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,...
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, 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 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 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,...
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 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...
Today the 15th of March, 2024, the Faculty of Social Sciences hosted a research seminar for postgraduate and undergraduate students gathered in the new teaching facility. The workshops were attended by lecturers, H.O.Ds, the Faculty DEAN plus the third year students admitted in the faculty of social sciences. The seminar aimed to equip students with essential...
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 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...
