000 journal titles and Two (2) journal databases were added.
Implementation of Virtual Library System modules has expanded to: circulation, cataloguing, acquisition, as a result all modules were functional by the end of 2013. There are currently 271,425 titles (412,250 copies) of books and 10,845 journal holdings accessible via MakULA.
Library key highlights for 2013 include; • 14,321 records are books and 310 journals entered in 2013. • 1052 copies of books were ordered using the acquisitions module of the Virtua system in 2013, hence confirming that the Virtual Library. • Completed the Virtua Upgrade to version 2012.2; Installation of new Virtua version on staff computers; • The procurement of library cards is in its final stages with Techno Brain; • More than 5995 students borrowed books using the online circulation module. This has been rolled out to College Libraries like; CEDAT, CoBAMS, CHS, CoCIS and MISR • Efforts to improve the Library ICT Infrastructure (PCs, LAN and Bandwidth). Computers have been procured and data points have been established by the end of 2012 (after Carnegie funding). • 2 scanners and 2 servers procured and installed in the Digitization Section • 297 computers acquired [(Research commons (90), Learning Commons (138), Group learning commons (12), Multimedia Lab(10), Multipurpose Lab (32), Lab for Users with disabilities (6); CoBAMS (1), CHUSS (4), CEES (2), CoNAS (2)] • Installed of more 8 OPAC terminals within the Library. Each floor and section of the Library now has OPAC terminals installed. • A user support centre was opened on level 2 of the new building where students can seek help with all their ICT related problems. • Two (2) Wireless Routers from MTN have been procured as backup in case the internet fails especially during trainings; • Two (2) new servers were procured and housed in DICTS to back up the Mak Institutional Repository database; • MISR acquired an alternative WIFI system to increase on the bandwidth and improve on the
59 research communication infrastructure; • 10 Data ports were been repaired in Africana and COVAB to create space for laptop users. The LAN was extended in CoNAS • The Library website was redesigned
There have efforts at strengthening local databases (Card master, AIM, DATAD, and USDL) records. There are currently 2009 materials visible in USDL.
The Library has strengthened staff capacity as a result of Enhanced access to quality information resources by all stake holders. There have been training programmes for other public/private universities and research institutions and as a result, 169 librarians and academic staff from 5 CUUL and PERii institutions were sensitized about the usage of E-resources from Makerere University. The Library also conducted five trainings including ICM, Information Literacy with DGRT, CUUL, LATINA Trainings, eResources trainings to professionals in other universities, Graduate students and UPDF soldiers at Kimaka.
Branch libraries
CHS has setup an online platform to access over 7000 electronic medical books that have been donated to the Albert Cook library. The platform is only accessible on the universities intranet and allows students connected on the university network download softcopies of the books onto their local machines. The platform can be access through the following link http://chs.mak.ac.ug/eresources This year, the CoNAS library embarked on the activity of processing scientific information in its collection in order to ease access for its users. The library processing is done using open source software called librarything. At the moment 2,548 materials can be accessed online on the CoNAS library website, on the CoNAS webpage under special facilities
The Vice Chancellor Makerere University officially opened the newly renovated library at theMakerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) on 12th February 2013. It provides reference and information services with special focus on Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Education and Psychology. It has one of the University’s largest collections on Social Science research and development literature.
Professor Ddumba-Ssentamu cuts the ribbon at the MISR. Looking on is Professor Mahmood Mamdani (Centre) the MISR Director
60 Makerere Marks World Library Day
The Chief Guest at the celebrations, The Executive Director, National Council for Higher Education, Professor Moses Golola applauded the library team for conducting training and outreach services at the national and international levels. The University Librarian, Professor Musoke applauded the Carnegie Corporation of New York for a donation of over USD I million (UGX.2.5billion) that enabled the Main Library to acquire Chief Guest Professor Moses Golola inspects some of the a substantial stock of books. books that were displayed
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65 5.3. HUMAN RESOURCES Human resources development remains the key tenet of the development of quality and teaching capacity in the university. The Strategic Plan underscored staff recruitment and retention as the primary focus of the thematic area recognising the critical role of human resource in the fulfilment of Makerere University’s mission. In its effort to fulfil this function the University instituted a harmonised payment system for staff in 2013. Total number of staff in post by December 2013 was 3,485 of which 1477(42%) are academic staff based at Colleges; Table 10.
Table 10: Academic Staff in Makerere University College Professor Associate Senior Lecturer Assistant Teaching Total Professor Lecturer Lecturer Assistant F M F M F M F M F M F M F M Total CAES 1 20 4 15 9 27 13 32 15 41 2 3 44 138 182 CoBAMS 0 2 0 2 3 7 6 19 21 48 0 3 30 81 111 CoCIS 0 3 1 1 2 6 6 6 21 26 7 12 37 54 91 CEES 0 3 2 7 3 7 14 24 15 32 1 5 35 78 113 CEDAT 0 2 0 8 5 16 8 25 15 54 3 9 31 114 145 CHS 3 11 5 31 12 25 35 71 19 54 6 15 80 207 287 CHUSS 3 9 6 20 11 20 17 52 39 62 6 15 82 178 260 CoNAS 0 11 4 11 2 15 15 33 8 36 4 9 33 115 148 CoVAB 1 9 2 11 2 5 5 9 12 27 3 10 25 71 96
School of 1 5 0 3 2 2 2 7 12 10 0 0 17 27 44 Law Total 9 75 24 109 51 130 121 278 177 390 32 81 414 1063 1477 Source: Human Resource Directorate as at January 2014 Staff promotions Academic Staff promotions The university continues to concentrate on building a critical mass of PhD degree holders. The training includes local, international and sandwich programmes. Various staff progressed in their academic ranks in the year under review as a result of more training in their areas of specialisation as shown in the table 11.
Table 11: Academic staff promotions- 2013
PROMOTIONS PROF ASS. PROF SEN LECTURER LECTURER ASS LECTURER CEDAT 1 3 1 6 CAES 2 2 6 4 2 CONAS 3 3 5 3 CHUSS 1 3 2 2 10 COBAMS 2 1 CEES 2 1 4 1 COSIS 1 CHS 1 7 7 4 3 COVAB 1 2 SOL 2 2 Source: Human Resource Directorate January 2014 66 5.3.1. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Awards and recognitions contribute staff retention as they boost the individual and institutional prestige. For the year under review, recognitions were from international bodies for contribution to research and national development. Highlights of the awards include:-
1. Assoc. Professor George Kyeyune was among those recognised by the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) for his participation in designing the Ugx 50,000 note that scooped the 2012 banknote of the year award. The IBNS is a non-profit educational organization whose objectives include promoting, stimulating and advancing the study, collection and dissemination of information related to paper money.
2. Dr. M. K. Musaazi was awarded Shs103M towards his MakaPads initiative by Siemens Stiftung Global Innovations Award in Nairobi.
3. Dr. C. Niwagaba got a prize from Melinda & Bill Gates for producing a prototype of a toilet suitable for slum dwellers
4. Damalie Nakanjako was the winner of Fourth Annual Merle A. Sande Health Leadership Award 2013 by Accordia Global Health Foundation.
5. Dr. Alex Coutinho the Executive Director of IDI won the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize for Medical Services by the Government of Japan.
The prize recognizes individuals or organizations who are committed to combating infectious disease in Africa and who have made a substantial contribution to medical research or medical services. This is the second time Japan honoured a n individual with the prestigious prize.
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The Pearl of Africa Lifetime Achievement Award (PALITA AWARD) held in October 2013 organised by the Public Opinions Inc. rewarded nine staff from Makerere University. These recipients were rewarded in appreciation of their contribution towards Socio-Economic transformation of Uganda and attainment of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These included: Professor Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, the former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) who was voted the most respected woman scholar of the year 2013; Professor David Justin Bakibinga - Professor of Commercial Law; Dr. John Baptist Kirabira - Department of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Samuel Baker Kucel - Department of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Tumwine Fredrick Ruguma - Department of Geography; Dr. Helen Byamugisha - Deputy University Librarian; Professor Mahmood Mamdani - Executive Director Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR);
67 David Kahundha Muhwezi - University Secretary; Dr. John Mubazi Kigongo – CoBAMS; Mr. Patrick Mutimba - Director Investments.
th On the 9 October, as Uganda turned 51, staff of Makerere University shined as the Head of State President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recognized their outstanding and dedicated service to the country over the years. Amongst the many people who received gold medals were Makerere University members of Staff and alumni. These included; The Chancellor Professor George Mondo Kagonyera, former Vice Chancellors such as Professor Livingstone Luboobi, Professor Joseph S. Lutwama (RIP) and Professor William Ssenteza Kajubi (RIP), as well as Professor Venansius Baryamureeba, the former Acting Vice Chancellor. In the category of Academicians, Mrs. Christine Kiganda, the former Vice Chairperson of the Makerere University Council, Professor Mahmood Mamdani, Director, Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) and Professor Samwiri Karugire (RIP) were also recognised. Dr. Gilbert Gumoshabe - School of Languages, Literature and Communication, CHUSS, was recognized in the category of Local Uganda language dictionary writers/publishers. In the category of Social Service, Professor Moses Musaazi, famous for inventing the MakaPads was recognized as an innovator. Dr. Alex Coutinho, Executive Director of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) was recognized as an Educationist. Other alumni/former members of Staff of Makerere University recognized include Professor Livingstone Walusimbi, Professor Paul Mugambi, Professor Lutalo Bbosa, Professor Badru Kateregga, Dr. Manuel Muranga and Ms. Alice Muhoozi among others.
Other awards
1. Professor Noble Banadda of the Department of Agricultural Bio systems engineering was honoured for outstanding performance on modelling of non- point source pollution in the Lake Victoria Basin by the Inter University Council of Eastern Africa
2. Professor William Kyamuhangire was decorated with the “Class One Order of the Nile Medal” for applying science and technology on traditional bananas and moving away from crude methods to industrial processes by H.E the president of Uganda
3. Professor John David Kabasa, Principal CoVAB was recognised by African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE) for curricula reforms at CoVAB
4. Peter Waiswa got the National Championship medal in recognition of his contribution to the national fight against preterm birth and death
5. Dr. Joseph Ochieng and Mr. Paul Kutyabami won the 2013 National Bioethics Award for their outstanding contribution to education, training and mentorship of next generation of bioethicists in Uganda by the UNCST
68 5.4. STAFF AND STUDENT WELFARE
Student support services
Student and Staff Support Services was designed to enhance a holistic development of the University community. The objectives as outlined in the plan are i) to ensure equal opportunity, friendly and secure environment for students and staff and ii) to enhance polices that deal with socio- health issues affecting staff and students. For the year under review the activities included: cultural events, intercollegiate athletics, counselling and career guidance and student health services.
Counselling and Guidance
The Counselling and Guidance Centre continued to offer its services to both members of staff and the students including the surrounding communities. The centre carried out staff training in basic counselling skills because of increased demand for counselling services. The centre further conducted two workshops on stress management for the College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
CEDAT supported students counselling through allocating mentors on issues related to academics, social and economic life. Through its outreach program CEDAT provides in career guidance to secondary schools to encourage them to study science based courses that will enable them join Engineering programmes at the university. In CAES students were engaged in outreach activities to enhance public awareness about the college activities and programs as well as the role of agriculture in Uganda’s economy. The unit has also expanded its outreach program by conducting appropriate research with farmers. The Department of Forestry Biodiversity and Tourism (FBT) extensively engaged in outreach activities with diverse stake holder institutions like Nyabyeya Forest College and Budongo Forest conservation.
Students’ Social clubs and associations
In CoVAB One Health Students’ Club was launched as part of OHCEA’s activities at Makerere University. The club has over 295 registered student members from a number of disciplines. The club aims at creating a comprehensive strategy to global health challenges by promoting the One Health Concept among students of various disciplines
The Students Empowerment Club in CHS is an off-shoot of the Makerere University Medical Students’ Association (MUMSA). The club organised a students’ empowerment talk at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. The students were empowered with acquiring skills other than those taught in medical school. The talk had inspirational speakers from national and international organisations.
The Department of Science, Technical and Vocational Education launched gymnasium for both staff and students of the University to improve physical fitness, health and well-being without attending sporting facilities. The students in the department conducted a physical education and aerobics display. The students exercised and showcased a variety of aerobic styles and skills including basic aerobic skills, basics of educational gymnastics, salsa dancing, and the basics of gymnastics.
69 Students Awards and Recognitions
Makerere University continues to demonstrate excellence at the both local and international levels. The year under review saw a number of staff efforts being recognised for various achievements:
For the first time in the history of the Microsoft Imagine Cup, a team from Africa was able to win a prize at the worldwide finals. Team Code8 from Makerere University (CoCIS), that represented East Africa with the Matibabu application in the 11th annual Microsoft Imagine Cup competitions in Russia, won the Women’s Empowerment Award presented in partnership with UN Women. The UN Women Award that comes with a cash prize of $12,000 recognizes two student teams that created projects that best address issues impacting women globally.
Mark Ojangole a Cisco student at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) Cisco Academy was the overall winner in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2013 EMEA 2013 International CCNA NetRiders Skills Competition. The NetRiders competition attracted over 130 students from all Cisco Academies in 57 countries across the globe that sat the same Cisco Theoretical and Practical examinations at the same time.
Mark with colleagues during the a one-week study trip to California – USA, the Cisco Head Quarters with other winning students from Asia Pacific, Latin America, USA and Canada Katusiime Lisa and Omiat Isaac, both fourth year Software Engineering students at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), won the 2013 Orange Innovation Awards getting Ugx10m and a one year internship opportunity with Orange Uganda. The duo developed an application - “AgroMarketDay” which features agricultural markets, market days, farmers, their details and the products sold in different markets in different districts in Uganda.
Rt. Hon. Prime Minister hands over a dummy cheque to Katusiime and Omiat
70 − ICSD awards scholarship funds to Sociology students: The Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor Edward K. Kirumira, handed over USD1310 to the two Makerere University graduate students who were recognised for their outstanding performance in social development related fields during the 18th Biennial Conference for Social Development heldin Munyonyo, Kampala in July 2013. The students are Abai Grace and Orech Geoffrey pursuing a Masters of Arts in Rural Development and Masters of Arts in Sociology respectively.
5.5. FINANCIAL RESOURCES The Mak strategic plan goal with respect to financial resources is to ensure optimal utilisation of the University’s financial resources. These resources are expected from three main sources, Government Subvention, Internally Generated Funds and Development Partner support. Development Partner support can further be categorised into budget predominantly bilateral support and off budget support in form of research grants and research capacity development. Financial performance for the year under review is given in table 11
Table 12: Statement of Financial Performance 2011/2012 and 2012/2013
BUDGETED BUDGETED ACTUAL ACTUAL PARTICULARS 2011/2012 2012/2013 2011/2012 2012/2013 OPERATING REVENUE 1 Grants from foreign Governments 8,018 6,163 4,300 8,008 2 Transfers received from Treasury 58,021 79,780 55,529 75,177 3 Non-Tax Revenues 72,272 89,640 86,162 93,040 4 Other Revenues 6,505 8,903 6,188 6,098 Total Operating Revenue 144,817 184,486 152,179 182,323 OPERATING EXPENSES 5 Employee costs 82,137 101,277 81,524 103,146 6 Goods and services consumed 31,907 35,456 36,891 42,032 7 Consumption of property, plant and equipment 17,985 30,282 12,279 17,066 8 Transfers to other organisations 67 2,032 7 1,634 9 Social Benefits - - - - 10 Other Expenses 12,722 15,439 17,399 18,293 11 Foreign exchange (losses/gains) - - (28) 3 Total Operating Expenses 144,817 184,486 148,072 182,174 12 Surplus/(deficit) after extraordinary items - - 4,107 149 Source: Makerere University final accounts FY 2012/13
5.6 RESOURCE MOBILISATION For resource mobilisation, it was envisaged that the function would boost the conventional support to the University. The indication was to undertake investments comprising of a strategic mix of funding sources from endowments, tuition funds, private investors and rental income from acquisitions and leases with the aim of maximising the rate of return on these investments.
For the year under review, development support was realised from the MasterCard Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Norwegian Government under the Norwegian capacity building program for higher education NORHED and the process of developing a new concept for sida support 71 for research commenced. Details of these were highlighted under the institutional support for research [see section 3].
The Directorate of Gender Mainstreaming won a grant of US $ 21 m to support 1,000 academically talented but disadvantaged youth from Africa to study at Makerere University from 2014 to 2024 from the MasterCard Foundation (MCF). Makerere University joins a partnership of 21 organisations to deliver education to the underserved youth of Africa. In addition to the academic support, the beneficiaries will receive comprehensive support such as accommodation, stipend, laptops, books, and training in leadership, entrepreneurship, gender, mentoring and psychosocial support.
The Makerere University Investment Fund: Mak has been operating an investment fund with Crown Agents Investment Limited. The Fund value was at GBP 865,896 (UGX 3,620,311,176) as at 31st December 2013. UK financial markets faced stress and this is reflected in the annual return. Local Equity markets rebounded and the T Bill market was fairly in line with historical performance levels. We envisage better investment performance of the fund over the medium term. The table below shows the Fund’s performance.
Mak Univ. Investment Fund USE ALSI USE LCI Ave. 364 GBP UGX Index Index Day TB 31st December 2012 899,613.98 3,778,378,716 1,203 193 31st December 2013 865,896.00 3,620,311,176 1,521 265 Annual return performance -3.75% -4.18% 26% 37% 14% Benchmark Performance ( FTS Allstock) -3.94%
72 6. PUBLICATIONS
One of the key areas of focus of Makerere University is to encourage and strengthen research. It is with such determination that members of staff especially in Colleges have made progress with works highlighted in this section.
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 4. Sekaluvu, L, P. Tumutegyereize and N. Kiggundu. 2013. Investigation of Factors Affecting the Production and Properties of Maize Cob-Particleboards. Journal of Waste and Biomass Valorization (Paper accepted for publication as manuscript: WAVE-D-12-00426R2). 5. Gafishi Kanyamasoro, M., Karungi, J., Asea, G. and Gibson, P. (2012): Determination of the Heterotic Groups Of Maize Inbred Lines and the Inheritance Of Their Resistance To The Maize Weevil. African Crop Science Journal, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 99 - 104. 6. Nyankanga R. O., Onwonga R. N., Wekesa F. S., Nakimbugwe D, Masinde D. and Mugisha J. (2012). Effect of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers on the Performance and Profitability of Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.) in Western Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Science, 4(1):223-232.doi:10.5539/jas.v4n1p223. 7. Zziwa, E., Kironchi, G., Gachene, C., Mugerwa, S and Mpairwe, D., 2012. The dynamics of land use and land cover change in Nakasongola district. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2 (5): 61-73 8. Zziwa, E., Mugerwa, S., Owoyesigire, B. and Mpairwe, D., 2012. Contribution of integrated catchment and surface water management to livestock water productivity in pastoral production systems. International Journal of Biosciences, 2 (5): 52-60 9. Zziwa, E., Kironchi, G., Gachene, C., Mugerwa, S and Mpairwe, D., 2012. Production systems, land cover change and soil factors affecting pasture production in semi-arid Nakasongola. Paper accepted for publication in International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 2 (7): 6-17 10. Mugisha J., Ajer B. and Elepu G. (2012): Contribution of Uganda Cooperative Alliance to farmers’ adoption of improved agricultural technologies. Journal of Agriculture and Social Sciences, 8(1):1-9; 11–044/ZIP/2012/8–1–1–9 11. Turinawe A., Mugisha J. and Kabirizi J. (2012): Socio-economic evaluation of improved forage technologies in smallholder dairy cattle farming systems in Uganda. Journal of Agricultural Science, 4(3):163-174 12. Sseguya, H., Mazur, R., Abbott, E. and Matsiko, F (2012): Information and Communication for Rural Innovation and Development: Context, Quality and Priorities in Southeast Uganda. Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension 18, (1): 55-70. 13. Atukwase A., Archileo N. Kaaya and Charles Muyanja. 2012. Dynamics of Fusarium and fumonisins in maize during storage – A case of the traditional storage structures commonly used in Uganda. Food Control 26(1): 200 – 2005. 14. Atukwase, Abel., Archileo. N. Kaaya, Charles Muyanja, Hester Vismer and John. P. Rheeder. 2012. Diversity of Gibberella fujikuroi species complex isolated from maize produced in Uganda. International Journal of Plant Pathology 2012 15. Mukisa, I. M., Muyanja, C. M. B. K., Byaruhanga, Y. B., Langsrud, T. & Narvhus, J. A.
73 Physicochemical properties, sugars, organic acids and volatile organic compounds of different types of Obushera during natural fermentation. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 2012, 12 (6): 6655 – 6685. 16. M. Mukisa, D. Porcellato, Y. B. Byaruhanga, C. M.B.K. Muyanja, T. Langsrud, J. A. Narvhus, K. Rudi, 2012. The dominant microbial community associated with fermentation of Obushera (sorghum and millet beverages) determined by culture-dependent and culture-independent methods International Journal of Food Microbiology 160:1-10 17. Nabubuya, A. Namutebi, Y. Byaruhanga, J. Narvhus, Y. Stenstrøm, T. Wicklund. 2012. Amylolytic activity in selected sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas lam) varieties during development and in storage. Food and Nutrition Sciences 3: 660-668. DOI: 10.4236/Fns.2012.35090 18. M. Mukisa,Y. B. Byaruhanga, C. M.B.K. Muyanja, M. Aijuka, R. B. Schüllera, S. Sahlstrømc, T. Langsruda, J. A. Narvhus. 2012. Influence of co-fermentation by amylolytic Lactobacillus plantarum and lactococcus lactis strains on the fermentation process and rheology of sorghum porridge. Applied & Environmental Microbiology 78 (12): DOI: 10.1128/Aem.00857-12 19. M. Mukisa, C.M.B.K. Muyanja, Y. B. Byaruhanga, R. B. Schüller, T. Langsrud, J. A. Narvhus. 2012. Gamma irradiation of sorghum flour: effects on microbial inactivation, amylase activity, fermentability, viscosity and starch granule structure, Radiation Physics & Chemistry 81 (3):345– 351. DOI: 10.1016/J.Radphyschem.2011.11.021 20. Nakibuuka M.M., Tashobya D., Banadda* N., Fildah Ayaa, Innocent Nhapi, Umaru Garba Wali and Richard Kimwaga. New method for qualitative determination of Methane Gas at selected sites in Kampala City, Uganda. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 5: 50-55, 2012 (*: Corresponding author) 21. Denis Bbosa, Banadda* N. and Peter Mulamba. Bio-Remediation and Physiochemical Interaction Of Soils Contaminated With Diesel. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 5: 44-49, 2012 (*: Corresponding author) 22. Kimwaga, R.J., Mashauri, D.A., Bukirwa, F., Banadda N., Nhapi, I. and Wali, U.G. Modelling the Impact of Land Use Changes on Sediment Loading Into Lake Victoria Using SWAT Model: A Case of Simiyu Catchment Tanzania. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 5:77-83, 2012 23. Kimwaga, R.J., Mashauri, D.A., Bukirwa, F., Banadda N., Nhapi, I. and Wali, U.G. Development of Best Management Practices for controlling the Non-Point Sources of Pollution around Lake Victoria using SWAT model: A case of Simiyu Catchment Tanzania. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 5:66-79, 2012 24. Nhapi I., Wali U.G., Usanzineza D., Kashaigili J.J., Banadda N. and Kimwaga R. Distribution of heavy metals in Lake Muhazi, Rwanda. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 5: 96-102, 2012 25. Nhapi I., Usanzineza D., Wali U.G., Banadda N., Kashaigili J.J., Kimwaga R., Gumindoga W. and Sendagi S. Heavy metals inflow into Lake Muhazi, Rwanda. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 5: 56-65, 2012 26. Zziwa A., Mugambwa, R. Kizito S. Kambugu R.K. Sseremba O. E. and A. Syofuna (2012). Basic density, modulus of elasticity and modulus of rapture of Artocarpus heterophyllus. Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(1): 15 -23. ISSN 1026-0919. 27. Kiggundu, N., K.W. Migliaccio, B. Schaffer, Y.C. Li, J.H. Crane. 2012. Water savings, nutrient
74 leaching, and fruit yield in a young avocado orchard as affected by irrigation and nutrient management. Journal of Irrigation Science, Vol. 30 (4) 275-286. 28. Patrick Byakagaba, Gerald Eilu, John Bosco L. Okullo, Susan B. Tumwebaze and Edward N. Mwavu 2012. Shea Butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa Gaertn.) fruit yield in relation to Dendrometric traits and Land-use in Uganda Research. Journal of Applied Sciences 7 (2) 92-99 29. Jovanelly T.J,Okot-Okumu, J, Erima G (2012).A Preliminary Investigation of Water and Soil Quality in Four Forest Reserves Near Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Environmental Hydrology 20(10). 30. Ahebwa,M, W Van der Duim, R., Sandbrook,C,G. ,(2012) Tourism Revenue sharing Policy at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda: A Policy Arrangements Approach(PPA) Journal of Sustainable Tourism Vol. 20, No. 3; 377-394 31. Ahebwa,M, W Van der Duim, R., (2012). The governance capacity of community based tourism Policy Initiatives: The case of Buhoma Mukomno Model, Uganda. Mawazo , vol 11, No. 1: 192- 210 32. Kimbowa F., Nyakaana J.B, Ayorekire, J and Ahebwa, M.W (2012), Environmental Implications on Tourism Development on River Nile, Uganda. Mawazo, Vol 11, No. 2: 20- 69- 80 33. Byaruhanga, M., Ahebwa ,M. W and Ayorekire.J (2012) The reality and Myths of Conservation at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Mawazo vol 11, No. 2: 90-102
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76 2. Openjuru, G., & Achen, S. (In Press). Shack Video Halls in Uganda as Youth Community Learning and Cultural Interaction Sites. In K. Sanford, h. Rogers, & M. Kendrick, Youth Literacies in New Times Every day and Everywhere (pp. -). British Columbia: Springer. 3. Kagoda A.M and Ezati B.A (2013) Contribution of Primary Teacher Education Curriculum to Quality Primary Education in Uganda: In Problems of Education in the 21st Century. ISSN 1822- 7864 Volume 52, 2013 4. Walters, S., & Openjuru, G. L. (in Press). Community-University Engagement in Africa. In R. Tandon, & B. Hall, Higher Education in the World 5 (pp. 129-138). Barcelona: Palgrave. 5. Bakkabulindi, F. E. K. (2013). How do Organisational Characteristics Relate with Use of Knowledge Management Systems? Makerere Journal of Higher Education, 4(1), 71-81. 6. Itaaga, N, Muwagga, A.M & Kaahwa, T.Y. (2013). Apathy among undergraduate education students at Makerere University: An analytical study of the causes and possible solutions. International Journal of Education Research and Development, 2(8), 203 -210 7. Lubega, T. J., Mugisha A.K., & Muyinda, P. B. (April 2014). Adoption of the SAMR Model to Asses ICT Pedagogical Adoption: A Case of Makerere University. International Journal of e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning Vol. 4 No. 2, pp 106-115. Available at http://www.ijeeee.org/Papers/312-CZ607.pdf 8. Muwagga, A.M, Genza, M.G., Ssemulya, R,(2013). School Leadership and Denominational Identity: The Case of Roman Catholic-Founded Schools in Uganda. American Journal of Educational Research, 1(8), 327-333. 9. Mulumba, M. B., & Muwagga, A. M. (2013). Reflections on the Indigenous Knowledge embedded in University Language Teacher Education Curriculum. Makerere Journal of Higher Education, 4(2), 235-245. 10. Nabayego, C. (2013). Suggestions for Improving Ugandan Higher Education to Produce Productive Graduates. Makerere Journal of Higher Education, 4(2), 261-277. 11. Ssempebwa, J., Bakkabulindi, F. E. K., & Ssekabembe, B. (2013). Ignoring Functionality as a Correlate of the Underutilization of Computer and Information Technology in Rwandan Higher Education Institutions. Makerere Journal of Higher Education, 4(2), 293-310. 12. Ssempebwa, J., Owolabi, S. O., & Bakkabulindi, F. E. K. (2013). Suboptimal Utilisation of Resources in Sub-Saharan African Higher Education Institutions: the Case of Teaching Space at Makerere University. Journal of Science and Sustainable Development, 5(1), 13-27. 13. Blaak, M., Openjuru, G. L., & Zeelen, J. (2013). Non-formal vocational education in Uganda: Practical empowerment through a workable alternative. International Journal of Educational Development, 33(1), 88-97. 14. Biao, I., Esaete, J., & Oonyu, J. (2013). The role of building learning cities in the rejuvenation of Africa. International Review of Education, 1-20. 15. Kitara, D. L., Amongin, H. C., Oonyu, J. C., & Baguma, P. K. (2013). Assertiveness and attitudes of HIV/AIDS orphaned girls towards education in Kampala (Uganda). African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 7(2), 36-43 16. Anthony Mugagga Muwagga, Gyavira Musoke Genza & Rex Ssemulya (2013) School Leadership and Leadership Identity: The Case of Roman Catholic-Founded Schools in Uganda; American Journal of Educational Research Vol. 1No. 9 327-333 17. M. Muwagga, N. Itaaga, W. S. Wafula (November 2013). Challenges to Quality Primary and
77 Secondary Education in Uganda; Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research; Vol 25; No. 3. 18. Alice Merab Kagoda & Nicholas Itaaga (2013): A Survey of Teacher Trainees’ Expectations, Experiences and Assessment in Uganda. Journal of Educational and Social Research; Vol. 3 (5) August 2013. 19. Nicholas Itaaga, Kiggundu Musoke Muhammad & Anthony Mugagga Muwagga (2013): Internationalization and Regionalization of Higher Education in Uganda: A Descriptive Analysis: Global Journal of Human Social Science, Linguistics and Education; Vol 13; No 5. 20. Kagoda Alice Merab & Betty Akullu Ezati (2013). Higher Qualification but Lower Jobs: Experiences of Women Teachers in Primary Schools of Uganda Journal of Educational and Social Research Vol. 3 (5) August 2013, pp125 -134 21. Kagoda .A.M., Obale. M and Muhindo. E (2013), Place Names in Geography Education in Uganda: An Exploration of Teacher Trainees’ Knowledge and Research Skills in American Based Journal volume 2 Issue 5 22. Bateganya, N. L., Tukahirwa, T. J., Busulwa, H., and Hein, T. (2013). Integrating Wetland Ecosystem Services into the Planning of Urban Landscapes in Developing Cities of East Africa: Lessons from European Riverine Wetlands and Floodplains. Emerging Scholars Ed., International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change and Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University, USA 23. Mulabbi E, C Ayebazibwe, S Majalija, C Battern and C. Oura (2013). Circulation of Blue tongue virus in goats in the Karamoja region of Uganda. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 24. Sentongo J., Kyakulaga R and Kibirige I (2013) The effects of using computer simulations in teaching chemical bonding: Experiences with Ugandan learners: International Education Science, 5(4)455-441. PROJECT REPORTS Bateganya N, L., Tukahirwa J., Busulwa H., & Hein T (2013) Integrating wetland Ecosystem Services into Planning of Urban Landscapes in Developing Cities of East Africa: Lessons from European Riverine Wetlands and Floodplain. UGEC Viewpoints No.9 College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology 1. M. Okure, J. Ndemere, “Prospects and Limitations of Biomass Gasification for Industrial Thermal Applications in Sub-Sahara Africa” Chapter 33 in “Climate-Smart Technologies: Integrating Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Mitigation and Adaptation Responses.” Leal Filho, W.; Mannke, F.; Mohee, R.; Schulte, V.; Surroop, D. (Eds.) Springer Science & Business, Jun 4, 2. M. Abigaba, R.N. Akol, J. Butime, ‘Dynamic threshold-based congestion control in wireless multimedia networks’, International Journal of Engineering &Technology, pp. 200-208, vol.2, No.3, June 2013. ISSN 2227-524X. 3. C.M. Abigaba, R.N. Akol, J. Butime, ‘Integrated Services Congestion Control in Wireless Communication Networks’ International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Science (IJIRES), vol.9, No.2, September 2013. ISSN 2319-5665. 4. Murray Muspratt, A., Nakato, T., Niwagaba, C., Dione, H., Kang, J., Stupin, L., Regulinski, J., Mbéguéré M., Strande L., 2013. ‘Fuel potential of faecal sludge’: Calorific value results from Uganda, Ghana and Senegal. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development. doi:10.2166/washdev.2013.055.
78 5. Tumwebaze K. I., Niwagaba B.C., Günther, I., Mosler, H-J., 2014. ‘Determinants of households’ cleaning intention for shared toilets: Case of 50 slums in Kampala, Uganda’. Habitat International 41, 108-113. 6. Tumwebaze K. I., Christopher G. Orach, C. G., Niwagaba C., Lüthi C., Mosler H-J., 2013. ‘Sanitation facilities in Kampala slums, Uganda: users’ satisfaction and determinant factors, Uganda.’ International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 23 (3), 191-204 7. Nordin, A., Niwagaba C., Jönsson, H., Vinnerås, B., 2013. ‘Pathogen and indicator inactivation in source-separated human urine heated by the sun.’ Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development 3(2), 181-188. 8. Kwesiga, P and Okumu, T (2013) ‘Mapping and developing and e-Content for a University in Uganda’ Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 2(1), pp. 73-77 9. Kwesiga, P (2013) ‘The embodiment of Uganda’s historic buildings’ Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Vol. 2(2), pp. 1-5 10. M. Lubwama, B. Corcoran, J.B. Kirabira, A. Sebbit, K.A. McDonnell, D. Dowling, K. Sayers, Flexibility and frictional characteristics of DLC and Si-DLC films deposited on nitrile rubber, Surface & Coatings Technology (2013), doi:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.11.023. 11. M. Lubwama, B. Corcoran, K.V. Rajani, C.S.Wong, J.B. Kirabira, A. Sebbit, K.A. McDonnell, D. Dowling, K. Sayers, Raman analysis of DLC and Si-DLC films deposited on nitrile rubber,Surf. Coat. Technol. 232 (2013) 521 - 527. 12. M. Lubwama, K.A. McDonnell, J.B. Kirabira, A. Sebbit, K. Sayers, D. Dowling, B. Corcoran, Characteristics and Tribological Performance of DLC and Si-DLC Films Deposited on Nitrile Rubber, Surf. Coat. Technol. 206 (2012) 4585-4593. 13. M. Lubwama, B. Corcoran, K. Sayers, J.B. Kirabira, A. Sebbit, K.A. McDonnell, D. Dowling, Adhesion and Composite Micro-hardness of DLC and Si-DLC films Deposited on Nitrile Rubber, Surf. Coat. Technol. 206 (2012) 4881-4886. 14. M. Lubwama, B. Corcoran, J.B. Kirabira, A. Sebbit, K. Sayers, XPS and nano-mechanical properties of hybrid a-C:H and a-C:H:Si films, Manuscript under review in Surface and Interface Analysis. 15. Namutebi, M; Birgisson, B; Bagampadde, U; Guarin, A; (Mar 2013) An overview of foamed bitumen technology aspects – State of the art, Journal of Road Materials and Pavement Design, Lavoisier, France. 16. Bagampadde, U; Kaddu, D; Kiggundu, B M; (May 2013) Evaluation of rheology and moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures modified with low density polyethylene, Int. Journal of Pavement Research and Technology Volume 6, Issue 3, pgs 217 – 224, Chinese Society for Pavement Engineering. 17. Namutebi, M; Birgisson, B; Bagampadde, U; (April 2013) Development of a gyratory compaction procedure for laterite gravels treated with foamed bitumen, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 3, pgs 256 – 264, Taylor and Francis. 18. Kakitahi, J., Landin, A. and Alinaitwe, H., (2013) An exploratory study of rework causality in Uganda. Journal of Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, ISSN 1471- 4175, 15(3), 266 - 280. 19. Namutebi, M; Birgisson, B; Bagampadde, U; Guarin, A; (Mar 2013) An overview of foamed bitumen technology aspects – State of the art, Journal of Road Materials and Pavement Design,
79 Lavoisier, France. 20. Bagampadde, U; Kaddu, D; Kiggundu, B M; (May 2013) Evaluation of rheology and moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures modified with low density polyethylene,Int. Journal of Pavement Research and Technology Volume 6, Issue 3, pgs 217 – 224, Chinese Society for Pavement Engineering. 21. Namutebi, M; Birgisson, B; Bagampadde, U; (April 2013) Development of a gyratory compaction procedure for laterite gravels treated with foamed bitumen, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 3, pgs 256 – 264, Taylor and Francis. 22. Murray Muspratt, A., Nakato, T., Niwagaba, C., Dione, H., Kang, J., Stupin, L., Regulinski, J., Mbéguéré M., Strande L., 2013. Fuel potential of faecal sludge: Calorific value results from Uganda, Ghana and Senegal. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development. doi:10.2166/washdev.2013.055. 23. Tumwebaze K. I., Niwagaba B.C., Günther, I., Mosler, H-J., 2014. Determinants of household’s cleaning intention for shared toilets: Case of 50 slums in Kampala, Uganda. Habitat International 41, 108-113. 24. Tumwebaze K. I., Christopher G. Orach, C. G., Niwagaba C., Lüthi C., Mosler H-J., 2013. Sanitation facilities in Kampala slums, Uganda: users’ satisfaction and determinant factors, Uganda. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 23 (3), 191-204. 25. Nordin, A., Niwagaba C., Jönsson, H., Vinnerås, B., 2013. Pathogen and indicator inactivation in source-separated human urine heated by the sun. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development 3(2), 181-188. 1 1 2 26. Waswa, H,. Kakembo, v. and Mugaga, F. Markus Möller, Jens Birger, Anthony Gidudu & Cornelia Gläßer (2013) A framework for the geometric accuracy assessment of classified objects, International Journal of Remote Sensing, 34:24, 8685-8698, DOI: 10.1080/01431161.2013.845319 27. Lubwama, Michael (KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM), Energy Technology), Technical assessment of the functional and operational performance of a fixed bed biomass gasifier using agricultural residues, URI: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-12824, http://urn.kb.se/ resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-12824 KTH Publication Database DiVA College of Humanities and Social Sciences 1. Mushengyezi, Aaron, Oral Literature for Children: Rethinking Orality, Literacy, Performance and Documentation Practices, Amsterdam & New York: Rodopi Publishers, 2013. 2. Susan N. Kiguli: Performer-Critics in Oral Performance in Africa, Kunapipi, Africa Issue, August, 2013, 3. 2013- “Mudo: the Soga Red Riding Hood”. In a book published by Novus Press, Norway, 2013 4. Kiyimba, Abasi. “Proverbial Imagery in Contemporary Political Discourse in Uganda” in a book to be published in Norway at the University of Bergen) 5. Kiyimba, Abasi. “Mataali Drums and the Cultural Cocktail in the Muslim Community in Uganda” in a book to be published by Fountain Publishers, Kampala 6. Kibanja, G.M., Johnson, L.R., Dalley, M., Scruggs, N., Akhurst, J., Famose, A., Castanheira, H., Correia, E. & Tastle (2013). African perspectives on peaceful social protests. In K. Malley- Morrison et al. (Eds.), International handbook of peace and reconciliation: Peace Psychology Book Series 7. NewYork: Springer. 7. Kiyimba, Abasi. Omulanga gwa Lawino (a Luganda translation of Okot P’Bitek’s Song of Lawino)
80 – currently with Fountain Publishers in Kampala. The work has a detailed scholarly introduction in English. 8. Nabutanyi, F. Edgar. “Transplanting the Pumpkin: Folktales in New Media Formats for Children’s Instruction” in Special Issue of Matatu. 2013 9. Eric Awich Ochen (2013) Gender Issues in Reintegration: A Feminist and Rights-Based Analysis of the Experiences of Formerly Abducted Child Mothers in Northern Uganda. In: Omeje, K & and Hepner-Redeker, T (eds.) Political Conflicts and Peace building in the African Great Lakes Region; Bloomington: Indiana University Press, Indiana, pp.197-216. Web links: 10. Eric Awich Ochen (2013) Women on the Periphery? Gendered Survival among formerly abducted young women in Northern Uganda” in Personal and Public Lives and Relationships in a Changing Social World. Editors: Sharon Wray and Rosemary Rae. Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing http://www.amazon.com/Personal-Public-Relationships-Changing-Social/ dp/1443849685 11. Stella Nyanzi, “Rhetorical Analysis of President Jammeh’s Threats to behead homosexuals in The Gambia’ Book chapter –In: ‘Sexual Diversity in Africa: Politics, Theory and Citizenship’, edited by Sybille Nyeck and Marc Epprecht, published by McGill Queen’s University Press, Buffalo.2013. 12. Florence Nansubuga and John C. Munene (2013): Adaptability to the Turbulent Work Environment Through Reflection, The Psychologist-Manager Journal, Vol. 16, No. 3, 160–175 1088-7156/13/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/h0094959 13. Florence Nansubuga and John C. Munene (2012). Reflecting on competences to increase role clarity during service delivery in a Third World setting. Journal of Workplace Learning Vol. 25 No. 4, pp. 231-24 14. Kasaija Phillip Apuuli: The African Union, the Libya crisis and the notion of ‘African solutions to African problems’, Journal of Contemporary African Studies 31(1): 2013, pp. 117-138. 15. Kasaija Phillip Apuuli: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s Conflict Early warning and Response Mechanism: Can it go beyond Pastoral Conflicts?African Security Review 22(2): 2013, pp. 11-25. 16. Kasaija Phillip Apuuli: The African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (AICRC) and the Establishment of the African Standby Force (ASF), Journal of African Union Studies 2(1&2): 2013, pp. 63-88. 17. Kasaija Phillip Apuuli: The Prospect of establishing a Truth-telling and Reconciliation Commission in Uganda, US-China Law Review, 10(6): December 2013 18. Walakira, Eddy.J., Ismail Nyanzi, David Mafigiri (2013) ‘HIV and AIDS and its impact on child wellbeing’ In Asher Ben-Arieh • Ferran Casas Ivar Frønes • Jill E. Korbin (eds) Handbook of Child Well-Being: Theories, Methods and Policies in Global Perspectives. pp-2355-2378. New York/London: Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg. (On line 2013, in print 2014) DOI 10.1007/978- 90-481-9063-8 19. Eddy Walakira, Eric A. Ochen, Paul Bukuluki and Sue Allan (forthcoming) ‘Residential care for abandoned children and their integration into family based setting in Uganda: Lessons for policy and programming.’ Infant Mental Health Journal 20. Winchester MS, J. W. McGrath, D. Kaawa- Mafigiri, F. Namutiibwa, G. Ssendegye, A. Nalwoga, E. Kyarikunda, J. Birungi, S. Kisakye, N. Ayebazibwe, E. Walakira, & C. Rwabukwali (2013). Early
81 HIV disclosure and nondisclosure among men and women on antiretroviral treatment in Uganda. AIDS Care: Psychological and medical aspects of HIV, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2013.764386 (link: http://dx.org/10.1080/09540121.2013.764386 21. McGrath JW, Winchester MS, Mafigiri D, Walakira E, Namutiibwa F, Birungi J, Ssendegye G, Nalwoga A, Kyarikunda E, Kisakye S, Ayebazibwe N, & Rwabukwali C (2013). Challenging the Paradigm: Anthropological perspectives on HIV as a chronic disease. Medical Anthropology (In Press) 22. Walakira E,J; Eric Awich Ochen, Bukuluki, P and Allan, Sue, 2013- Residential care for abandoned children and their integration into family based setting in Uganda: Lessons for policy and programming. Infant Mental Health Journal. 23. Eric Awich Ochen (2013) Engendering Social Rejection among Young Women affected by armed conflict in northern Uganda: A case study of formerly abducted young women.Journal of Development Studies, Uganda 24. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala, “A Gender-Sensitive Ethical Reading of Old Testament Texts: The Role of African Women as Characters in the Text and Exponents of the Text,” OTE, Journal of Old Testament Society in South Africa, 26/2,(2013),384-400. 25. Nannyonga-Tamusuza, Sylvia, 2013, “Girlhood songs, Musical Tales and Musical Games as Strategies for Socialization among the Baganda of Uganda”, Oxford Handbook of Children’s Musical Cultures, Edited by Patricia Shehan and Trevor Wiggins, Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press, 114-130 26. Mahmood Mamdani, “The Sidi: An Introduction,” in Ketaki Seth, A Certain Grace. The Sidi: Indians of African Descent [A Photo Album], New Delhi: Photoink. 2013 27. Adam Branch, “Gulu in War ... and Peace? The Town as Camp in Northern Uganda.” 2013. Urban Studies, Volume 50, Issue 15: November 2013, pp. 3152 - 3167. 28. Adam Branch, “The Responsibility to Protect and Africa’s International Relations.” Handbook of Africa’s International Relations, edited by Tim Murithi (Routledge, 2013). 29. Stella Nyanzi: Dismantling Reified African Culture Through Localised Homosexualities in Uganda. Culture, Health & Sexuality: An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care, 15(8): 952-967. 2013.
MISR WORKING PAPERS [Published in 2013] 1. Mahmood Mamdani, The South Sudan Referendum, March 2011. MISR working paper no. 1. 2. Adam Branch, From Camp to Slum: The Politics of Urban Displacement in Gulu Town, Uganda, March 2011. MISR working paper no. 2. 3. Mahmood Mamdani, The Importance of Research in a University, April 2011. MISR working paper no. 3. 4. Antonio Tomas, Preliminary Thoughts on the Legacy of Amilcar Cabral, August 2011. MISR working paper no. 4. 5. Mahmood Mamdani, Okugenda Mu Maaso: The Link Between Tradition, Reform and Development, November 2011. MISR working paper no. 5. 6. Pamela Khanakwa, Inter-Communal Violence and Land Rights: Bugisu-Bugwere Territorial Boundary Conflict, July 2012. MISR working paper no. 6. 7. Adam Branch, The Violence of Peace: Seeking Political Futures from Uganda’s Northern War,
82 August 2012. MISR working paper no. 7. 8. Okello Ogwang, Colonial Library, National Literature and the Post-Colonial Question: Between Uganda Journal and Transition, August 2012. MISR working paper no. 8 9. Mahmood Mamdani, Advancing the research agenda at Makerere University, August 2012. MISR working paper no. 9. 10. Mahmood Mamdani, Reading Ibn Khaldun in Kampala, August 2012. MISR working paper no. 10. 11. Suren Pillay, Critique and the Decolonizing Nation, January 2013. MISR working paper no. 11. 12. Giuliano Martiniello, Accumulation by Dispossession: Agrarian Change and Resistance in Northern Uganda, January 2013. MISR working paper no. 12. 13. Mahmood Mamdani, The Contemporary Ugandan Discourse on Customary Tenure: Some Theoretical Considerations, January 2013. MISR working paper no.13. 14. Stella Nyanzi, Homosexuality in Uganda: The Paradox of Foreign Influence. March 2013. MISR working paper no. 14.
College of Health Sciences 1. Nakiyingi L, Bwanika JM, Kirenga B, Nakanjako D, Katabira C, Lubega G, Sempa J, Nyesiga B, Albert H, Manabe YC. Clinical Predictors and Accuracy of Empiric Tuberculosis Treatment among Sputum Smear-Negative HIV-Infected Adult TB Suspects in Uganda. PLoS One. 2013 Sep 6;8(9): e74023. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0074023. PMID: 24040151 2. Nakanjako D, Ssewanyana I, Nabatanzi R, Kiragga A, Kamya MR, Cao H, Mayanja-Kizza H. Impaired T-cell proliferation among HAART-treated adults with suboptimal CD4 recovery in an African cohort. BMC Immunol. 2013 Jun 20; 14:26. doi: 10.1186/1471-2172-14-26. PMID: 23786370 3. Tumwesigye BT, Nakanjako D, Wanyenze R, Akol Z, Sewankambo N. Policy development, implementation and evaluation by the AIDS Control Programme in Uganda: a review of the processes. Health Res Policy Syst. 2013 Feb 23; 11(1): 7. doi: 10.1186/1478-4505-11-7. PMID: 23433339 4. John Bosco Isunju, Samuel Etajak, Beatrice Mwalwega, Ric Peter Atekyereza, William Bazeyo, John C. Ssempebwa Financing of sanitation services in the slums of Kampala and Dar es Salaam; http://www.scirp.org/journal/health/ Vol.5, No.4, 783-791 (2013) doi: 10.4236/ health.2013.54104 5. Rhoda K Wanyenze, David Kyaddondo, John Kinsman, Fredrick Makumbi, Robert Colebunders, and Anita Hardon “Client-provider interactions in provider-initiated and voluntary HIV” BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:423 doi:10.1186/1472-6963-13-423 6. Gertrude Nakigozi, Lynn Atuyambe, Moses Kamya, Fredrick E. Makumbi, Larry W. Chang et al , A “Qualitative Study of Barriers to Enrolment into Free HIV Care: Perspectives of Never-in-Care HIV-Positive Patients and Providers in Rakai, Uganda” BioMed Research International; Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 470245, 7 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/470245 Research Article August 22 2013 7. Brahmbhatt H, Makumbi F, Lutalo T, Sekasanvu J, Serwadda D, Wawer MJ, Gray RH.” Longitudinal study of correlates of modern contraceptive use and impact of HIV care programmes among HIV concordant and serodiscordant couples in Rakai, Uganda” Journal of Fam Plann Reprod
83 Health Care. 16 Aug 2013. doi: 10.1136/jfprhc-2013-100593. [Epub ahead of print] 8. Vivian W. Zalwango, Raymond Tweheyo, Fredrick Makumbi.”Disclosure of HIV serostatus to male partner and use of modern contraceptives among women receiving HIV care services in Kampala, Uganda”. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics Available online 14 August 2013 9. Roy William Mayega, David Guwatudde, Fredrick Makumbi, Frederick Nelson Nakwagala, Stefan Peterson, Goran Tomson, Claes-Goran Ostenson “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes among Persons Aged 35 to 60 Years in Eastern Uganda: Prevalence and Associated Factors” PLOS ONE | www.plosone.org 1 August 2013 | Volume 8 | Issue 8 | e72554 10. Joseph K Matovu, Julie Denison, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Joseph Ssekasanvu, Fredrick Makumbi et al. “Trends in HIV counselling and testing uptake among married individuals in Rakai, Uganda” BMC Public Health 2013, 3:618 doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-618 Published: 1 July 2013 11. Musoke D, Karani G, Ssempebwa JC, Musoke MB. Integrated approach to malaria prevention at household level in Uganda: experiences from a pilot project. Malaria Journal 2013, 12:327 12. Nachenga JB, Mutamba B, Basangwa D, Nguyen H, Dowdy DW, Mills EJ, Katabira E, Nakimuli- Mpungu E. Severe mental illness at ART initiation is associated with worse retention in care among HIV-infected Ugandan adults. Trop Med Int Health. 2013 Jan; 18(1):53-7. 13. Nakasujja N, Miyahara S, Evans S, Lee A, Musisi S, Katabira E, Robertson K, Ronald A, Clifford DB, Sacktor N. Randomized trial of minocycline in the treatment of HIV-associated cognitive impairment. Neurology 2013 Jan 8;80(2):196-202. 14. Sacktor N, Nakasujja N, Okonkwo O, Skolasky RL, Robertson K, Musisi S, Katabira E. Longitudinal neuropsychological test performance among HIV seropositive individuals in Uganda. Joural Neurovirol 2013 Jan12. 19(1):48-56 15. Nosyk B, Audoin B, Beyrer C, Cahn P, Granich R, Havlir D, Katabira E, Lange J, Lima VD, Patterson T, Sytrathdee SA, Williams B, Montaner J. Examining the evidence on the causal effect of HAART on transmission of HIV using the Bradford Hill criteria. AIDS journal 2013 Apr 24; 27(7):1159-65. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0b013e32835f1d68. 16. Powell AR, Harding R, Namisango E, Katabira E, Gwyther L, Radbruch L, Murray SA, El-Ansary M, Ajayi IO, Mwangi-Powell F. Palliative care research in Africa: an overview. European Journal of Palliative Care, 2013:20(4), 162-167 17. Pattacini L, Murnane PM, Kahle EM, Bolton MJ, Delrow JJ, Lingappa JR, Katabira E, Donnell D, McElrath MJ, Baeten JM, Lund JM. Differential regulatory T Cell activity in HIV type 1-exposed seronegative individuals. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2013 Jul 30. [Epub ahead of print] 18. Haberer JE, Baeten JM, Campbell J, Wangisis J, Katabira E, Ronald A, Tumwesigye E, Psaros P, Safren SA, Ware NC, Thomas KK, Donnell D, Krows M, Kidoguchi L, Celum C. Adherence to antiretroviral prophylaxis for HIV prevention: A substudy cohort within a clinical trial for serodiscordant couples in East Africa. PLoS Med 2013; 10(9): e1001511. Doi: 10.1371/journal. pmed.1001511 19. Nakiwogga-Muwanga A, Alamo-Talisuna S, Musaazi J, Kambugu A, Ssekawungu P, Katabira E, Colebunders R. Inadequate monitoring in advanced stages of disease with lack of supportive counseling increases attrition among patients on antiretroviral treatment at a large urban clinic in Uganda. Journal of Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2013 Sep 30. [Epup ahead of print] 20. Kaddumukasa M, Musubire A, Kaddumukasa M, Matovu S, Katabira E. Neuromyelitis optica in a
84 Ugandan woman: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports 2013, 7:177; doi:10.1186/1752- 1947-7-177. 21. Mugwanya KK, Donnell D, Celum C, Thomas KK, Ndase P, Mugo N, Katabira E, Ngure K, Baeten JM, for Partners PrEP Study Team. Sexual behavior of heterosexual men and women receiving antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention: a longitudinal analysis. Lancet Infect Dis Published on line October 17, 2013. Doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(13)70226-3. 22. Esther Buregyeya, Fred Nuwaha, Suzanne Verver, Bart Criel, Robert Colebunders, Rhoda Wanyenze, Joan N Kalyango, Achilles Katamba and Ellen MH Mitchell. Implementation of tuberculosis infection control in health facilities in Mukono and Wakiso districts, Uganda. BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:360. 23. Namazzi G, N KS, Peter W, John B, Olico O, A AK, A HA, Elizabeth EK. Stakeholder analysis for a maternal and newborn health project in Eastern Uganda. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2013 Mar 4; 13:58. doi: 10.1186/1471-2393-13-58. 24. Ediau M, Babirye JN, Tumwesigye NM, Matovu JK, Machingaidze S, Okui O, Wanyenze RK, Waiswa P. Community knowledge and perceptions about indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in Soroti district, Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Malaria Journal 2013 May 27;12:170. doi: 10.1186/1475-2875-12-170. 25. Wanyenze RK, Wagner GJ, Tumwesigye NM, Nannyonga M, Wabwire-Mangen F, Kamya MR. Fertility and contraceptive decision-making and support for HIV infected individuals: client and provider experiences and perceptions at two HIV clinics in Uganda. BMC Public Health. 2013; 13:98. 26. Kyaddondo D; Wanyenze RK; Kinsman J; Hardon A. Disclosure of HIV status between parents and children in Uganda in the context of greater access to treatment. SAHARA Journal. 2013 Jul;10 Suppl 1:S37-45. 27. Tumwesigye B, Nakanjako D, Wanyenze R et al. Policy Development, Implementation and Evaluation by the AIDS Control Program in Uganda: A review of the processes. Health Res Policy Syst. 2013 Feb 23;11(1):7 28. Kyaddondo D; Wanyenze RK; Kinsman J; Hardon A. Home-based HIV counseling and testing: Client experiences and perceptions in Eastern Uganda. BMC Public Health. 2012 Nov 12;12(1):966 29. Obermeyer CM, Neuman M, Desclaux A, Wanyenze R, Ky-Zerbo O, et al. (2012) Associations between Mode of HIV Testing and Consent, Confidentiality, and Referral: A Comparative Analysis in Four African Countries. PLoS Med. 2012 Oct;9(10):e1001329 30. Wagner GJ and Wanyenze RK. Fertility desires and intentions and the relationship to consistent condom use and provider communication regarding childbearing among HIV clients in Uganda. ISRN Infectious Diseases, vol. 2013, Article ID 478192, 7 pages, 2013. doi:10.5402/2013/478192. 31. Matovu JK, Wanyenze RK, Mawemuko S, Okui O, Bazeyo W, Serwadda D.Strengthening health workforce capacity through work-based training. BMC Int Health Hum Rights. 2013;13:8 32. Matovu JK, Denison J, Wanyenze RK, Ssekasanvu J, Makumbi F, Ovuga E, McGrath N, Serwadda D. Trends in HIV counseling and testing uptake among married individuals in Rakai, Uganda. BMC Public Health. 2013; 13(1):618 33. Van Royen K, Carl Lachat, Michelle holdsworth, Karlein smit, Joyce kinabo, Dominique Roberfriod, Eunice Nago, Christopher Garimoi Orach, Patrick Kolsteren (2013) How Can the
85 Operating Environment for Nutrition Research Be Improved in Sub-Saharan Africa? The views of African researchers. PLoS ONE 8(6): e66355. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0066355). 34. Kigenyi O, Tefera GB, Nabiwemba E, Orach CG. Quality of intrapartum care at Mulago national referral hospital, Uganda: clients’ perspective. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2013 Aug 13;13:162 35. Ochola E, Ocama P, Orach CG, Nankinga ZK, Kalyango JN, McFarland W, Karamagi C. High burden of hepatitis B infection in Northern Uganda: results of a population-based survey. BMC Public Health. 2013 Aug 7;13:727 36. Lwanga F, Kirunda BE, Orach CG. Intestinal helminthic infections and nutritional status of children attending primary schools in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. Int Journal Environ Res Public Health. 2012 Aug;9(8):2910-21. 37. Tumwebaze IK, Orach CG, Niwagaba C, Luthi C, Mosler HJ. Sanitation facilities in Kampala slums, Uganda: users’ satisfaction and determinant factors. Int Journal Environ Health Res. 2013;23(3):191-204 38. Nattabi B, Li J, Thompson SC, Orach CG, Earnest J. Between a rock and a hard place: stigma and the desire to have children among people living with HIV in northern Uganda. Journal Int AIDS Soc. 2012 May 31;15(2):17421 39. Ogwang S, Najjemba R, Tumwesigye NM, Orach CG. Community involvement in obstetric emergency management in rural areas: a case of Rukungiri district, Western Uganda. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2012 Mar 29;12:20 40. Nakigozi G, Atuyambe L, Kamya M, Makumbi FE, Chang LW, Nakyanjo N, Kigozi G, Nalugoda F, Kiggundu V, Serwadda D, Wawer M, Gray R. A Qualitative Study of Barriers to Enrollment into Free HIV Care: Perspectives of Never-in-Care HIV-Positive Patients and Providers in Rakai, Uganda. Biomed Res Int. 2013;2013:470245. 41. Tumwesigye NM, Atuyambe L, Kibira SP, Wabwire-Mangen F, Tushemerirwe F, Wagner GJ. Do Religion and Religiosity Have Anything to Do With Alcohol Consumption Patterns? Evidence From Two Fish Landing Sites on Lake Victoria Uganda. Subst Use Misuse. 2013 Sep;48(12):1130-7 42. Ayiasi MR, Van Royen K, Verstraeten R, Atuyambe L, Criel B, Garimoi CO, Kolsteren P. Exploring the focus of prenatal information offered to pregnant mothers regarding newborn care in rural Uganda. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2013 Sep 16;13(1):176. 43. Rutebemberwa E, Katureebe SK, Gitta SN, Mwaka AD, Atuyambe L. Perceptions of diabetes in rural areas of Eastern Uganda. Curationis. 2013 May 23;36(1):E1-7.doi: 10.4102/curationis. v36i1.121. 44. Tumwesigye NM, Atuyambe L, Wanyenze RK, Kibira SP, Li Q, Wabwire-Mangen F,Wagner G. Alcohol consumption and risky sexual behaviour in the fishing communities: evidence from two fish landing sites on Lake Victoria in Uganda. BMC Public Health. 2012 Dec 11;12(1):1069. 45. Neema Stella, Lynn Atuyambe Otolok-Tanga, Twijukye C, Kambugu A, Thayer L, McAdam K. Using a clinic based Creativity Initiative to reduce HIV related stigma at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. African Health Sciences Vol 12 No 2 June 2012 46. Bukenya, Justine; Vandepitte, Judith; Weiss, Helen A.; Kwikiriza Maureen; Francis,; Hughes, Peter; Hayes, Richard; Grosskurth, Heiner. (2012) “Condom use among female sex workers in Uganda” AIDSCARE 47. Judith Vandepitte, Helen A Weiss, Justine Bukenya, Susan Nakubulwa, Yunia Mayanja, Godfrey
86 Matovu, Nassim Kyakuwa, Peter Hughes, Richard Hayes, Heinner Grosskurth,. Alcohol use, Mycoplasma genitalium and other STIs associated with HIV incidence among women at high risk in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (JAIDS) 10/2012; Issue1 62:119-126 48. Nabiwemba E, Marchant T, Namazzi G, Kadobera D and Waiswa P: Identifying high-risk babies born in the community using foot length measurement at birth in Uganda. Child: Care, Health and Development 2013, 13(1): 20–26 49. Nabiwemba E, Orach CG and Kolsteren P: Determining an anthropometric surrogate measure for identifying low birth weight babies in Uganda: a hospital-based cross sectional study. BMC Pediatrics 2013, 13:54 50. Kigenyi O, Tefera GB, Nabiwemba E and Orach CG: Quality of intrapartum care at Mulago national referral hospital, Uganda: clients’ perspective. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:162 51. Waiswa, P., and Peterson, S. (2013) Home visits: a strategy to improve new-born survival, Lancet Journal 382, 1626. 52. Scheibe, F. J., Waiswa, P., Kadobera, D., Muller, O., Ekstrom, A. M., Sarker, M., and Neuhann, H. W. (2013) Effective coverage for antiretroviral therapy in a Ugandan district with a decentralized model of care, PLoS One 8, e69433. 53. Ediau, M., Babirye, J. N., Tumwesigye, N. M., Matovu, J. K., Machingaidze, S., Okui, O., Wanyenze, R. K., and Waiswa, P. (2013) Community knowledge and perceptions about indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in Soroti district, Uganda: a cross-sectional study, Malaria Journal 12, 170. 54. Kayemba Nalwadda, C., Guwatudde, D., Waiswa, P., Kiguli, J., Namazzi, G., Namutumba, S., Tomson, G., and Peterson, S. (2013) Community health workers - a resource for identification and referral of sick newborns in rural Uganda, Trop Med Int Health 18, 898-906. 55. Roka, Z. G., Akech, M., Wanzala, P., Omolo, J., Gitta, S., and Waiswa, P. (2013) Factors associated with obstetric fistulae occurrence among patients attending selected hospitals in Kenya, 2010: a case control study, BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 13, 56. 56. Engmann, C., Adongo, P., Aborigo, R. A., Gupta, M., Logonia, G., Affah, G., Waiswa, P., Hodgson, A., and Moyer, C. A. (2013) Infant illness spanning the antenatal to early neonatal continuum in rural northern Ghana: local perceptions, beliefs and practices, Journal Perinatol 33, 476-481.
Authored Book chapters 1. Waiswa P: Improving Newborn Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa – Evaluating the Implementation Context in Uganda. Book chapter in “Neonatal Care” ISBN 978-953-51-0692-0. 2. Lawn, J., Kinney, J., Bhutta, Z., Waiswa, P., Bocaletti, J., Mwansambo, C., Kerber, K. Newborn Survival. Global Child Health Advocacy: On the Front Lines. Chapter 19 p195-211. ISBN 13: 978-1-58110-780 3. Damalie Nakanjako, Florence Maureen Mirembe, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya,Alex Coutinho; Chapter 16: Scaling Up HIV/AIDS Care Among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-Cultural Barriers. In the book Women, Motherhood and Living with HIV/AIDS, 2013, pp 249-265 ISBN 978-94-007-5886-5 URL: http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-007-5887-2_16 4. Sun D, Dorman S, Shah M, Manabe YC, Moodley VM, Nicol MP, Dowdy DW. Cost utility of
87 lateral-flow urine lipoarabinomannan for tuberculosis diagnosis in HIV-infected African adults.Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2013 Apr; 17(4):552-8. doi: 10.5588/ijtld.12.0627. PubMed PMID: 23485389. 5. Tapley A, Switz N, Reber C, Davis JL, Miller C, Matovu JB, Worodria W, Huang L, Fletcher DA, Cattamanchi A. Mobile digital fluorescence microscopy for diagnosis of tuberculosis.J Clin Microbiol 2013 Apr 3. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23554191. 6. Redd AD, Wendel SK, Grabowski MK, Ocama P, Kiggundu V, Bbosa F, Boaz I, Balagopal A, Reynolds S, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Kirk G, Quinn TC, Stabinski L. Liver stiffness is associated with monocyte activation in HIV-infected Ugandans without viral hepatitis. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2013 Apr 3. PubMed PMID: 23548102. 7. Fogel JM, Mwatha A, Richardson P, Brown ER, Chipato T, Alexandre M, Moodley D, Elbireer A, Mirochnick M, George K, Mofenson LM, Zwerski S, Coovadia HM, Eshleman SH. Impact of Maternal and Infant Antiretroviral Drug Regimens on Drug Resistance in HIV-infected Breastfeeding Infants. Paediatrician Infectious Disease Journal. 2013 Apr; 32(4):e164-e169. PubMed PMID: 23249916. 8. Andama AO, den Boon S, Meya D, Cattamanchi A, Worodria W, Davis JL, Walter ND, D Yoo S, Kalema N, Haller B, Huang L; on behalf of the International HIV-Associated Opportunistic Pneumonias (IHOP) Study. Prevalence and Outcomes of Cryptococcal Antigenemia in HIV- Seropositive Patients Hospitalized for Suspected Tuberculosis in Uganda. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 2013 Jun 1;63(2):189-194. PubMed PMID: 23542636. 9. ARROW Trial team, Kekitiinwa A, Cook A, Nathoo K, Mugyenyi P, Nahirya-Ntege P, Bakeera- Kitaka S, Thomason M, Bwakura-Dangarembizi M, Musiime V, Munderi P, Naidoo-James B, Vhembo T, Tumusiime C, Katuramu R, Crawley J, Prendergast AJ, Musoke P, Walker AS, Gibb DM. Routine versus clinically driven laboratory monitoring and first-line antiretroviral therapy strategies in African children with HIV (ARROW): a 5-year open-label randomised factorial trial. Lancet. 2013 Apr 20; 381(9875):1391-403. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)62198-9. Epub 2013 Mar 7. PubMed PMID: 23473847; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3641608. 10. Nakanjako D, Ssewanyana I, Nabatanzi R, Kiragga A, Kamya MR, Cao H, Mayanja-Kizza H. Impaired T-cell proliferation among HAART treated adults with suboptimal CD4 recovery in an African cohort. BMC Immunol. 2013 Jun 20; 14(1):26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23786370. 11. Jones-López EC, Namugga O, Mumbowa F, Ssebidandi M, Mbabazi O, Moine S, Mboowa G, Fox MP, Reilly N, Ayakaka I, Kim S, Okwera A, Joloba M, Fennelly KP. Cough aerosols of Mycobacterium tuberculosis predict new infection: a household contact study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2013 May 1;187(9):1007-15. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201208-1422OC. PubMed PMCID: 23306539. 12. Nannungi A, Wagner G, and Ghosh-Dastidar B. The Impact of ART on the Economic Outcomes of People Living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS Research and Treatment, vol. 2013, Article ID 362972, 7 pages, 2013 Jan 09. doi:10.1155/2013/362972 13. Okumu G, Makobore P, Kaggwa S, Kambugu A, Galukande M. Effect of emergency major abdominal surgery on CD4 cell count among HIV positive patients in a sub Saharan Africa tertiary hospital - a prospective study. BMC Surg. 2013 Feb 26; 13:4. doi: 10.1186/1471-2482- 13-4. PubMed PMID: 23442732; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3599316. 14. Tumwesigye BT, Nakanjako D, Wanyenze R, Akol Z, Sewankambo N. Policy development,
88 implementation and evaluation by the AIDS control programme in Uganda: a review of the processes. Health Res Policy Syst. 2013 Feb 23;11(1):7. doi: 10.1186/1478-4505-11-7. PubMed PMID: 23433339; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3598343 15. Durski KN, Kuntz KM, Yasukawa K, Virnig BA, Meya DB, Boulware DR. Cost-effective Diagnostic Checklists for Meningitis in Resource Limited Settings. J Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 2013 Mar 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23466647. 16. Seden K, Khoo SH, Back D, Byakika-Kibwika P, Lamorde M, Ryan M, Merry C. Global patient safety and antiretroviral drug-drug interactions in the Resource-limited setting. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2013 Jan;68(1):1-3. doi:10.1093/jac/dks346. Epub 2012 Aug 22. PubMed PMCID: 22915459. 17. Kirenga BJ, Nakiyingi L, Worodria W, Okot-Nwang M. Chronic respiratory diseases in a tertiary healthcare facility in Uganda. African Journal of Respiratory Medicine. Vol 8 No 2 March 2013 18. Kamya MR, Byakika-Kibwika P, Gasasira AF, Havlir D, Rosenthal PJ, Dorsey G, Achan J. The effect of HIV on malaria in the context of the current standard of care for HIV-infected populations in Africa. Future Virol. 2012;7(7):699-708. PubMed PMID: 23293660; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3535690. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2013 January 03. 19. Lamorde M, Byakika-Kibwika P, Mayito J, Nabukeera L, Ryan M, Hanpithakpong W, Lefèvre G, Back DJ, Khoo SH, Merry C. Lower artemether, dihydroartemisinin and lumefantrine concentrations during rifampicin-based tuberculosis treatment. AIDS Journal. 2013 Mar 27;27(6):961-965. PubMed PMID: 23698061. 20. Seden K, Khoo S, Back D, Prevatt N, Lamorde M, Byakika-Kibwika P, Mayito J, Ryan M, Merry C. Drug-drug interactions between antiretroviral and drugs used in the management of neglected tropical diseases: important considerations in the WHO 2020 Roadmap and London Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases. AIDS Journal. 2013 Mar 13;27(5):675-86. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0b013e32835ca9b4. PubMed PMID: 23719345. 21. Kamya MR, Byakika-Kibwika P, Gasasira AF, Havlir D, Rosenthal PJ, Dorsey G, Achan J. The effect of HIV on malaria in the context of the current standard of care for HIV-infected populations in Africa. Future Virol. 2012;7(7):699-708. PubMed PMID: 23293660; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3535690. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2013 January 03. 22. Hermans SM, Manabe YC, Kiragga AN, Hoepelman AI, Lange JM, van Leth F. Risk of tuberculosis after antiretroviral treatment initiation: a comparison between efavirenz and nevirapine using inverse probability weighting. Antiviral Ther. 2013 Feb doi: 10.3851/IMP2525. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23423604. 23. Kirenga BJ, Worodria W, Massinga-Loembe M, Nalwoga T, Manabe YC, Kestens L, Colebunders R, Mayanja-Kizza H. Tuberculin skin test conversion among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Volume 17, Number 3, 1 March 2013 , pp. 336-341(6). 24. Kibirige D, Ssekitoleko R, Mutebi E, Worodria W. Overt diabetes mellitus among newly diagnosed Ugandan tuberculosis patients: a cross sectional study. BMC Infect Dis. 2013 Mar 5;13:122. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-13-122. PubMed PMID: 23497232; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3599954. 25. Musiime V, Cook A, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Vhembo T, Lutakome J, Keishanyu R, Prendergast AJ, Lubwama S, Robertson V, Hughes P, Nathoo K, Munderi P, Klein N, Musoke P, Gibb DM.
89 Bacteremia, Causative Agents and Antimicrobial Susceptibility among HIV-1 Infected Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda and Zimbabwe. Paediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2013 Feb 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23407100. 26. Sekadde MP, Wobudeya E, Joloba ML, Ssengooba W, Kisembo H, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Musoke P. Evaluation of the Xpert MTB/RIF test for the diagnosis of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis in Uganda: a cross-sectional diagnostic study. BMC Infect Dis. 2013 Mar 12;13:133. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-13-133. PubMed PMID: 23497044; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3602671. 27. Tukei VJ, Murungi M, Asiimwe AR, Migisha D, Maganda A, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Kalyesubula I, Musoke P, Kekitiinwa A. Virologic, immunologic and clinical response of infants to antiretroviral therapy in Kampala, Uganda. BMC Pediatr. 2013 Mar 27; 13(1):42. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23536976; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3616823. 28. Kumwenda NI, Khonje T, Mipando L, Nkanaunena K, Katundu P, Lubega I, Elbireer A, Bolton S, Bagenda D, Mubiru M, Fowler MG, Taha TE. Distribution of haematological and chemical pathology values among infants in Malawi and Uganda. Paediatr Int Child Health. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2013 February 13. 2012;32(4):213-27. doi: 10.1179/2046905512Y.0000000034. PubMed PMID: 23164296; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3571100.
College of Computing and Information Sciences 1. Zawedde, A. and Williams, D. (2013). Dynamics of Software Systems projects during the Requirements Process Improvement. In Press: International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling. 2. E. Bainomugisha, A. Lombide Carreton, T. Van Cutsem, S. Mostinckx, and W. De Meuter (2013). “A Survey on Reactive Programming”. In Journal of ACM Computing Surveys, Volume: 45, No in volume: 4, N° of pages: 35, published by: ACM. ISBN-ISSN: 0360-0300. Impact factor: 9.920, 5-year: 14.672, http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=2501666 3. D. Luyombya, S.Sennabulya (2013). An Analysis of the Public Archives Infrastructure in Uganda. Comma Journal http://liverpool.metapress.com/ content/4886617728155504/?p=f8b6835ac7aa48f9b793b697eb4766f4&pi=6 4. Jackline Estomihi, Kiwelu Mayende & Constant Okello Obura (2013). Distance Learning Library Services in Ugandan Universities, Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning, 7:4, 372-383, DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2013.846883 5. Maiga. G and Asianzu, E. (2013). Adoption of e-tax services in Uganda: a model of citizen- based factors, Electronic Government, An International Journal Electronic Government, Vol. 10, Nos. 3/4, 2013 pp 259-283. 6. Khanyako. E., and Maiga. G. (2014). he Role of Information Security Factors in Predicting the Adoption of E-government Services, Electronic Government, An International Journal (in print) 7. Suhail, N. A., Lubega, J., and Maiga, G. (2013). Identification and Performance Analysis of Multimedia to Enhance Blended Learning Experience in Constrained Bandwidth Environment, Multimedia Technology (MT) Volume 2 Issue 3, September 2013 pp.25 – 32. 8. Suhail, N. A., Lubega, J., and Maiga, G. (2013). Blended Learning Resources in Constrained Bandwidth Environment: Considerations for Network and Multimedia Optimization. In Advances in Computer Science: an International Journal, Vol. 2, Issue 4, 2013. ISSN: 2322-5157 9. Angole R.O., Jehopio P., and Maiga, G. (2013). Ontology Model: Towards Bridging the Gap
90 between African Traditional Medicine and Conventional Medicine, International Journal of Knowledge-based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 17 (2013) 37–43, DOI 10.3233/KES- 130263 10. Abanti, C. M., Musoke, M.B. & Maiga, G. (2013). User Issues on the Adoption of Health Informatics Systems in Level 5 Hospitals in Nyanza, Kenya. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business May Edition 2013-IJCRB Vol.5 No.1 11. Abanti, C.M., Musoke, M., & Maiga, G. (2013). Health Informatics and Personality Traits: Health Information Systems in Developing Countries. ISBN 978-3-659-40743-7. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing 12. J.A. Quinn, M. Sugiyama. A Least-Squares Approach to Anomaly Detection in Static and Sequential Data. Accepted for publication in Pattern Recognition Letters. 13. J.A. Quinn, V. Frias-Martinez, L. Subramanian. Computational Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence in the Developing World. To appear in Artificial Intelligence Magazine.
Book Chapters 1. Omoda-Onyait, G., Lubega, J.T. and Maiga, G. (2013). Requirements Framework for Personalized Real-Time Feedback in Interactive Agent-Based E-Learning Systems, S.K.S Cheung, et al. (Eds): ICHL 2012, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, and LNCS 8038, ISBN: 978-3-642-39749-3, pp. 290-300. 2. Omoda-Onyait, G., Lubega J.T. and Maiga, G. (2013). Agent-Based Methodology for Personalized Real-Time Feedback in E-Learning, Ma, W.,W., Kwan, R., Lee, G., Lam, J and Au, O. (Eds): Hybrid Learning: Theory, Application and Practice, ICHL 2013 Workshop Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Hybrid Learning- ICHL 2013, Toronto Canada ,ISBN: 987-3- 962-442-365-5, pp. 73-83, 12th-14th August, 2013. 3. J.A. Quinn, A. Andama, I. Munabi, F.N. Kiwanuka (2013). Automated Blood Smear Analysis for Mobile Malaria Diagnosis. Chapter to appear in Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device Design, eds. W. Karlen and K. Iniewski, CRC Press.
College of Natural Sciences 1. Echodu R, Sistrom M, Hyseni C, Enyaru J, Okedi L, Aksoy S, Caccone A. (2013). Genetically Distinct Glossina fuscipes fuscipes Populations in the Lake Kyoga Region of Uganda and Its Relevance for Human African Trypanosomiasis. Biomed Res Int. 614721. 2. Eyford BA, Ahmad R, Enyaru JC, Carr SA, Pearson TW. (2013). Identification of Trypanosome proteins in plasma from African sleeping sickness patients infected with T. b. rhodesiense. PLoS One. 8(8):e71463. 3. Malele II, Ouma JO, Enyaru JC, Matovu E, Alibu V, Auma JE, Onyoyo SG, Bateta R, Changasi RE, Mukiria PW, Ndung’u K, Gitonga PK, Mwaniki LM, Nyingilili HS, Lyaruu EA, Kapange LA, Kamau PK, Masiga DK.(2013).Comparative diagnostic and analytical performance of PCR and LAMP-based trypanosome detection methods estimated using pooled whole tsetse flies and midguts. Vet. Parasitol.:549-556. 4. Tiberti N, Lejon V, Hainard A, Courtioux B, Robin X, Turck N, Kristensson K, Matovu E, Enyaru JC, Mumba Ngoyi D, Krishna S, Bisser S, Ndung’u JM, Büscher P, Sanchez JC.(2013). Neopterin is a cerebrospinal fluid marker for treatment outcome evaluation in patients affected
91 by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense sleeping sickness. PLoS Negl Trop Dis.:7(2):e2088. 5. Tiberti N, Matovu E, Hainard A, Enyaru JC, Lejon V, Robin X, Turck N, Ngoyi DM, Krishna S, Bisser S, Courtioux B, Büscher P, Kristensson K, Ndung’u JM, Sanchez JC.(2013). New biomarkers for stage determination in Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense sleeping sickness patients. Clin Transl Med.:2(1):1. 6. Molecular Ecology Resources Primer Development Consortium, Aksoy S, Almeida-Val VM, Azevedo VC, Baucom R, Bazaga P, Beheregaray LB, Bennetzen JL, Brassaloti RA, Burgess TI, Caccone A, Chang SM, Ciampi AY, Ciancaleoni S, Clímaco GT, Clouet C, Coimbra MR, Coutinho LL, Dantas HL, De Vega C, Echodu R, Enyaru J, Figueira A, Filho MA, Foltz B, Fressigné L, Gadomski M, Gauthier N, Herrera CM, Hyseni C, Jorge EC, Kaczmarczyk D, Knott E, Kuester A, Lima AP, Lima MA, Lima MP, Longo AL, Lor G, Maggioni R, Marques TS, Martins AR, Matoso DA, Medrano M, Mendonça MA, Mettler R, Nascimento PR, Negri V, Oliveira KK, Oliveira LO, Ovcarenko I, Paula-Silva MN, Raggi L, Sandoval-Castillo J, Santos CH, Martin Schaefer H, Segelbacher G, Seino MM, Sistrom M, Taole MM, Teske PR, Tsagkarakou A, Verdade LM, Villela PM, Vinson CC, Wingfield BD, Wingfield MJ. “Permanent genetic resources added to molecular ecology resources database” 1 October 2012-30 November 2012. Mol Ecol Resour. 2013 Mar;13(2):341-3. 7. N. LeBlanc, Cortey, M., J. Pinero, F., Gallardo, C., Masembe, C., Okurut, A. R., Heath, L., van Heerden, J., Sánchez-Vizcaino, J. M., Ståhl, K., and Belák, S. (2013). “Development of a Suspension Microarray for the Genotyping of African Swine Fever Virus Targeting the SNPs in the C-Terminal End of the p72 Gene Region of the Genome”, Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, vol. 60, no. 4,. 8. C. Osinde, Kamatenesi-Mugisha, M., and Oryem-Origa, H., Nutritional and Anti-Bacterial Properties of Selected Plant Species (2013-Paperback). LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 13:978365918177, 10:3659178179. 9. M. Kaddumukasa, Nsubuga, D., and Muyodi, F. J. (2013). “Occurence of Culturable Vibrio cholerae from Lake Victoria, and Rift Valley Lakes Albert and George, Uganda”, vol. 17, no. 4. 10. M. Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Buyungo, J. P., Ogwal, P., Kasibante, A., Deng, A. L., Ogendo, J. O., and Mihale, M. J. (2013). “Oral acute toxicity study of selected botanical pesticide plants used by subsistence farmers around the Lake Victoria Basin”, African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, vol. 7(3), pp. 93-101. 11. B. J. Sun, Sun, L. Y., Tugume, A. K., Adams, M. J., Yang, J., Xie, L. H., and Chen, J. P. (2013). “Selection pressure and founder effects constrain genetic variation in differentiated populations of a soil-borne bymovirus Wheat yellow mosaic virus (Potyviridae) in China”, The American Phytopathological Society. 12. Arthur K. Tugume, Robert Amayo, Isabel Weinheimer, Settumba B. Mukasa, Patrick R. Rubaihayo, Jari P. T. Valkonen (2013). Genetic Variability and Evolutionary Implications of RNA Silencing Suppressor Genes in RNA1 of Sweet Potato Chlorotic Stunt Virus Isolates Infecting Sweet potato and Related Wild Species. PLOS ONE, Volume 8, Issue 11. 13. Ndukui, JG, Mugisha, K, Owiny, D, Kateregga, J, Patrick, V, Kasolo, J, Waako, P (2013) Toxicity Profile of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Citropsis Articulata and Mystroxylon Aethiopicum in Male Albino Rats. World Journal of Pharmaceutical research. 3(1) 1273-1290. 14. Savina Asiimwe, Maud Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Agnes Namutebi, Anna-Karin Borg-Karlsson
92 and Peace Musiimenta (2013). Ethnobotanical Study of nutri-medicinal plants used for the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic ailments among the local communities of western Uganda. Journal of Ethopharmacology 150:639-648. 15. N. Zhu, Fu, J., Gao, Y., Ssebugere, P., and Wang, Y. (2013). “Hexabromocyclododecane in alpine fish from the Tibetan Plateau, China”, vol. 181. 16. Byamugisha Tarsisius, Robert Byamukama and Muhammad Ntale (2013). Tests confirm suitability of Ugandan soils for commercial growing of Artemisia annua Linn. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 8(37), pp. 4565-4572. 17. Godfrey S. Bbosa, David B. Kyegombe, William W. Anokbonggo, Muhammad Ntale, David Musoke, John Odda, Aloysius Lubega and Jasper Ogwal-Okeng (2013). Chronic alcohol use affects therapeutic steady state plasma drug concentrations of stavudine, lamivudine and niverapine in HIV-infected patients during 9 months follow up period: WHO AUDIT tool application. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 18. Peter Musagala, Henry Ssekaalo, Jolocam Mbabazi and Muhammad Ntale (2013). A spectrophotometric method for quantification of sulphite ions in environmental samples.Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences. Vol. 5(4), pp. 6-72. 19. Norah Mwebaza, Markus Jerling, Lars L. Gustafsson, Celestino Obua, Paul Waako, Margarita Mahindi, Muhammad Ntale, Olof Beck and Urban Hellgren (2013). Comparable Lumefantrine Oral Bioavailability when Co-administered With Oil-Fortified Maize Porridge or Milk in Healthy Volunteers. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology: Volume 112, Issue 2. 20. Wang P, Zhang H, Fu J, Li Y, Wang T, Wang Y, Ren D, Ssebugere P, Zhang Q, Jiang G (2013). Temporal trends of PCBs, PCDD/Fs and PBDEs in soils from an E-waste dismantling area in East China. Environmental Science Process Impacts. 15(10):1897-903. doi: 10.1039/c3em00297g. 21. Ssebugere P, Kiremire BT, Henkelmann B, Bernhöft S, Wasswa J, Kasozi GN, et al. (2013). PCDD/Fs and dioxin-like PCBs in surface sediments from Lake Victoria, East Africa. Science of the Total Environvironment 454-455:528-33. 22. Ssebugere P, Kiremire TB, Henkelmann B, Bernhöft S, Kasozi GN. Wasswa J. (2013). Schramm K-W. PCDD/Fs and dioxin-like PCBs in fish species from Lake Victoria, East Africa. Chemosphere;92(3):317-21. 23. Julius Matsiko, Jolocam Mbabazi and Muhammad Ntale (2013). “Impact of Municipal effluent on the water quality of receiving rivers: A case of River Aturukuku in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda.” American Open Analytical Chemistry Journal, Vol. 1(1), pp. 01 – 11. 24. Peter Musagala, Henry Ssekaalo, Jolocam Mbabazi and Muhammad Ntale (2013). “A spectrophotometric method for quantification of sulphite ions in environmental samples.”Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, Vol. 5(4), pp. 66-72. 25. Norah Mwebaza, Markus Jerling, Lars L Gustafsson, Celestino Obua, Paul Waako, Margarita Mahindi, Muhammad Ntale, Olof Beck, Urban Hellgren (2013). Comparable Lumefantrine Oral Bioavailability when Co-administered With Oil-Fortified Maize Porridge or Milk in Healthy Volunteers. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology Vol.112, Issue3. 26. Ocan Moses, Vudriko Patrick, Ntale Muhammad, Ogwal-Okeng Jasper, Obua Celestino (2013). Substandard rifampicin based anti-tuberculosis drugs common in Ugandan drug market. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacological Research Vol. 3(1) pp. 11 – 21. 27. M. R. Waema, Luboobi, L. S., and Odhiambo, J. W. (2013). “Mathematical Model For HIV AND
93 CD4+ Cells Dynamics In VIVO”, International Electronic Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 6, no. 4. 28. Waema R. Mbogo, Livingstone S. Luboobi and John W. Odhiambo (2013a). Mathematical Model for HIV and CD4+ Cells Dynamics in Vivo. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics 6 (2), 83 – 103. 29. Waema R. Mbogo, Livingstone S. Luboobi and John W. Odhiambo (2013b). Stochastic Model for In-Host HIV Dynamics with Therapeutic Intervention ISRN Biomathematics vol. 2013, ID 103708, 11pages. 30. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. (2013). Generalization of nilpotency of ring elements to module elements, Comm. Algebra, 42(2), 571–577. 31. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. (2013). Kothe’s upper nil radical for modules, ActaMath. Hungar., 138 (4), 295–306. 32. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. (2013).Completely prime submodules, Int. Elect. Journal of Algebra, 13, 1–14. 33. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. (2013). 2-primal modules, Journal Algebra Appl., 12 ,1250226, DOI: 10.1142/S021949881250226X. 34. Ssevviiri D. (2013). Characterisation of noninilpotent elements of the Z-module Z/(p1k1 X . . . X pnkn)Z, International Journal of Algebra, 7(15), 699-7062. 35. Luukka P, Kurama O (2013). Similarity classifier with ordered weighed averaging operators.Expert Syst. Appl. 40(4); 995-1002 [j17]. 36. Kasozi J., Mayambala F., Mahera C.W (2013). Controlling ultimate ruin probability by quota-share reinsurance arrangements. International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Statistics Volume 49, Issue 19. 37. Kitayimbwa, JM, Mugisha, J.Y.T, Saenz, RA (2013).The role of backward mutations on the within- host dynamics of HIV-1. Journal of Mathematical Biology 67(5): 1111-1139. 38. Akinyi, OC, Mugisha, J.Y.T, Manyonge, A, Ouma, C (2013). Modelling the Impact of Misdiagnosis and Treatment on the Dynamics of Malaria Concurrent and Co-infection with Pneumonia. Applied Mathematical Sciences. 7(126):6275-6296 39. H. Ddumba, J.Y.T. Mugisha, J.W. Gonsalves, G.I.H. Kerley (2013). Periodicity and limit cycle perturbation analysis of a predator-prey model with interspecific species’ interference, predator additional food and dispersal. Applied Mathematics and Computation. 219: 8338 – 8357 40. Onga’la Jacob Otieno, Mugisha Joseph, Oleche Paul (2013) Mathematical Model for Pneumonia dynamics with Carriers. International Journal of Mathematical Analysis, 7(50):2457 - 2473. 41. Ibrahim M. ELmojtaba, J.Y.T.Mugisha and Mohsin H.A. Hashim (2013). Vaccination model for visceral leishmaniasis with infective immigrants. Mathematical Methods in Applied Sciences. 36:216-226. 42. Hasifa Nampala, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Joseph Y.T. Mugisha, Celestino Obua (2013). Mathematical modeling of liver enzyme elevation in HIV mono-infection. Mathematical Biosciences 242(1):77–85. 43. B. Nannyonga, J.Y.T. Mugisha and L.S. Luboobi (2013) Evaluating the effectiveness of DDT house spraying in persistent and re-emerging malaria. Afrika Matematika. 24: 209 – 221. 44. Okaka C. Akinyi, Mugisha, J.Y.T., Manyonge A., and Ouma C. (2013) Modelling the impact of misdiagnosis and treatment on the dynamics of Malaria Concurrent and Co-infection with Pneumonia. Applied Mathematical Sciences, Vol. 7, no. 126, 6275-6296.
94 45. W. T. Ireeta, Musara, V., Wu, L., and Leitch, A. W. R. (, 2013). “Essence of Re - Calibrating Optical Instruments: Analysis of the Digital Delay Line”, Advances in Applied Physics, vol. 1, no. 3. 46. S. Oron, D’ujanga, F. M., and Ssenyonga, T. J. (2013). “Ionospheric TEC variations during the ascending solar activity phase at an equatorial station, Uganda”, Indian Journal of Radio & Space Physics, vol. 42. 47. F. M. D’ujanga, Baki, P., Olwendo, J. O., and Twinamasiko, B. F.(2013) “Total electron content of the ionosphere at two stations in East Africa during the 24–25 October 2011 geomagnetic storm”, Advances in Space Research, vol. 51, no. 5. 48. F. M. D’ujanga, Baki, P., Olwendo, J. O., and Twinamasiko, B. F. (2013). “Total electron content of the ionosphere at two stations in East Africa during the 24–25 October 2011 geomagnetic storm”, Advances in Space Research, vol. 51, no. 5. 49. Winston T. Ireeta, Vitalis Musara, Lorinda Wu, and Andrew W. R. Leitch (2013). “Essence of Re-Calibrating Optical Instruments: Analysis of the Digital Delay Line,” Advances in Applied Physics, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 117-125. 50. Vitalis Musara, Winston T. Ireeta*, L. Wu and A.W.R. Leitch (2013). “Polarization Dependent Loss Complications on Polarization Mode Dispersion Emulation,” Optik: International Journal of Light and Electron Optics, vol. 124, issue 8, pp. 3774-3776. 51. Winston T. Ireeta, Vitalis Musara, Lorinda Wu, and Andrew W. R. Leitch (2013). “Insight into PMD Regimes: An Analysis on Buried Optical Fibres,” International Journal of Optics, doi:10.1155/2013/367967. 52. Total electron content of the ionosphere at two stations in East Africa during the 24-25 October 2011 geomagnetic storm. D’ujanga F.M., Baki P., Olwendo J.O. and Twinamasiko, B.F 9(2013). Advances in Space Research. . 51, 712-721. 53. Ionospheric TEC variations during the ascending solar activity phase at an equatorial station, Uganda. Oron S., D’ujanga F.M. and Ssenyonga T.J. (2013). Indian Journal of Radio & Space Physics 42, 7-17. 54. A study of intense ionospheric scintillaton observed during a quiet day in the East African low- latitude region(2013). Ngwira C.M., Klenzing J., Olwendo J., D’ujanga F.M., Stoneback K. and Baki P. Radio Science, 48, 396-405.
ACCEPTED PAPERS 1. Kasozi J. and Mahera C.W. Dividend payouts in a perturbed risk process compounded by investments of the Black-Scholes type. Accepted in: Far East Journal of Applied Mathematics. 2. Mbogo, W. R., Luboobi, L. S., and Odhiambo, J. W. (2013c). Stochastical model for Langerhans and HIV dynamics in vivo. In Press: Hindawi Publishing Corporation-ISRN Applied Mathematics. 3. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. Properties of different prime radicals of monoid modules, Comm. Journal of Algebra, accepted. 4. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. On the Levitzki radical of modules, Int. Elect. Journal of Algebra, accepted. College of Business and Management Sciences 1. Bbaale E. (2013) “Is Uganda’s Growth Profile Jobless?” Forthcoming in the InternationalJournal of Economics and Finance Vol. 5, No. 11,
95 2. Bbaale E. (2013), “Determinants of Early Initiation, Exclusive, and Duration of Breastfeeding in Uganda”. Forthcoming in the Journal HEALTH POPUL NUTR. 3. Bbaale E. (2013), “Factors Influencing Childhood Immunization in Uganda”. Journal HEALTH POPUL NUTR 2013 Mar; 31(1):118-129. 4. Bbaale E. (2013), “Maternal Education and Child Nutritional Status: Evidence from Uganda”. Forthcoming in the African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, Volume 5 (1). 5. Buyinza F. And Bbaale E. (2013) “Access to Credit and the Effect of Credit Constraints on the Performance of Manufacturing Firms in the East African Region: Micro Analysis” International Journal of Economics and Finance Vol. 5, No. 10, pp.85-99. 6. Faisal Buyinza and Bbaale, E. (2013), “Financial Constraints and Manufacturing Firms’ Trade Margins in Sub-Saharan Africa.” The Ugandan Journal of Management and Public Policy, Volume 6(1), pp.67-79. 7. Kwagala B., Wandera O.S., Ndugga P., & Kabagenyi A. Empowerment, partners behaviours and intimate partner physical violence among married women in Uganda. BMC Public Health. URL:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1112 8. Wamala, R. & Buyinza, M. (2013). Quality Of Education Outcomes: The Role Of The Graduate Management Admission Test. American Journal of Business Education (AJBE) 6 (1), 141-148 9. Wamala, R. & Seruwagi, G. (2013).Teacher Competence And The Academic Achievement Of Sixth Grade Students In Uganda. Journal of International Education Research (JIER) 9 (1), 83- 90 10. Wamala, R. (2013). Completion Of A Full Course Of Primary Schooling Among All Children Everywhere By 2015: A Case Of Sub-Saharan Africa. Contemporary Issues in Education Research (CIER) 6 (1), 147-154 11. Wamala, R. (2013). Relevance of prior academic qualifications to Predicting Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Students. An Analysis of Law Enrollees at Makerere University. Journal of College Teaching & Learning (TLC) 10 (2), 143-152 12. Wamala, R., & Ssembatya, V. A. (2013). Scholarly Productivity In Developing Countries: An Analysis Of Levels And Patterns Among Doctoral Holders In Uganda. Contemporary Issues in Education Research (CIER), 6 (2), 163-172 13. Wamala, R., Maswere, D.W., Mwanga, Y. (2013). Competence in Mathematics And Academic Achievement: An Analysis Of Enrollees In The Bachelor Of Science In Actuarial Science Program. American Journal of Business Education (AJBE) 6 (3), 401-408 14. Wamala, R., Omala, S. K., & Jjemba, E. (2013). Academic Achievement Of Ugandan Sixth Grade Students: Influence Of Parents’ Education Levels. Contemporary Issues in Education Research (CIER) 6 (1), 133-142 Book 15. John K. E. Mubazi (2013) Economic Policy Experiences of Amin, Obote II, and Museveni I of Uganda, German: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing. https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/ book/economic-policy-experiences/isbn/978-3-659-39856-8 Monograph 16. Research Methods, 4th Edition, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, Spring, 2013.
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