Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / March 12, 2026.
KAPATU Project Leaders Present Progress, Audit Reports to Vice President Alupo
Leaders of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) project have presented a progress update and an independent financial audit report to Vice President 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.
While presenting the report, Mr Twinobusingye said the project received the Shs10 billion in two instalments of Shs3 billion and Shs7 billion, leaving a balance of Shs20 billion yet to be disbursed.
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He explained that in line with the institution’s commitment to transparency and accountability, the university engaged external auditors to review the utilisation of the funds. The audit report formed part of three documents presented to the Vice President, who also serves as the founding Deputy Chancellor of KAPATU. President Museveni is the founding Chancellor.
The other documents included a report detailing KAPATU’s activities between 2014 and 2023, culminating in the laying of the foundation stone at Losilang, and an 890-page report outlining achievements, challenges, and the project’s future plans.
The delegation also screened a 59-minute documentary highlighting the university’s role in the socio-economic transformation of Karamoja.
“At KAPATU, we emphasise transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. The President pledged Shs30 billion and we have so far received Shs10 billion, which has been utilised. We commissioned external auditors and this is the report,” Mr Twinobusingye said while presenting the documents.
He described KAPATU as a strategic initiative aimed at driving socio-economic transformation in Karamoja.
Achievements
Dr Limlim highlighted key milestones achieved so far, including the KAPATU unveiling and thanksgiving ceremony held on November 23, 2025, at Losilang. The event attracted participants from across Karamoja and the wider Ateker region, including the Ethiopian Ambassador representing the Ateker community in Ethiopia.
According to Dr Limlim, the event served as a major advocacy platform for the university project, drawing widespread support from communities across the region.
Other achievements include hosting a verification team from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) on December 16, 2025, furnishing of offices and the university library, restructuring staff, conducting a financial audit, and the ongoing construction of an administration block.
The project has also produced a documentary aimed at raising visibility and advocacy for the university, initiated engagement with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, and facilitated the establishment of a police post at Losilang to enhance security.
However, Dr Limlim noted that the project faces challenges, including delays by NCHE to grant the institution a provisional licence required to begin academic programmes.
He appealed to the Vice President to support efforts to expedite the licensing process and also assist in securing the remaining Shs20 billion pledged by government.
Government response
In her remarks, Vice President Alupo commended the KAPATU team for documenting the project’s progress and maintaining accountability in the management of public funds.
She also praised the concept behind the university, noting that its focus on peace and technology aligns with the development needs of Karamoja.
“The challenges notwithstanding, what matters is the mission and vision of this project. I stand ready to act as a connector as we continue implementing programmes aimed at transforming Karamoja,” she said.
H.E Alupo said the government has undertaken several interventions in the region but emphasised that long-term transformation will depend on equipping people with skills and education.
She added that establishing universities in different regions is intended to make higher education more accessible to students whose families struggle to send them far from home.
The Vice President pledged that government would study the submissions from the KAPATU leadership to ensure the project continues progressing.
Rt Rev Eibu also congratulated President Museveni and Vice President Alupo on their recent electoral victory and reiterated the university’s commitment to supporting the development of Karamoja.
ABOUT KAPATU
KAPATU is a Nucleus National Public University established jointly by the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Kotido and Moroto, the Catholic Lawyers Society International (CLASI), headed by its president, Counsel Severino Twinobusingye, and the government of Uganda. With its main campus situated at Losilang, Kotido municipality (Karamoja). The initiative aims to foster peace and sustainable development in the region through education.
It was conceived in 2014 but actualised on 29th April, 2023, in a colourful ceremony at Nsambya presided over by H.E. the Vice President, Maj. Jessica Alupo, who represented H.E. the President. The KAPATU project is being overseen by a Strategic Leadership Committee comprising President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Chair/Founding Chancellor), Vice President Jessica Alupo (Founding Deputy Chancellor), and First Lady, also Minister for Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataha Museveni.
The government has, in the FY2025/26, allocated Shs180bn for the university’s establishment following a special cabinet sitting on 16th December 2024, chaired by H.E. the President and also attended by H.E. the Vice President.
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