Bishop Stuart University at 20 Years

Established in 2002 by Ankole Diocese of the province of the Anglican Church of Uganda, Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is celebrating  20 years of existence in a series of events under the theme “Celebrating 20 years of Generational Transformation of the Community through Holistic Education”. The celebrations to mark the 20 years kicked off in early March this year (2022) with celebrating the life of Doris Rowney and the reburial of her remains at BSU. Later, on the 6th of May 2022, the University marked her 17th Graduation at 20 years.

Bishop Stuart University has been at the forefront of a generational transformation of the community through holistic education. Recently, the University hosted a number of activities in continuous merriments of the 20 years. These activities include; the 7th BSU Mission Week (31st July  – 7th August 2022), Exhibitions (3rd to 4th August 2022), Research Dissemination Prof. Rukare Public Lecture (4th August 2022)  and Vice-Chancellor’s Tournament and Pro Bono (Free Legal services).

In addition to the above activities, the University also recognised individuals who tremendously contributed to the transformation of the University and these include Rev. Can. Yokania Bitashoborokire (1st University Academic Registrar and one of the first lecturers), Late Eric Kyonyo (He protected the University’s land from being grabbed by intruders as it was transiting from NTC to University status), Prof. James Ntozi (Council member and Chairperson Committee of Appointments and Staff Welfare), Rt. Rev. Dr. Livingstone Mpalanyi Nkoyoyo (1st Chancellor at the inception of BSU when it was affiliated to Uganda Christian University), Rev. Prof. Stephen Noll (the Vice-Chancellor, UCU at the time BSU was affiliated to UCU in 2006), Rt. Rev. Henry Luke Orombi, Late Prof. Emmanuel Mutebire, Hon. Justice Bart Katureebe, Rt. Rev. Dr. Elisha Kyamugambi, Rt. Rev. Dr. George Tibesigwa, Late Prof. Enoka Rukare (1st Vice-Chancellor), Prof. Jossy Rwakishana Bibangamba (2nd Vice-Chancellor) and Rev. Can. Gershom Kamondo.

Others include Lay Canon Yoram Gucwamaingi, Rev. Can. Simon Mutabazi, Rev. Can. Philemon Tinka, Wilson Tumwine, Hon. Justice Alfred Ntunduguru Karokora, Hon. Eng. John Byabagambi, Hon. Justice Kenneth Kakuru, The Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali, Ishta Asiimwe Muganga, HE Rtd Maj. Jessica Alupo, Bishop Emeritus Yoram Bamunoba, Katongore Jackson Bells, Lay Canon Elias Rwomushana, Prof. Emmanuel Karoro, Lay Canon Evah Kagimba Babura, Prof. Mary Okwakol and Prof. Adipala Ekwamu.

The anniversary celebrations will be guided by a scripture from the book of Ezra 3:8… “The Levities, who were 20 years old or older, were put in charge of rebuilding the Lord’s Temple.”