Muni University Sends Off 481 Graduates In 8th Graduation Ceremony

Muni University was today filled with celebration as a total of 481 students from various academic disciplines graduated during the institution’s 8th Graduation Ceremony

Among the graduates were 45 students who completed a Bachelor of Nursing Science, 2 students who attained a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, and 33 who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture among other programs offered by the university

Statistics from the university records showed that more male students, totaling 322, graduated compared to their female counterparts who were 159, a trend that the administration hopes to balance through continuous support for female enrollment in science related courses

While addressing the congregation, Assoc Prof Anguma Simon, the Vice Chancellor of the university, expressed concern over the low staffing levels which currently stand at 24 point 4 percent and highlighted the need for increased recruitment to meet the growing academic demands of the institution

In a speech delivered on behalf of the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, by Commissioner of Higher Education Timothy Ssejjoba Mikasa, it was revealed that the university requires 8 point 2 billion shillings to meet its wage bill and ensure efficient service delivery

The Ministry of Education and Sports also directed all higher learning institutions, especially universities, to align their academic programs with the competence based curriculum framework beginning in the 2027 slash 2028 academic year, a move aimed at strengthening practical learning and producing graduates with relevant skills for the evolving job market

The ceremony was marked by joy, pride, and optimism as graduates celebrated their academic achievements while the university leadership called for renewed efforts to support education, innovation, and institutional growth in the West Nile region and beyond