KABALE, UGANDA — The KI-WATER Stakeholder Progress Update and Feedback Workshop, held on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, at Cephas Hotel, Makanga, Kabale, reported significant progress in water resource monitoring, research capacity development, and community engagement across the Kigezi Sub-region. The KI-WATER project is implemented by Kabale University in partnership with BOKU University (Vienna),...
The Site Selection for Protection of Papyrus Endemic Biodiversity in Uganda (SEBU) Project has taken a significant step towards advancing wetland conservation in Uganda following a stakeholder engagement meeting held on 29th May 2026 at Forest Cottages, Bukoto, Kampala. The meeting brought together members of the National Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) Coordination Committee,...
Kabale University continues to strengthen its regional contribution to biodiversity conservation and environmental research through a recent collaborative visit to Rwanda under the “Site Selection for the Protection of Papyrus Endemic Biodiversity in Uganda (SEBU)” project. From 13th to 15th May 2026, a team comprising Dr. Julius Arinaitwe, Dr. Fiona Mutekanga, Dr. Okello Denis, and Loy...
A major milestone in environmental research and conservation has been achieved following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kabale University and the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to establish a Field Research Station at Echuya Forest Reserve in Rubanda District. The MoU signing ceremony was held at Rwaburindi Village, Ikamiro Parish in Muko Sub-county,...
