IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Earlier this month, we had the honor of hosting Utrecht University at KIU, in partnership with Junior Achievement Uganda, for the 2025 International Summer School — a week of global learning, innovation, and cultural exchange.
Together, we bridged continents, empowered youth, and shaped digital futures.
For More Details: https://t.co/aRx3wpaOg9
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CHSS Wins 2025 KIU Interfaculty Debate Championship
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) has emerged victorious in the 2025 KIU Interfaculty Debate Championship, held at the Main Campus.
Organized by the Guild Union under the Ministry of Education, the two-day competition brought together students from all colleges in an electrifying atmosphere.
CHSS scored 615 points, edging out the College of Education and Distance Learning (607 points) and the School of Law (573 points).
Vice Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Ngoma praised the students’ energy and articulation
“All of you are winners. I have seen great potential in you, and my hope is that this will continue until you reach the Parliament of Uganda.”
Congratulations to CHSS and all participants for showcasing excellence, teamwork, and the true KIU spirit
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Ahmed Mbaraka Mtei, one of KIU’s IT graduands, is already putting his skills to work as a full-time IT Officer at the university, exemplifying how practical learning at KIU opens doors for students even before graduation.
Ahmed, who will be graduating with a Bachelor of Information Technology during KIU's 32nd graduation, now works as an IT Officer at the main campus, a position he earned through hard work during his internship, commitment, and a spirit of service.
His journey from a dedicated student volunteer to a professional staff member reflects KIU’s commitment to empowering students with practical skills and real-world experience.
“I’m grateful that my professional journey began even before I completed my degree. Volunteering with the IT Office opened doors for me to prove my skills, and being offered a job at KIU was a dream come true, it showed me that hard work and passion truly pay off,” Ahmed says.
Read more of is story here: https://t.co/VMRiJb0xtO
KIU is participating in the 11th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week & 9th African Engineering Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala.
The event, running from September 8th–20th, 2025, is organized under the theme: "Engineering for Sustainable Development in Africa: Addressing Climate Change and Building Resilient Infrastructure."
We are proudly showcasing our innovations and solutions that drive sustainable development across Africa, including a Smart Robotic Arm System (automates tasks with precision and efficiency), Firefighting Robot (wirelessly controlled to navigate tough firefighting environments), Energy Harvesting Shoe (converts walking energy into electricity to charge devices), and Solar-Powered Cold Storage (preserves perishables using renewable energy to enhance food security.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Kampala International University (KIU), in collaboration with Utrecht University, The Netherlands and Junior Achievement Uganda (JAU), presents "THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2025"
Theme: Bridging Continents: African-European Youths Collaborating for a Diverse and Digital Future
This Summer School aims to bridge cultures, promote youth empowerment, and provide a platform for real collaboration between African and European youth to explore solutions for a digitally inclusive and culturally rich future.
Criteria For Application
- Letter of motivation
- Registration fee: UGX 250,000 (Registration fee will be paid ONLY by selected applicants)
- Submit application latest 30th September, 2025
Who Should Apply?
- KIU undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Students interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, and intercultural learning
What Awaits You
- Interactive workshops on digital innovation, entrepreneurship & global leadership
- Improved digital literacy
- Exchange to Europe
- Fun Cultural nights, excursions, and lifelong friendships
- Team challenges & co-creation sessions with Dutch peers
- Certificate for active participation
- And much more
Interested? Visit https://t.co/SusTb5qEO7 to get started.
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