By Our Reporter.
GULU- The Special Envoy for Special Duties, Office of the President Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has been installed as the new 3rd chancellor of Gulu University.
Ruhakana Rugunda has been installed by the Vice president of the republic of Uganda H.E Rt Maj Jesca Allupo who represented President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Shortly after his installation, Prof Rugunda awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to over 1200 graduands at the 18th graduation ceremony of Gulu University.
Rugunda who served as Uganda Prime Minister from 2014-2021 and is now the Special Envoy for Special Duties, Office of the President has replaced the former Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Sciences and Technology, Prof Frederick Kayanja.
Ruhakana Rugunda was appointed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the new chancellor of Gulu University.
According to Section 30 of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Amendment) Act, 2006, the chancellor of a University shall hold office for a period of four years but shall be eligible for reappointment for one more term.
