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Kyambogo University

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Kyambogo University
university
Year dem found am2003 Edit
CountryUganda Edit
Edey de administrative territorial entity insydKampala Edit
Coordinate location0°21′0″N 32°37′48″E Edit
Member ofConsortium of Uganda University Libraries, Uganda Library and Information Association Edit
Tym dem start2003 Edit
Dema official websitehttp://www.kyu.ac.ug Edit
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Kyambogo University (KYU) be public varsity wey dey Uganda. Ebe one of de eight public varsities den degree-awarding institutions for decountry insyd plus de motto, "Knowledge den Skills give Service - (Knowledge and Skills for Service)."

Demma History

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Dem establish Kyambogo University for 2003 plus de Varsities den Oda Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 by say dem merge Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK), de Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo (ITEK), den de Uganda Nationalstitute of Special Education (UNISE).[1]

Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo

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For 1928 insyd, dem split off de trade den technical courses for Makerere College (now Makerere University) go de new Kampala Technical School.[2] De school move go Nakawa wey ecam turn de Kampala Technical Institute.[3] For 1958 nsyd, dem move dat school go Kyambogo wey dem rename am as Uganda Technical College wey dem finally rename am as Uganda Polytechnic, Kyambogo.

Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo

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ITEK start as government teacher training college for 1948 insyd for Nyakasura, Kabarole District. For 1954 insyd, dem transfer am go Kyambogo Hill as national teachers’ college wey later ecam turn ITEK by statute of parliament for 1989 insyd.[4]

Uganda National Institute of Special Education

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Na UNISE be affiliate plus Department of Special Education for de faculty of education of Makerere University, wey ecam turn autonomous institution by Act of Parliament for 1998 insyd.

Dema Campus

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De university campus dey Kyambogo Hill, approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi), by road, east of de central business district of Kampala, de capital city of Uganda.[5] De geographical coordinates of de university campus be:0°21'00.0"N, 32°37'48.0"E (Latitude:0.350000; Longitude:32.630000).[6]

Dema Organization den administration

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Kyambogo Varsity now get six faculties, six schools den one institute:[7]

  • 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 den Information Science
  • School of Education
  • School of Art and Industrial Design
  • School of Management den Entrepreneurship
  • Institute of Distance Education, E-Learning den Learning Centres.

Dema Notable alumni

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Royals

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  • William Gabula, 4th Kyabazinga of Busoga den Paramount Chief of Gabula

Politics

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  • 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 den Culture since 2006
  • Daniel Kidega, 4th Speaker of de East African Legislative Assembly since 2014
  • Brenda Nabukenya, Member of parliament seat for Luwero district in between 2011 den 2016, Luwero district Women Member of Parliament 2021-

Academics

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  • Hannington Sengendo, Vice Chancellor of Nkumba University since 2013.
  • Arthur Sserwanga, Vice Chancellor of Muteesa I Royal University 2014 go 2017.

Business

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  • Anatoli Kamugisha, founder den managing director of Akright Projects
  • Richard Musani, marketing manager, Movit Products Limited

Entertainment

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  • Joanita Kawalya, musician den member of de Afrigo Band
  • Rachael Magoola, musician den member of de Afrigo Band
  • Irene Ntale, musician
  • Milka Irene, actress den politician
  • Rema Namakula, recording artist den entertainer

Sports

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  • Stella Chesang, athlete den 2015 World Mountain Running Champion
  • Henry Malinga, basketball player
  • Brian Umony, footballer plus KCCA FC den de Uganda national football team, alias de Uganda Cranes.

Odas

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  • Diana Nkesiga, Vicar of All Saints' Cathedral, Nakasero since 2007
  • Julius Ocwinyo, poet and novelist
  • Kazawadi Papias Dedeki, Engineer den president of Federation of Africa Engineering Organizations
  • Stephen Buay Rolnyang, South Sudanese rebel leader den former SSPDF general

Dema Notable faculty

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  • John Ssebuwufu, Chancellor since 2014[8]
  • Elly Katunguka, Vice Chancellor since 2014[9][10]
  • Senteza Kajubi, Principal of the Kyambogo Institute of Higher Education, 1986-1990[11]
  • Venansius Baryamureeba, Assistant Lecturer, 1995-1996[12]
  • Edward Rugumayo, Lecturer, 1968-1969
  • Sam Joseph Ntiro
  • Elvania Namukwaya Zirimu

Sana spy

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References

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  1. ↑ Cula, Andres (2005). "Kyambogo University: Establishment of the University". The Uganda Higher Education Review. 2 (2): 23–26.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Kiyaga-Mulindwa, David; Adupa, Cyprien B. (1998). Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo: Origins and development. Kampala, Uganda: Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo. OCLC 43985843.
  5. ↑ Google (26 December 2020). "Road Distance Between Amber House, Speke Road, Kampala, Uganda And Kyambogo University, Kyambogo Hill, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  6. ↑ Google (26 December 2020). "Location of the University Campus of Kyambogo University" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  7. ↑ Johnson Twinamatsiko (4 March 2022). "Approved Composition of Faculties, Schools and Institutes". Kyambogo University. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  8. ↑ Anguyo, Innocent (20 February 2014). "Prof. Ssebuwufu installed as Kyambogo Chancellor". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  9. ↑ JoomlaSupport (1 April 2012). "Dr Elly Katunguka, man on a mission". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ New Vision (1 May 2012). "Prof. Senteza Kajubi Is Dead". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  12. ↑ OneQN.net (24 August 2013). "Professor Venansius Baryamureeba – Five Plus Interview". OneQN.net. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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