In pictures: International University of East Africa graduation
“Here, students are not simply graduates. They are builders of technology, creators of solutions, and the entrepreneurs and change-makers of tomorrow,” Minister Muyingo said.
Some of the graduates take a selfie for memories during the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025. (Credit: Lawrence Mulondo)
KAMPALA - The International University of East Africa (IUEA) held its 12th graduation ceremony on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the main campus in Kampala, with the government lauding the institution for redefining higher education in Uganda through groundbreaking work in Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Presiding as the guest of honour at the ceremony held at IUEA’s main campus in Kampala, state minister for higher education, John Chrysestom Muyingo, commended the university for building a culture where innovation thrives every day, rather than merely existing as a project.
“Here, students are not simply graduates. They are builders of technology, creators of solutions, and the entrepreneurs and change-makers of tomorrow,” the minister said.
He noted that IUEA has distinguished itself as one of the few institutions on the continent enabling students and faculty to transform ideas into viable businesses that create jobs and wealth.
Muyingo highlighted the university’s development of AI-driven applications, a robust AI curriculum, and research capacity that few universities in Africa have achieved.
Below is a picture highlight of the institution’s 12th graduation ceremony as captured by Vision Group’s multimedia journalist Lawrence Mulondo;
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International University of East Africa (IUEA) officials and invited guests arriving in a procession for the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025.
International University of East Africa (IUEA) officials, invited guests, and graduates cut cake to celebrate during the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025.
Dr. Amina C. Mohamed the University Chancellor International University of East Africa (IUEA) addressing during the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025.
Prof. Emeka Akaezuwa, the Vice Chancellor International University of East Africa (IUEA), remarks during the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025.
Joseph Hirya (left), the director of the Audit Office of the Auditor General, and Muyingo listening to Gael Ongor Iko, one of the innovators at IUEA, as he talks about their Intelligent Virtual Reality STEM Lab that won the 2025 Global AI Movement Evolution (GAIME) Startup Battlefield competition at the event.
Gael Ongor Iko (L) one of the innovators of the packaging machine explaining to officials of International University of East Africa (IUEA) and guests how it was built and how it is used. This was during the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025.
(L-R) Prof. Emeka Akaezuwa, the Vice Chancellor International University of East Africa (IUEA) and Amb. Dr. Amina C. Mohamed, the University Chancellor arriving for the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025.
(L-R) Daniel Choudry, H.E Amb. Hassan Alwi and Amb. Dr. Amina C. Mohamed the University Chancellor International University of East Africa (IUEA) taking a selfie during the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025.
Cultural performers entertaining guests at the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025. 
Graduates jubilating during the 12th graduation ceremony of the International University of East Africa at the main campus in Kampala on November 27, 2025.