Despite notable progress in reducing malaria prevalence, Uganda still faces major challenges in diagnosing and managing the disease especially in hard-to-reach communities and among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children under five. Dr. Sam Gudoi, Senior Project Manager at the Malaria Consortium, shared […]
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), in collaboration with Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), has successfully completed a digital skills training program across 15 rural districts, reaching 2,643 participants. This initiative, funded by the Uganda Communications Universal Service Access Fund (UCUSAF), aimed […]
Prof. Edward Bbaale, Dr. Rose Nakasi, PS Dr. Amina Zawedde and Prof Tonny Oyana after unveiling the lab. In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare through technology, the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with Makerere University, has inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Health Lab. This pioneering […]
The Automated Mobile Microscopy for Malaria Diagnosis and Surveillance in Uganda (DS-I Malaria Project) has been launched. Field surveys and testimonies from regional hospitals and lower health centres III and IV were also presented during the ceremony held at Fairway hotel in Kampala on 11th […]
Building experts have chosen Makerere University’ Block B of the College of Computing and Information Science (CoCIS) among the easily accessible and fire – safe Education Institutions Buildings in Uganda. The building was named during the inaugural National Building Control Award (NBCA) 2023 at ceremony […]
Renowned Ugandan academic and international ICT consultant, Eng Dr. F. Francis Tusubira, has implored Makerere University to protect its reputation and lead the technological revolution and research in the country. Dr. Tusubira previously taught at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) for many […]
Makerere University has launched the first Smart Classroom Facility in Uganda worth over $100,000 USD. The facility accommodating 50 computers will be used for recording, broadcasting, and automation in the classroom including monitoring the examination, quizzes, and any other form of assessment. The University has […]
The project team with the Hon. Moses Kizige (State Minister, Karamoja) Prof. Tonny Oyana (Principal, CoCIS) and Dr. Joyce Bukirwa (Head, LIS Dept) A group of College of Computing and IS (Makerere University) researchers disseminated their research findings for their project titled “A Framework for the […]
Executive Summary Introduction This study addresses the need to effectively meet the information needs of secondary school students during the lockdown in Uganda. When the President of the Republic of Uganda directed that all schools be closed schools on 20th March 2020, students at all […]