Cavendish University Uganda will be holding its first graduation ceremony this Saturday at the Speke Resort Munyonyo.

Addressing the media at the university campus in Nsambya today, the university’s chairman, university council, Dr. Ketrine Salati revealed that 300 students are set to graduate with degrees, diplomas and certificates in various disciplines. Of these, 56% are female and 44% are male.

Dr. Salati says most of the graduates are drawn from neighboring countries such as South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.

He reveals the university has acquired 11 acres of land in Sseguku on Entebbe road where a permanent university campus will be built.

He adds that Cavendish will starting next year set up regional centers in Uganda, with Soroti and Kisoro among the pioneer centers.

Dr. Salati adds that the university will also establish itself in South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo.

President Yoweri Museveni is expected to be the chief guest at the graduation.

Also expected is the university’s chancellor and Former Zambia President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda.

By Olive Eyotaru