Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, marks 23 years

Oct 29, 2016

Museveni donated sh10m to UMU. The money was handed over to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. John Chrysostom Maviiri

Photos by Mathias Mazinga

Uganda Martyrs' University, Nkozi (UMU) on Friday marked its 23rd anniversary with a call on the alumni, students, staff and other stake-holders to uphold its values, which include among others academic excellence and high ethical standards.

During the celebrations that took place at the University's main campus at Nkozi, in Mpigi district, Fr. Dr. Henry Kiwanuka Nsubuga, who delivered the homily during the thanksgiving mass asked the students, staff and friends of the University to emulate the Uganda Martyrs, who he said were totally committed to their faith even when it meant losing their life.

In a message deliverd for him by the state minister for higher education, Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, President Museveni thanked the Catholic Bishops of Uganda for starting Uganda Martyrs' University, Nkozi, which he said had immensely supplemented the efforts of his government towards the socio-economic development of Uganda.

Museveni later advised the students and alumni of UMU to avoid mischievous life styles, which can ruin their lives.

Museveni donated sh10m to UMU. The money was handed over to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. John Chrysostom Maviiri.

The students, staff and friends of the University also fundraised for the purchase of the University's bus.