Research

Kabale University Marks Successful Completion of the RESPECT Project on Human Rights and Social Justice

Kabale University has celebrated the successful completion of the RESPECT Project (Responsible Critical Thinking for Human Rights of Marginalized Groups), a transformative initiative implemented in partnership with Lund University and funded by the Swedish Institute. The colorful End of Project celebration brought together distinguished guests, university leadership, faculty members, students, and representatives from marginalized communities, particularly...

Kabale University Launches Inaugural Innovations Pitching Event to Advance High-Impact Research and Societal Solutions

The Directorate of Research and Grants, on behalf of Kabale University, successfully conducted the University’s first Innovations Pitching Event on 20th February 2026 at the Mutebire Resource Center. The event followed a call for proposals issued under the Kabale University Research and Innovations Fund, KABRIF, for the Financial Year 2025/2026. In line with the University’s commitment...

Scholars from Kabale University participate in the MAPS 2nd Summer School on Migration Research in Tanzania

Researchers from Kabale University are participating in the second Migration and Displacement Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa project (MAPS) Summer School on Research Methods and Strategies, Data Collection and Analysis in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This week-long intensive training program was organized under the Migration and Displacement Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa...

Kabale University Launches an incubation center to promote youth innovation

13 November 2025 marked a historic milestone for Kabale University with the official launch of the Kabale University Business Incubation Centre (KABBIC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture innovation, empower youth, and drive value addition across key agricultural value chains in the region. KABBIC has been established as a multidisciplinary innovation hub where young entrepreneurs, students,...

Kabale University Strengthens Research and Innovation through KAB-FIR Information Session

The Directorate of Research and Grants (DRG) at Kabale University held an engaging and informative session for applicants to the Kabale University Fund for Innovation and Research (KAB-FIR) on 6th November 2025 at Heras Resort Hotel, Kabale. The session aimed at equipping participants with detailed guidance on proposal writing, project implementation, and completion processes...

Kabale University and BOKU University Strengthen Partnership to Advance Water Resource Management in Kigezi Highlands

Kabale University, in partnership with BOKU University’s Institute for Hydrology and Water Management (Austria), has successfully conducted a series of milestone activities under the KI-WATER Project – Building Regional Capacities in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Kigezi Highlands. Supported by the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) through the APPEAR programme, the project aims...

Kabale University Launches TORCH Project to Champion Clean Energy Living Labs in East Africa

Kabale University has taken a bold step in advancing climate action and green growth in the region with the launch of the TORCH Project (Towards a Clean Energy and Zero-Emission Society in East Africa). The project was officially inaugurated at Kabale University on 30th July 2025, bringing together universities, civil society, and development partners committed...

Kabale University Strengthens Global Research on Food System Governance and Agricultural Policy

Kabale University Strengthens Global Research on Food System Governance and Agricultural Policy On March 21, 2025, Kabale University welcomed Professor Anne Mette Kjær from Aarhus University, Denmark, for high-level discussions on the ongoing research project, "The Political Economy of Food System Governance around Lake Victoria." This collaborative initiative, funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...

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 and Partners get European Commission CBHE grant

Kabale University has been awarded a three-year capacity-building grant funded by the European Commission along with seven other universities. The name of this project is NISHATI, which stands for building capacities in the fields of water, renewable energy, and agriculture to enhance local resilience to climate change in Africa. Sapienza University of Rome coordinates the...