Over 3,500 set to graduate from Kampala University Thursday

KAMPALA – Pomp and colour will Thursday (April 23, 2026) define the 23rd graduation ceremony of Kampala University (KU) at Ggaba in Kampala.

About 3,514 students will be conferred with various academic qualifications across different disciplines, the institution’s Vice Chancellor and proprietor, Prof. Badru Dungu Kateregga, has said.

Addressing journalists at the university's main campus on Tuesday, Kateregga said, of the graduands, “1,812 (51.6%) are female, and 1,702 (48.4%) are male, reflecting the university’s continued commitment to gender inclusion and academic opportunity, with over 242 nurses graduating.”

According to the educationist, the graduands represent a rich diversity of nationalists, namely, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, South Sudan, Eritrea, DR Congo, Nigeria and Sudan, among other countries, and were all studying for the university’s various campuses.

“University Chancellor Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera will preside over the graduation ceremony, and the chief guest Dr. Maggie Kigozi, will grace the event,” Kateregga said, adding that they will also celebrate 27 years of insistence and contribution to higher education, research, innovation, and service to humanity across the region and beyond.

Kateregga made the remarks in presence of KU Resident Director Rashida Kateregga and her deputy Faquin Mohammad, who are also his children.

Kampala University Resident Director Rashida Kateregga listens to journalists’ questions at the university main campus in Ggaba Kampala during a press conference on Monday. (Credit: Douglas Mubiru)

Collaborate, advance innovation

Kateregga also called on government to strengthen collaboration with universities to advance innovation, insisting that students and academic staff generate impactful ideas with potential to transform key sectors and drive national development, yet many remain underutilised due to limited support.

“The government should take deliberate steps and measures to identify, nurture, and invest in these innovations, providing funding, policy, support, and platforms to scale them into solutions that benefit the nation,” remarked Kateregga.

Stop spreading misinformation

Kateregga also urged youth and digital platform users to act responsibly and not misuse the platforms to spread misinformation that harms others.

“Instead, young people should use these tools constructively to create opportunities, generate income, advance research, nurture creativity, and support national and global development.”

He added, “Responsible digital citizenship is both a personal duty and shared responsibility in building an ethical and respectful digital society.”

This year’s graduation ceremony will be held under the theme, ‘Empowering a New Generation; AI, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.’