Student teams from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Makerere University and Aalto University (Finland), have been working together under the umbrella of the Problem Based Learning East Africa Initiative to find ways to turn plastic waste into valuable products. One of the concepts they developed was showcased in an event called Up-Plastic...Read More

You are invited to attend the introduction of our book, The History of Kigezi: 1900-1970, written and edited by Edward Nobel Bisamunyu and Amanda Tumusiime of Makerere University, Kampala, Monday, 26 February 2018 at 4.00 pm at Makerere Art Gallery. Additional chapters in this book have been derived from a chapter written previously by the...Read More

This afternoon, members of the CEDAT and CNS administration, together with representation from Makerere University’s Directorate of Internal Audit witnessed the handover of the CEDAT / CNS procurement office. The office, manned by Mr. Stephen Byaruhanga has been officially handed over to Mr. Deo Ibanda. Mr. Ibanda was formerly procurement officer in CEES / School...Read More

Title: Dewaterability of faecal sludge and its implications on faecal sludge management in urban slums Authors: S. Semiyaga, M. A. E. Okure, C. B. Niwagaba, P. M. Nyenje & F. Kansiime Keywords: Decentralized, Environmental pollution, Faecal sludge, Particle size distribution, Pit latrine Published: 14 September 2016 Abstract: The current practices of faecal sludge management in urban slums pose risks to public health and environmental pollution....Read More

Title: Are pit latrines in urban areas of SubSaharan Africa performing? A review of usage, filling, insects and odour nuisances Authors: Anne Nakagiri, Charles B. Niwagaba, Philip M. Nyenje, Robinah N. Kulabako, John B. Tumuhairwe, Frank Kansiime Keywords: Filling, Insects, Pit latrine, Smell, Sub- Saharan Africa usage Published: 2016 Abstract: Background: A pit latrine is...Read More