In the photo: Third from right is Prof. Anguma Simon Katrini, Vice Chancellor of Muni University, whose visionary leadership continues to drive the university’s academic progress and institutional development. At the left is Prof. John Mugisa, Vice Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University, and in the middle (Green) is Prof. Joy Kwesiga, Vice Chancellor of Kabale University.
Muni University Champions Regional Integration and Innovation at 16th IUCEA Conference in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
In a strategic move to expand its academic reach beyond national borders, Muni University actively participated in the 16th Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) Annual Meeting, held from July 29 to 31, 2025, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Organized by the Government of the DRC under the theme, “Reflection on Global Education Trends and Their Implications on East African Higher Education,” the high-level conference brought together government officials, EAC partner state representatives, policy makers, and higher education stakeholders from across the region.
Representing Muni University was Vice Chancellor, Prof. Simon Anguma Katrini, who played a prominent role in the discussions positioning Muni as a regional thought leader in research, innovation, and academic excellence. Key themes of the conference included micro-credentials, transdisciplinary education, digital transformation, and the integration of artificial intelligence in higher education critical areas aligned with Muni’s forward-looking agenda.
Prof. Anguma used the platform to reaffirm Muni University’s commitment to becoming a model public institution that delivers research-driven teaching, student-centered learning, and community-empowering innovation. His engagement at the forum underscored the university’s vision of becoming a globally recognized hub for knowledge production, policy influence, and sustainable development.
Muni University continues to lead by example in promoting regional integration, technological advancement, and institutional collaboration in higher education. The IUCEA conference offered a vital platform for strategic dialogue, policy alignment, and academic networking strengthening Muni’s visibility and impact across East Africa and beyond.