Makerere University has signed a transformative five-year partnership with Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) of China to boost agricultural research, training, and innovation in Uganda and beyond.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on July 28, 2025, will be implemented under Makerere’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). The agreement focuses on collaborative research, student and staff exchanges, and the development of sustainable agricultural solutions through technology and capacity building.
“This MoU is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing research that responds to local and global food security needs,” said Makerere Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe during the signing ceremony. “It opens up pathways for our staff and students to gain international exposure while co-developing solutions with NAU.”
Prof. Zhu Yan, Vice President of NAU, led the Chinese delegation. She expressed optimism about the collaboration, calling it a significant opportunity to create impact through joint innovation. “NAU is proud to join hands with Makerere University, one of Africa’s premier institutions. Together, we will pursue impactful research, promote knowledge exchange, and cultivate the next generation of agricultural scientists and innovators,” she said.
Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, who facilitated the NAU visit, emphasized the partnership’s potential to transform Uganda’s agricultural landscape. He highlighted key areas of focus such as enhancing the coffee value chain, improving marketing systems, and promoting organic fertilizer production through technology transfer.
“This partnership is timely,” said Hon. Ssempijja. “It aligns well with Uganda’s agricultural transformation agenda, and I am confident it will yield lasting impact for our farmers and agro-industrial players.”
The MoU outlines joint efforts in five priority areas:
- Collaborative research in agriculture, food systems, environmental sciences, and biosystems engineering.
- Exchange programs for students and academic staff.
- Innovation in teaching and learning technologies.
- Joint resource mobilization and partnerships with global agencies like the UNDP and WHO.
- Promotion of sustainable, community-focused solutions.
The signing ceremony took place at Makerere’s main campus in Kampala and was witnessed by top university leaders, faculty, and government officials. It concluded with a joint commitment to launch pilot research programs in the next academic year.
This agreement strengthens Makerere University’s growing international profile and its mission to lead scientific solutions for global challenges, especially in food systems and environmental sustainability.
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