UCU Scores 2 More Fellows at National Academy of Sciences
UCU Professors Kiwanuka-Tondo and Balyejusa Kizito inducted as fellows into the National Academy of Science.
UCU Strengthens Its Commitment to Christ-Centered Education at October Public Lecture
UCU Strengthens Its Commitment to Christ-Centered Education at October Public Lecture Uganda Christian University (UCU) today held its October 2025 Annual Public Lecture in Nkoyoyo Hall, organized by the Directorate of Research, Partnerships and Innovations (DRPI). The lecture provided an enriching platform for intellectual and spiritual engagement, centered on the theme: “Toward a Christ-Centered, […]
Psychological Well-being and Associated Factors Among Mothers Aged 10–49 Years in Malongo Sub-County, Mayuge District, Uganda.
Psychological Well-being and Associated Factors Among Mothers Aged 10–49 Years in Malongo Sub-County, Mayuge District, Uganda. Mr. Isaac Senda – PI Dr. Edward K. Mukooza – Co-PI Maternal psychological well-being significantly impacts child development, family dynamics, and community stability. In rural Uganda, adolescent and adult mothers face unique challenges, yet limited research exists on their […]
Conspiracy Beliefs and Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Uganda.
Conspiracy Beliefs and Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Uganda. Prof. Kukunda Elizabeth Bacwayo – PI Dr. Richard Sebaggala – Co-PI This study provides a quantitative assessment of the link between COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs and vaccine hesitancy in Uganda. Amidst a global misinformation “infodemic,” researchers conducted a national cross-sectional survey of 1,201 adults to understand this relationship […]
Design of a portable, durable and affordable biogas packaging unit
Design of a portable, durable and affordable biogas packaging unit. Mr. Eddy Ojara – PI Dr. Miria Frances Agunyo – Co-PI The importance of biogas storage on a global scale cannot be overstated. To fully utilize the potential of biogas, numerous nations have made investments in the development of packaging options (Winquist et al., 2019). […]
Photovoltaic water heater system for Uganda Christian University kitchen.
Photovoltaic water heater system for Uganda Christian University kitchen. Mr. Innocent Okot – PI Dr. Miria Frances Agunyo – Co-PI In Uganda, traditional biomass fuels such as charcoal, firewood, and briquettes are commonly used for cooking and water heating. These fuels are often burned in inefficient cookstoves, leading to significant resource wastage, increased gaseous emissions, […]
Harvest Plus Project – A comparative assessment of workload and resource utilization among Ugandan women associated with cooking of selected commercial beans.
Harvest Plus Project – A comparative assessment of workload and resource utilization among Ugandan women associated with cooking of selected commercial beans. Dr. Martin Mutambuka – PI The study focuses on providing a comparative assessment of workload and resource utilization among women in Uganda associated with cooking of selected popular, commercial bean varieties (both Biofortified […]
Installation and Operation of an Integrated Energy & Resource Recovery System (IEARRS).
Installation and Operation of an Integrated Energy & Resource Recovery System (IEARRS). Dr. Miria Frances Agunyo – PI Dr. Rosemary Bulyaba – Co-PI The project explores an integrated approach to developing solutions for urban and peri-urban environs which integrates management of waste and sanitation while generating much needed clean cooking fuels such as biogas and […]
Developing Sustainable Strategies for Enhancing Native Diversity in Vegetable Seed Banks.
Developing Sustainable Strategies for Enhancing Native Diversity in Vegetable Seed Banks. Ms. Mildred Julian Nakanwagi – PI Mr. David Isooba – Co-PI This research focuses on preserving Uganda’s invaluable native germplasm resources to ensure sustainable agriculture and food security. The faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Uganda Christian University (UCU) leads the initiative, in indigenous vegetable […]
Assessing the level of Financial Inclusion of Semi-Literate Persons in Financial Inclusion initiatives in Rukiga District.
Assessing the level of Financial Inclusion of Semi-Literate Persons in Financial Inclusion initiatives in Rukiga District. Mr. John Steve Mugisha – PI Mr. Osere Samuel – Co-PI This study aims to investigate the financial inclusion of semi-literate individuals in Rukiga District, Uganda, where significant barriers hinder their access to financial services. Despite advancements in financial […]