KAMPALA– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday officially opened Makerere University’s Research and Innovations Week, which is taking place at the Makerere University Main Hall.
While speaking at the event, President Museveni reminded participants that Africa was colonized on account of lagging behind in science and technology.
“From the very beginning, therefore, the NRM recognized that this was one of the major bottlenecks for the progress of Uganda and Africa, as well as the survival of the African people” President Museveni said.
The Makerere University Research and Innovations Week, is showcasing a groundbreaking research and innovations that will drive Uganda’s development, supported through the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (Mak-RIF).
The Makerere University Research and Innovations Week 2025, which started today Tuesday 8th will end on Thursday 10th April 2025.
According to Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe, this research fund initiative is propelling Uganda toward middle-income status by generating credible evidence to inform national priorities and accelerate progress and so far, over 1,300 multidisciplinary projects have been funded.
The Research and Innovations Week 2025 is featuring an exhibition and plenary sessions concurrently and the exhibition is consisting of both science and arts-based Research and Innovations projects addressing each of the thematic areas of the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (Mak-RIF) Research agenda.
Some of the areas of focus at the event include Agricultural transformation, food security and livelihoods, health and wellbeing, science and technology, natural resources management, urbanization and climate change, cultural heritage and creative arts, governance, social justice and human rights and economic growth and innovation.
