Makerere University
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Makerere University is a leading public research university in Kampala, Uganda, and one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions.
All labels observed (12)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T357812 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Makerere University Context triple: [Olara Otunnu, educatedAt, Makerere University]
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University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is Kenya’s oldest and largest public university, renowned for its research, teaching, and leadership in higher education across East Africa.
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Rangoon Arts and Science University
Rangoon Arts and Science University is a major public university in Yangon, Myanmar, historically known as a leading center for higher education and political activism in the country.
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Strathmore University
Strathmore University is a leading private university in Kenya known for its strong programs in business, information technology, and law.
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Kenyatta University (satellite campuses)
Kenyatta University (satellite campuses) refers to the network of Kenyatta University’s additional learning centers and branches located in and around Nairobi and other regions, offering extended access to its academic programs beyond the main campus.
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United Nations University
The United Nations University is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization of the United Nations system that focuses on research and education addressing worldwide policy challenges such as sustainable development, peace, and governance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Makerere University Target entity description: Makerere University is a leading public research university in Kampala, Uganda, and one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions.
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A.
University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is Kenya’s oldest and largest public university, renowned for its research, teaching, and leadership in higher education across East Africa.
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B.
Rangoon Arts and Science University
Rangoon Arts and Science University is a major public university in Yangon, Myanmar, historically known as a leading center for higher education and political activism in the country.
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C.
Strathmore University
Strathmore University is a leading private university in Kenya known for its strong programs in business, information technology, and law.
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D.
Kenyatta University (satellite campuses)
Kenyatta University (satellite campuses) refers to the network of Kenyatta University’s additional learning centers and branches located in and around Nairobi and other regions, offering extended access to its academic programs beyond the main campus.
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E.
United Nations University
The United Nations University is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization of the United Nations system that focuses on research and education addressing worldwide policy challenges such as sustainable development, peace, and governance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Makerere University Description of subject: Makerere University is a leading public research university in Kampala, Uganda, and one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions.
Referenced by (49)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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University Council
subject linked to:
University Council
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University Council
Mulago National Referral Hospital
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teachingPartnerOf
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Makerere University College of Health Sciences
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subject linked to:
Mulago National Referral Hospital (teaching partner)
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subject linked to:
Mulago National Referral Hospital (teaching partner)
Mulago National Referral Hospital
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affiliatedWith
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Makerere University College of Health Sciences
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subject linked to:
Mulago National Referral Hospital (teaching partner)
linked to: Makerere University
linked to: Makerere University
subject linked to:
College of Health Sciences
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
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affiliatedWith
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Makerere University School of Public Health
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subject linked to:
College of Health Sciences
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School of Law
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School of Law
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University
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campus
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Makerere University main campus
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
linked to: Makerere University
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University
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parentOrganization
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Makerere University
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subject linked to:
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University
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locatedIn
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Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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subject linked to:
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
linked to: Makerere University
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University
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isMajorDivisionOf
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Makerere University
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subject linked to:
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
subject linked to:
College of Natural Sciences
subject linked to:
College of Natural Sciences
linked to: Makerere University
subject linked to:
Archbishop John Sentamu