St. Ignatius University Kabale has taken a significant step in promoting research and innovation by hosting its first-ever Internal Science and Agriculture Exhibition, aimed at showcasing students’ creativity and practical solutions to community challenges. The exhibition brought together students, lecturers, and administrators who explored a wide range of projects in science, technology, and agriculture. Innovations […]

On April 1, 2026, IGUKA Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Bishop Callist Rubaramira, emphasized the importance of skills and entrepreneurship, particularly in commercial agriculture, when he hosted Dr. Tibelius Amutuheire, the newly appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, along with Vice Chancellor Rev. Fr. Prof. Maximiano Ngabirano and other IGUKA management officials. “Equipping students with practical […]

The Public Relations Officer of St. Ignatius University Kabale (IGUKA), Josephat Ainomuhangi, addressed 240 catechists from Kabale Diocese at Rushoroza Pastoral Center on March 27, 2026. Ainomuhangi emphasized embracing Competence-Based Education, enabling children to acquire practical skills and become job creators. IGUKA’s motto, “Inspire, Empower, Transform,” guides this approach, emphasizing societal transformation through holistic education […]

On March 21, 2026, the IGUKA Governing Council, led by Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye, visited various university estates as part of their meeting activities. The council members toured the Skilling Engineering Center, currently under construction, the Carpentry workshop, and Kitumba land for Agriculture. The Kitumba land is where Agriculture students do their practicals, getting a […]

On March 20, 2026, IGUKA’s Governing Council, chaired by Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye, and Management, led by Vice Chancellor Rev. Fr. Prof. Maximiano Ngabirano, held a landmark meeting with academic and administrative staff and student representatives. Union President H.E. Akansasira Merrick, Union secretaries, and Councillors were in attendance, making it a vibrant gathering of university […]

St. Ignatius University Kabale (IGUKA) made a notable appearance at the Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum (UVCF) meeting held at Uganda Christian University (UCU) on March 16, 2026. Ms. Akampwera Patricia, Quality Assurance Officer, and Mr. Ainomuhangi Josephat, Public Relations Officer, represented IGUKA. The meeting, chaired by UVCF Chairperson Prof. Paul Waako, Vice Chancellor of Busitema […]

St. Ignatius University Kabale (IGUKA) welcomed CPA Ms. Generous Niragire, a representative from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA), today, March 6, 2026, to inspire students about the CPA professional course. The IGUKA Vice Chancellor, Rev. Prof. Maximiano Ngabirano, and the Chairperson of the Academics and Quality Assurance Committee of IGUKA Governing […]

The Vice Chancellor of St. Ignatius University Kabale (IGUKA), Rev. Fr. Prof. Maximiano Ngabirano, emphasized the importance of hands-on and competence-based education at the Headteachers Association meeting of Catholic-founded secondary schools in Kabale Diocese. He stressed that this approach is crucial in equipping students with the skills needed to compete globally. Prof. Ngabirano highlighted IGUKA’s […]

Students of Agriculture at St. Ignatius University Kabale have embarked on a project to produce briquettes from waste materials, serving as a replacement for firewood and charcoal. The briquettes, made from organic waste such as agricultural residues, food waste, and other biodegradable materials, are a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cooking fuels. “This […]

On 12th December 2025, a delegation from St. Ignatius University Kabale, led by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Maximiano Ngabirano, paid a courtesy visit to Kabale University to discuss possible areas of collaboration in joint research initiatives, community outreach programmes, and resource sharing. The delegation was warmly received by the Vice Chancellor of Kabale University, Prof. […]