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Pauline Mazrui traces Prof. Mazrui footsteps at Makerere
Pauline Uti Mazrui, the wife to the Late Prof. Ali Mazrui, has made her maiden visit to Makerere University in a bid to renew the commitment of taking Mazuriana projects forward. Mrs. Mazrui was in the company of Mohamed K. Mazrui- a cousin to the late Prof. Mazrui. The team was received by the Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu, members of Management and officials from the Makerere University Private Sector Forum (MUPSF).
Mrs. Mazrui was overjoyed at visiting Makerere University, describing it as a place dearest to the late Prof. Mazrui’s heart. “It’s quite an honour to see a place that built Prof. Mazrui. Uganda and Makerere University were so close to him. When you visit our house, you see his photos with Ugandan women dressed in the traditional busuti. He used to say his most productive years were at Makerere University,” she explains with nostalgia.
“We should come together as a team and see how to keep his memory alive. How do we harness the resources that we have in common to ensure that we continue building peace, tolerance and acceptance as some of the ideals he believed in,” she added. Pauline explained that most of the efforts towards reawakening Prof. Mazrui’s works will be embedded in research, as the best way of legalizing him.
The Vice Chancellor emphasized that Makerere University benefitted from Prof. Ali Mazrui in as much measure as he did benefit from it. He called upon Mrs. Pauline Mazrui to play a key role in taking on his legacy. “We are not looking for resources from you, but Prof. Mazrui had friends. If you can connect us to those friends, then you will have done your part in assisting Makerere University, Uganda and East Africa,” he said.
According to Nuha Mwesigwa of the MUPSF, Mrs. Pauline Mazrui is on a mission to trace and appreciate the different Universities that Prof. Mazrui worked at and also has a passion for peace building. She is scheduled to meet the Principal and members of Staff from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS).
Background
In 2009, Makerere University together with Makerere University Private Sector Forum (MUPSF) hosted Professor Ali A. Mazrui through a series of joint colorful events, the climax of which was the launch of the Ali Mazrui Chair and Scholarship Endowment and the Mazrui Centre of Global Studies (MCGS) at Makerere in his honor and to uphold his name in perpetuity. The two constituted the Makerere-Mazruiana Projects (MMP).
The Mazrui Chair at Makerere was in honor of the exemplary record of his accomplishments that began at the University in 1963. Professor Mazrui received that honor during a colorful ceremony which, was officiated by H.E Yoweri Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda, represented by Professor Apolo Nsibambi, then, Prime Minister of Uganda.
The Mazrui Chair is intended to attract future scholars of exceptional distinction in the objective that any new holder would repeat Professor Mazrui’s illustrious record of the past. The Chair is intended to support nationally and internationally credentialed research professors and lecturers in teaching, research, new innovations and knowledge management and exchange plus those engaged in writing and publishing.
Professor Ali A Mazrui proposed the agenda of his Chair at Makerere to focus on African’s Triple Heritage; a subject where he had written a book, done a television series and taught classes at two universities, and lectured across continents. In his own words, the Professor remarked ‘it may be easier to promote this project as it will be focusing on the Indigenous African Civilization; Islamic civilization and Western Civilization. This qualifies it to be called; The Mazruiana Chair of Africa’s Triple Heritage’ (Ali Mazrui).
Compiled by Marion Alina
By Nickson Maberi
The swearing-in-ceremony for the 91st Students’ Guild Electoral Commission was held on Friday 31st January 2025. Mr. Joseph Murungi, a commissioner from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) was unanimously chosen as the chairperson of the commision.
Mr. Murungi thanked the good Lord and students for entrusting him with the position and promised to deliver a free and fair electoral process and head a commission that is impartial.
The Dean of Students, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli urged the new commission to execute its duties in line with the Guild statute and Constitution.
“You must execute your duties in line with the Guild statute and Constitution, anything outside that is invalid. I wish you the best and I am looking forward to working with you,” she said.
Ms. Ruth Iteu, the Head of the Online voting team, urged the commission to avoid being caught on the wrong side of the law as it will lead to severe consequences.
Rev. Fr. Josephat Ddungu, the Chaplain of Makerere University St. Augustine Chapel said they will continue to pray for the commission to have a peaceful and successful.
“The Electoral Commission is a very important body and the success of the electoral process depends on you. Please concentrate on doing what is right before the Lord. As your spiritual leaders, our duty is to pray. We are therefore praying for you to have a peaceful and successful election,” he said.
Administrator who urged the commission to always do the right at the right time.
Mr. Nickson Maberi encouraged the new commission to follow the law and avoid tarnishing the image of the university.
“Makerere University elections attract national attention. Please follow the law and be people of integrity to avoid tarnishing the image of the university,” he guided.
Mr. Aston Tayebwa from the College of Natural Sciences was elected as the commission’s General Secretary while Ms Sharon Nyonyozi from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences was elected as the commission’s Vice Chairperson.
Other commissioners include: Mr. Ijoot William from the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Mr. Ntambi Moses from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB), Mr. Perez William Mwesigwa from the School of Law (SoL), Alyosius Mutagubya from the College of Computing and Information Science (CoCIS) and Mr. Mugisha Hamidu from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES).
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