Kyambogo University (KYU) is a public university in Uganda. It is one of the largest and prestigious University in Uganda and is among the eight public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country with the motto, "Knowledge and Skills for Service."
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| Motto | Knowledge and Skills for Service |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2003 |
| Chancellor | John Ssebuwufu[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Elly Katunguka[1] |
Administrative staff | 488 |
| Students | 33,000+ (2021)[2] |
| Address | Kyambogo Road , , 00°21′00″N 32°37′48″E / 0.35000°N 32.63000°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Homepage |
  Location in Kampala | |
History
editKyambogo University was established in 2003 by the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 by merging Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK), the Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo (ITEK), and the Uganda Nationalstitute of Special Education (UNISE).[3]
Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo
editIn 1928, the trade and technical courses at Makerere College (now Makerere University) were split off into the new Kampala Technical School.[4] The school moved to Nakawa and became the Kampala Technical Institute.[5] In 1958, that school was moved to Kyambogo renamed Uganda Technical College and then was finally renamed Uganda Polytechnic, Kyambogo.
Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo
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ITEK started as a government teacher training college in 1948 at Nyakasura, Kabarole District. In 1954, it transferred to Kyambogo Hill as a national teachers’ college and later became ITEK by statute of parliament in 1989.[6]
Uganda National Institute of Special Education
editUNISE was affiliated to the Department of Special Education at the faculty of education of Makerere University, becoming an autonomous institution by Act of Parliament in 1998.
Campus
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The university campus is located on Kyambogo Hill, approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi), by road, east of the central business district of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.[7] The geographical coordinates of the university campus are: 0°21'00.0"N, 32°37'48.0"E (Latitude:0.350000; Longitude:32.630000).[8]
Organization and administration
editKyambogo University now has six faculties, six schools and one institute:[9]
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Special Needs & Rehabilitation
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- School of Built Environment
- School of Vocational Studies
- School of Computing and Information Science
- School of Education
- School of Art and Industrial Design
- School of Management and Entrepreneurship
- Institute of Distance Education, E-Learning and Learning Centres.
Notable alumni
editRoyals
edit- William Gabula, 4th Kyabazinga of Busoga and Paramount Chief of Gabula
Politics
edit- Henry Bagiire, Minister of State for Agriculture, 2011-2016
- Charles Bakkabulindi, MP, Minister of State for Sports since 2005
- Rukiya Chekamondo, Minister of State for Privatisation, 2006-2011
- Lukia Isanga Nakadama, Minister of State for Gender and Culture since 2006
- Daniel Kidega, 4th Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly since 2014
- Brenda Nabukenya, Member of parliament seat for Luwero district in between 2011 and 2016, Luwero district Women Member of Parliament 2021-
Academics
edit- Hannington Sengendo, Vice Chancellor of Nkumba University since 2013.
- Arthur Sserwanga, Vice Chancellor of Muteesa I Royal University 2014 to 2017.
Business
edit- Anatoli Kamugisha, founder and managing director of Akright Projects
- Richard Musani, marketing manager, Movit Products Limited
Entertainment
edit- Joanita Kawalya, musician and member of the Afrigo Band
- Rachael Magoola, musician and member of the Afrigo Band
- Irene Ntale, musician
- Milka Irene, actress and politician
- Rema Namakula, recording artist and entertainer
Sports
edit- Stella Chesang, athlete and 2015 World Mountain Running Champion
- Henry Malinga, basketball player
- Brian Umony, footballer with KCCA FC and the Uganda national football team, known as the Uganda Cranes.
Others
edit- Diana Nkesiga, Vicar of All Saints' Cathedral, Nakasero since 2007
- Julius Ocwinyo, poet and novelist
- Kazawadi Papias Dedeki, Engineer and president of Federation of Africa Engineering Organizations
- Stephen Buay Rolnyang, South Sudanese rebel leader and former SSPDF general
Notable faculty
edit- John Ssebuwufu, Chancellor since 2014[10]
- Elly Katunguka, Vice Chancellor since 2014[11][12]
- Senteza Kajubi, Principal of the Kyambogo Institute of Higher Education, 1986-1990[13]
- Venansius Baryamureeba, Assistant Lecturer, 1995-1996[14]
- Edward Rugumayo, Lecturer, 1968-1969
- Sam Joseph Ntiro
- Elvania Namukwaya Zirimu
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Innocent Anguyo (19 February 2014). "Professor Ssebuwufu Installed As Kyambogo Chancellor". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ^ Kellen Owente (31 May 2022). "Prof. Katunguka re-appointed Kyambogo University vice chancellor". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ Cula, Andres (2005). "Kyambogo University: Establishment of the University". The Uganda Higher Education Review. 2 (2): 23–26.
- ^ Uganda. Public Service Review and Re-organization Commission (1990). Public Service Review and Reorganisation Commission, 1989-1990, Volume 1. Kampala, Uganda: Uganda. Ministry of Public Service and Cabinet Affairs. p. 272. OCLC 32432462.
- ^ Ssekamwa, J. C. (1997). "Chapter 6: The Development of Technical Education". History and Development of Education in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda: Fountain Publishers. p. 155. ISBN 978-9970-02-059-1.
- ^ Kiyaga-Mulindwa, David; Adupa, Cyprien B. (1998). Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo: Origins and development. Kampala, Uganda: Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo. OCLC 43985843.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Amber House, Speke Road, Kampala, Uganda And Kyambogo University, Kyambogo Hill, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Location of the University Campus of Kyambogo University" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ Johnson Twinamatsiko (4 March 2022). "Approved Composition of Faculties, Schools and Institutes". Kyambogo University. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Anguyo, Innocent (20 February 2014). "Prof. Ssebuwufu installed as Kyambogo Chancellor". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ JoomlaSupport (1 April 2012). "Dr Elly Katunguka, man on a mission". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ Wandera, Stephen (1 February 2016). "Kyambogo to admit more 25,000 students". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ New Vision (1 May 2012). "Prof. Senteza Kajubi Is Dead". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ OneQN.net (24 August 2013). "Professor Venansius Baryamureeba – Five Plus Interview". OneQN.net. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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