Author - Collins Mann

Kabale University and Lund University Strengthen Collaboration Through RESPECT Project Meeting

The Advisory Committee of the RESPECT Project (Responsible Critical Thinking) convened on 20th March 2025 at White Horse Inn, Kabale, bringing together distinguished academics and stakeholders to assess the project’s progress and future direction. The meeting was graced by Dr. Alex Kagume, Deputy Executive Director of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), and Prof. Johnny...

KAB on BBS Terefayina: Using Education to Transform Communities – Olutindo TV Talk Show

On 5th March 2025, Kabale University was featured on Olutindo, a renowned TV talk show aired on BBS Terefayina, to discuss the transformative power of education in communities. The episode, themed "Using Education to Transform Communities," featured Dr. Rodney Mugarura, an Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon at Kabale University, and Godfrey J. Sempungu, the Head of Communications,...

Kabale University Alumnus Emanuel Nuwagaba Wins Prestigious UIPE Young Engineering Innovators Award

Kabale University proudly congratulates Emanuel Nuwagaba, an alumnus of Civil Engineering, on his recent recognition with the prestigious Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) Award for Young Engineering Innovators. The UIPE honored Nuwagaba and three other young engineering innovators, awarding each UGX 5,000,000 to help scale their innovations into viable products. This initiative is part of...

Kabale University Student Shines at Prestigious AI Conference in Uganda

Kabale University is proud to celebrate the achievements of one of its own, Namutebi Esther, a third-year Computer Science student and an active member of the IndabaX Kabale University Club. Namutebi recently attended the Deep Learning IndabaX Uganda conference, held in Kampala, thanks to funding from the University of Leeds, which made it possible for...

Addressing Child Torture, Promoting Mental Health and Strengthening Child Protection Systems in Uganda

By Assoc. Prof. Edward Bantu Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Kabale University The harrowing ordeal of a 4-year-old child, subjected to torture by a caregiver in Kikoko Zone, Namataba Cell, Kirinya Ward, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, has shaken the nation. This tragic incident, widely shared on social media and reported by Uganda Today, underscores the...

Kabale University Shines at Global Huawei ICT Competition, Secures Prestigious Awards

Kabale University has once again demonstrated its excellence on the global stage, with its Network Team from the Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science achieving remarkable success at the 8th Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024 Global Final in Shenzhen, China. The team clinched the First Prize in the Network Track Team 2 category and was...

Once Again, Kabale University School of Medicine Wins the Continental Quiz Title for Medical Schools in Africa

As the true African champion of the prestigious African Inter-Medical School Quiz Competition organized by the Federation of African Medical Students' Associations (FAMSA), the Kabale University Medical Students Association (KUMSA) once again triumphed over the other medical student associations in Africa in order to successfully defend their title. Throughout the month of November and December...

Kabale University Medical Students Shine in FAMSA African Inter-Medical School Quiz

Kabale University takes immense pride in announcing the remarkable achievement of the Kabale University Medical Students’ Association (KUMSA) in the recently concluded African Inter-Medical School Quiz Competition. This prestigious event, organized by the Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations (FAMSA), was held from November 20th to December 7th, 2024, and brought together medical students from...

We Share Solar Donates Batteries to Kabale University to Advance Practical Training in Renewable Energy

Kabale University has received a significant boost in its efforts to enhance hands-on education in renewable energy, thanks to a generous donation from We Share Solar. The organization, an educational initiative of We Care Solar, has gifted the university 20 Victron 12V/8Ah AGM Deep Cycle Batteries. These state-of-the-art batteries are designed to store energy from...

Kabale University Students Deliver Psychosocial Support to Patients at Nyakibale Hospital

On November 15, 2024, a team of 151 students and 11 lecturers from the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at Kabale University traveled to St. Karoli Lwanga Hospital – Nyakibale in Rukungiri District for a transformative community outreach program. This initiative aimed to provide psychosocial support to inpatients while offering students hands-on experience...