Makerere University, through the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, has partnered with Design without Borders (DwB), Richiencoy, and Injury Control Centre Uganda (ICC-U) to develop a helmet that is low priced, attractive and readily available for motorcycle riders and passengers. The helmet, named ‘B pro’ has been designed to suit the East African...Read More

Most peasant agriculture depends on rain as a source of water/moisture for the soil, and scarcity of rainfall often results in widespread crop failure and famine. Unfortunately over the last few decades, climate change has meant that rainfall patterns have become unpredictable. The frequent crop failure has resulted in widespread food shortages, famine, and death....Read More