Blog

KAB Launches Centre of Competence in Digital Education with EPFL and UM6P

In an event held on 7th February 2024, Kabale University proudly launched its Centre of Competence in Digital Education (C-CoDE), marking a significant stride towards revolutionizing learning and innovation in the region. The launch ceremony, held at the university premises in the university board, was graced by esteemed dignitaries including Mr. Brian Masiga, the CEO...

Kabale University Wraps Up Successful Startup101 Bootcamp

Students from various faculties at Kabale University participated in an intensive week-long #Startup101BootCamp, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation among the university community. Hosted from 5th to 9th February 2024, the boot camp provided participants with invaluable insights and skills to navigate the world of business. Facilitators from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance guided...

KAB holds Hands-On GIS Training to Enhance Skills in Water Management for staff and Students

Faculty members and students from the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Kabale University recently participated in a comprehensive hands-on training program focused on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications in hydrology and water management. Conducted over four days at KABSOM hostels in Makanga, Kabale Municipality, the training attracted lecturers and students alike, supported by AfricaUniNet....

Kabale University introduces a high-performance liquid chromatography machine to improve research.

Kabale University has introduced High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to improve research capacity and boost community scientific development. The HPLC machine worth Ugx 341m was handed over to Kabale University on 26th January 2023 after being installed by a team from Palin Corporation -Netherlands. The Palin Corporation before handing over first carried out a series of training to...

Learners have been advised to embrace digital technology as a means of acquiring skills.

The call was made by the Kabale Municipal Council Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. Sunday Eric, addressing the learners during the closure of a five-day ICT training held at Kabale University Kikungiri Hill in Kabale Municipality.During training a total of 14 learners participated and they were awarded certificates of training in computing and records management at...

Economics and Statistics Department staff participate in the Scientific Writing Workshop

The Department of Economics and Statistics within the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences (FEMS) has launched a Scientific Writing Capacity Strengthening Workshop. The African Reproductive Health Center in Nairobi has generously funded the five-day intensive training, which will take place from January 18th to January 22nd, 2024 at White Horse Inn - Kabale. Recognizing the importance...

Kabale University ICT Innovation Hub Boot Camp Commences, Focused on Empowering School Leavers in Computing and Records Management

The Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Sciences Regional ICT Innovation Hub boot camp was launched today at Kikungiri Campus. According to Prof Phelix Businge, Dean Faculty of Computing, the boot camp is intended to provide P.7, O'Level, and A'Level leavers with hands-on computing and records management skills. He encouraged the students to be patient and to focus more...

Kabale University Assumes Leadership at Rukungiri Primary Teacher’s College in Light of National Education Reform

In a move aligned with the government's strategic overhaul of the education sector, Kabale University took over the management of Rukungiri Primary Teacher's College and this literary means that the PTC will now operate under the stewardship of Kabale University. This transition comes as part of a broader initiative by the government to phase out Primary...

Electrical Engineering Students engage on Educational Expedition to Kikagati Hydro Power Plant

As part of Kabale University’s obligation to provide quality Education that involves physical hands-on and on-site learning for its students, the Department of Mechanical Engineering organized on November 8th, 2023 a one-day study tour for the third and fourth-year students to Kikagati Hydro Power. They were led by Eng. Michael Nnamdi Irechukwu a specialist in Electrical...

Kabale University Representatives Participate in Cybersecurity Summit for Africa at UCC, Hosted by International Telecommunication Union

Concerns about escalating cyber threats in Africa are growing and a team from Kabale University, including staff and a student are actively participating in the Cybersecurity Summit for Africa. The summit, held at the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) from 20th to 23rd November 2023 is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and aims to address critical...