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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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Busitema University to Launch Second MTN ICT Spark Hub on September 15

Busitema University to Launch Second MTN ICT Spark Hub on September 15

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FAWE Uganda Executive Director Mrs Susan Opok (left) and Busitema University Guild President Onesmus Kamara after their meeting at the FAWE Uganda head office in Bukoto on 3 September 2026

Busitema Guild President Opens Talks with FAWE Uganda on Student Mental…

1 week 6 days ago

From left, CURAHEAL Bio Company Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Hanmin Nam, Uganda delegation leader Mr. Allan Muhumuza of the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, Office of the President, and Dr. Kenedy Kiyimba of Busitema University pose with the signed Memorandum of Understanding in Seoul, South Korea, on 8 September 2026.

Busitema University, CURAHEAL Bio Sign MoU to Advance Health and Wellness…

1 week 6 days ago

From Plastic Waste to Pavement: Busitema’s Plasphalt Moves Onto Ugandan Roads

From Plastic Waste to Pavement: Busitema’s Plasphalt Moves Onto Ugandan…

2 weeks ago

Busitema Researchers Develop Smart Packaging That Signals Food Freshness

Busitema Researchers Develop Smart Packaging That Signals Food Freshness

2 weeks ago

Rukungiri Lithium Points Busitema Researchers Toward High-Power Energy Storage

Rukungiri Lithium Points Busitema Researchers Toward High-Power Energy…

2 weeks ago

From Farm Waste to Cleaner Water: Busitema Researchers Test New Approach to Textile Pollution

From Farm Waste to Cleaner Water: Busitema Researchers Test New Approach…

2 weeks ago

Uganda’s Bark Cloth Moves Into Engineering as Researchers Test It for Car Interiors

Uganda’s Bark Cloth Moves Into Engineering as Researchers Test It for Car…

2 weeks ago

Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako poses with members of the Busitema University team following their official flag-off for the 12th All-Africa University Games in Cairo, Egypt.

Busitema Among Uganda’s Two Representatives at 12th All-Africa University…

2 weeks ago

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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

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Photo by Dextra Group/ World bank

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

9 Sep 2026 15:22 EAT

Busitema University representatives Ms Harriet Nabirye (left) and Dr. Samuel Baker Obakiro during the round table meeting on US-Uganda university partnerships held at the American Center in Kampala on 4 August 2026.

Busitema University Joins Talks on Building Meaningful Partnerships with US Universities

9 Sep 2026 14:32 EAT

Busitema University to Launch Second MTN ICT Spark Hub on September 15

Busitema University to Launch Second MTN ICT Spark Hub on September 15

9 Sep 2026 12:12 EAT

FAWE Uganda Executive Director Mrs Susan Opok (left) and Busitema University Guild President Onesmus Kamara after their meeting at the FAWE Uganda head office in Bukoto on 3 September 2026

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

9 Sep 2026 11:32 EAT

From left, CURAHEAL Bio Company Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Hanmin Nam, Uganda delegation leader Mr. Allan Muhumuza of the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, Office of the President, and Dr. Kenedy Kiyimba of Busitema University pose with the signed Memorandum of Understanding in Seoul, South Korea, on 8 September 2026.

Busitema University, CURAHEAL Bio Sign MoU to Advance Health and Wellness Innovation

9 Sep 2026 09:09 EAT

From Plastic Waste to Pavement: Busitema’s Plasphalt Moves Onto Ugandan Roads

From Plastic Waste to Pavement: Busitema’s Plasphalt Moves Onto Ugandan Roads

8 Sep 2026 19:52 EAT

Busitema Researchers Develop Smart Packaging That Signals Food Freshness

Busitema Researchers Develop Smart Packaging That Signals Food Freshness

8 Sep 2026 18:46 EAT

Rukungiri Lithium Points Busitema Researchers Toward High-Power Energy Storage

Rukungiri Lithium Points Busitema Researchers Toward High-Power Energy Storage

8 Sep 2026 17:25 EAT