Kabale University will hold a Farewell Ceremony in Honour of Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga, former Vice Chancellor of Kabale University, on Friday, 4 September 2026, starting at 9:00 am at the Kabale University Main Campus, Kikungiri Hill, Kabale Municipality.
Organised by the Chancellor, University Council and Senate, the ceremony will bring together members of the University community, government officials, alumni, development partners, cultural and religious leaders, family members, friends and other invited guests to celebrate Prof. Kwesiga’s legacy and lasting contribution to the advancement of Kabale University.
During her tenure as Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga provided visionary leadership that strengthened the University’s academic excellence, research, community engagement, institutional governance and national and international visibility. Her commitment to quality higher education and inclusive institutional development has left an enduring impact on Kabale University and the communities it serves.
The ceremony will feature tributes and speeches from representatives of students, alumni, staff, family, the founding bodies, the community, University Management, the University Council, the Chancellor and the Chief Guest. The programme will also include a special University tribute, a farewell address by Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga, presentation of gifts, a group photograph and lunch.
Kabale University is honoured to host this significant occasion as the University community joins together to express appreciation for Prof. Kwesiga’s dedicated service and celebrate her remarkable legacy.
Event Details
Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Venue: Kabale University Main Campus, Kikungiri Hill, Kabale Municipality
Event Programme
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Arrival of guests at the venue |
| 9:30 – 9:40 am | Chancellor’s Procession |
| 9:45 – 9:55 am | Prayers and Anthems |
| 9:55 – 10:00 am | Welcoming Remarks by the Acting Vice Chancellor |
| 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Tributes and Speeches |
| Student Representative | |
| Alumni Representative | |
| Staff Representative | |
| Family Representative | |
| Representative of the Founding Bodies | |
| Community Representative | |
| Chairperson, University Council | |
| University Chancellor | |
| University Tribute to Prof. Joy C. Kwesiga | |
| Farewell Speech by Prof. Joy C. Kwesiga | |
| Speech by the Chief Guest | |
| Presentation of Gifts | |
| Anthems in Reverse Order | |
| 1:30 pm | Closure and Lunch |
Members of the University community, alumni, partners, friends and well-wishers who are unable to attend the ceremony physically will be able to follow the event live on the official Kabale University YouTube Channel.
Click here to watch the event online
The live stream will provide an opportunity for audiences within Uganda and beyond to join the Kabale University community in celebrating the leadership, service and legacy of Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga.
We invite our stakeholders and the wider University community to join us, either physically or online, as we honour and celebrate Prof. Kwesiga’s contribution to Kabale University.
For enquiries:
The Office of the University Secretary
Kabale University
Telephone: +256 772 601 047
Email: us@kab.ac.ug