News Home | Busitema News

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

Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, State Minister for Minerals, is received by Busitema University Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako upon her arrival at the Main Campus for Youth Mining Day on 14 August 2026.

Busitema University Hosts Youth Mining Day as Minister Nyamutoro Calls for Greater Youth Participation in the Minerals Sector

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

14 Sep 2026 17:22 EAT

Busitema Visiting Professor Motlalepula Matsabisa Honoured with Prestigious Hamilton Naki Award

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

Newly Elected 17th Guild President, Mr. Kamara Onesmus reciting the Oath as The University Legal Officer, Ms. Martha Apolot looks on

22 Apr 2026 09:03 EEST

17th Guild Leaders Sworn In Amid Calls for Integrity and Dialogue

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

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…

4 hours 27 minutes ago

Prof Paul Waako

Prof. Waako Calls on Students, Staff and Communities to Join MTN Spark Hub…

1 day 7 hours ago

Busitema Visiting Professor Motlalepula Matsabisa Honoured with…

1 day 22 hours ago

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

Busitema University Scholar Co-Authors New Framework for Strengthening…

1 day 23 hours ago

Abubakari Ssemwogerere

Former Library Graduate Fellow Abubakari Ssemwogerere Featured in…

2 days ago

Busitema University Releases 2025/2026 Provisional Graduation List

Busitema University Releases 2025/2026 Provisional Graduation List

5 days ago

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

Busitema University Releases 2026/2027 Change of Programme and Subject…

5 days ago

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

World Bank Findings Highlight Emerging Employment Challenges for Busitema…

6 days ago

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

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

6 days 5 hours ago

Featured

Busitema Guild President Opens Talks with FAWE Uganda on Student Mental Health and Accommodation

9 Sep 2026 11:32 EAT

Busitema University Joins 10-University Initiative to Expand Women’s Pathways into STEM Teaching

29 Aug 2026 11:05 EAT

Busitema University Targets Stronger Finish as Ultimate University Quiz Preparations Begin

20 Aug 2026 08:32 EAT

THE MAKING OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

17 Aug 2026 17:22 EAT

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF NEW PHYSIOLOGY LAB

17 Aug 2026 16:54 EAT

Mining Professionals Bridge the Skills Gap, Mentor Uganda’s Future Mining Workforce

17 Aug 2026 15:57 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

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

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

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

11 Sep 2026 14:32 EAT

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

World Bank Findings Highlight Emerging Employment Challenges for Busitema Researchers

10 Sep 2026 13:05 EAT