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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

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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…

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Prof Paul Waako

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Busitema University Scholar Co-Authors New Framework for Strengthening Integrity in Bibliometric Research

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Abubakari Ssemwogerere

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Busitema University Releases 2025/2026 Provisional Graduation List

Busitema University Releases 2025/2026 Provisional Graduation List

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Busitema University Releases 2026/2027 Change of Programme and Subject Combination List

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A technician records information while working alongside electrical switchgear. Photo credit: Jason Florio/World Bank.

World Bank Findings Highlight Emerging Employment Challenges for Busitema…

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Women farmers in India use AI-enabled smartphones to check their crops. Photo credit: World Bank Group.

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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

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

17 Sep 2026 13:30 EAT

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

17 Sep 2026 10:23 EAT

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

Prof Paul Waako

Prof. Waako Calls on Students, Staff and Communities to Join MTN Spark Hub Engagement at Busitema University

15 Sep 2026 08:45 EAT

Prof Mastsbisa

Busitema Visiting Professor Motlalepula Matsabisa Honoured with Prestigious Hamilton Naki Award

14 Sep 2026 17:22 EAT

Busitema University Scholar Co-Authors New Framework for Strengthening Integrity in Bibliometric Research

Busitema University Scholar Co-Authors New Framework for Strengthening Integrity in Bibliometric Research

14 Sep 2026 16:32 EAT

Abubakari Ssemwogerere

Former Library Graduate Fellow Abubakari Ssemwogerere Featured in Biodiversity Heritage Library’s 20th Anniversary Series

14 Sep 2026 15:58 EAT

Busitema University Releases 2025/2026 Provisional Graduation List

Busitema University Releases 2025/2026 Provisional Graduation List

11 Sep 2026 15:34 EAT