In a strategic move aimed at strengthening Uganda’s financial and insurance sectors, Prudential Uganda has awarded UGX 135 million to the top five graduates of Makerere University’s Actuarial Science program, underscoring its firm commitment to nurturing globally competitive actuarial talent within the country. The initiative, operating under the Prudential Actuarial Support Scheme (PASS) is a...Read More

On 4th June 2025, the leadership and academic staff from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) participated in a training workshop aimed at empowering them with knowledge and techniques on grants administration and management. Featuring presentations on understanding the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) key processes and systems, compliance and accountability, the...Read More

Poor households in low-income countries face numerous risks, from extreme weather events to illness and crop failure. With limited savings and assets, even small shocks can have devastating consequences on welfare. While formal insurance products can potentially help mitigate these risks, their uptake remains remarkably low among rural smallholder farmers, who instead primarily rely on...Read More

On Friday 23rd May 2025, a delegation from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) visited Makerere University to strengthen partnership with the School of Economics through re-engineering economic research, capacity building, policy formulation and collaboration to impact Africa’s development and transformation. The Engagement meeting focusing on shaping Africa’s future in research and development brought on...Read More

The Principal, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Prof. Edward Bbaale participated in the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Academy in Rabat, Morocco, from 21st to 23rd May 2025. The Academy, themed “Financing a Just Transition to Green and Circular Economies,” convened representatives from PAGE countries across the region. It was designed to enhance...Read More

The Principal, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) Prof. Edward Bbaale, participated in the Natural Capital Collaborative Workshop, held under the theme “Aligning Research with Policy Priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa,” convened by the University of Cape Town from 26th to 27th  May, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa. The Environment for Development (EfD) Makerere...Read More