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Busitema University quiz team members Innocent Walimbwa, Alex Debongo, Aggrey Joshua Sikoria and Mercy Ashaba represented the University in the Ultimate University Quiz Season Four, securing a 330–270 win to advance to the quarter-finals.

Busitema University books place in Ultimate University Quiz quarter-finals

IEEE Workshop Equips Students with Practical Skills in Emerging Technologies

IEEE Workshop Equips Students with Practical Skills in Emerging Technologies

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

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

4 Nov 2026 18:18 EAT

Busitema University's Climate Change Programme Selected for DAAD Scholarships

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

17 Sep 2026 10:23 EEST

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

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

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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Participants take part in a practical outdoor session on solar installation under the guidance of the trainers

Busitema University Powers Uganda's Green Energy Future Through…

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Dr. Samuel Baker Obakiro, receives his certificate upon completing the 2026 AAAS–TWAS Science Diplomacy Course in Trieste, Italy

Busitema University's Dr. Samuel Baker Obakiro Represents Uganda at…

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Marine Police officers and Busitema University staff pose for a group photograph after discussions on a proposed partnership to advance maritime education and training

Busitema University, Marine Police Explore Strategic Partnership to…

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Participants at the 9th HERS-East Africa Leadership Academy pose for a group photograph during the regional leadership programme hosted by Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).

Busitema University Strengthens Women's Leadership Capacity Through…

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Ten Schools, One Hundred Children, and the Question of Who Helps When the Teacher Can't

Ten Schools, One Hundred Children, and the Question of Who Helps When the…

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Busitema University Librarian Co-Authors New Model for Understanding How People Really Search

Busitema University Librarian Co-Authors New Model for Understanding How…

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Busitema University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Paul Waako, plants a commemorative tree at Kibabii University, symbolising the growing partnership between the two institutions

Busitema University Deepens Regional Collaboration Through Strategic…

3 months 3 weeks ago

The Vice Chancellor symbolically hands over a file to Dr. Gregory Tweheyo, signifying his official assumption of office.

Dr. Gregory Tweheyo Takes Office as Busitema University Secretary, Pledges…

4 months ago

Participants pose for a group photo after the ABCD Portal Workshop.

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Featured

Busitema University Celebrates Alice Nakaye's Legacy of Integrity and Dedicated Service

2 Nov 2026 18:15 EAT

Busitema University Tops Group D in Strong Showing at National Corporate Tournament in Kabale

29 Oct 2026 11:59 EAT

IEEE Workshop Equips Students with Practical Skills in Emerging Technologies

23 Oct 2026 15:50 EAT

Busitema University Secures Two Bronze Medals at All-Africa University Games in Egypt

22 Oct 2026 14:01 EAT

Busitema University Calls for Results-Driven Budgeting for FY 2027/2028

15 Oct 2026 08:56 EAT

Busitema University Launches New Service Delivery Standards to Improve Services Across Its Campuses

5 Oct 2026 09:01 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

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

17 Aug 2026 16:54 EAT

Participants receive certificates in recognition of their contribution to the Youth Mining Day engagement.

Mining Professionals Bridge the Skills Gap, Mentor Uganda’s Future Mining Workforce

17 Aug 2026 15:57 EAT

MMoCRA MULTIDISCIPLINARY MOBILITY FOR A CLIMATE RESILIENT AFRICA

MMoCRA MULTIDISCIPLINARY MOBILITY FOR A CLIMATE RESILIENT AFRICA

15 Aug 2026 16:55 EAT

Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, State Minister for Minerals, is received by Busitema University Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako upon her arrival at the Main Campus for Youth Mining Day on 14 August 2026.

Busitema University Hosts Youth Mining Day as Minister Nyamutoro Calls for Greater Youth Participation in the Minerals Sector

15 Aug 2026 14:37 EAT

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

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

15 Aug 2026 11:33 EAT

Mr. Redda, inspects banana fibre processing equipment with members of the BANATEX-EA Project Team at Busitema University

Busitema University Turns Banana Waste into Sustainable Manufacturing Opportunities

15 Aug 2026 11:01 EAT

Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako, members of Top Management and project leaders pose for a group photograph in front of the University Administrative Block following the engagement.

Busitema University Reviews Progress of Innovative Projects, Charts Path for Next Phase

15 Aug 2026 09:10 EAT

Busitema University Secures Two Programmes Under IUCEA-KfW Scholarship Programme Phase II

Busitema University Secures Two Programmes Under IUCEA-KfW Scholarship Programme Phase II

14 Aug 2026 16:15 EAT