Dr. Catherine Promise Biira

University Secretary

cpbiira@iguka.ac.ug

Dr. Catherine Promise Biira is the University Secretary, St. Ignatius University Kabale.

Her experience drives to Driven Development, Regional Integration and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with over 15 years’ cumulative professional experience in a Government Parastatal, Higher Education, Private Sector and Civil Society. She is proficient in Qualitative Research, Collaborative Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Advocacy for governance, higher education, population and development and regional integration.

Dr. Catherine Promise Biira is highly experienced and has invested in institutional development, inspiring community agency and social transformation; and training and motivating teams in professional and social contexts. She has accomplished panelist and speaker in several international symposia; skilled at networking and building partnerships. She is deeply altruistic, adaptable, honest, resilient, empathetic and results oriented leader.

  1. M.A. Educational Management (Makerere University Kampala),
  2. Post Graduate Diploma in Education- PGDE (Makerere University Kampala),
  3. B.A. Degree in Theology (Urbaniana University, Rome)
  4. B.A. Philosophy (Urbaniana University, Rome).
  5. Diploma in Theological and Pastoral Studies (Ggaba National Major Seminary, Kampala, Ug),
  6. Diploma in Philosophical and Religious Studies (Katigondo National Seminary, Masaka, Ug)
  1. University Chaplain ( Uganda Martyrs University Kabale (2015-2023)
  2. Rector of Minor Seminaries ( twice in St.Paul’s Seminary Kabale , 1990-1991 and 2011-2014; and St. Charles Lwanga Seminary Nyakibale, 2004-2007- Pioneer, Kambuga, Kanungu (U),
  3. Chairman B.O.G. Mutolere Hospital (2015-2020),
  4. Missionary Service Abroad ( Peoria Diocese, U.S.A., 2008-2010; and Muyinga Diocese, Republic of Burundi-1991-1993),
  5. Parish Administration (Sooko Catholic Parish, Kisoro (U), 1994-2000).