central chapter

The UCU Alumni Central Chapter continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening alumni engagement, institutional governance, and professional development across the Central Region. Guided by the 2025/2026 Annual General Meeting theme, “Leading Engagement, Building Legacy, Advancing Impact,” the Chapter remains committed to building a vibrant and accountable alumni network that supports both its members and Uganda Christian University’s main campus in Mukono. One of the Chapter’s most notable achievements during the reporting period was the successful consolidation and verification of 18,540 alumni records, including 812 graduates from 2024 and 765 graduates from 2025. This milestone has greatly improved structured communication, alumni mobilization, and planning for Chapter programs. The updated database now provides a strong foundation for mentorship, employment linkages, subscription tracking, and strategic decision-making. A key strategic priority for the Chapter is the establishment of the Central Alumni Business and Leadership Hub, an initiative designed to connect alumni entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders with students and fresh graduates. The Hub will serve as a platform for career guidance, mentorship, internship placement, and direct linkage between alumni and employers, while also promoting entrepreneurship and leadership development. During the AGM, members strongly endorsed this initiative as a major step toward increasing alumni relevance and impact. The Chapter is also revitalizing economic empowerment platforms such as the Alumni SACCO, Investment Club, and NGO partnerships. These platforms are expected to strengthen financial inclusion, promote savings and investment, and create collaborative opportunities for alumni to support one another economically and professionally. In strengthening institutional partnerships, the Chapter remained actively involved in graduation preparations, student mentorship, and engagement with University Administration and Guild leadership. During the commissioning service, the Alumni Association proudly recognized and awarded first-class students, reinforcing the connection between students and the alumni community while promoting academic excellence and leadership. Despite this progress, the Chapter continues to face governance and financial accountability challenges. The lack of a formal Chapter bank account and centralized management of graduation contributions have limited operational efficiency and weakened member confidence. During the AGM, members resolved that 70% of graduation contribution funds should be remitted directly to the Chapter to support local operations and development projects. The urgent establishment of an official Chapter bank account was also prioritized to strengthen financial transparency and accountability. Looking ahead, the Central Chapter’s strategic priorities for 2026 include institutional strengthening, full operationalization of the Business and Leadership Hub, alumni database digitization, SACCO revitalization, stronger university partnerships, and rebuilding alumni confidence through regular engagement, transparency, and improved communication systems. With unity, structured leadership, and active alumni participation, the Central Chapter is positioning itself as a stronger force for professional networking, mentorship, and institutional growth. The leadership remains committed to implementing AGM resolutions and ensuring that every alumnus becomes an ambassador of the Chapter’s vision and mission.

Kesande Grace Tusuubira

Central Chapter Representative