Changing of the guard: UCU Guild Government hands over office

UCU

By Irene Best Nyapendi

The 25th Guild Government of the Uganda Christian University (UCU) has handed over the office to its successors. Outgoing Guild President Timothy Ddumba handed over a file and other instruments of power, to the in-coming Guild President, Birungi Agira.

At the handover ceremony, conducted on January 11, 2024, the outgoing team was given certificates of recognition for their services to the university. The event was graced by UCU’s Vice Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushengyenzi.

Among the new members of the guild were the recently vetted cabinet and tribunal members. Agira mentioned that they had been candidly selected and approved by parliament.

“Today was a beautiful day for me, watching leaders being sworn in because I believe in each one of them, and I am confident that they will excel in their respective ministries,” Agira said.

New Leaders Urged to Prioritize UCU and Embrace Inclusivity

Meanwhile, she urged the incoming leaders to prioritize UCU at heart, acknowledging the multitude of interests that may arise over time.

Agira emphasized the importance of remembering their commitment to serving UCU before personal interests, fostering an effort to achieve her slogan “Inclusivity in Action.”

See pictorial below.

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Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi hands over the prestigious Orombi Award for outstanding performance to former Guild President Timothy Ddumba.
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Former UCU Guild President Timothy Ddumba hands over a file to his successor, Birungi Agira.
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Former Vice President Melissa Kamikazi Nsaba,hands over a file to her successor, Richard Mutebi.
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Bishop Joel Obetia blessed and prayed for the new cabinet to do the right things at the right time.
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New Cabinet ministers taking the oath of allegiance. They promised to preserve and protect the UCU and Guild constitution.