February 2026

Month

26th February 2026-During the 76th Graduation Ceremony (24th to 27th February 2026), Makerere University invoked its tradition of recognizing outstanding performance and excellence in academics, research, teaching, knowledge transfer, publication and authorship. The College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) presented students for graduation on the third day of the 76th graduation ceremony. Consequently, on...
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26th February 2026– The third day of Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony, held on 26th February 2026, underscored the University’s central role in shaping economic thought, business leadership, and public policy in Uganda and beyond. On this day, the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) together with Makerere University Business School (MUBS) presented their...
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13th February 2026– Makerere University successfully hosted the First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling (12th to 13th February 2026), a landmark continental gathering aimed at strengthening Africa’s ability to integrate climate and natural capital issues into economic and fiscal decision-making. Held under the theme “Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics: Rethinking Growth in Africa’s...
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12th February 2026 – African economies are increasingly exposed to climate-related shocks that threaten development gains, fiscal sustainability, and macroeconomic stability. From extreme weather events and biodiversity loss to the depletion of natural capital, climate risks are reshaping economic realities across the continent. Yet many macroeconomic frameworks used in public finance and planning continue to...
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