Minister Musenero, Col. Nakalema urge Ugandans to embrace local innovation for progress

Ugandan Minister Monica Musenero and Col. Edith Nakalema urge citizens to embrace local science, technology, and innovation for national development during the first National Science Summit in Kampala.

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Monica Musenero and Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House ...

Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita, young Ugandan scientists, are top 10 finalists for the 2025 European Inventors Prize for their biodegradable food preservation sachet.

Ugandan scientists finalists for European inventors prize

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

14/06/2025

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Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita, young Ugandan scientists, are top 10 finalists for the 2025 European Inventors Prize for their ...

Uganda's National Science Week, June 15-20, will showcase locally developed technologies and innovations under the theme "Made in Uganda." The free event aims to connect the public and investors with Ugandan ingenuity

Science Week to showcase ‘Made in Uganda’ technologies

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

13/05/2025

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Uganda's National Science Week, June 15-20, will showcase locally developed technologies and innovations under the theme "Made in Uganda." The ...

President and the First Lady's arrival at Tuesday's International Education Day celebration in Kololo

Museveni urges Uganda to prioritize science, AI in education

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

30/04/2025

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President and the First Lady's arrival at Tuesday's International Education Day celebration in Kololo KOLOLO, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni ...

President Museveni meets with Dr. Matthias Magoola, CEO of Dei Biopharma Ltd, and team to discuss their innovative projects, including over 100 patents filed for treatments of diseases like cancer, HIV, and Alzheimer's.

Museveni applauds Dei Biopharma Founder Dr. Magoola over US patent for cancer treatment

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

13/04/2025

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President Museveni meets with Dr. Matthias Magoola, CEO of Dei Biopharma Ltd, and team to discuss their innovative projects, including ...

Dr. Matthias Magoola, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dei Group of Companies, acknowledged and thanked the assistance of President Museveni for supporting Ugandan scientists despite the difficulties faced by them bringing innovation to Uganda.

Ugandan scientist secures US patent for ground-breaking cancer treatment

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

12/02/2025

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Dr. Matthias Magoola, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dei Group of Companies, acknowledged and thanked the assistance of ...

Dr. Matthias Magoola, founder and CEO of Dei Group of Companie

Museveni praises Dei BioPharma for leading Uganda’s self-sufficient agenda on essential medicines production

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

06/02/2025

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Dr. Matthias Magoola, founder and CEO of Dei Group of Companie KYOTERA — President Yoweri Museveni has praised Dei BioPharma ...

Ggoobi emphasized the importance of attracting tourists and investors to achieve the country's 10-fold growth strategy.

Uganda unveils ambitious budget plan for FY 2025/26

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

20/12/2024

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Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Secretary to the Treasury (PHOTO /Courtesy) Uganda's government has ...

Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu, Director of the Uganda Virus Research Institute, faces allegations of abuse of office and nepotism amid claims of favoring relatives for top positions within the institute

UVRI Director Faces Accusations of Abuse of Office, Nepotism

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

15/11/2024

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Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu, Director of the Uganda Virus Research Institute, faces allegations of abuse of office and nepotism amid claims ...

Makerere dons threaten to sue University Council over alleged plot to reappoint Prof Barnabas Nawangwe as Vice Chancellor (PHOTO /Courtesy)

Uganda’s Research Woes: Studies gather dust due to communication gaps

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

02/11/2024

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Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe Kampala, Uganda - A staggering 80% of research projects conducted at Makerere University's ...

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