Mountains of the Moon University has taken a significant stride in strengthening campus safety by conducting a comprehensive First Aid Course on Injury Detection, Management, and Prevention. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Student Affairs through the University Clinic, brought together students (33) and staff (3) eager to acquire critical emergency response skills. The...Read More

On Tuesday 4th November 2025, MMU hosted Prof.Geart Haesert a Lecturer in the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering in the University of Ghent who held a Public Lecture on Genetic Diversity for more climate resilience in our cropping systems. He explained why we need genetic diversity and how to create genetic diversity in our cropping systems...Read More

In a continued effort to strengthen higher education, research, and community outreach in agroecology across the Rwenzori region, Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) on Friday, 17th/October 2025 held a training on scholarly writing at New Fort View Hotel, Fort Portal. The one-day training was conducted under the Agroecology in the Rwenzori Region Phase II...Read More

On 7th October 2025, the Africa Royal Heritage Museum (ARHM) team, led by Director Patrick Kasagame, held a high-level meeting with the leadership of Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) to present an exciting partnership proposal. Prof. Pius Coxwell Achanga – Vice Chancellor, MMU Dean of Students Roselyne Ssali University Librarian Dr. Aregu Raphael Dr....Read More

On 7th October 2025, Mountains of the Moon University hosted a dissemination and sensitization workshop for Western Uganda organized by the Network for Education and Multidisciplinary Research Africa. (NEMRA). The event brought together representatives from universities across Western Uganda including Uganda Pentecostal University, Rwenzori International University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Divine International University,...Read More

Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) convened a one-day budget conference on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, at its Main Campus in Fort Portal to chart the institution’s financial priorities for the 2026/27 Financial Year. The conference, organized by the University Secretary’s office, brought together key stakeholders including Top University Management, Administrative heads, and Budget Focal...Read More

With nearly four in every ten children under five in the Tooro region suffering from stunted growth, nutrition professionals and academic researchers are intensifying efforts to find lasting solutions to malnutrition and poor diets. On Tuesday, 30th/09/2025, Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), convened a workshop at Fort Breeze in Fort Portal to explore how...Read More

Mountains of the Moon University on Monday 15th September 2025 proudly hosted the Roots Africa Symposium, a radical event that gathered together students, farmers, leaders, and stakeholders under the theme “Innovation and Community Transformation.” Speaking as a patron of Agroecology Club at the symposium, Mr. Clovis Kabaseke emphasized the importance of the gathering in exposing...Read More

Mountains of the Moon University Dean of Students Roselyne Ssali joined her counterparts from across Uganda at Gulu University for the annual Deans of Students and Guild Leaders Conference, a gathering that brought together key student affairs professionals to discuss challenges and opportunities in higher education student support services. The conference, hosted by Gulu University,...Read More

Why does a region with agricultural richness still struggle with malnutrition and rising chronic diseases? This paradox lies at the heart of Uganda’s nutrition challenge. Despite the remarkable biodiversity in the Rwenzori region, diets remain far from optimal, particularly low in fruits and vegetables.  Globally, inadequate fruit and vegetable intake is a leading risk factor...Read More