Prudence Mahirwe has been sworn in as the first female Guild President of Kampala International University (KIU) Western Campus. Muhirwe has sworn in together with cabinet and Members of Parliament.
The swearing in function has been conducted by the university lawyer Paul Tusuubira at the basketball court. The graceful function attracted the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of Western Campus, Assoc. Prof. Eric Mabonga, the Assistant DVC – Academics and Research Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Babangida, the Dean of Students Affairs (DSA) Flora Bamutura, Heads of Departments and other staff members.
Assoc. Prof. Mabonga applauded Mahirwe upon her election and encouraged her to always consult the university management before making hard decisions.
He also cautioned the Guild President to continue working hard for academic excellence. “You should always seek clarification from the university management on any decision you wish to take for smooth leadership. I also pledge my availability for consultation at all times,” he said.
“You should also remember that the main reason that you are here is to complete your studies successfully. You should therefore maintain your good grades and do not allow them to drop because you are the Guild President,” he stressed.
The Dean of Students Affairs Flora Bamutura also congratulated Mahirwe and her incoming cabinet. She thanked the outgoing Guild government for ‘learning and re-learning’ with the administration.
In the Guild President’s remarks, Mahirwe said it is a great challenge she has recorded, having gotten the opportunity to serve as the Guild President.
She has also preached unity saying she is ready to work with her opponents.
“I appointed Amon (Nkwasiibwe, her opponent for the Guild Presidency) to the cabinet so that we can always sit down and see how we can serve the students’ community amicably,” she revealed.
“I pledge my sincere service to all of you and I implore you to always reach out to me. We want to learn from you and we will listen to you just as we expect you to listen to us,” she added.
Mahirwe also announced her cabinet, which includes Ronnie Ssonko, her running mate as Vice-president, Patience Mwesigye as Prime Minister, Edward Ssaazi Kagame as Financial Minister, Amon Nkwasiibwe as Health and General Student Affairs Minister, Paul Womaungo as General Secretary and Ibrahim Yesigye Niwampa as Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister.
Other ministers include Vastine Twinobusingye for Religion, Culture and Entertainment, Joan Naziwa for Research and Innovations, Allan Okwir for Information and Public Relations, Victor Nkwasiibwe for Games and Sports, Beatrice Mirembe for Gender and Social Affairs, Bob Nahabwe for Education, Alex Nyanga Ngobi for Trade, Investments and Transport and Jamil Kampere for International affairs and Foreign Relations.
Brian Rwotomio, the previous Guild president, handed over office to Mahirwe as she began her one-year reign in office.