Blog

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 Engineering Students Participate in Pre-World Engineering Day 2025 Celebrations at Kyambogo University

Pre-World Engineering Day 2025 Celebrations at Kyambogo University The Association of Chemical Engineering Students (ACES) organized the 2nd Pre-World Engineering Day Celebrations at Kyambogo University under the theme “Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering.” The event, held on February 28, 2025, brought together engineering students, industry professionals, and academic leaders to discuss sustainable solutions for global...

Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council Inspects Kabale University School of Medicine

Kabale University recently hosted an inspection visit from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) to assess the progress and development of the Kabale University School of Medicine (KABSOM). The inspection aimed to evaluate infrastructure, staffing, research advancements, and student welfare to ensure compliance with national medical education standards. Welcoming the UMDPC Team The Vice...

Empowering Doctoral Scholars: Insights from the PhD Progress Workshop at Kabale University

Kabale University recently hosted a landmark PhD Progress Workshop, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing a strong research culture. The event brought together esteemed academic leaders, deans and research chiefs to mentor doctoral students and equip them with essential skills for successful completion of their academic journey. A Roadmap to PhD Completion The workshop began with a warm...

Kabale University Enhances Staff Capacity on Amended PPDA Regulations 2023

Kabale University recently organized a two-day training workshop aimed at equipping staff with knowledge of the amended Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Regulations 2023 and addressing emerging issues in public procurement and disposal. The workshop, spearheaded by the Procurement Unit, brought together cost center managers, deans, associate deans, and cost center administrators...

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...