MUBS STUDENTS SHOWCASE MULTILINGUAL POWER THROUGH FOOD, FILM AND CULTURE AHEAD OF ANNUAL LANGUAGE FESTIVAL

KAMPALA –Makerere University Business School (MUBS), under the Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages, has today staged a vibrant multilingual international food cuisines and film-making event as part of preparations for its Annual Language Festival.

The event, held at the MUBS main campus in Nakawa, brought together students, lecturers, and invited guests to celebrate linguistic diversity and demonstrate the role of languages in business, tourism and international relations.

Speaking at the event, Don Patrick Bugingo the Acting Head of the Department of Business Languages and International Relations at MUBS, emphasized the uniqueness of MUBS in language education.

“We are unique in teaching various languages and today they will exhibit different values. It is very important to know many languages so that in business it helps you to easily transact,” Bugingo said.

Students showcased food, films, music, fashion and cultural exhibitions representing different language communities including French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Kiswahili, and Luganda.

Mr. Joshua Mutyaba a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student, said the event highlights how language skills enhance employability and cross-cultural business transactions.

The colourful showcase serves as a precursor to the Annual MUBS Language Festival 2026, scheduled to bring together diplomats, language scholars, cultural institutions, and private sector players to celebrate multilingualism as a tool for business growth.

Makerere University Business School is a leading business and management institution in Uganda, renowned for integrating foreign languages into business training to prepare graduates for the global market.