KIU hailed for Regional Human Capital Development, as 2,530 graduates at 27th ceremony.
Drake Nyamugabwa
Over 2,530 completed their studies in different disciplines at the 27th Kampala International University (KIU) graduation ceremony with 55% males and 45% females, while in comparison the Western Campus had 1370 (54%) and 1160 (46%) from the Main Campus.
The graduation which was officiated by the Vice President of Uganda Jessica Alupo represented by Minister of Lands and Urban Development Judith Nabakooba was held on Saturday 17th June 2023 at the KIU campus in Kansanga Kampala.
Minister, Judith Nabakooba hailed the university for its contribution to the education sector in the country and applauded the universities expansion strategy that has witnessed the opening of new campuses in the region including Tanzania, and one in the pipeline in Kenya, among others.
“KIU has crossed borders and is a reflection of a true African University by establishing another KIU in Tanzania and another on the way in Kenya, the university has become one of the best private institutions we have in the country that has contributed to the human capital development of not only Ugandans, but also other neighboring countries like Somalia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and many more, and bringing together both staff and students from over 23 countries around the World,” she said
She asked to use the education skills attained at the university as a starting point to succeed in their future endeavors while contributing to new knowledge generation to develop society.
Dr. Mouhammad Mpezamihingo, Vice Chancellor of KIU said that “with the current male graduates constituting 55% of the total, The university aims to increase the proportion of female graduates through strategic efforts. Today we are graduating 2,530 students. KIU is one of the very few institutions that allow everybody to graduate even when they still have a tuition balance. My message to you who are graduating today is to be kind, be generous to others, and in that way, we build strong bonds that will become meaningful later in life"
The Chairman Board of Trustees at KIU Dr Al Hajji Hassan Basajjabalaba pictured above said that the university is focusing on becoming number one in Uganda and the region through strategies like best human resource experts.
“The gap is narrowing, and I believe with the kind of staff we have, we can narrow the gap further in the next two years and have our university to be number one in Uganda. Members of KIU, you have got three people that you must learn from: Prof. Yunus Mgaya, Prof. Maud Kamatenesi, and Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo. If am not mistaken, we have the best team in the region" he said
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