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Prof Baryamureeba Launches Personal Memoir

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10 years ago

February 4, 2015

Mark Wamai

Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba launched his personal memoir on 29th January 2015 at Hotel Africana, kampala Uganda

On 29th January 2015, hundreds of people from various professions gathered in the Katonga Hall at Hotel Africana to witness a renowned academic and former Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba launch his autobiography “They will See Him”. In his memoir, Prof. Baryamureeba shares his life journey, childhood memories, family background and how all of this influenced him to become the man that he is today.

According to Prof. Baryamureeba, the title of the book is the direct translation of his name. This name embodies the dreams of his father, who upon birth named his son Baryamureeba; a Runyankore word meaning “They will See Him”.

“The name Baryamureeba embodies the dreams of my father. My father always told me that I was born to lead, to excel and to be great,” explained Prof. Baryamureeba.

Decades have since passed and the child born in rural western Uganda has now risen up the ranks to become a force to reckon with in the academic circles of Uganda. His story is not only fascinating but also inspiring, especially as it uncovers the unvarnished and uncomfortable truths about his life.

In his address at the launch, Professor Venansius Baryamureeba said he drew the inspiration to write his own biography from Presidents, Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

“President Barack Obama in his memoir “dreams of my father’’ tells a story of race and inheritance; I tell a story of breaking barriers and succeeding where many have failed. President Nelson Mandela in his autobiography “the long walk to freedom’’ tells a story of turbulence and pain under apartheid rule; I tell a story of my short walk to success. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in her memoir “this child will be great’’ tells a story of a child born to lead and be great; I tell a story of a child born to lead and be seen for his works,” Baryamureeba said.

According to Dr Rose Namara a former classmate, as a child, Baryamureeba was reserved and always emerged among the best performing students in school.

In his address, Youth MP for Western Uganda Hon. Gerald Karuhunga described Prof. Baryamureeba as hardworking, focused and a nationalist, especially with regard to his tremendous deeds towards nation building in the field of Academics.

“So those are the values we cherish that can build our nation, therefore Professor this book is like a guide on how to devote our lives to serving the people of Uganda,” he noted.

The Chief Executive Officer of NBS Television Mr. Kin Kariisa, congratulated Prof. Baryamureeba upon launching his autobiography and urged people to buy and promote the knowledgeable book.

“This book is going to inspire many technicians, doctors and politicians. A copy of “They will see Him; Memoir of a Remarkable Life.” goes for only UGX 35.000 and is available in all leading bookshops in Kampala,” Mr. Kariisa added.

Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba is the Vice Chancellor of Uganda Technology And Management University (UTAMU). He previously served at Makerere University as the Vice Chancellor, Dean of the Faculty of Computing and IT and Director of the Institute of Computer Science. He also served as Chairman of the Inter University Council of East Africa, Chairman of the Research and Education Network of Uganda, and has been Chairperson and member of several boards/ councils.

Prof. Baryamureeba has won several national and international awards and recognitions. He currently serves as the Chairperson of COMESA Innovation Council and Chairperson of Makerere University Business School Council among others. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from University of Bergen, Norway.

By Nabatte Prossy, Intern-Public Relations Office

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NTU Global Summer School – A Unique UK Experience for Students

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8 hours ago

May 9, 2025

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End of Semester Memo for Academic Year 2024/2025

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1 day ago

May 8, 2025

Mark Wamai

Africa, one of three On-Campus Halls of Residence for ladies, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

All Resident Students

1. Congratulatory Message

On behalf of Makerere University Management, I congratulate and thank you for the successful completion of Semester Two: 2024/2025.

2.End of the Second Semester

The second Semester holiday break will begin on 17^th May, 2025 up to Saturday 9^th August, 2025.

3. Resident Students

All resident students are expected to vacate the Halls of Residence by mid-day on Saturday, 17^th May, 2025.

4. University Property

Please hand over all University property in your possession (such as: room keys, Sports & Games equipment, College property etc) before you leave the Hall of Residence.

5. Security of personal property

Please make sure that you carry with you all your property.

Dean of Students
Makerere University

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Inter-college Debate 2025 Seeks to Nurture Confident, Articulate, and Visionary Leaders

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3 days ago

May 6, 2025

Mak Editor

Winners of the Inter-college debates Daphine Kemigisha and Jibiril Ssekandi (School of Law) pose for a photo with debaters and the GRCs of the Debate Union. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11^th and 12^th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. The tournament was held in three preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale.

The first round covered democracy and youth participation in politics, while the second round covered inequality and wealth distribution, and the third, the ban on export of raw materials. The semi-final round debated apprenticeship for blue-collar jobs, while the grand finale debated national budget allocations for healthcare and education. In the spirit of inclusivity, all colleges, including the Jinja Campus participated in the tournament.

One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall.***

Commenting on the choice of topics, the organisers noted Makerere University as a bastion of academic excellence has a profound responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our nation. These leaders, they added, ought to be equipped with 21^st century skills of self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving so as to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world.

On the whole, Makerere Inter-college Debates were conceived as a strategic initiative to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Debating Union aims to empower the future leaders by providing a platform for students to engage in respectful discourse, articulate their thoughts, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale.***

Furthermore, the Debates serve as a platform for not only honing the intellectual prowess of students but also cultivating leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It is envisaged that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of students, by exposing them to debates on topical issues that can shape the mindsets of transformative leaders our nation needs.

After a thrilling two days of debate, Daphine Kemigisha and Jibril Ssekandi from the School of Law (SoL) emerged as winners of the Makerere University Inter-college Debate Tournament 2025, while Olara Emmanuel George from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) was the Public Speech Champion, and Namujuzi Martha Mociita from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) was the Poetry Champion.

Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL). Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL).***

The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91^st Guild Representative Councils (GRCs) of the Debate Union, Akatwijuka Arthur – Chairperson Debate Union, and Debate Union Representatives from colleges. The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) partnered with the Debate Union to deliver the 2025 edition.

Addressing students at the award ceremony, UNNGOF’s Mr. Derrick Baluuku encouraged the youth to step out of their comfort zones and think of solutions to inspire change in their communities.