President Yoweri Museveni will tomorrow, Thursday, September 11, join His Highness the Aga Khan to officially inaugurate the new Aga Khan University (AKU) campus in Nakawa, Kampala.
The launch marks a major milestone for higher education and healthcare in Uganda and across East Africa.
The ceremony will also feature the groundbreaking of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Kampala — a 101-bed state-of-the-art facility expected to transform healthcare delivery in the country when completed in 2027.
According to AKU President Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, this development is a “powerful and meaningful step forward” in advancing public-private partnerships envisioned by the late His Highness the Aga Khan IV and President Museveni.
“This is not just another building; it is the realisation of a shared vision that will foster impactful collaborations in education, research, and healthcare,” Dr. Shahabuddin said in a press statement.
A Modern Campus and Comprehensive Programmes
The Kampala campus, located directly opposite the Nakawa Business Park, features a seven-storey university centre, a nine-storey student residence, and the Nakawa Specialty Medical Centre.
At full capacity, the university will accommodate 700 students, 100 faculty members, and 164 resident students.
The first intake for the new four-year Bachelor of Nursing Science programme begins this month, marking the campus’s initial step in producing highly skilled healthcare professionals.
AKU’s strong alumni network also plays a critical role in Uganda’s education sector, with over 7,000 Ugandan educators having already benefited from the university’s training and certificate programmes.
The university currently offers four academic programmes, with plans to expand into education, media, and health sciences once it secures a charter from the National Council for Higher Education.
The Graduate School of Media and Communications in Nairobi is also preparing to launch local programmes for Ugandan students.
Transforming Healthcare in Kampala and Beyond
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Kampala, will provide advanced specialist care, significantly reducing the need for Ugandans to travel abroad for medical treatment.
The hospital is expected to play a pivotal role in raising the standard of healthcare services and supporting research and training in the medical field.
The inauguration will be attended by First Lady Janet Museveni, Princess Zahra Aga Khan, and Prince Aly Muhammad.
The event will be livestreamed globally via AKU’s digital platforms and Ismaili TV, highlighting its international significance.
