Mubiru Enock Joel, a student from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), is set to be among the thousands of graduates at Makerere University’s 75th graduation ceremony, scheduled for January 13–17, 2025. He will graduate on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, as the top-performing student in the sciences.
Early Life and Education Journey
Born in 2001 to Mr. Nsubuga Francis and Ms. Nambejja Lydia of Luwafu, Makindye Division, Kampala District, Mubiru’s educational journey began at Canan Primary School in Makindye. He then attended Kabale Ssanje Secondary School in Kyotera District, where he completed his O’ and A’ Level education. At A’ Level, Mubiru excelled in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, earning an impressive 17 points. This achievement secured him a government scholarship to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics at Makerere University.
Despite coming from a humble background, Mubiru’s determination to succeed never wavered. His academic excellence earned him various bursaries, which relieved his parents from the financial burden of school fees. In fact, his parents stopped paying fees when he was in lower primary, as his academic performance ensured he remained well-supported.
Academic Achievements
Mubiru will graduate with a remarkable CGPA of 4.91 in his Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Physics) degree, making him the top-performing student in the sciences at Makerere University this year. His dedication and hard work have paid off, placing him at the forefront of his cohort.
He attributes much of his success to the mentorship and guidance he received from his lecturers, particularly Dr. Saul Nsubuga, a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at CoNAS. Dr. Nsubuga played a pivotal role in Mubiru’s academic and personal growth, providing valuable mentorship and treating him like a son. Dr. Nsubuga also connected him to various opportunities, including his current role at Xeno Investment, where Mubiru has been working as an Operations Analyst since completing his studies in June 2024. In addition, Mubiru offers mathematics tutorials to students from countries such as Uganda, the USA, Italy, and Northern Cyprus.
Gratitude and Future Goals
Mubiru is deeply grateful to his parents for their unwavering support throughout his academic journey. He also expresses his appreciation for the management of CoNAS and Makerere University for creating an environment that facilitated his academic success.
Looking ahead, Mubiru’s immediate goal is to pursue a Master’s degree and a PhD in Mathematics. In the long term, he aims to teach mathematics at various educational levels. Given the dynamic nature of the data science industry, he also hopes to establish one of the most prominent data analytics firms in Uganda.
Advice for Fellow Students
Mubiru believes that excelling in any field requires focus and commitment. Throughout his undergraduate studies, he always set out to be the best, and his efforts have been recognized. His success tips include actively engaging in discussions, regularly consulting with teachers, and dedicating sufficient time to revision. He encourages fellow students at Makerere University to focus from their first year and to actively participate in academic discussions if they aspire to excel.
Appeal for Improved Infrastructure
Given the large number of students at the university, Mubiru appeals to the University Management to invest in improving the learning infrastructure to further support the academic success of all students.
We congratulate Mubiru upon this great success and wish him the best in his future endeavours.
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