1,000 graduate from Mutesa university
A total of 1,015 students were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates at the first graduation ceremony of Mutesa I Royal University which was presided over by the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, at Kirumba campus in Masaka.
By Ali Mambule
A total of 1,015 students were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates at the first graduation ceremony of Mutesa I Royal University which was presided over by the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, at Kirumba campus in Masaka.
A total of 548 of the graduands were male, while 467 were female.
Mutebi was installed as the chancellor of the university before officially conferring the degrees, diplomas and certificates upon those who had successfully completed their studies.
He said the ceremony had opened a new chapter in Buganda’s education system and in Uganda as a whole.
“When Sir Edward Mutesa I wrote letters to the Queen of England inviting the missionaries to come to Buganda and Uganda, he wanted them to bring formal education and Christianity. This first graduation ceremony has marked the fulfillment of his dream,†Mutebi said.
The Kabaka urged the graduands to use the knowledge they acquired during their studies to become job creators instead of seeking for jobs which they may fail to get.
The Katikkiro, JB Walusimbi, congratulated the university upon its first graduation despite the many challenges it has encountered.
He called upon the university’s management team to address the challenges.
Walusimbi advised the students to behave like royals and show a good image to the public.
He urged the graduands not to forget their roots, saying many universities and other institutions are assisted by their pioneers to grow.
“You the alumni of this university must, therefore, ensure that the university succeeds,†Walusimbi said.
He advised the graduands to join politics but urged them to use an independent mind before making decisions.
A total of 1,015 students were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates at the first graduation ceremony of Mutesa I Royal University which was presided over by the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, at Kirumba campus in Masaka.
A total of 548 of the graduands were male, while 467 were female.
Mutebi was installed as the chancellor of the university before officially conferring the degrees, diplomas and certificates upon those who had successfully completed their studies.
He said the ceremony had opened a new chapter in Buganda’s education system and in Uganda as a whole.
“When Sir Edward Mutesa I wrote letters to the Queen of England inviting the missionaries to come to Buganda and Uganda, he wanted them to bring formal education and Christianity. This first graduation ceremony has marked the fulfillment of his dream,†Mutebi said.
The Kabaka urged the graduands to use the knowledge they acquired during their studies to become job creators instead of seeking for jobs which they may fail to get.
The Katikkiro, JB Walusimbi, congratulated the university upon its first graduation despite the many challenges it has encountered.
He called upon the university’s management team to address the challenges.
Walusimbi advised the students to behave like royals and show a good image to the public.
He urged the graduands not to forget their roots, saying many universities and other institutions are assisted by their pioneers to grow.
“You the alumni of this university must, therefore, ensure that the university succeeds,†Walusimbi said.
He advised the graduands to join politics but urged them to use an independent mind before making decisions.