Uganda Martyrs' University immortalises Prof. Kisekka

Uganda Martyrs' University, Nkozi, on Thursday launched a book in tribute of the late Associate Professor Fr. Joseph Kisekka, who worked at the University for 14 years as a lecturer, director of the Institute of Ethics and Religious Studies and, Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Fanancial Affairs.

Kisekka, who was a priest of Masaka Catholic diocese, died of cancer, in April, this year.

The late Fr Joseph Kisekka

 
His tribute book was written by Professor Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, a senior lecturer at the University.

The book was launched by the Vicar-General of Masaka Catholic diocese, the Very Rev. Msgr. Serverus Jjumba.

The launching of the book was preceded by a memorial lecture for Kisekka, titled: Problematising Dr. Joseph Kisekka: Views on individuality, society and leadership.

Prof. Spire Ssentongo delivers the lecture on the late Fr. Kisekka

 
Prof. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, who delivered the lecture, acknowledged the unique leadership skills of the late Fr. kisekka, who he described as a strict, principled man, who spoke out his mind without fear or favour.

"Sometimes, he may have overreacted, but many of his mistakes were in good faith and perhaps some were as a result of the overwhelming circumstances of his work. As a workaholic and in his determination to block financial leakages, sometimes he piled more work on himself than he could realistically handle."

Monsignor Serverus Jjumba delivers his remarks

 
Ssentongo added: "We could even say without blasphemy that he gave his own life so that Uganda Martyrs' University, Nkozi, may live."

The function was preceded by a dedication mass, during which the university's students and staff dedicated the new academic year to God.

The Vice-Chancellor Professor Maviiri delivers his dedication speech

 
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fr. John chrysostom Maviiri asked the students to exercise maximum decency in all aspects of their life. He also asked them to attend all the functions that take place at the University because such functions come with opportunities.

Monsignor Jjumba (second left) dedicates the students' academic items during the mass

Monsignor Jjumba cuts a tape to launch the memorial book of Fr Kisekka

Monsignor Jjumba autographs Fr. Kisekka's memorial book

Uganda Martyrs' University Chapel choristers in action during the dedication mass