📷 As it happened: Embrace role of problem-solvers, UMI graduates told
Ten students obtained ordinary diplomas, 2,411 postgraduate diplomas, 867 master’s degrees, and six PhDs.
Justice Bart Katureebe, the chancellor of UMI encouraged scholars to focus on pragmatic solutions, ones that address issues such as governance inefficiencies, economic resilience, and peacebuilding. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
Umar Kashaka
Journalist @New Vision
KAMPALA - Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has challenged Uganda Management Institute (UMI) graduates to embrace the role of problem-solvers.
“While our country has many graduates, there are too few who truly tackle the problems that we face. UMI, however, has built a strong reputation for nurturing problem-solvers,” he said on Friday (March 14).
He was presiding over UMI’s 22nd graduation convocation in Kampala city. The ceremony saw 3,294 students graduate in various disciplines.
Ten students obtained ordinary diplomas, 2,411 postgraduate diplomas, 867 master’s degrees, and six PhDs.
“We share one country. I urged the graduates to take pride in and love our nation, which offers the unique opportunity for even the most seemingly impossible dreams to become achievable,” Tayebwa said.
He also told the graduates that in the near future, many of them will rise to hold influential positions in both the public and private sectors.
He noted that life is a continuous learning journey and encouraged the graduates to see Friday’s graduation not as an endpoint but as the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and personal development.
“Postgraduate studies require significant sacrifice and dedication. Today (Friday), I had the privilege of joining the UMI graduands in celebrating their resilience, determination, hard work, and discipline—the qualities that have led them to don their academic gowns,” Tayebwa said.
Rosemary Seninde, the National Resistance Movement party director of mobilisation was awarded a PhD and the state minister for National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga, were among the graduates.
Kabbyanga obtained a master's degree in public administration and management.
Below is a picture highlight of UMI's graduation, and how it all happened, all by Mpalanyi Ssentongo;
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How the Chancellor’s procession was observed.
The ceremony's chief guest the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, arrives. He was welcomed by Justice Bart Katureebe, the chancellor of UMI.
Chief guest, also theDeputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa said he is concerned over local research being heavily funded by international organisations.
Tayebwa also noted that academic institutions are the breeding grounds for groundbreaking discoveries, technological advancements, and solutions to some of society's most pressing challenges.
Justice Bart Katureebe, the chancellor of UMI encouraged scholars to focus on pragmatic solutions, ones that address issues such as governance inefficiencies, economic resilience, and peacebuilding.
Eng. Dr. Steven Paul Kagoda, the Chairperson Uganda Management Institute (UMI) Governing Council remarks during 22nd graduation ceremony on March 14, 2025, in Kampala city.
Uganda Management Institute chancellor Justice Bart Katureebe awarding PhDs to graduates.
Masters degree students celebrating their achievement.
Vision Group's Carol Kabega was among the graduates.
Graduates were commended for their great work done but challenged to maintain their ethics at work.
Deputy IGG Patricia Acan Okiria was in attendance.
Arrival of graduands, and parents.
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