usitema University Announces Staff Promotions and Appointments Across Multiple Categories 

28 October 2026

Busitema University has announced a series of staff promotions and appointments across academic, administrative and support categories following the 60th meeting of the University Appointments Board, held on September 24, 25 and 29, 2026.

The decisions, communicated through the Office of the University Secretary, saw 27 staff members promoted under the academic category, alongside 22 fresh academic appointments, 12 administrative appointments and 20 support staff appointments. The Board also approved three contract engagements and five staff re-designations across various university departments.

The academic promotions covered six faculties and the University Library, with the Faculties of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Health Sciences each recording six promotions. The Faculty of Science and Education registered four promotions, followed by the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences with three, while the Faculty of Management Sciences and the University Library recorded one each.

Among those promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer were Dr. Akullo Jolly, Dr. Opio Peter, Dr. Wangi Godfrey Mario, Dr. Mutungi Fredrick and Dr. Owori Francis Riwo, representing different academic disciplines. Dr. Mukungu Isaac was also promoted to Senior Librarian in the University Library.

The University further made fresh academic appointments across several faculties, covering teaching, research and technical positions. Notable among these was the appointment of Dr. Epiu Isabella as Associate Professor in Anaesthesia under the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Asingwire Barbara Kabwiga as Senior Lecturer in Computer Engineering, and Dr. Kayongo Patrick Sunday as Senior Lecturer in Economics and Management.

In the administrative category, appointments were made to key positions supporting university governance, student welfare, financial management, health services and institutional planning. These included Ms. Namwagwe Justine as Deputy Dean of Students, Ms. Barbra Namirimo as Principal Assistant Academic Registrar, Mr. Tsongo Andrew as Senior Internal Auditor, Dr. Faith Ogutu as Medical Officer, and Mr. Felix Omoen as Statistician. Other appointments covered accounting, counselling, records management, administrative services, and monitoring and evaluation.

The support staff category registered 20 fresh appointments, including office attendants, drivers, tractor operators, custodial personnel and technical staff. These positions contribute to the daily operations of the University across its various departments and service units.

The Board also approved contract engagements for three staff members. Dr. Afodun Adam Moyosore was appointed Senior Lecturer on a two-year contract, while Mr. Isala Abdu Karim received a three-year contract as Senior Librarian at the Maritime Institute in Namasagali. Under the support staff category, Mr. Mpagi George was appointed Bus Driver on a two-year contract. Additionally, five staff members were re-designated to various administrative and technical positions within the University.

Meanwhile, the Board directed University Management to undertake a vetting and evaluation exercise for 11 academic staff seeking promotion to professorial ranks. These include one candidate for the position of Professor and ten candidates for Associate Professor, whose appointments will be considered following the evaluation process.

The decisions, communicated by University Secretary Dr. Gregory Tweheyo, represent a significant round of staff appointments and career advancement across the institution, covering academic leadership, administration and operational support.