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Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Members of Busitema University Management pose for a group photograph during the two-day retreat at Mbale Resort Hotel on 2 September 2026

Busitema Sharpens Focus on Results, Accountability and Institutional Impact

Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako addresses members of Busitema University Top Management during the two-day Top Management Retreat at Mbale Resort Hotel on 2 September 2026.

Prof. Waako Challenges Management to Keep Pace with Busitema’s Growth

Education & Agriculture

10 Sep 2026 10:35 EAT

What India’s Small AI Could Mean for Agricultural Research at Busitema University

Gulasal and her mother-in-law Sanobar inspect raspberries on their family plot in Usmonobod village. Photo credit: World Bank.

9 Sep 2026 17:14 EEST

Reliable Water, Better Harvests: Why Irrigation Research Matters

Photo credit: World Bank Group

9 Sep 2026 16:34 EEST

AgriConnect’s First Year Offers a Wider View of What Farmers Need to Succeed

Photo by Dextra Group/ World bank

9 Sep 2026 15:22 EEST

IFC Investment Experience Offers Lessons for Taking Busitema Research Beyond the University

Busitema University Leads Teacher Training on Activity-Based Learning at St. Paul High School

3 Jan 2025 11:34 EET

Busitema University Leads Teacher Training on Activity-Based Learning at St. Paul High School

Research

2 Oct 2026 16:09 EAT

Busitema Researcher Presents Cross-Region Study on Crop Disease AI at EUVIP 2026

Busitema University Joins National Cleaning Day Drive Across All Campuses

27 Aug 2026 14:56 EEST

Busitema University Joins National Cleaning Day Drive Across All Campuses

Chief Security Officer, SSP Syamutsangira Simon, addresses the meeting as the Guild President and Operating Commissioner follow the proceedings

15 Aug 2026 11:33 EEST

Student Safety Takes Centre Stage as Security Teams Engage Guild Leaders Ahead of New Semester

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive and Inclusive Busitema University

7 May 2026 12:18 EEST

Guild President Kamara Onesmus Outlines His Vision for a More Responsive and Inclusive Busitema University

14TH GRADUATION CEREMONY

The 19th University games editions

13th Graduation Ceremony of Busitema University

Busitema University Profile

Busitema University Nursing Students Association Finalists'Dinner

Recent News

The new complex within Mbale Regional Referral Hospital premises, the new home of the Faculty of Health Sciences Library, Mbale campus.

Faculty of Health Sciences Library, Mbale campus Relocates to New Premises

1 week 3 days ago

A Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda facilitator leads a practical session during an earlier Wikimedia training at Busitema University in April 2026. Photo credit: Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda.

Busitema University Library to Host Wikimedia Training to Strengthen…

1 week 3 days ago

Members of the Busitema University delegation pose for a group photograph with officials from Makerere University’s Directorate for ICT Support (DICTS) during the two-day ICT benchmarking exercise held on 21–22 September 2026.

Busitema University Benchmarks ICT Systems to Guide Future Investment

1 week 3 days ago

Ms. Harriet Nabirye at the National Museum of American Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State during the International Visitor Leadership Program.

Busitema University Principal Institutional Advancement Officer Selected…

1 week 4 days ago

Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to Malaria Control

Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to…

2 weeks 4 days ago

Busitema University’s delegation, comprising the Guild President, Vice Guild President, Finance Minister and Ms Namwagwe Justine, Acting Dean of Students and Senior Warden at Nagongera Campus, poses for a photograph during the 10th Annual Deans of Students and 18th Guild Leaders’ Conference at Bishop Stuart University in Mbarara.

Busitema Guild Leaders Join National Conference on Student Welfare,…

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Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

2 weeks 4 days ago

Busitema University’s bronze medal-winning chess team with Dean of Students Mr. Joseph Wanyama (second left) and Deputy Chief of Sports Dr. Agnes Baluka Masajja (right) in Cairo

Chess Team Secures Bronze at the 12th All-Africa University Games in Egypt

2 weeks 4 days ago

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills,…

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Busitema University Benchmarks ICT Systems to Guide Future Investment

25 Sep 2026 09:43 EAT

Busitema University Principal Institutional Advancement Officer Selected for U.S. Leadership Programme on Strategic University Partnerships

24 Sep 2026 18:41 EAT

Busitema Guild Leaders Join National Conference on Student Welfare, Leadership and Campus Safety

17 Sep 2026 17:39 EAT

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

17 Sep 2026 16:36 EAT

Chess Team Secures Bronze at the 12th All-Africa University Games in Egypt

17 Sep 2026 13:30 EAT

Busitema University Launches MTN Spark Hub to Drive Digital Skills, Innovation and Community Solutions

17 Sep 2026 10:23 EAT

Health and Medicine

Officials from Busitema University and Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College during activities marking the China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop at Busitema University.

Busitema Officially Launches China-Uganda Pharmacy Luban Workshop Training Programme for First Cohort of 36 Students

16 Sep 2026 11:53 EAT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

17 Aug 2026 17:22 EAT

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

17 Aug 2026 16:54 EAT

Busitema University Renews Strategic Partnership with the International Institute of Health Sciences

Busitema University Renews Strategic Partnership with the International Institute of Health Sciences

11 Jun 2025 11:40 EAT

Latest News

University officials, researchers and participants pose for a group photo during the 4th Busitema University Annual Science, Technology and Innovation Symposium at Hursey Resort Hotel in Soroti.

4th Busitema University Annual Science, Technology and Innovation Symposium Brings Research and Innovation Closer to Society

28 Sep 2026 13:25 EAT

The new complex within Mbale Regional Referral Hospital premises, the new home of the Faculty of Health Sciences Library, Mbale campus.

Faculty of Health Sciences Library, Mbale campus Relocates to New Premises

25 Sep 2026 13:12 EAT

A Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda facilitator leads a practical session during an earlier Wikimedia training at Busitema University in April 2026. Photo credit: Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda.

Busitema University Library to Host Wikimedia Training to Strengthen Uganda’s Digital Heritage

25 Sep 2026 12:34 EAT

Members of the Busitema University delegation pose for a group photograph with officials from Makerere University’s Directorate for ICT Support (DICTS) during the two-day ICT benchmarking exercise held on 21–22 September 2026.

Busitema University Benchmarks ICT Systems to Guide Future Investment

25 Sep 2026 09:43 EAT

Ms. Harriet Nabirye at the National Museum of American Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State during the International Visitor Leadership Program.

Busitema University Principal Institutional Advancement Officer Selected for U.S. Leadership Programme on Strategic University Partnerships

24 Sep 2026 18:41 EAT

Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to Malaria Control

Researchers from Six Universities Explore Data-Driven Approaches to Malaria Control

17 Sep 2026 18:57 EAT

Busitema University’s delegation, comprising the Guild President, Vice Guild President, Finance Minister and Ms Namwagwe Justine, Acting Dean of Students and Senior Warden at Nagongera Campus, poses for a photograph during the 10th Annual Deans of Students and 18th Guild Leaders’ Conference at Bishop Stuart University in Mbarara.

Busitema Guild Leaders Join National Conference on Student Welfare, Leadership and Campus Safety

17 Sep 2026 17:39 EAT

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

Busitema Chess Team Finishes Fourth at All Africa University Games

17 Sep 2026 16:36 EAT