Building Leadership and Communicating Impact: Key Insights from the RUFORUM Pre-AGM Activities
Building Leadership and Communicating Impact: Key Insights from the RUFORUM Pre-AGM Activities How can African Universities demonstrate transformative impact in their countries? Last week, RUFORUM’s pre-AGM activities tackled this question head-on, convening leaders from across the continent to focus on two powerful levers:
UMU Flames Crowned 2025 FUBA Division One Champions After Dramatic Finals Comeback
UMU Flames have lit up Ugandan basketball with a story worthy of the headlines, clinching the 2025 FUBA Division One Championship after a finals series that felt like a full-length drama complete with heartbreak, resurgence, and a triumphant finish. For Uganda Martyrs University,
Collaborative Effort Boosts Youth Agripreneurship as UMU concludes TAGDev TOT at Mariaflo, Masaka City
Uganda Martyrs University, under the TAGDev 2.0 initiative with support from RUFORUM, has been hosting a three-day residential Training of Trainers (ToT) aimed at strengthening participants’ capacity in designing entrepreneurship and agribusiness education curricular for university staff, agricultural extention workers and out of
UMU at the 3rd Annual Farmers’ Retreat (Olusiisira Lw’Abalimi)—Buikwe District
The Annual Farmers’ Retreat (Olusiisira Lw’Abalimi) has steadily grown into a cornerstone event for Uganda’s agricultural sector—bringing together farmers, agripreneurs, researchers, and development partners to exchange ideas, innovations, and practices that strengthen sustainable food systems. Organized by KAM Farm Limited in partnership with
UMU Saints eye KU as first hurdle in UFL title defense
The University Football League (UFL) returns with intensity today, and all eyes will be on the defending champions, Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) Saints. As they take on Kampala University (KU) at Nakivubo, the Saints step onto the pitch not just to win a
UMU Welcomes RUFORUM–TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship Students
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) today officially welcomed a new cohort of students under the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev) Project, a flagship initiative implemented in partnership with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in
UMU Hosts RENU Team for Eduroam Awareness Campaign
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) today hosted a team from the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) for a two-day eduroam awareness campaign, which kicked off at the Graduation Square. The initiative aimed at registering students’ and staff devices onto the eduroam platform, a global Wi-Fi service
The 1st Regional Ministerial Conference on the East African Common Higher Education Area(EACHEA)
The much-anticipated East African Higher Education Area (EACHEA) Conference 2025 officially opened today, 9th September, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The three-day conference, running until 11th September, has convened education leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the East African Community. It is
The Exciting Unknown and Nervous thrill of beginning a life-changing journey at Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) has this week come alive with the energy, curiosity, and aspirations of its newest students, as the institution commenced its highly anticipated orientation program. Running throughout the week at the main campus in Nkozi, the program is designed to
Uganda Martyrs University Shines at Jinja SS Exhibition, Showcasing Diverse Academic Opportunities
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is leaving a lasting impression at the ongoing exhibition at Jinja Secondary School, where it is engaging students, parents, and educators with its rich variety of academic programs. The exhibition, which brings together leading institutions from across the country,
