President Museveni-I refused to go to Makerere University

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President Yoweri Museveni making his remarks.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has Thursday revealed why he chose Dar es Salaam over Makerere University.

The President is a graduate of Economics and Political Science from Dar es Salaam University in Tanzania.

Officiating today at Makerere Uiversity’s Centenary Celebrations, the President said: “I am one of the people who refused to come to Makerere [after HS].”

When we were putting choices, the President added: “all my choices were Dar es Salaam,Dar es Salaam,Dar es Salaam because I wanted to be near Nyerere who was being talked about as someone who wanted East African integration.”

He, however, went on to congratulate the University, “especially the science department.”

“The prima of social economic change is science & technology. This is why 70% of scholarships should go to sciences. If you don’t deal with science, you might not even exist, you may disappear or survive at mercy of others. I won’t allow this in Uganda. The faculties of medicine, agriculture, engineering, food science and ICT have done well and should be encouraged,” the President said.

To my friends from the arts, he added: “we should be talking about economic integration & production for prosperity.”

The President says that “If we are to survive in the modern world we must deal with the issue of prosperity.”

You can’t be prosperous unless you produce more goods and services of all types, the President said.

I officiated at the Centenary Celebrations for @Makerere University. On behalf of the government, I congratulate the institution, especially the science department. The prima of social economic change is science & technology. This is why 70% of scholarships should go to sciences.

I officiated at the Centenary Celebrations for

@Makerere

University. On behalf of the government, I congratulate the institution, especially the science department. The prima of social economic change is science & technology. This is why 70% of scholarships should go to sciences.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba,the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

The Deputy Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa.

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament,Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa (pictured) has said that he is one of the testimonies of President Museveni administration—having risen through ranks to become a Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Uganda.

Tayebwa was speaking at the Makerere Centenary Celebrations where President Museveni is the Guest of Honor.

“In 2001, with a metallic suit case and UGX.450,000 school fees for Makerere. I came to Makerere with no relatives in the Government of Uganda but today, I am Deputy Speaker of Parliament. This really makes me one of the testimonies from the government,” Hon Tayebwa said.

“I want to thank you, Your Excellency the President, because you have created opportunities for people who you have never heard of, who had no relatives or a contact in government and you have given them opportunities to serve in positions of high responsibility in this country. I want to thank you for that and forever and ever, I will be grateful to Makerere, President Museveni and the NRM government,” Tayebwa said.

Tayebwa, also a Member of Parliament for Ruhinda North County in Mitooma District since 2016, was previously appointed as the Government Chief Whip by President Museveni in 2021

Tayebwa who also said that he attained school from rural Kigarama Primary school, Kigarama Senior Secondary School and Ruyonza School for UACE in 2000, managed to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences at Makerere University in 2005, and bachelor of laws in 2012

As a Member of Parliament, Tayebwa who is also a lawyer started a Women Farmers Sacco in his constituency which now has a membership of 1500 and a net worth of close to Shs.1b

He also successfully lobbied Governmet to turn Kiyanga Vocational Secondary School and St. Benedict S.S into government-aided schools.

Further more, he mobilized his friends from India who funded the construction of 100M classroom block at Nyampikye primary school.

Mr Tayebwa has also taken over 50 students to Israel for agro-studies where they earn millions whilst acquiring hands-on skills.

Vision Group Managing Director Don Wanyama making his remarks.Courtesy Photo via KMA Updates.

The Students Entertain.Courtesy Photo via KMA Updates.

The Monument is seen that was unveiled by President Yoweri Museveni.Courtesy Photo via KMA Updates.

Guests in attendance.Courtesy Photo via KMA Updates.

To my friends from the arts, we should be talking about economic integration & production for prosperity. If we are to survive in the modern world we must deal with the issue of prosperity. You can’t be prosperous unless you produce more goods and services of all types.

President Yoweri Museveni admires two gifts from Makerere University (his and for the First Lady and Minister Of Education Janet Kataha Museveni.Courtesy Photo via KMA Updates.

Ushers are seen during the function.Courtesy Photo via KMA Updates.

KCCA ED Dorothy Kisaka with Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Uganda H.E Col. Joseph Rutabana.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

KCCA ED Dorothy Kisaka with her former boss and Prime Minister Emeritus Rt.Hon Dr.Ruhakana Rugunda and the Chairperson of the University Council Lorna Magara.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

KCCA ED Dorothy Kisaka with Ministry Of Public Service Permanent Secretary Catherine Bitarakwate Musinguiire.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. KCCA ED Dorothy Kisaka with Ministry Of Public Service Permanent Secretary Catherine Bitarakwate Musinguiire (R).Middle is the US Ambassador to Uganda H.E Natalie E. Brown.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

KCCA ED Dorothy Kisaka with Ministry Of Public Service Permanent Secretary Catherine Bitarakwate Musinguiire.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Henrietta Nairuba Wamala-
President & CEO, UNAA and a Makerere University Alumni delivering her remarks.

Courtesy Video.

Henrietta Nairuba Wamala-
President & CEO,UNAA delivering her remarks.Courtesy Photo.

“I was blessed to have been part of the Centenary Celebrations of Makerere University this morning together with thousands of Alumni, friends of Makerere and well wishers.

Again, UNAA continues to build long lasting partnerships with various counterparts out there that will benefit its membership.

Therefore, join us as we close out a Centennial Celebration and let’s look forward to another 100 more”

Sincerely,

Henrietta Nairuba Wamala_
President & CEO, UNAA

Guests in attendance including Sarah Kagingo, a former Guild President of Makerere University and Edith Tushabe Atuhurira,Edith Tushabe Atuhurira,former College President at Makerere University’s College of Business& Management Sciences (COBAMS).Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Museveni in a group Photo with the new South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Simon Juac and his Wife and another Diplomat.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Museveni in a group Photo with the new South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda and his Wife and another Diplomat.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Former Ministry Of Agriculture Minister Victoria Sekitoleko and URA Commissioner General Musinguzi Rujoki.Behind is the US Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E.Brown.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

The UPDF Spokesperson Brgadier Gen.Felix Kulaigye and other guests in attendance.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Security Minister Jim Muhwezi with NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

dfcu Bank Ceo Mathias Katamba chats with Goretti Masadde, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services.Right is the Absa bank Uganda MD Kenneth Mumba Kalifungwa .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.