Profile of Prof. Mondo Kagonyera, Makerere university chencellor

Professor George Mondo Kagonyera is the second non-Head-of-State Chancellor of Makerere University, the first being Rt. Hon. Prof. Apolo Robin Nsibambi, a distinguished alumnus of Makerere University and former Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda.

Professor George Mondo Kagonyera is the second non-Head-of-State Chancellor of Makerere University

Prof. Kagonyera was first appointed Chancellor by President Yoweri Museveni on the recommendation of the Makerere University Council on 23rd October 2007.

The Chancellor is currently serving his second four-year term, following his re-appointment by H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda on 24th October 2011 and re-installation on 12th January 2012.
His association with Makerere started in 1971 when he joined the University as a Teaching Staff, and actively participated in the establishment of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
He rose through the ranks to become a prominent Academician until he left in 1988 to take up a Ministerial appointment. He also served as the Chairperson of Appointments Board, Makerere University from 1993 to 1999. Professor Kagonyera has served in almost all major Academic and Administrative facets of the University life.
He has published widely in the Science field and has strong regard for research in Sciences.

His successful and impressive career in Makerere University spanned 18 years.Outside the University, Prof. Kagonyera has served in various capacities as a Member of Parliament and as a Minister in various portfolios and has shown exceptional brilliance and consistency in loyalty and dedication to this country.

He is an academician of long and proven expertise and his service to Makerere University as a Teacher, Researcher and Chairperson of the Appointments Board and Chancellor has won him great admiration.

 

The Chancellor is the titular head of the University. He presides at all ceremonial assemblies of the University and in this name, confers degrees and other academic titles and distinctions.

 

At Makerere university, the Chancellor is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the University Council.

Also See: Profile of Prof. John Ddumba, Makerere university Vice Chancellor

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