KABALE – A total of 412 students have today graduated at Uganda Christian University-Bishop Barham University College in Kabale District.
The gender distribution among the graduates was well-balanced, with 48% females and 52% males. Among the accomplished graduates, one individual earned a Ph.D., while seven distinguished themselves with first-class degrees. The ceremony was honored by the presence of Prof. Ezra Suruma, the Chancellor of Makerere University, who served as the chief guest.
During his address, Prof. Suruma imparted valuable advice to the graduates, urging them to embrace qualities of humility and honesty as essential attributes for success in the professional world. Drawing from his own life experiences, he shared a personal testimony, serving as an inspirational example for the graduates to follow in their pursuit of excellence.
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Dr. Alice Jossy Kyobutungi, the principal of Bishop Barham University College, emphasized the necessity for the university to upgrade its infrastructure to create a more conducive environment for education. She disclosed that the university is currently leasing premises and only has fourteen lecture rooms, which poses a challenge in accommodating the increasing enrollment of students.
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In response to these challenges, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, the Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University, announced the initiation of a 5 to 7-year campaign aimed at renewing and transforming the university. This initiative includes enhancing campuses with beautification projects, creating green spaces, and establishing clean and modern infrastructure. The funding for these improvements will come from internal fundraising efforts and collaborative partnerships. Prof. Mushengyezi urged all sister campuses of Uganda Christian University to actively support this initiative, emphasizing the importance of standardizing the quality of education across all campuses.
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