Kampala University Deputy Resident Director Calls for Student Unity at Karo Karungi Handover
GGABA, 7 November 2026 — Kampala University Deputy Resident Director Mr. Faquih Muhammad Ddungu Kateregga urged students to stay united, support one another and take pride in their university as the Karo Karungi Students Association handed over leadership at the University’s Main Campus in Ggaba.
Mr. Muhammad attended the ceremony as chief guest on behalf of Kampala University’s Founding Vice-Chancellor, Owek. Amb. Al-Haj Prof. Badru Ddungu Kateregga. Addressing students at the gathering, he encouraged them to express their commitment to the University through the way they work together and support their fellow students.
The ceremony marked the beginning of Mr. Kangume Elisa’s term as chairperson of the Karo Karungi Students Association. The association brings together Kampala University students from western Uganda, giving them a forum to build friendships, stay connected and participate in campus life.
The change of leadership placed Mr. Muhammad’s message in the context of the association’s day-to-day work. For the incoming leadership, keeping members connected means making room for students to contribute and encouraging them to take part in the association’s activities. For members, the handover was an opportunity to consider how they can support the new leadership and one another throughout the term.
The gathering brought together members of the association, university officials, student leaders and alumni. Kampala University’s Dean of Students, Mr. Mugalu Augustine, attended alongside Public Relations Officer Mr. Ssekatawa Julius and Head of Security Mr. Alisen. The University’s Guild President, Ms. Nakabugo Leontinah, also attended, different students’ associations.
Alumni Rukundo, Amanya and Davis joined the gathering, which also drew students from Kyambogo University. Their presence brought current students, former students and guests from another university together for an occasion centred on student leadership and fellowship.
Mr. Faquih’s call to take pride in Kampala University extended the message of the handover to the wider campus community. While Karo Karungi brings students together through their ties to western Uganda, its members also share the responsibilities of university life with students from many other backgrounds. The address encouraged them to carry the same spirit of cooperation into those relationships, both within the association and across the University.
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