Kamya hails KIU for training doctors

Nov 20, 2016

Out of the 1719 graduands, 21 excelled with first class degrees in various fields

1719 students graduated Friday at Kampala International University (KIU) where the Minister for Kampala, Beti Kamya, hailed the institution for producing qualified doctors to serve Uganda.

In her speech she expressed Kampala Capital City Authority's (KCCA) commitment to work with the institution in the health sector.

"KIU continues to contribute significantly on providing medics in the health sector. KCCA is a big beneficiary of doctors trained at KIU. At KCCA we have never had any complaint from patients or doctors about the doctors' competence" Kamya said.

Hajji Hassan Bassajjabalaba the KIU proprietor called for stringent rules that will ensure that examination malpractice is fought in universities across the country.

inister eti amya launching the iraffe imes newspaper flanked by the chairman oard of rustees assan asajjabalaba and the vice chancellor r uhammad pezamihigo hoto by hamim aad

Minister Beti Kamya launching the KIU Giraffe Times newspaper flanked by the chairman Board of Trustees, Hassan Basajjabalaba (L) and the vice chancellor Dr Muhammad Mpezamihigo. Photo by Shamim Saad

He also refuted claims by Dr Jane Aceng that she doubts the ability of Kampala International University (KIU) medical school to produce medical doctors.

Out of the 1719 graduands, 21 (16 male and 5 female) excelled with first class degrees in various fields.