Nkumba University launches new campus in Kampala

Prof. Godon Wavamunno unvailing the commemorative pleque at Nkumba university's new branch in Kampala

Prof. Godon Wavamunno unveiling the commemorative plaque at Nkumba university’s new branch in Kampala

Nkumba University has launched a new campus in Kampala where undergraduate and postgraduate courses shall be offered during day, evening and over the weekend.

The launch was officiated by Prof. Godon Wavamunno who serves as the Chancellor, Nkumba University on Wednesday 15th July 2015.

The Academic Registrar Nkumba University, Christine Obonyo Kyayonka noted that the new campus will offer courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels starting from August 2015.

Lectures will be conducted during day, evening and over the weekends.

“Degree courses in Business Administration, Development studies, Education, Human Resource Management, Procurement and Logistics Management are some of the courses that will be taught”, Christine Obonyo says.

L -R (Seated Front) Mrs.Mary Gorreti Katusabe Ssemwezi, the University Secretary, Prof. Hanington Ssengendo, Vice Chancellor Nkumba University, Dr. David Byatike Matovu, Chairperson university Council, Sir. Godon Wavamunno, Chancellor, Mr.Kasolo Kimuli, Chairperson Board of Trustees

While speaking at the function, Wavamunno said the new campus is well located in the central business district and will thus help in availing easy access to quality education.

“My appeal is that you continue maintaining the education progress that you have been offering”, Prof. Godon Wavamunno said.

He also advised Nkumba University administrators to extend the service to other parts of the country and not only limit it to Kampala.

He appealed to the students to utilize the available facilities so that they achieve their objectives as to why they are at Nkumba University and also enjoy learning.

Below is Prof.Wavamunno’s full speech:

Below is a video showing activities that took place while Nkumba University Kampala Campus was being launched on Wednesday 15th July 2015.

Prof. Wilson Muyinda Mande, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Nkumba University gave a brief background of Nkumba University; Highlighting key achievements and personalities that have ever served the institution since its inception in 1994

He also gave a mention of the different honorary awards that the university has been giving to distinguished people.

Below is Prof. Mande’s full speech and speeches by the Vice Chancellor, the chairperson university council and the one delivered by the chairperson board of trustees. Enjoy listening.

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