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Conference Programme (PDF)

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Presentation Template (PowerPoint)

Official template for conference presentations

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Profiles — Chief Guest & Keynote Speakers

Professor Sakhela Buhlungu — Chief Guest

Position: Vice-Chancellor & Principal, University of Fort Hare (UFH), South Africa

Professor Buhlungu has served in senior academic roles at several South African universities including UCT, University of Pretoria and the University of the Witwatersrand. He is the author/editor of multiple books and over seventy scholarly publications in labour studies. He holds a PhD in Sociology (Wits) and has been an active contributor to debates on social change and transformation in South Africa.

Prof. Samuel Sejjaaka — Doctoral Symposium Keynote

Position: CEO, MAT Abacus Business School

Prof. Sejjaaka is a seasoned academic, professional accountant and board director with more than 30 years' experience. He was a senior lecturer and deputy principal at Makerere University Business School before establishing Abacus Business School.

Prof. Nixon Kamukama — Academic Conference Keynote (24 Sept)

Title: "The unwritten rules of scholarly publishing: Strategies to go from rejection to recognition"

Prof. Kamukama is a CPA and scholar with a PhD in Business and an extensive academic career including senior roles at Makerere University Business School and as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) at MUST Mbarara.

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Dr. Safinah Kisu Museene — Academic Conference Keynote (25 Sept)

Title: "Bridging the Skills Gap: Public-Private Partnerships for Workforce Readiness"

Dr. Museene is Commissioner, BTVET at the Ministry of Education and Sports, with extensive experience in curriculum design, higher education and nursing practice. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Cape Town.

Mr. Ernest Rubondo — Business Forum Keynote (26 Sept)

Title: "The Future of Work: Developments in the Oil & Gas Sector and employability in Africa"

Mr. Rubondo is Executive Director, Petroleum Authority of Uganda. He has led the country's oil & gas technical and regulatory work and played central roles in national policy and negotiations.

Mr. Ivan Asiimwe — Closing (Business Forum)

Position: General Secretary & CEO, Uganda Cooperative Alliance

Mr. Asiimwe represents cooperatives across Uganda and Africa and brings significant experience championing cooperative development and policy.

Programme of Events (Full)

All times shown are programme times. Day managers, session chairs, online moderators and sign-language interpreters are listed as in the programme booklet. Source: programme booklet. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Day 1 — Doctoral Symposium
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 • Day Manager: Dr. Geoffrey Nkuutu
Venue: Plenary Hall
08:30 – 09:00

Arrival & Registration

SESSION CHAIR: Dr. Gastervas Geofrey Rutwara (UICT)

Online Moderator: Ms. Shakira Nagujja / Mr. Duncan Kato • Sign language: Mr. Kisole Sezi

09:00 – 10:30

SESSION I: Opening

Opening Remarks: Prof. Moses Muhwezi — Principal, MUBS

Keynote Address:

Prof. Samuel Sejjaaka — "The Alchemy of Rigor: Navigating Theoretical and Methodological Paradoxes in PhD research"

Chief Guest: Prof. Sakhela Buhlungu — Vice-Chancellor, University of Fort Hare (UFH)

Group Photo

10:30 – 10:40

Health Break

10:40 – 12:30

SESSION II: Presentations

Session Chair: Prof. Vincent Bagire

  • Paper 1 — Drivers of sustainability performance in Health and Sanitation Projects: Mahadih Kyambade et al.
  • Paper 2 — Employability among University Graduates in Uganda: Michael Timuzigu
  • Paper 3 — Capital Budgeting Practices in Large Manufacturing Firms in Uganda: Dennis Oula
  • Paper 4 — AI adoption & performance of commercial banks in Kenya: Peter Mungai
  • Paper 5 — The Intricacies of Uganda’s Industrial Sector: Ssebuyungo Geofrey Muruli
  • Paper 6 — AI and Employee Well-being: Asuman Matongolo et al.
  • Paper 7 — Knowledge Utilization among Coffee Farmers: Lucy Lakot
12:30 – 13:00

Q&A Session

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 16:00

SESSION III: Presentations (Afternoon)

Session Chair: Dr. Sulait Tumwine

  • Paper 8 — EV attributes & commuter appetite in Greater Kampala: Nakirijja Judith Flavia
  • Paper 9 — Strategic Communication Research Studies: Yunia Musasizi Alele
  • Paper 10 — Profit Shifting by MNCs in Uganda: Sharon Naigaga
  • Paper 11 — Financial Resilience of SMEs in Gulu City: Irene Ayoo Oywa et al.
  • Paper 12 — Team Cohesion & Effective Project Communication among WASH Projects: Evalyne Sarah Ikisa et al.
  • Paper 13 — Retirement Planning among Administrative Staff: Grace Twikirize
16:00 – 16:30

Q&A, Closure & Departure at leisure

Day 2 — Academic Conference
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 • Day Manager: Dr. Diana Ntamu
Venue: Plenary Hall (Parallel Sessions across halls)
08:30 – 09:00

Arrival & Registration

09:00 – 10:00

Official Opening / Keynote

Opening Remarks: Prof. Moses Muhwezi (Principal, MUBS)

Keynote: Prof. Nixon Kamukama — "The unwritten rules of scholarly publishing: Strategies to go from rejection to recognition"

Group Photo

10:00 – 10:30

Health Break

Parallel Sessions — Morning (10:30 – 12:30)

Plenary Hall — Sub-theme 1: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & SME Development
10:30 – 12:30

Presentations

Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Isa Nsereko

  • Paper 1 — Academia-Industry Collaboration: Harriet Ayiorwoth, David Onen
  • Paper 2 — Integrating Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Fredrick Githui
  • Paper 3 — Techpreneur Skilling & Mentorship: Agnes Freda N. Lumala et al.
  • Paper 4 — Teaching & learning innovations in public universities: Gideon Nkurunziza et al.
  • Paper 5 — Institutional Pressures shaping sustainability: Kiggundu Tonny
Hall A — Sub-theme 2: Leveraging Digital Technologies for Innovation
10:30 – 12:30

Track 1 — Digital Transformation, AI & EdTech

Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Sonny Nyeko

  • Paper 1 — Predictive Analytics for Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Geoffrey Dan Odokonyero et al.
  • Paper 2 — Integrating AI for inclusive classroom practices: Powel Murunga
  • Paper 3 — Institutional Open Dataset Architectures for AI: Gastervas Rutwara et al.
  • Paper 4 — ML to address student dropout at UICT: Abok Tonny
  • Paper 5 — Institutionalizing social media for higher ed communication: Hassan Bashir et al.
Hall B — Sub-theme 3: Leadership, Governance & Policy in Education
10:30 – 12:30

Presentations

Session Chair: Dr. Joshua Mugambwa

  • Paper 1 — Role of African Governments in TVET: Monte Nyangoka Joel
  • Paper 2 — Crisis leadership adaptability: Vincent Balikudembe
  • Paper 3 — Coaching & Service Delivery: Dr. Erick Onsongo
  • Paper 4 — Work-life balance practices for medical interns: Dr. Atambo Wallace Nyakundi
  • Paper 5 — Communication Management in poverty alleviation projects: Olivia Tusingwuire et al.
Hall C — Sub-theme 4: Sustainable Development & Green Economy
10:30 – 12:30

Presentations

Session Chair: Dr. Ronnette Atukunda

  • Paper 1 — Renewable energy & ecological footprint: Obadiah Ibrahim Damak
  • Paper 2 — Circular economy & customer satisfaction in Kenya hotels: Alphonce Odhiambo Juma et al.
  • Paper 3 — Water & sanitation project performance: Alice Arinaitwe
  • Paper 4 — Solar PV-diesel mini-grid case: Ivan T. Oloya & Muyiwa S. Adaramola
  • Paper 5 — Clean cooking technologies adoption: Douglas Ssenoga et al.
12:30 – 13:00

Q&A Session

13:00 – 14:30

Lunch Break & Exhibitions

Parallel Sessions — Afternoon (14:30 – 16:30)

Plenary Hall — Entrepreneurship (Afternoon)

  • Paper 6 — Infrastructural Development & Sustainable Affordable Housing: Kinatta Moses
  • Paper 7 — Bridging the skills gap: Dr. Daniel Mulindwa
  • Paper 8 — Data protection awareness in HEIs: Barbara Kayondo et al.
  • Paper 9 — Effects of budget absorption on county performance: Erick Kipkirui

Hall A — Digital Technologies (Afternoon)

  • Paper 6 — ClickToAssist: Nakisisa George
  • Paper 7 — Teacher support & PD for AI adoption: Lawino Giovanna
  • Paper 8 — Motorcycle safety & ICT: Kyeyune Robert et al.
  • Paper 9 — Librasmart: Gumisiriza Conrad et al.
  • Paper 10 — Assessing data management practices in tertiary institutions: Gastervas Rutwara et al.
16:30 – 17:00

Q&A, Departure at leisure

Day 3 — Academic Conference
Thursday, 25 September 2025 • Day Manager: Dr. Ruth Atuhaire
Venue: Plenary Hall (Parallel tracks across halls)
08:30 – 09:00

Arrival & Registration

09:00 – 10:00

PLENARY SESSION — Keynote

Opening Remarks: Prof. Moses Muhwezi — Principal, MUBS

Keynote: Dr. Safiina Kisu Musene — "Bridging the Skills Gap: Public Private Partnerships for Workforce Readiness"

Group Photo

10:00 – 10:30

Health Break

Parallel Sessions — Morning (10:30 – 12:30)

Plenary Hall — Sub-theme 2: Leveraging Digital Technologies for Innovation (Track 2)

  • Paper 1 — Evaluating Students’ Complaints Management Systems: Engotoit Benard et al.
  • Paper 2 — Security implications of migrating to cloud during COVID-19: Panganai Njodzi et al.
  • Paper 3 — Factors influencing smart classroom implementation: Bako Joyce, Lawino Giovanna
  • Paper 4 — Social media adaptability & PR in HEIs: Adah Ninsiima et al.
  • Paper 5 — Towards a digital economy: Dennis Aguma

Hall A — Sub-theme 1: Entrepreneurship (Afternoon session follows)

  • Paper — Leveraging ICT Innovation for Sustainable Youth-Led Social Enterprises: Opar Ronald Oker Lakwit
  • Paper — Service-centred entrepreneurship education for hospitality: Ifeoma Nwabachili
  • Paper — Responsible AI in Africa: Namuwaya Hajarah Ali
  • Paper — Rural entrepreneurship & poverty reduction: Akeem Adewale Oyelana
  • Paper — Info integration & sustainability of health projects: Dr. Bob Ssekiziyivu
12:30 – 13:00

Q&A Session

13:00 – 14:30

Lunch Break

Parallel Sessions — Afternoon (14:30 – 16:30)

Hall A — Sub-theme 5: Curriculum Reform & Competency-Based Education

  • Paper 1 — Industrial Training Programs and Student Competency Development: Mugenyi Moses
  • Paper 2 — Service Quality & Student Satisfaction (Plateau State): Manji Wapshak Kumdi
  • Paper 3 — Decoloniality of Zimbabwe higher education: Mabhanda Wilson
  • Paper 4 — Strategic implementation of competency-based curricula: Phoebe Mbiyu

Hall B — Sub-theme 6: Catalysing Socio-Economic Transformation through Diverse Sectoral Skills

  • Track 1 — Procurement & Logistics for efficiency: Olema Hamiza et al.
  • Paper — Payment Practices & Supplier Participation: Lawino Giovanna
  • Poster sessions — Potential of Micro Business Ventures: Bagire Vincent et al.
  • Financial & economic innovations track

Hall C — Track 3: Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality Innovations

  • Paper 1 — Sustainable Tourism & implications on HE: Nassaka Sophia
  • Paper 2 — Tourist engagement & short tourism videos: Agaba Dean et al.
  • Paper 3 — Impact of AI on service delivery in hotels: Beth Kinya Ndumba
  • Paper 4 — Campusbite: Mukwaya Mark et al.
16:30 – 17:00

Q&A & Departure at leisure

Day 4 — Business Forum
Friday, 26 September 2025 • Day Manager: Dr. Rogers Matama
Venue: Plenary Hall
08:30 – 09:00

Arrival & Registration

09:00 – 10:00

Opening / Keynote

Welcome Remarks: Assoc. Prof. Geoffrey Kituyi — 2025 Conference Chair

Opening Remarks: Prof. Moses Muhwezi — Principal, MUBS

Keynote: Mr. Ernest Rubondo — "The Future of Work: Developments in the Oil & Gas Sector and employability in Africa"

10:00 – 10:30

Health Break

10:30 – 11:30

Panel 1: Bridging the skills gap — Public-Private Partnerships for Workforce Readiness

Moderator: Mr. Richard Kawere-UHTTI

  • Dr. Fredrick Edward Kitoogo (Principal — UICT)
  • Dr. Dennis Aguma (Consultant & Lecturer)
  • Ms. Martha Kiiza Kalema (Petroleum Revenue Investment Reserve)
  • Mr. Onesmus Oyesigye (Executive Secretary — UVTAB)
  • Ms. Loy K. Muhwezi (Commissioner — TVET Operations & Management, MoES)
11:30 – 12:00

Q&A Session

12:00 – 13:00

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Skills development & business opportunities in alternative medicine

Speaker: Dr. Darlington Okafor — VP Director of Programs & Linkages, GCINM, Nigeria

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:30

Panel 2: The Future of Work — Digital transformation & employability in Africa

Moderator: Dr. Mercy Kainobwisho (Registrar General — URSB)

  • Mr. John Peter Mujuni — ED, Microfinance Support Centre
  • Mr. Joseph Lutwama — Director Research & Insights, FSD Uganda
  • Ms. Goretti Masadde — CEO, Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services
  • Ms. Jackie Mbabazi — Business Relationship Manager, ACCA Uganda
15:30 – 16:00

Q&A Session

16:00 – 16:30

Official Closure

Official Closure: Mr. Ivan Asiimwe — Sec. General, Uganda Cooperatives Alliance

Cocktail & Departure at Leisure

Notes & Additional Information

This full programme is assembled from the official conference booklet (programme of events, speaker profiles and abstracts). For the full list of abstracts and notes, please consult the conference booklet supplied to delegates or the digital PDF.

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