On October 24th, 2025, ARU successfully held its 15th Joint FAB/PRMB Council Meeting at the African Rural University Office in Rubaga, Kampala. ​The session was conducted in a blended format, allowing participants to join both physically and online. ​The main objective of the joint session was to provide essential oversight and align on the strategic […]

African Rural University (ARU) has emerged victorious at the 4th Cycle of the Zairi International Awards for Excellence in Higher Education (2024–2025), receiving the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Non-Profit Contribution to the Community.  The announcement was made today in Dubai, where ARU’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, received the award alongside Ms Prossy Musheshe […]

JACKLINE KATUSABE (LEFT) SUPPORTING JULIUS NYERERE’S SON IN PLANTING SHEA TREE AT THE EVENT  East Africa continues to strengthen its regional integration, with over 177 million people across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda engaging in cross-border initiatives that promote culture, education, and economic cooperation. Language, particularly Kiswahili, plays a central role in fostering regional identity and […]

African Rural University (ARU) is delighted to announce that Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, Vice Chancellor of ARU and Senior Ashoka Fellow, has been named Vice Chancellor of the Year at the prestigious LEAP Awards. The declaration was officially made by Mr. Sachin Parekh, Director of LEAP – London School of Digital Business, during a Zoom ceremony. […]

African Rural University (ARU) is currently participating in the 14th Annual East African Higher Education Quality Assurance Conference, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala–Uganda. ARU is represented by Doloka Namutosi, Quality Assurance Officer (QAO), and Lwanga Anthony Claret, Academic Registrar (AR) in this four-day conference aimed at charting a collective path toward a stronger, […]