kikuube District to host the Prestigious Bunyoro University

The historic event comes after a one Canon Dr Wamani Henry a former lecturer from Makerere University choose to donate  100acres of land for the Construction of Bunyoro University.

Speaking during the launch, Dr Woman Henry a retired lecturer, appreciated Mama Janet Museveni and all Stakeholders from Bunyoro headed by the RT Hon. Prime Minister Robina Nabanjja for choosing his land as the site for the Construction of Bunyoro University

He further thanked Government   for also considering his proposal  of compasating him for all the trees which were already in the land.which act he indeed appreciated

He however requested Government to support the nearby Secondary School which is Buhimba SS where he is  a Chairperson board of Governor with a bus for transport in compasation of the liberation War which happened in the area.

Mama Janet Kataha Museveni, the first Lady and Education Minister hailed Dr Wamani and his Family for choosing to donate alot of Land for the  University establishment.

Mama Janat prayed for a blessing for the entire family and good health so that they may live to see the fruits of their generosity adding that they will be remembered in history and many generations to Come.

She further communicated that Government  has so far invested  6.4b in the preliminary  process of establishing the University which funds have enabled the Task force led by Professor Kyamanya to develop the 18   academic programs which will be utilized once the University becomes Operational.

She added that all the 18 programs are science courses and have already been approved by the national council for higher Education.

She revealed that the University has been allocated 15b this FY and they expect the procurement process to begin Immediately.

The Ugandan Premiere RT Hon. Robinah Nabajja revealed that they agreed as a caucus about   the University being a Science based which is going to be a game changer for the development  of bunyoro region

She however appreciate the president and Mama Janet for the good guidance, Patience and strategic thinking/ ideas wereby choosing the best site with a quiet and Conducive environment for the establishment of the University.

The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Implored leaders in the Bunyoro region to implement  the free Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal  Secondary Education (USE) inorder to have our children take lead or be the first to occupy this University.

The President  called upon all the Parents  to support their children’s Education from the lower level up to the advanced level inorder to reduce on the school drop out rates.

The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda Rtd.Maj.Gen Jesca Alupo congratulated  the Banyoro upon attaining a university .

She however pledged  total support with all the Hon Members of Parliament especially on moving a motion in Parliament inorder for Parliament  to adopt the existence of Bunyoro University as a public University and to  become part and partial of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act.

She finally commended the president for strongly supporting the Education sector in the Country.

The District buhaguzi East Legislator Hon Aseera Steven Itaza  called for coordination, support and Monitoring of the project by all stakeholder inorder to enable its Success

Peter Banura the district Boss  called for Unity, Cooperation and forgiveness  among the banyoro leaders if there to fully benefit from the new developments in the region. The Chairperson however urged all leaders to support and sensitive the Communities on the different Government interventions and Programs.

The Function was attended by the Countries big dignitaries who include

The President of Uganda,

The Vice President, Rt Hon Prime Minister, Hon. Ministers, Hon MPs, District Chairperson, District Councilors, CAO, Technical officers, Religious leaders, Cultural Leaders, Buhimba Town Council leaders, Parish and village leaders and the Media Fraternity.

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FARIDAH NDAGANO

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