Bishop Barham University College, a Constituent College of Uganda Christian University held its first Post COVID-19 Graduation ceremony on the 2/12/2022 passing out 270 students from 38 different academic courses.

Bishop Barham University College last held its graduation ceremony at home in Kabale Municipality on 15th October 2019, and the following schedule was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the Government to suspend mass gatherings including physical education activities.

All other graduation ceremonies have been held from Uganda Christian University, Main Campus Headquarters in Mukono and the previous Bishop Barham University College Graduand have been contrived to travel to the main campus, while others participated virtually because of the expenses involved, especially on transport.

While Officiating at Ceremony on Friday held at St Peters Cathedral Rugarama gardens at Rugarama hill in Kabale Municipality, the Uganda Christian University Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi announced that all Uganda Christian University Sister colleges have officially been cleared to resume periodic Physical graduation ceremonies.

Prof. Mushengyezi asked the graduates to protect the good name of UCU by behaving well and performing excellently wherever they would be placed for employment.

“Uganda Christian University is known for its good name and excellence, therefore we request you to protect and maintain that brand wherever you go,” he said

Speaking as the Chief Guest, Dr. Brian Rushaju, the Kampala based dental Surgeon implored the graduates to contribute efforts in the Social economic transformation of Uganda and Africa at large through innovations and creativity.

The Bishop Barham University College Principal Dr. Alice Jossy Kyobutungi used the opportunity to recognize partners who had tremendously contributed to the growth, development and sustainability of the institution. Notable among them was Businessman Musinguzi Garuga who reportedly donated 100 million to the institution in sponsorship of 100 students from Kigezi sub-region.

“Special thanks go to academic sponsors for our students including Compassion International, sponsors from Canada and U.S and U.K, Former and Current Head teacher Bubare S.S, and in a special way, we thank Mr. Musinguzi Garuga who donated 100 million to sponsor some students from Kigezi region.” she Said.

Out of the 270 students who graduated in different Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programs, 164 were males, while 106 were females

Five students including the Rukiga District Speaker, Mr. Oscar Akampurira attained a first class in degree programs.

The Uganda Red Cross Society Kabale Branch in conjunction with the Red Cross Club of Bishop Barham University College engaged in a cleaning exercise around the college on Thursday 21st of July 2022.

Irafasha Godfrey the Chairperson of the Bishop Barham University Red Cross Society BBURCS noted that they collected and burnt the pollutants to make sure that the environment is preserved for the good of the university and the world at large.

Irafasha further appreciated the manager of Uganda Red Cross Kabale branch for sending members from the society to cooperate and ease the work.

Isaac Matsiko, one of the volunteers from the society appreciated the club members for the cooperation and noted that cleanliness contributes to living healthy lives in any community.

Matsiko indicated that the initiative is under the Red Cross umbrella and also driven by individual passion to keep the environment clean.

Matsiko also revealed other activities done by the society including helping in implementing some projects like farming, partnering with the blood bank to receive blood from donors and use it to save lives of patients among others. He further called upon whoever wishes to join the Red Cross Society to contact them and be taken through the membership process.

Western Uganda Bishops Elect Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna as BBUC Chairperson Governing Council.

Diocese of Kigezi Bishop Gaddie Akanjuna has been elected as New Bishop Barham University College Chairperson Governing Council.

Akanjuna was chosen by fellow Bishops from the 14 Dioceses of Western Uganda, i.e. Ankole, East Rwenzori, Kigezi, Kinkiizi, Muhabura, North Kigezi, North Ankole, North West Ankole, Ruwenzori, South Ankole, West Ankole and South Rwenzori.

Akanjuna replaces Emeritus Bishop George Bagamuhunda who retired in June this year.

The Uganda Christian University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi presided over the election and the subsequent swearing in ceremony of Akanjuna, at White Horse Inn Kabale.

While addressing the meeting after his election, Bishop Akanjuna pledged commitment to his new assignments, and asked for cooperation from all the 14 Dioceses that are entrusted with the oversight role to the college.

Bishop of South Ankole Diocese, Nathan Ahimbisibwe said he welcomed the election of Akanjuna and pledged maximum cooperation to ensure that Bishop Barham University moves to a higher level of academic excellence.

The Care taker Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Patrick Tugume Tusingwiire said he expected the new Chairperson to help improve the beautification of the BBUC by raising enough funds through improved student enrollment and other fundraising forums.

The election process was kicked off with a prayer devotion, that was followed by speeches, in which the BBUC Principal Dr.  Alice Kyobutungi Tumwesigye outlined the needs and challenges facing the college.

 Some of the needs mentioned included improved facial appearance of the college infrastructure, which she argued that it would attract more students than the current overall enrollment.

BBUC-UCU Conducts Leadership Training for Guild leaders 2022

Uganda Christian University Bishop Barham University Under the office of the dean of Students has to day the 10th/02/2022 conducted Leadership training for guild leaders. This was intended to equip them with knowledge that allows them to assess their decisions and examine their work. During the training that was held in the University Old Chapel .Leaders got the chance of exploring more on the Organization structure of the university, Students leadership and Academic performance, Students code of conduct and Budgeting.

In his remarks the university college secretary Mr. Ivan Habaasa encouraged student leaders to advocate and maintain peace having the fear of God as their daily guide while exercising their duties.

The College principle Mr. Aggrey Yesigomwe applauded students for the kind of leadership they have exhibited so far and encouraged them to keep the candle on fire. He encouraged them to keep in good books with the entire Administration for better service delivery knotting that two cannot move in the same direction unless they have agreed. The principle BBUC promised total support during their reign as guild leaders in his final remarks.

H.E Amos Nomwesigwa appreciated the entire administration through the office of the dean of students for the desire that they have to see their student leaders performing to the best with in the right procedures. He cautioned his fellow leaders to be diligent as they serve fellow students for many are the expectations that they have in them. He called upon them to be servant leaders and humble throughout their leadership time at BBUC.H.E Amos requested administration to be more supportive to them for the students demands are high though they can’t be meant at ago. He promised total support in return to BBUC community as the guild president and placed all his plans in the palm of God for implementation.

The Venerable Gaddie Akanjuna has been elected the next Bishop of Kigezi Diocese. He will be consecrated and enthroned as Bishop on 26th June 2022 at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Rugarama. He will succeed the Rt. Rev. George Bagamuhunda.

Ven. Akanjuna was born 10th August 1962. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Diploma of Theology from Uganda Christian University, and a Certificate in Theology from Bishop Barham Divinity College.

Ven. Akanjuna born again in 1988. At the time, he was very sick, and the Lord convicted him and said, “If you die, you will not be accepted into eternity.” He said, “I knew that I needed to repent of my immorality and sins.” The following Sunday, he said, “I went to our local church and made an open confession before the congregation. The day I confessed my sins, I experienced joy that I had never experienced. Jesus Christ totally changed me.”

Ven. Akanjuna is currently serving as an Archdeacon, based at All Saints’ Church, Kabale. He has served in several Archdeaconries as an Archdeacon, as a parish priest, and as a Teacher.

Ven. Akanjuna is married to Jackline Charity and the Lord has blessed them with children.

The election was made by the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda sitting at Lweza Training and Conference Centre on 9th February 2022.