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11SepSeptember 11, 2026

Kabale University Surgical Society (KUSS) Equips Medical Students with Essential Surgical Skills

Kabale, Uganda | 11 September 2026 — The Kabale University Surgical Society (KUSS) has strengthened practical surgical training for medical students through a three-day Essential Surgical Skills Seminar held from 4th to 6th September 2026 at Jophan Hostel, Makanga. The training brought together medical students undertaking surgical rotations, providing them with hands-on exposure to fundamental surgical...

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09SepSeptember 9, 2026

Kabale University Receives Solar Security Lights Worth Shs100 Million from Stanbic Bank

Kabale, Uganda | September 9, 2026 Kabale University has received 35 solar-powered security street lights worth Shs100 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda, significantly boosting campus security, safety, and sustainable infrastructure development. The solar lights were officially handed over during a ceremony held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Auditorium in the New Education...

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07SepSeptember 7, 2026

Kabale University Students Orientated Ahead of Ultimate University Quiz Season 4

KABALE – Kabale University students have been oriented ahead of the Ultimate University Quiz Season 4, with university officials encouraging them to leverage the competition to broaden their knowledge, build confidence, and foster teamwork skills. The orientation session took place on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the New Education Faculty Facilities (Room Two). The event brought...

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04SepSeptember 4, 2026

“I Came as a Missionary”: Kabale University Bids Farewell to Prof. Joy C. Kwesiga After 21 Years of Transformative Leadership

KIKUNGIRI HILL, KABALE — Kabale University on Friday, September 4, 2026, officially bid farewell to its pioneer and long-serving Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga, honoring her 21 years of dedicated service at the helm of the institution. The colorful farewell ceremony, held at the university's main campus playground on Kikungiri Hill, brought...

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25AugAugust 25, 2026

Kabale University Holds Annual General Staff Meeting, Reaffirms Commitment to Excellence, Innovation and Institutional Growth

Kabale, Uganda | 25 August 2026 Kabale University has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing academic excellence, research and innovation, staff development, community engagement and international visibility as the institution prepares for the 2026/2027 academic year. The commitment was emphasized during the University's Annual General Staff Meeting held on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, at the new Main Hall...

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13AugAugust 13, 2026

Kabale University Freshers Warned Against Night Movement as Orientation Continues

Kabale, Uganda – August 12, 2026: Newly admitted students at Kabale University have been urged to prioritize personal safety, avoid unnecessary movement at night and remain vigilant as they adjust to university life and a new environment. The call was made by the University’s Principal Communications and Branding Officer, Godfrey Joseph Sempungu, during the ongoing orientation...

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09AugAugust 9, 2026

FROM HILLTOP TO HIGH RANKS: How Kabale University is reshaping Uganda’s Higher Education Landscape

Kabale University has officially climbed to the 4th position in Uganda and surged 731 places globally in the latest Webometrics University Rankings. This places the university directly behind Makerere University, Kampala International University, and Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The Webometrics University Rankings assess institutions based on various criteria, including their online presence, impact,...

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04AugAugust 4, 2026

Kabale University Administration and Support Staff Honour Prof. Joy C. Kwesiga’s Legacy of Transformational Leadership

The administration, support and non-teaching staff of Kabale University have paid glowing tribute to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joy C. Kwesiga, in recognition of her remarkable 21 years of dedicated service, visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth and transformation of the University. The farewell engagement, held on Friday, 31st July 2026, at the University's...

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30JulJuly 30, 2026

Kabale University Selected to Host Uganda’s Artificial Intelligence Node Under the East African Regional AI Network

Kabale University has been competitively selected to host Uganda's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Node under the East African Regional AI Network, positioning the University at the forefront of AI education, research, innovation, and digital transformation in Uganda and the East African Community. Kabale University has attained a landmark achievement after being competitively selected to host Uganda's Artificial...

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