Public Lecture – 22nd Graduation Ceremony
Bishop Stuart University will host a Public Dialogue on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in the Z.K. Mugonya Library, ahead of its 22nd Graduation Ceremony.
The public is invited to join a discussion on the theme: “Powering Socio-Economic Development through Competency-Based Education and Training: The Role of Collaboration and Partnerships.”
The dialogue will bring together leaders and experts from industry, regulation, public policy, business and academia to explore how education and training can respond to changing workforce and societal needs. Discussions will focus on how collaboration and partnerships can strengthen human capital development, enhance employability, stimulate innovation and support socioeconomic transformation.
Prof. Pauline Byakika Kibwika, Vice-Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, will moderate the dialogue.
The panelists will offer perspectives from their respective sectors:
- Dr. Ezra Muhumuza, Executive Director, Uganda Manufacturers Association – Industry perspective.
- Prof. Mary J.N. Okwakol, Executive Director, National Council for Higher Education– Regulatory perspective.
- Mr. Timothy Ssejjoba, Commissioner for Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Sports – Policy perspective.
- Dr. Jennifer Tebwaze Musoke, Research Coordinator, DRAC Africa and DRAC International – Business perspective.
- Prof. Onuorah Martins Onyekwelu, Vice-Chancellor, Kigali Independent University ULK – Academic perspective.
Held as part of the University’s tradition of public lectures on the eve of graduation, the event provides a platform for intellectual exchange on issues of national importance.
Event Summary
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Z.K. Mugonya Library, Bishop Stuart University
