RIF in the Media

November 2023
Makerere University research and innovation meeting
- UBC
- Bukedde TV
September 2023
- Bukedde Television News Bulletin, September 27, 2023 – Commissioning of Modern Records Storage system under the Digitalizing Academic Records and Processes (DARP) project in Makerere University Council Room Level 3, Kalimuzo Building (Central Teaching Facility 1) https://youtu.be/NSEBeqTG7Qo
- September 27, 2023 New Vision on X platform https://twitter.com/newvisionwire/status/1707027020339683474
- September 27, 2023 New Vision Publication: https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/education/makerere-university-gets-digital-storage-faci-NV_171217
- UBC September 26, 2023 8-9pm EAT News Bulletin https://youtu.be/oosBgJiIF9o?si=t4M1agntoeuJA9cU
- Soft Power News September 26, 2023 – Makerere Showcases Research and Innovation Projects
https://softpower.ug/makerere-showcases-research-and-innovation-projects/
June 2023
- The Legacy – Makerere University’s Alumni Newsletter: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Legacy-eNewsletter-from-Makerere-University-Endowment-Fund.pdf
- Star TV: BANGUKA MU BY’ENFUNA || 15 JUNE 2023 NE LUGEMWA MERCY – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJQmkKOWhPQ
May 2023
- Monitor: Scientist develops TB rapid testing kit-https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/scientist-develops-tb-rapid-testing-kit-3865992
March 2023
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UBC Television Uganda: Boosting research and innovation – MAK Varsity launches round4 phd research grants to benefit 117 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kpRVNNKNh0
February 2023
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NTV Uganda: Experts are at high cost of cancer treatment – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3tOmfw_LNo
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PML Daily: Cancer sending Ugandans into grave of poverty as patients spend up to UGX.800k on every UCI visit – Study – https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2023/02/cancer-sending-ugandans-into-grave-of-poverty-as-patients-spend-up-to-ugx-800k-on-every-uci-visit-study.html
- UBC TV: Good Morning Uganda Show on Thursday February 9th, 2023 at 8am -9am EAT. Link – https://www.youtube.com/live/RXREbL8yt48?feature=share
- Star TV: Morning show, 10am – 11am EAT on Tuesday February 7th, 2023; https://www.youtube.com/live/sThQ9ahLKVw?feature=share
November 2022
- UBC: Sweden – Makerere days of excellence – MAK urged to embrace research and innovations for prosperity
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Makerere Researchers Urged on Intellectual Property Rights: https://mazima.ug/tech/mak-researchers-urged-on-intellectual-property-right/
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New Vision: Sweden to support Makerere University to spur economic growth
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Chimp Reports: https://chimpreports.com/sweden-pledges-more-support-to-makereres-research-innovation/
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Uganda Radio Network: MAK Researchers Urged on Intellectual Property Rights https://ugandaradionetwork.net/a/story.php?storyId=218449#.Y3dCfgnLaYw.whatsapp
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Mulendera News: https://mulengeranews.com/mak-researchers-urged-on-intellectual-property-rights/
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The Independent: PSYCHIATRISTS: Stress in Buganda reaches conflict levels after 2020 violence
October 2022
- Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) in the Souvenir Magazine 36-38_RIF
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Curbing HIV/AIDS spread – New infection on increase among female University students
- Mak-RIF Gets sh90B for Research and Innovations
September 2022
March 2022
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Kampala vegetables, milk linked to cancer: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kampala-vegetables-milk-linked-to-cancer-3753286
- One of Mak-RIF’s study titled; ‘Risk and the effect of municipal solid waste dumpsites on the environment (Food and Water) and Human Health in Central Uganda: A Case Study of Kampala Metropolitan area’ was also published in the Media. See the links below for details; URN: https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/researchers-find-loads-of-metal-in-milk-vegetables-grown-near-dumpsites-
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9fLLVGBnJk
Monitor newspaper: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kampala-vegetables-milk-linked-to-cancer-3753286
October 2021
- Chimp Reports: https://chimpreports.com/study-covid-19-stigma-fueled-by-limited-awareness-and-miscommunication/
- UBC TV: https://youtu.be/zK7y9hsMNS8
- Uganda Radio Network: https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/new-study-finds-communication-flaws-in-care-for-covid-19-patients#.YW1di1S5K8o.whatsapp
September 2021
- Daily Monitor Page 7, September 15, 2021
- New Vision September 8, 2021 Page 12
- New Vision September 8, 2021 Page 28
August 2021
- MailChimp: Social misconceptions increasing defiance towards COVID prevention measures-Study
- PML Daily: New study highlights challenges of communities’ response towards Covid-19 mitigation measures
- URN: COVID-19: Over 70% of Kampala City Dwellers Feel Gov’t is Not Acting in Public Interest
May 2021
- Makerere Fund starts open days for colleges. https://observer.ug/education/69655-makerere-fund-starts-open-days-for-colleges
April 2021
- Innovation exhibition unveils tricks to boost the economy: https://observer.ug/businessnews/69474-innovation-exhibition-unveils-tricks-to-boost-the-economy
- The Independent: Researchers start study on impact of food and beverage advertising on children
- UBC Television https://youtu.be/EzNqS-lv4iA
- Salt TV: https://youtu.be/LXmlEeU_5Ls
- MailChimps: https://chimpreports.com/muk-scholars-tipped-on-harnessing-research-to-boost-covid-19-response/
- The Independent: Innovations fund receives UGX 30 billion for science research
- URN: Innovations Fund Receives UGX 30 Billion for Science Research
- NBS Television: Mak-RIF/CoCIS Open Day https://youtu.be/h7Ly6U6IR34
March 2021
- Friday, March 19, 2021, New Vision Newspaper, Page 10
- Thursday, March 18, 2021, Daily Monitor Newspaper Page 6
- New Vision Makerere empowers agro-processors to meet standards
February 2021
- Next Media Uganda(NBS Television): Making Exclusive Breastfeeding A reality in Formal Workplaces in Kampala Uganda: Exploring options to promote child health”. That first one, please
- New Vision: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Page-21-and-22-New-Vision-February-22-2021.pdf
- New Vision: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/New-Vision-February-19-2021-Page-8.pdf
- Daily Monitor: Education ministry advised to set up TV station for learning purposes
- UBC Television Uganda: Dr. Irene Etomaru’s Project _ Ph.D. PROGRAM https://youtu.be/upPbgOIWbiA
- Daily monitor: 76% youth think they are immune to Covid – Report https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/76-youth-think-they-are-immune-to-covid-report-3276682
- Chimp reports: https://chimpreports.com/study-majority-of-school-going-children-engaged-in-drug-and-substance-abuse/
- Chimp reports: https://chimpreports.com/children-in-rural-busoga-traumatized-by-covid-19-new-study-reveals/
January 2021
- UBC Television Uganda: Consider Human rights and Ethics in COVID-19 interventions-Makerere University Researchers to Gov’t; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG3IQ3EJQIg&list=PLx4juCLhI3FFbZJs3MiW1_7qxLd5fJHko&index=1&t=10s
- The Independent: Gov’t disregarded human rights in imposing COVID-19 restrictions; https://www.independent.co.ug/govt-disregarded-human-rights-in-imposing-covid-19-restrictions/
- Chimp reports: https://chimpreports.com/covid-study-disregarding-human-rights-and-ethics-in-implementing-covid-19-guidelines-led-to-non-compliance-among-people/
- UBC Television Uganda: Sexual Health Information https://youtu.be/DGAZcVsR6y4
December 2020
- UBC Television Uganda: 3D Face shields; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY3qWPB7N2c&feature=youtu.be
- Bukedde TV: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=2868345750103673&ref=watch_permalink
- New Vision: Makerere produces face guards to shield health workers
- Daily Monitor: Phones aiding teenage pregnancy – Mak Survey
- UBC Television Uganda: Makerere University Researchers Launch Land capping report
November 2020
- Makerere produces animations of folktales. https://observer.ug/education/67284-makerere-produces-animations-of-folktales
October 2020
- New Vision: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NV171020pg04.pdf
- Chimpreports: https://chimpreports.com/eight-karamoja-districts-served-by-one-public-library-study/
- Daily Monitor: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Monitor-October-5-2020-page-7.pdf
- New Vision: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/New-Vision-October-5-2020-Page-6.jpeg
- Makerere University Lung Institute: MLI Newsletter Vol 3 Iss 3 Oct 2020
September 2020
- New Vision TV: Govt relaxes measures on COVID-19 patients
- UBC Television Uganda: COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma for treatment approved
- New Vision page 3: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/New-Vision-September-17-2020-page-3.pdf
- Daily Monitor Page 3: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Monitor-Page-3-September-17-2020.pdf
- Uganda Radio Network: Makerere Starts Using Recovered Patients’ Blood For Treating Covid-19
- Mak News: Launching COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Drug
- NTVUganda: Government to start trials on potential COVID-19 treatment
- The Independent: Makerere scientists’ big move on COVID-19 treatment
- The Observer: Makerere University unveils three new covid-19 related innovation
- The Observer: Makerere University funds 120 research projects on Covid-19. https://observer.ug/education/66531-makerere-university-funds-120-research-projects-on-covid-19
August 2020
- UBC Television Uganda: Makarere University unveils a touchless hand washing machine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEvbBtT64Mg&feature=youtu.be
- Daily Monitor: Prof Nawangwe blames govt for Makerere’s idle Covid-19 devices: https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Prof-Nawangwe-blames-govt-for-Makerere-idle-Covid19-devices/688334-5613722-hm2vl4z/index.html
- BBS Terefayina: OBUYIIYA MU KUNAABA ENGALO: Okunaaba Mu Ngalo Mungeri Ey’omulembe; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DrA5KowgyA
- COVID-19: Makerere invents automated handwashing kit https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1524581/covid-19-makerere-invents-automated-hand-washing-kit
- New Vision: Makerere invents automated handwashing kit; https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1524581/covid-19-makerere-invents-automated-hand-washing-kit
June 2020
- The Observer: Mak research raises hope on Covid-19 severity.https://observer.ug/news/headlines/65106-mak-research-raises-hope-on-covid-19-severity
- Daily Monitor: Scientists recommend govt to extend Covid-19 lockdown; https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Study-recommends-govt-extend-Covid-19-lockdown/688334-5578144-106en1qz/index.html
- New Vision: https://rif.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RIF-IN-NEWS.pdf
- Uganda Testing Blood Plasma of Recovered COVID-19 Patients in Search for Treatment; https://ugandaradionetwork.net/a/story/uganda-testing-blood-plasma-of-recovered-covid-19-patients-in-search-for-treatment-
- Next media Uganda: Makerere university unveils research on covid-19
- Daily Monitor: Makerere Covid-19 ventilators pass test
- Uganda to use blood plasma of recovered patients for COVID-19 treatment; https://www.independent.co.ug/uganda-to-use-blood-plasma-of-recovered-patients-for-covid-19-treatment/
May 2020
- Makerere University releases results Characteristics and outcomes of index patients diagnosed and treated for COVID-19 in Uganda: New Vision May 27, 2020 Page 3, Daily Monitor May 27, 2020 Page 4
March 2020
- Survey on demand for Uganda’s tourism kicks off: https://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Travel/Survey-on-demand-Uganda-s-tourism-kicks-off/691238-5489106-6bbpddz/index.html
- CAES RIF Research Team Meets Kamuli Piggery Sector Stakeholders: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2020/03/caes-rif-research-team-meets-kamuli-piggery-sector-stakeholders
- Makerere to start a course for Boda Boda riders: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1515924/makerere-start-course-boda-boda-riders
February 2020
- Researchers urged on knowledge translation: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1515731/researchers-urged-knowledge-translation
- Law Teachers Train in the Use of Clinical Methodologies: https://www.facebook.com/28190373198/posts/10156845852173199/
- Government gives Makerere sh30b for research: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1514602/government-makerere-sh30b-research
- NCHE, MAK to profile course worthiness in universities: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1514886/nche-mak-profile-course-worthiness-universities
- Mak RIF funded project on the Empowerment of the Agro-processing Industry (EAPI) Launched: http://caes.mak.ac.ug/uncategorized/mak-rif-funded-project-on-the-empowerment-of-the-agro-processing-industry-eapi-launch
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