Mak clean-air initiative AirQo named Earthshot Prize finalist
KAMPALA, Sept. 18, 2026 — Makerere’s and Ugandan clean-air technology initiative AirQo
Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha Takes Over as Principal of CoCIS, Pledges Focus on Excellence, Research and
Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha has officially assumed office as Principal of Makerere University’s
Nabende Takes Over as Acting CoCIS Principal as Oyana Ends Eight-Year Tenure
Prof. Tonny Oyana hands over to Acting CoCIS Principal Dr. Peter Nabende.
CoCIS Freshers Urged to Develop AI Solutions for African Challenges
A section of freshers during orientation First-year students at Makerere University’s College
STI Minister Commends CoCIS for Innovations
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki,
Makerere Hosts Africa’s 2026 Data Science Gathering, Calls for Greater AI Investment
Makerere University has called for increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and