African Rural University Honored with Women Empowerment Trophy at Empower Her Awards 2025
On March 6, 2025, African Rural University (ARU), alongside its founding organization Uganda Rural Development Training Programme (URDT), was honored with a Women Empowerment Trophy at the prestigious Empower Her Awards 2025 under the theme women driving change for a balanced future . Held at Hotel Africana in Kampala, the event recognized ARU’s pivotal role […]
ARU’s Visionary Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, Elected to the Uganda Vice Chancellors Forum (UVCF) Committee!
In a new chapter of influence and leadership in higher education, ARU Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, PhD, a Senior Ashoka Fellow, has been elected as a Committee Member of the Uganda Vice Chancellors Forum (UVCF). This announcement was made during the UVCF meeting held today at Kabale University, where Vice Chancellors Forum members elected […]
ARU Joins the World to Explore Energy Innovations at Boao Forum, China
Left to Right; ARU Vice Chancellor- Dr Mwalimu Musheshe, Dr Allawi Ssemanda, Mr. Arthur Atuha, Prof. Kamuntu and Mr. Kevin Basore with an official of China Southern Power Grid (Centre) at one of the dams of the corporation It’s been a visionary trip for African Rural University (ARU) as Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe Senior Ashoka and […]
Eight Rural Transformation Specialists Graduate from African Rural University with Bachelor’s Degrees in Rural Development
On November 22nd, 2024, African Rural University (ARU) marked another milestone in rural transformation as eight Rural Transformation Specialists received their Bachelor’s Degrees in Rural Development at the university’s 10th Graduation Ceremony, held at the Kagadi main campus. This transformative occasion celebrated the achievements of Ampire Mariam, Atuhairwe Jane, Nakate Claire, Nambuya Dianah, Kobusinge Mawanda, […]
Prominent Lawyer Ssemambo Rashid to Grace ARU’s 10th Graduation as Chief Guest
African Rural University (ARU), a value-based all-women’s university is proud to announce that Rashid Ssemambo will be the Chief Guest for its 10th Graduation Ceremony on 22nd November 2024. Mr. Ssemambo Rashid is an Advocate of all Courts of Judicature in Uganda, with 13 years of hands-on experience spanning a wide range of professional fields. […]