Something unusual is happening at the Makerere University – John Hopkins University (MUJHU) research collaboration facility at Mulago hill in Kampala.
The walls of the aging building have been freshly painted white with carefully coated patches of hot colours; reds, orange, and blues. The old style plain walls, typical of a laboratory, are out, together with the huge tables, machines and sample storage fridges. In their place, are rooms accessorised with artistic designs made out of carefully crafted wood and pieces of African Kitengi cloth – to depict what’s trending for a typical Ugandan youth. Read More
