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Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Members of Busitema University Management pose for a group photograph during the two-day retreat at Mbale Resort Hotel on 2 September 2026

Busitema Sharpens Focus on Results, Accountability and Institutional Impact

Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako addresses members of Busitema University Top Management during the two-day Top Management Retreat at Mbale Resort Hotel on 2 September 2026.

Prof. Waako Challenges Management to Keep Pace with Busitema’s Growth

Education & Agriculture

10 Sep 2026 10:35 EAT

What India’s Small AI Could Mean for Agricultural Research at Busitema University

Gulasal and her mother-in-law Sanobar inspect raspberries on their family plot in Usmonobod village. Photo credit: World Bank.

9 Sep 2026 17:14 EEST

Reliable Water, Better Harvests: Why Irrigation Research Matters

Photo credit: World Bank Group

9 Sep 2026 16:34 EEST

AgriConnect’s First Year Offers a Wider View of What Farmers Need to Succeed

Photo by Dextra Group/ World bank

9 Sep 2026 15:22 EEST

IFC Investment Experience Offers Lessons for Taking Busitema Research Beyond the University

Busitema University Leads Teacher Training on Activity-Based Learning at St. Paul High School

3 Jan 2025 11:34 EET

Busitema University Leads Teacher Training on Activity-Based Learning at St. Paul High School

Research

17 Sep 2026 18:57 EAT

Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to Malaria Control

Busitema University Joins National Cleaning Day Drive Across All Campuses

27 Aug 2026 14:56 EEST

Busitema University Joins National Cleaning Day Drive Across All Campuses

Chief Security Officer, SSP Syamutsangira Simon, addresses the meeting as the Guild President and Operating Commissioner follow the proceedings

15 Aug 2026 11:33 EEST

Student Safety Takes Centre Stage as Security Teams Engage Guild Leaders Ahead of New Semester

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive and Inclusive Busitema University

7 May 2026 12:18 EEST

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive and Inclusive Busitema University

14TH GRADUATION CEREMONY

The 19th University games editions

13th Graduation Ceremony of Busitema University

Busitema University Profile

Busitema University Nursing Students Association Finalists'Dinner

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Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to Malaria Control

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Busitema University’s delegation, comprising the Guild President, Vice Guild President, Finance Minister and Ms Namwagwe Justine, Acting Dean of Students and Senior Warden at Nagongera Campus, poses for a photograph during the 10th Annual Deans of Students and 18th Guild Leaders’ Conference at Bishop Stuart University in Mbarara.

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Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

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Busitema University’s bronze medal-winning chess team with Dean of Students Mr. Joseph Wanyama (second left) and Deputy Chief of Sports Dr. Agnes Baluka Masajja (right) in Cairo

Chess Team Secures Bronze at the 12th All-Africa University Games in Egypt

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Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills,…

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Officials from Busitema University and Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College during activities marking the China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop at Busitema University.

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Prof Paul Waako

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Busitema Guild Leaders Join National Conference on Student Welfare, Leadership and Campus Safety

17 Sep 2026 17:39 EAT

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

17 Sep 2026 16:36 EAT

Chess Team Secures Bronze at the 12th All-Africa University Games in Egypt

17 Sep 2026 13:30 EAT

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

17 Sep 2026 10:23 EAT

Busitema Guild President Opens Talks with FAWE Uganda on Student Mental Health and Accommodation

9 Sep 2026 11:32 EAT

Busitema University Joins 10-University Initiative to Expand Women’s Pathways into STEM Teaching

29 Aug 2026 11:05 EAT

Health and Medicine

Officials from Busitema University and Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College during activities marking the China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop at Busitema University.

Busitema Officially Launches China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop Training Programme for First Cohort of 36 Students

16 Sep 2026 11:53 EAT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

17 Aug 2026 17:22 EAT

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

17 Aug 2026 16:54 EAT

Busitema University Renews Strategic Partnership with the International Institute of Health Sciences

Busitema University Renews Strategic Partnership with the International Institute of Health Sciences

11 Jun 2025 11:40 EAT

Latest News

Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to Malaria Control

Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to Malaria Control

17 Sep 2026 18:57 EAT

Busitema University’s delegation, comprising the Guild President, Vice Guild President, Finance Minister and Ms Namwagwe Justine, Acting Dean of Students and Senior Warden at Nagongera Campus, poses for a photograph during the 10th Annual Deans of Students and 18th Guild Leaders’ Conference at Bishop Stuart University in Mbarara.

Busitema Guild Leaders Join National Conference on Student Welfare, Leadership and Campus Safety

17 Sep 2026 17:39 EAT

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

17 Sep 2026 16:36 EAT

Busitema University’s bronze medal-winning chess team with Dean of Students Mr. Joseph Wanyama (second left) and Deputy Chief of Sports Dr. Agnes Baluka Masajja (right) in Cairo

Chess Team Secures Bronze at the 12th All-Africa University Games in Egypt

17 Sep 2026 13:30 EAT

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

17 Sep 2026 10:23 EAT

Officials from Busitema University and Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College during activities marking the China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop at Busitema University.

Busitema Officially Launches China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop Training Programme for First Cohort of 36 Students

16 Sep 2026 11:53 EAT

Prof Paul Waako

Prof. Waako Calls on Students, Staff and Communities to Join MTN Spark Hub Engagement at Busitema University

15 Sep 2026 08:45 EAT

Prof Mastsbisa

Busitema Visiting Professor Motlalepula Matsabisa Honoured with Prestigious Hamilton Naki Award

14 Sep 2026 17:22 EAT