Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has held its first professorial inaugural lecture ceremony at its main campus in Nakawa, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic life.
Speaking at the event, the MUBS principal, Prof Moses Muhwezi, said the lecture allows professors to explain the contribution they have made in their fields of study and the questions that continue to guide their work.
“We are focusing on bringing together staff, students, and communities. The professorial lecture drives collaboration, learning, and engagement while demonstrating the university’s research and teaching capabilities,” he said.
The chief guest Prof Sarah Ssali, the first deputy vice chancellor (Academic Affairs) at Makerere Univerity, commended MUBS for its growing academic profile, highlighting the institution’s strong research culture and commitment to scholarly excellence.
She thanked the MUBS leadership for supporting the growth of scholars across academic ranks.
She said that professorial inaugural cectures inspire the next generation of scholars, demonstrating that the journey to professorship is attainable through discipline, collaboration and sustained research productivity.
Prof. Ssali congratulated Prof. Sheila Namagembe and Prof. Janatti Kyogabiirwe Bagorogoza on this significant academic milestone and their contribution to advancing academic excellence.
During her lecture, Prof Bagorogoza said her research focuses on indigenous communities and the knowledge they hold about the country’s past and social systems.
“My research has focused on extracting information, knowledge, and lifestyles of people who have lived for many decades,” she said.
She added that her findings show that human capital can be a powerful source of development if it is properly utilised.
Prof Namagembe, in her inaugural lecture, spoke about the influx of refugees into Uganda and how they adapt to life in their host communities.
She said refugees from South Sudan form the largest group seeking asylum in Uganda, followed by people from Somalia, Eritrea, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
“I was particularly interested in how these groups survive in Uganda. I found that some have settled permanently. For example, many South Sudanese have bought land here and are living peacefully with local communities,” she said.
MUBS currently has 11 full professors.
