LOP Joel Ssenyonyi Earns Master’s Degree from UCU

Mukono – The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has today added another feather to his academic cap after graduating with a Master of Arts in Organisational Leadership and Management from Uganda Christian University (UCU).

Ssenyonyi, who was accompanied by his wife Febress Ssenyonyi and his mother, was among the 1,524 students who were awarded degrees and diplomas during UCU’s 26th graduation ceremony held at the university’s main campus in Mukono.

In a statement shared on his official social media platforms, the Nakawa West MP expressed gratitude to God for the achievement.

“Thanking God for yet another academic qualification attained today,” he wrote. “My thesis was titled ‘Perspectives on Corruption, and Addressing Its Effect on Service Delivery: The Case of Banda Parish in Nakawa West Constituency.’”

The ceremony was presided over by Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba, who serves as the university’s Chancellor. In his congratulatory message, the Archbishop praised graduates and their families for their perseverance and support.

“We gather to celebrate the goodness of the Lord. To our graduates—this is just the beginning. Lifelong learning awaits,” he said.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, who was represented by Prof. John Kitayimbwa, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, announced that of the 1,524 graduates, 860 were female (56%) and 664 were male (44%).

A total of 49 students attained First Class degrees, including 24 females and 25 males. He further confirmed that all certificates and transcripts were ready for collection.

Social media was awash with congratulatory messages, with some Ugandans lauding Hon. Ssenyonyi as “possibly the most educated Member of Parliament currently,” a testament to his academic journey and commitment to leadership.

Meanwhile, the UCU Nursing Students Association also celebrated Njuubi Sophia, who emerged as the best performing Nursing student with a CGPA of 4.76, stating, “Ugandans are in the best hands.”