900 graduate at UCC Kabale

Graduands take to the floor

A total of 900 graduates have today received diploma and certificate qualifications from Uganda College of Commerce, Kabale. This was during the 10th graduation ceremony that took place at the campus premises in Kabale municipality on Friday

While representing the state minister for higher education, Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, the Rubanda East legislator, Henry Musasizi promised to advocate for an increased pay for lecturers in national colleges. 

"I have realised that lecturers earn sh600,000, which does not match their education levels. This should be addressed urgently," said Musasizi.

Musasizi presiding over the function. Left is Prof. Venancious Baryamureeba

Musasizi also asked graduates to upgrade their studies if they are to excel in life. 

"Education is a journey which continues and the more one walks the better he or she walks the better. I, therefore, urge you not to settle for the diplomas and certificates you have acquired here but keep on studying," added Musasizi.

He also asked graduates to ensure that they acquire the relevant skills to enable them meet the job market demands.

Prof. Venancious Baryamureeba, the chairperson for Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) asked all institutions in the country that are offering certificates to observe the new regulations of the education ministry that require certificates to last for two years and to be examined on a national level.

"Every certificate after Ordinary level will be considered valid after it has been taught for two years and it must be nationally examined so as to meet the ministry demands.

"That certificate corresponds with the Advanced level certificate which usually takes two years," said Baryamureeba.

Dr Stephen Tusiime, the UCC Kabale principal said the institution faces challenges of limited funding and low levels of infrastructural development.

"The college has persistently operated with financial constraints. Whereas we appreciate the continued government support we appeal for an adjustment in the capitation grant because sh1,800 per student each day is meagre and can only buy a small plate of katogo," said Tusiime.

Tusiime also hinted on the need to have a hostel for the institution to enable students reside in the college premises. He also expressed a need for enough computers to ensure proper learning of students.