By Jimmy Siyasa

Today, 31st July 2025, Uganda Christian University (UCU) top administration has officially unveiled to the University Council an architectural design of the proposed Senate Building, which will be the administrative hub of the university. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, officially handed over the building designs to the Chairperson of the University Council, Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa.

Keije Architects and Developers Limited is the architectural firm that designed the building, which is set to change the campus landscape.

This development marks a major milestone in the university’s Campus Transformation Initiative, which the Vice Chancellor launched in 2024.

The four-storeyed structure will be constructed in the open space below Hamu Mukasa Library. It is designed to serve as a central hub for the university administration offices for the Division of the Vice Chancellor, and the Divisions of Academic Affairs and Finance and Administration. It will also house a modern 500-seater conference auditorium, Council hall and several boardrooms.

Lauding the significance of this development, the Chairperson of the University Council noted that the facility will enhance administrative operations and improve overall service delivery.

“I am so excited about the Senate building. I cannot wait to see it come to fruition. It is going to be a hub where UCU central administration will coordinate and transact day-to-day business,” Bishop Prof. Olwa said.

“Today, we unveiled its architectural design, which is very beautiful. I call upon UCU stakeholders to pray about this project and support where possible,” he added.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mushengyezi, hailed it as an architectural marvel and a major milestone for UCU’s transformation journey.

“Senate building will be a one-stop centre for the university’s core operations, so that our students and stakeholders can receive quality services under one roof. I thank the architects for a job well done,” he said.

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