The 11th Guild Cabinet Sworn in at African Rural University
By Joseph Odoi On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the 11th Guild Cabinet of African Rural University (ARU) was officially sworn in at the University Campus during a colourful ceremony at the Centre for Reflection. The new student leadership takes office with a commitment to serve, represent, and inspire their fellow students in line with ARU’s […]
ARU and Chyullu Development Foundation Explore Collaboration Around Nourishment Economy
Left to right; Ms. Doloka Namutosi, Quality Assurance Officer at ARU; Mr. Harrison Mwololo; Ms. Josephine Nampewo, the Resourceful Persons Officer at ARU; Mr. Jackson Kusiima, Lecturer at ARU; alongside Ms. Mary Ndolo and Mr. Mwanika Byamukama, Lecturer at ARU, in a group photo following a fruitful engagement. Today, a delegation from the Chyulu […]
New Student Orientation for the 2025/2026 Academic Year (August Intake)
African Rural University (ARU) has officially welcomed its new cohort of students, marking the start of the academic year with orientation sessions designed to introduce them to the ARU education model and the unique opportunities it offers. A total of 29 students participated in the orientation, which included sessions on the Foundation Course, ICT training, […]
ARU Celebrates 25 Years of KKCR; Advancing Rural Transformation Through Community Radio
ARU STUDENTS DURING A TREE PLANTING EXERCISE IN KAGADI TOWN From August 20–23, 2025, African Rural University (ARU) joined Kagadi Kibaale Community Radio (KKCR), housed on ARU’s campus, to celebrate 25 years of transformative community-based radio programming. KKCR’s founding was inspired by the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which emphasized the importance of […]
Promoting Sustainable Practices; PELUM Donates Briquette-Making Machine to Rutete Community
In a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, PELUM Uganda with support from Bridge from the world donated briquette-making machines to Nyakasheema Farmer Family Learning groups under African Rural University in Rutete Subcounty. The event, held on August 17th, 2025, brought together over 50 members of the Nyakasheema Farmer […]