KAMPALA, Sept. 18, 2026 — Makerere’s and Ugandan clean-air technology initiative AirQo has been named a finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, earning global recognition for its efforts to improve air-quality monitoring across Africa using low-cost sensors, open data platforms and artificial intelligence. AirQo was […]
Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha has officially assumed office as Principal of Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), pledging to work with staff, students and university management to strengthen academic excellence, research, innovation and the welfare of the college community. Bainomugisha formally took over […]
Prof. Tonny Oyana hands over to Acting CoCIS Principal Dr. Peter Nabende. Dr. Peter Nabende has assumed the role of Acting Principal of Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), following the handover of office by Prof. Tonny Oyana on Friday, August 7, […]
A section of freshers during orientation First-year students at Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) have been challenged to develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions tailored to Africa’s unique challenges rather than relying solely on existing global AI technologies. The call was made […]
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, paid a high-profile visit to Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), touring its flagship research labs and challenging staff and students to push their innovations from the laboratory bench into […]
Makerere University has called for increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, warning that Africa risks being left behind in the rapidly evolving global digital economy if governments and the private sector fail to prioritize the emerging technologies. The call was made by […]
A group photo of the VC and CoCIS staff after the meeting The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has asked staff in the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) to increase the production of PhD to meet continental demands. Speaking during […]
Prof. Tonny Oyana making his opening remarks during the retreat The atmosphere at Speke Resort Munyonyo was reflective yet celebratory as staff of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, gathered for a retreat on Friday, June 5, 2026. The purpose was […]
KAMPALA, Feb. 24, 2026 The four day Makerere University 76th graduation (24th-27th February 2026) ceremony kicked off with Vice Chancellor presenting graduands from the College of Education and External Studies; the College of Computing and Information Sciences; the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences; and […]
Members of EASLIS and CoCIS in group photo with Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe after the launch VC Emphasizes Research as Key to Africa’s Global Integration Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has urged universities across Africa to invest in research, publication, and innovation as a […]