More MUK females get first class degrees
Feb 25, 2007
MAKERERE University held its 54th and 55th graduation ceremony last Thursday and Friday respectively. For the first time in the history of the university, more females got first class degrees (30 out of 56).
MAKERERE University held its 54th and 55th graduation ceremony last Thursday and Friday respectively. For the first time in the history of the university, more females got first class degrees (30 out of 56). Leading the list is Deborah Asiimwe with a cumulative grade point average of 4.82. Education Vision brings you profiles of some graduands with first class degrees.
By Moses Mulondo
Claver Birimuye, who surprisingly emerged second best student at Makerere University last year, with a cumulative grade point average of 4.7 was a privately sponsored student. His poor performance at A’ level could not earn him government sponsorship.
He has already received an appointment letter as lecturer. Birimuye is now preparing to take on his new job. Birimuye, 22, had been teaching at St Agnes Vocational School in Rakai since he left campus in June last year.
He studied at Nzizi Primary School in Nkoni, then went to St Clement Nkoni for O’ Level and had his A’ Level from Bukalasa Seminary. He got 16 aggregates in Primary Leaving Examinations, 17 aggregates in six subjects at O’ Level and 21 points at A’ Level.
I got nine points at A’ Level
By Moses Mulondo
James Businge’s philosophy in life is never to give up. With aggregate 16 in Primary Leaving Examinations, aggregate 32 at O’ Level and only nine points at A’ Level, Businge has cause to smile for getting a first class degree.
Businge was the third best graduated.
He got a cumulative grade point average of 4.69 in Bachelor of Arts (Arts) course, majoring in Kiswahili and communication skills.
“With determination, you can become whatever you want to be,†Businge says.
After his disappointing performance in senior six, Businge joined National Teachers’ College Kakoba for a diploma in education. He graduated with an upper second diploma. He then joined Makerere University on government sponsorship.
‘I almost gave up’
By Ronald Humura
“GO and get a first class degree. Look for it from the day you set foot in the lecture room.†These were the words of Moses Masaba’s father.
Masaba got a first class degree in secretarial studies, with a cumulative grade point average of 4.64.
“I heeded to my father’s words and here I am with a first class degree,†Masaba says.
He says he almost gave up the course because his friends discouraged him, saying he was doing a course only suitable for girls. He, however, says that with encouragement from his lectures and parents, he stayed focused and believed that even men can do the same office jobs as women.
He also says that it is not easy to make it when you are a private student.
“As a private student, I felt a lot of pressure on meeting deadlines for paying tuition fees. This kept destructing me. However, I tried to keep myself focused,†the jolly Masaba says.
‘I almost gave up’
By Ronald Humura
“GO and get a first class degree. Look for it from the day you set foot in the lecture room.†These were the words of Moses Masaba’s father.
Masaba got a first class degree in secretarial studies, with a cumulative grade point average of 4.64.
“I heeded to my father’s words and here I am with a first class degree,†Masaba says.
He says he almost gave up the course because his friends discouraged him, saying he was doing a course only suitable for girls. He, however, says that with encouragement from his lectures and parents, he stayed focused and believed that even men can do the same office jobs as women.
He also says that it is not easy to make it when you are a private student.
“As a private student, I felt a lot of pressure on meeting deadlines for paying tuition fees. This kept destructing me. However, I tried to keep myself focused,†the jolly Masaba says.
Hard work is key
By Ronald Humura
HARD work, determination, ambition and God’s grace were Moses Mukundane’s success formula. He got a first class degree in Social Sciences, majoring in Political science and Public Administration. He got a accumulative grade point average of 4.67.
“Immediately I joined university, I felt I had to make a difference and God has granted me my wish,†Mukundane says.
“I sent my prayer requests to church every Sunday and I prayed. My prayers have been answered,†he says.
Mukundane says having studied at Bugamba Secondary School, a remote school in Mbarara, did not deter his ambition of going to university.
“I always believed that with God, you can go anywhere,†Mukundane says.
By Moses Mulondo
Claver Birimuye, who surprisingly emerged second best student at Makerere University last year, with a cumulative grade point average of 4.7 was a privately sponsored student. His poor performance at A’ level could not earn him government sponsorship.
He has already received an appointment letter as lecturer. Birimuye is now preparing to take on his new job. Birimuye, 22, had been teaching at St Agnes Vocational School in Rakai since he left campus in June last year.
He studied at Nzizi Primary School in Nkoni, then went to St Clement Nkoni for O’ Level and had his A’ Level from Bukalasa Seminary. He got 16 aggregates in Primary Leaving Examinations, 17 aggregates in six subjects at O’ Level and 21 points at A’ Level.
I got nine points at A’ Level
By Moses Mulondo
James Businge’s philosophy in life is never to give up. With aggregate 16 in Primary Leaving Examinations, aggregate 32 at O’ Level and only nine points at A’ Level, Businge has cause to smile for getting a first class degree.
Businge was the third best graduated.
He got a cumulative grade point average of 4.69 in Bachelor of Arts (Arts) course, majoring in Kiswahili and communication skills.
“With determination, you can become whatever you want to be,†Businge says.
After his disappointing performance in senior six, Businge joined National Teachers’ College Kakoba for a diploma in education. He graduated with an upper second diploma. He then joined Makerere University on government sponsorship.
‘I almost gave up’
By Ronald Humura
“GO and get a first class degree. Look for it from the day you set foot in the lecture room.†These were the words of Moses Masaba’s father.
Masaba got a first class degree in secretarial studies, with a cumulative grade point average of 4.64.
“I heeded to my father’s words and here I am with a first class degree,†Masaba says.
He says he almost gave up the course because his friends discouraged him, saying he was doing a course only suitable for girls. He, however, says that with encouragement from his lectures and parents, he stayed focused and believed that even men can do the same office jobs as women.
He also says that it is not easy to make it when you are a private student.
“As a private student, I felt a lot of pressure on meeting deadlines for paying tuition fees. This kept destructing me. However, I tried to keep myself focused,†the jolly Masaba says.
‘I almost gave up’
By Ronald Humura
“GO and get a first class degree. Look for it from the day you set foot in the lecture room.†These were the words of Moses Masaba’s father.
Masaba got a first class degree in secretarial studies, with a cumulative grade point average of 4.64.
“I heeded to my father’s words and here I am with a first class degree,†Masaba says.
He says he almost gave up the course because his friends discouraged him, saying he was doing a course only suitable for girls. He, however, says that with encouragement from his lectures and parents, he stayed focused and believed that even men can do the same office jobs as women.
He also says that it is not easy to make it when you are a private student.
“As a private student, I felt a lot of pressure on meeting deadlines for paying tuition fees. This kept destructing me. However, I tried to keep myself focused,†the jolly Masaba says.
Hard work is key
By Ronald Humura
HARD work, determination, ambition and God’s grace were Moses Mukundane’s success formula. He got a first class degree in Social Sciences, majoring in Political science and Public Administration. He got a accumulative grade point average of 4.67.
“Immediately I joined university, I felt I had to make a difference and God has granted me my wish,†Mukundane says.
“I sent my prayer requests to church every Sunday and I prayed. My prayers have been answered,†he says.
Mukundane says having studied at Bugamba Secondary School, a remote school in Mbarara, did not deter his ambition of going to university.
“I always believed that with God, you can go anywhere,†Mukundane says.