Written By | Bruno Mugizi
Prime minister Robinah Nabanja wave to the people during the 5th graduation of VUST last year
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A total of 717 students are expected to graduate from Valley University of Science and Technology (VUST) during its 6th graduation ceremony, scheduled for January 9, 2026, at the university campus in Bwatogo Ward, Central Division, Bushenyi–Ishaka Municipality.
Of the graduands, 435 are female and 282 are male, highlighting the growing number of women completing higher education in the country.
The graduands will receive awards at different levels, including 15 postgraduate diplomas, 232 bachelor’s degrees, 462 diplomas, and two certificates. Diploma students constitute the largest group.
According to the graduation programme, 280 males and 432 females will graduate, underscoring strong female participation across most courses.
Some of the students who graduated af VUST last year
The university will also recognise top academic performers from its various faculties. Nkwasibwe Amon from the Faculty of Business and Management Science emerged as the overall best student, earning a First Class Bachelor of Public Administration with a CGPA of 4.75.
Other outstanding students include Nsiimenta Maria from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovations, who attained a First Class CGPA of 4.53 in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology; Kanyehamye Mariat from the Faculty of Education, who scored a CGPA of 4.61 in the Diploma in Primary Education; and Twinamatsiko Moses from the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Research, who earned a First Class CGPA of 4.46 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management Science and Leadership.
Valley University of Science and Technology founder William Mukaira giving his speech
Valley University of Science and Technology was founded in 2016 by the former and first Bushenyi District Chairperson, Mukaira William, with the aim of expanding access to higher education in the greater Bushenyi region. The university recently received its charter from President Yoweri Museveni, cementing its status as a fully recognised higher education institution.
Mzee William Mukaira and emeritus Katonene with lead others in praising the lord
University officials say the graduation ceremony will celebrate the institution’s growth, academic excellence, and commitment to producing skilled graduates to support Uganda’s national development.
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