College of Education and External Studies is a constituent college of @Makerere . The largest teacher training institution in Africa since 1922.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined July 2011
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25/10/2026: Strengthening IoDEL partnerships! @Makerere VC @ProfNawangwe led a delegation, including @MakCEES faculty Prof. Paul B. Muyinda & Dr Godfrey Mayende to @unima_official for talks on the ODeL–@AstriaLearning partnership to expand access to quality education.
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The Makerere University delegation that included myself, Prof Paul Muyinda and Dr. Godfrey Mayende from the Institute of Open, Distance and e-L earning received a very warm welcome on arrival in Blantyre, Malawi from our hosts. We are visiting the University of Malawi for discussions on opportunities for collaboration and to evaluate progress made under the ODeL partnership between University of Malawi and Astria Learning within the Alliance for African Partnerships (AAP). Makerere’s strategic plan highlights the need for ODeL as a means of expanding access to our highly sought after quality education.
21/10/2026: Dr. Euzobia M. Baine, Chief Gender Officer @MakerereGMD underscored @Makerere's responsibility to foster an enabling environment that supports students & staff in balancing their academic & professional commitments with childcare needs.@MakCEES
Applauding @MakerereGMD & the Partnership for Change (@Pf_Change), the Principal @MakCEES, Prof. Anthony M. Mugagga noted that the model Day Care Facility & Nursery @MakCEES would provide a practical learning environment for teacher trainees in Early Childhood Care & Education.
21/10/2026:Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Deputy VC (Finance & Admin.) @Makerere receives the architectural & refurbishment plan for a model Day Care Facility @MakCEES from the Country Director Partnership for Change Ethiopia (@Pf_Change). The partners include: @MakerereGMD & @Mglsd_UG
Development Economics Lecture: Tusiime Mary Mercy @MakCEES student & Year 3 Economics Class Representative appreciated the guest lecture on entrepreneurship for equipping her with the knowledge & confidence to start a business regardless of her profession. @MakCoBAMS @EdBbaale
15/10/2026: The Deputy Principal @MakCEES, Assoc. Prof. Nicholas Itaaga, applauded the participants, urging them to remain committed to aligning the academic programs with competency-based education requirements & national curriculum standards. @Makerere @MakerereNews
2/Oct/2026: Speaking at Dyslexia Awareness Day @Makerere, Annemaaike Kruisselbrink (@AnnemaaikeK) of Backup Uganda (@Backup_Uganda): "We're holding this conversation so teachers & educators understand dyslexia & come up with strategies to support dyslexic learners. @Educ_SportsUg
2/Oct/2026: Dyslexia Awareness Day @Makerere. Ms. Marion Kirabo, @MakerereLaw alumnus, persisted through dyslexia to earn a Bachelor of Laws—excelling with support from family & teachers. She stresses the need for support systems for learners with dyslexia. @Educ_SportsUg
2/10/2026:"We must commit to understand, not judge, & support early screening in our schools." — Ms. Sarah Bugosi, Commissioner Technical Support Services @Educ_SportsUg. We want all children in school, including those with special abilities. @Makerere @Educ_SportsUg @MakCEES
2/10/2026: Ms. Rosalin K. Abigail, Executive Director-Africa Dyslexia Organization presenting: the Neuro-diversity in Africa at the 4th Annual Dyslexia Day @Makerere. @MakerereNews @Educ_SportsUg @MakCEES @squamiuganda @NUDIPU @kyaningacdc @Backup_Uganda @InclusionUganda @usdc3
2/10/2026: Presenting Virtually - Lauda Phidolis, 12 years old & Alvin Devodo, 11 years old from Indonesia, sharing their experiences on dyslexia to the audience at the 4th Annual Dyslexia Day. @Makerere @Educ_SportsUg @MakCEES @squamiuganda @NUDIPU @kyaningacdc
2/10/2026: “Significant gaps remain in societal understanding of dyslexia, we need to increase awareness & public understanding of Dyslexia,” said Dr Michael Walimbwa, faculty member @MakCEES while Moderating at the 4th Annual Dyslexia Day. @Educ_SportsUg @MakCEES @kyaningacdc
2/10/2026: The VC @Makerere, @ProfNawangwe called for stronger collaboration among researchers, educators, parents, & government institutions to advance the dyslexia conversation “from awareness & evidence to transformative action & lasting educational change.” @MaKCEES
2/10/2026 | 4th Annual Dyslexia Day: Representing Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of @Makerere, Prof. Bruce Kirenga (@brucekirenga ), Principal @MakCHS, underscored the need for increased research to establish the magnitude & nature of dyslexia in Uganda. @kyaningacdc
