Computing & IS

KAB Network Team Takes first place at Global Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024

The Kabale University Network team secured first place in the Global Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024. The team was honored with the Women in Technology Award, highlighting their exceptional talent and commitment to technological innovation. The students that made up the team are WAKOOLI VIOLA RITAH, NASSANGA RACHEAL MARION and NAKABUUKA REEGINA DESIRE all finalists, doing Bachelor...

Kabale University student participates in a GIS expertise workshop in Ethiopia

Denis Kasozi, a third-year student from Kabale University's Faculty of Computing, recently participated in a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) workshop at the University of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. The workshop under the theme, "Mapping for Peace," was conducted by The YouthMappers program in partnership with West Virginia University's Department of Geology and Geography and took...

Kabale University Engineering Students Join Pre-World Engineers Day Celebrations at Kyambogo University

Engineering students from Kabale University actively participated in the Pre-World Engineers Day Celebrations at Kyambogo University. The event, which features Engineer Andrew Muhwezi, President of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE), as the Chief Guest, focuses on the crucial theme of "Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable World." To raise awareness of the value of engineering...

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...

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...

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 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...

Kabale University students win the Africa Science Communication Competition.

A team of brilliant minds from Kabale University has emerged victorious in the prestigious #Africa 2023 Science Communication Competition, under the theme "Saving Swamps to Conserve Biodiversity in a Changing Climate." Ainembabazi Patience and Arinaitwe Rebecca garnered recognition for their compelling blog titled “Preserving River Katonga Swamp: A Vital Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation Amidst Climate Change." The...