About MakPress Journals
Makerere University Press (MakPress) aims to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed journals from Africa’s most prestigious university as well as other institutions with whom Makerere University shares the goal of featuring research that is internationally recognized, relevant and impactful to development needs of Africa and beyond.
Each journal is guided by a quality-assured, internationally composed editorial board, ensuring rigorous peer review, research transparency, and adherence to the highest standards of professionalism.
We publish scholarship across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, digital innovation, health, governance, sustainable development, education, culture, and the humanities — highlighting research that addresses emerging global and regional challenges.
Our journals showcase research that informs policy, drives innovation, and fosters societal transformation, supported by open access, digital platforms, and global partnerships with other leading publishers.
Explore our journals to discover scholarship where African excellence, technological innovation, and cultural insight converge to shape global conversations and deliver solutions for today and the future.