April 27
Uganda: National Science Week Hackathon Launched to Turn Ideas Into Market-Ready Solutions
Government, through the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Secretariat under the Office of the President, has launched the National Science Week 2026 Innovation Challenge, a… Read more »
April 13
Uganda: Ibanda University to Roll Out Full Science Programmes in Major Academic Expansion
Ibanda University in Ibanda District is set to introduce full-fledged science degree programmes as part of a strategic expansion aimed at strengthening its academic portfolio and… Read more »
April 09
Uganda: Government Asked to Boost Funding for Student Science Innovations
The government has been called upon to invest more resources in students developing innovations in science and technology, to help them grow their ideas and contribute to national… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space - Museveni
President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications. Read more »
March 29
Uganda: Farmers Urged to Adopt Research-Driven Technologies At Northern Uganda Agricultural Show
Farmers in Northern Uganda have been urged to embrace research-driven agricultural technologies as a pathway to increased productivity and improved household incomes. Read more »
March 23
Uganda: Government Pushes Universities to Prioritize Practical Research and Innovation
The Ugandan government is urging higher education institutions to focus on practical, problem-solving research and innovation that drives economic transformation for a common… Read more »
March 15
Uganda: Kabale University Celebrates International Day of Mathematics, Encourages Hope and Innovation
Kabale University joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Mathematics, using the occasion to encourage appreciation of mathematics as a source of… Read more »
Uganda: Teachers Urged to Innovate As Kabale University Marks Mathematics Day
Kabale University has called on teachers to adopt creative and practical teaching methods to effectively implement the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC), particularly in… Read more »
December 11, 2025
Uganda: Alupo Urges Universities to Prioritise Science, Research and Innovation
Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo has called for greater emphasis on science, research and innovation if the country is to achieve meaningful socio-economic transformation. Read more »
December 04, 2025
Uganda: JCRC Seeks Shs14bn to Establish Uganda's First Bone-Marrow Treatment Centre for Sickle Cell Patients
The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) has launched an urgent appeal for $4 million (about Shs14 billion) to build Uganda's first dedicated facility for treating Sickle Cell… Read more »
November 06, 2025
Uganda: STI Uganda Building Tech Hubs to Reverse-Engineer Foreign Machinery and Boost Artisanal Miners
Uganda is making a calculated move to break its reliance on foreign technology by establishing high-tech engineering hubs designed to reverse-engineer imported machinery and… Read more »
October 01, 2025
Africa: Dei Biopharma Dismisses False Exodus Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Africa's Healthcare Future
Uganda's flagship pharmaceutical and biotechnology giant, Dei BioPharma, has dismissed as false and malicious reports alleging a mass exodus of its senior scientists from the… Read more »
July 06, 2025
Uganda: Museveni Urges Ugandans to Embrace Science, Innovation
President Museveni has reiterated the need for Ugandans, particularly learners, to strongly embrace science, innovation, and technology as the country pushes towards a… Read more »
July 03, 2025
Uganda: Quality Chemical Industries Trains 45 African Stem Interns in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil), a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer and the largest producer of World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualified HIV/AIDS and malaria… Read more »
June 23, 2025
Uganda: Adjumani Launches Groundbreaking Research On Women, Climate Policy
A landmark research initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Uganda's national climate policies and local realities has been launched in Adjumani District, with a special focus… Read more »
