Leaders of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) project have presented progress update and independent financial audit reports to Vice President of Uganda, H.E. Maj. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo on funds advanced by the government to kick-start the institution.
The meeting, held at the Vice President’s office, focused on the utilisation of Shs10 billion that government released last year as part of the Shs30 billion seed capital pledged by President Yoweri Museveni for the establishment of the university at Losilang in Kotido Municipality.
The KAPATU delegation was led by the university’s president and Bishop of Kotido Catholic Diocese, Rt Rev Dominic Eibu (MCCJ). Other members included the university council chairperson, Mr Severino Twinobusingye; Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Prof Annette Kezaabu; Principal Technical Advisor Dr Robert Limlim; University Secretary Mr Henry Kyarimpa; and the institution’s chief of security, Amb Phillip Idro, among other officials.