44 Kyambogo University academic staff promoted
Prof. Katunguka said the promotions reflect the university's commitment to academic excellence, staff development and quality higher education, adding that investing in human capital is central to Kyambogo's strategic vision.
The Kyambogo University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Elly Katunguka, during a press briefing at the university's Council Hall in Kampala on Monday, July 6, 2026. (Photo by Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
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Kyambogo University has promoted 44 members of its academic staff in a move the institution says will strengthen teaching, research and graduate training while supporting the government's drive to produce more skilled and employable graduates.
The promotions were announced by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Elly Katunguka, during a press briefing at the university's Council Hall in Kampala on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Prof. Katunguka said the promotions reflect the university's commitment to academic excellence, staff development and quality higher education, adding that investing in human capital is central to Kyambogo's strategic vision.
"These promotions are a testament to the dedication, hard work and scholarly achievements of our academic staff. We remain committed to supporting excellence in teaching, research, innovation and community engagement because the quality of our staff determines the quality of graduates we produce," he said.
Three members of staff were promoted to the rank of Professor. They are Dr Robert Wabyanga Kuloba of the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, Dr Godfrey Ejju of the Department of Early Childhood and Pre-Primary Education, and Dr George Wilson Kasule.
Eight lecturers were promoted to Associate Professor, while 20 attained the rank of Senior Lecturer, accounting for 45.5% of all promotions. Another 13 academic staff were promoted to Lecturer.
The promotions span 28 academic departments, reflecting broad institutional growth across multiple disciplines.
"We have maintained transparency and fairness throughout the promotion process. Every candidate was evaluated against approved university standards to ensure that merit remained the guiding principle," he said.
He challenged the newly promoted staff to deepen research, mentor younger academics and contribute innovative solutions to Uganda's development challenges.
"The rank of Professor comes with greater responsibility. We expect those promoted to provide academic leadership, supervise postgraduate students, attract research funding and strengthen collaborations with industry and international partners," he added.
The promotions come at a time when Uganda's public universities are placing greater emphasis on academic staff development as they seek to improve research output, innovation and graduate quality.
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has consistently encouraged universities to strengthen staff qualifications and promote continuous professional development as part of efforts to improve the quality of higher education.
Across public universities, investment in doctoral training, research capacity and academic promotions has become a key strategy for enhancing institutional competitiveness and meeting national quality assurance standards.
The promotions also align with President Yoweri Museveni's repeated call for universities to produce graduates with practical and employability skills rather than job seekers dependent solely on white-collar employment.
The President has consistently urged higher education institutions to prioritise science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship as Uganda pursues industrialisation and socio-economic transformation.
In line with this agenda, universities have increasingly revised curricula to embrace competence-based learning, practical training, innovation and closer collaboration with industry to ensure graduates possess skills demanded by employers.
Prof. Katunguka said Kyambogo University remains committed to aligning its teaching, research and innovation agenda with national development priorities.
"Our vision is to be a centre of academic and professional excellence. By strengthening the capacity of our academic staff, we are enhancing our ability to deliver quality education, conduct impactful research and produce graduates who are innovative, competent and responsive to the needs of society," he said.
He urged the promoted staff to uphold professionalism, ethical conduct and academic integrity while mentoring the next generation of scholars.
University officials described the promotions as a significant milestone in strengthening Kyambogo's academic workforce and positioning the institution to expand research collaborations, improve graduate training and contribute more effectively to Uganda's development.
With the latest promotions, Kyambogo University expects to strengthen academic leadership across its faculties and schools, reinforcing its position as one of Uganda's leading public universities committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation and community engagement.