Promoting Sustainable Practices; PELUM Donates Briquette-Making Machine to Rutete Community
In a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, PELUM Uganda with support from Bridge from the world donated briquette-making machines to Nyakasheema Farmer Family Learning groups under African Rural University in Rutete Subcounty. The event, held on August 17th, 2025, brought together over 50 members of the Nyakasheema Farmer […]
ARU Vice Chancellor, VCF Engage State Minister Muyingo to Shape Uganda’s Higher Education Future
Today, 5th August, 2025, the Vice Chancellor of African Rural University (ARU), Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, Senior Ashoka Fellow, joined fellow Vice Chancellors under the Vice Chancellors’ Forum (VCF) in a strategic national policy dialogue at the Ministry of Education and Sports. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss key policy matters including a position […]
ARU Staff Attend NCHE Capacity Building Workshop for Higher Education Institution Managers
Today, the Academic Registrar, Mr. Lwanga Anthony Claret; ARU Faculty Dean, Dr. Jerome Bagenda Sengonzi; and PRMO Planning and Resource Mobilization Officer, Mr. Delaco Oluba Denis, from African Rural University are attending a capacity building workshop for higher education institution managers at the International University of East Africa, Kasanga. The workshop is organised by the […]
ARU Shortlisted for the Prestigious Zairi International Award!
We are thrilled to announce that African Rural University (ARU) has been shortlisted for the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Non-Profit Contribution to the Community in the 4th Cycle of the Zairi International Awards for Excellence in Higher Education (2024–2025)! Following a highly competitive selection process involving applications from institutions across 34 countries, ARU was […]
RIESEA2025 Summit Day One Highlights as East Africa’s Innovation Ecosystem Takes Center Stage
“Innovation is not just about invention, it’s about creating jobs, transforming economies, and unlocking futures.” “The RIESEA Summit will be a gamechanger, it’s a turning point for East Africa’s innovation and #entrepreneurship landscape. Over these two days, we are laying the foundation for a more connected, empowered, and future-ready regional ecosystem.” These were the powerful opening […]