KABALE – On the 8th of January 2024, St. Ignatius University Kabale (IGUKA) inaugurated its inaugural academic semester, introducing practical courses designed to immerse students in the realm of research, fostering innovation and cultivating them into creators of opportunities rather than mere job seekers.
The pioneering programs at St. Ignatius University Kabale encompass Bachelor of Tourism, Heritage, and Leisure Management, along with Bachelor of Business Administration. Diploma offerings include Science Laboratory Technology (for secondary school), Agriculture, Tourism and Hotel Management, and Medical Records and Health Informatics. Certificate courses feature Laboratory Technology (for secondary schools) and Certificate in Medical Records and Health Informatics, among others.
Ms. Audes Tiragana, the University’s academic registrar, asserts that prioritizing practical courses will play a pivotal role in curbing unemployment and poverty in the Kigezi Sub-region.
She underscores the institution’s dedication to hands-on, skill-based education, particularly in science laboratory technology, tourism, and hospitality management, anticipating the production of field experts and fostering professional growth.
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Josephat Ainomuhangi, St. Ignatius University’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), emphasizes the institution’s transformative impact on mindset, foreseeing a positive influence on the Kigezi region. He envisions students contributing to the local economy through activities like renting houses, thereby stimulating the local business community.
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Established through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Fund (BAAF) 2023, St. Ignatius University Kabale emerged from a drive that commenced in August 2023 and culminated on November 25, 2023, raising a total of 2.3 Billion shillings.
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister for ICT and National Guidance, representing the Prime Minister of Uganda at the climax of BAAF 2023, pledged to connect and link St. Ignatius University Kabale with other international universities, fostering partnerships in joint programs.
In November 2023, Bishop Callist Rubaramira underscored the transformative goals of the University, focusing on human development, job creation, and new opportunities, especially for the youth.
Bishop Rubaramira reiterated the institution’s commitment to practical courses in fields like Agriculture and Tourism, emphasizing the significance of exposing students to research to inspire innovation and cultivate a generation of job creators, ultimately contributing to the reduction of unemployment and poverty in the Kigezi Sub-region.
