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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In the absence of the Chancellor, Makerere University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has presided over the 74th Graduation ceremony, which commenced this morning at Freedom Square. The Chancellor, as the titular head of the University, typically presides over ceremonial assemblies and confers degrees. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a last-minute twist, Makerere University found itself in a dilemma as the search for a new Chancellor remains inconclusive just a week before the much-anticipated 74th graduation ceremony, initially scheduled from January 22 to 26, 2024. The previous Chancellor, Professor Ezra Suruma, completed his …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prof. Yunus Mgaya was on June 14th inaugurated as the fourth chancellor of Kampala International University. Mgaya, a Tanzanian, was sworn in on Wednesday at a function held at KIU and presided over by the university’s chairman Board of Trustees, Al Hajj Dr. Hassan Basajjabalaba. …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has been installed as the third Chancellor of Gulu University. Dr. Rugunda was installed on Friday by Vice President Rtd Major Jessica Alupo at the University’s 18th graduation ceremony in Gulu City. The Special Envoy for Special Duties, …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | His Grace Henry Luke Orombi, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Church of Uganda, has been installed as the second Chancellor of Muni University. Orombi was installed as the new chancellor during the fifth graduation ceremony held at the University graduation grounds in Arua City on …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prof. Francis Omaswa was on Thursday installed as the first Chancellor of Soroti University. Omaswa was recommended for the office by the University Council during a meeting held on March 31, 2021. Prof. Omaswa, 79, is the Executive Director of the African Centre for Global Health …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni yesterday received and held a meeting with the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan who is in the country for a working visit. Goodluck is in Uganda ahead of his installation as the chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda. Cavendish University is one …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Mahmood Mamdani is new the Chancellor of Kansanga based Kampala International University-KIU. The University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo confirmed the development saying the decorated academician is coming with a lot to add on the “leading private university”. He says there is no …

Berlin, Germany | AFP | A Protestant pastor’s daughter who grew up behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel rose to become the “chancellor of Europe” who has outlasted a generation of world leaders. Unlike her one-time partners on the global stage, George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Jacques Chirac and Silvio …

At 69 years old, Dr. Ezra Suruma has ascended to the top seat of Makerere University as its new Chancellor. Dr. Suruma will replace Prof. Mondo Kangonyera whose term in office ended this year. The Senior Adviser to the President on Finance and Economic Planning will preside over all ceremonial …