STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 16 9th July, 2013 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT to The Gazette No. 35 Volume CVI dated 9th July, 2013 Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government.

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

2013 No. 31. THE UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (ESTABLISHMENT OF ) INSTRUMENT, 2013

ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rules

1. Citation.

2. Establishment of Muni University.

3. Objects of the University.

4. Functions of the University.

5. Mission and Vision of the University.

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2013 No. 31.

The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Establishment of Muni University) Instrument, 2013. (Under sections 22(1), 24(1) and 25 of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001).

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the Minister responsible for education by sections 22(1), 24(1) and 25 of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001, this Instrument is made this 9th day of May, 2013.

1. Citation. This Instrument may be cited as the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Establishment of Muni University) Instrument, 2013.

2. Establishment of Muni University. (1) There is established a Public University to be known as Muni University.

(2) The main University campus shall be located in District in the area specified in the Schedule to this Instrument.

3. Objects of the University. The objects for which the University is established are—

(a) to equitably expand higher education at undergraduate and post graduate levels;

(b) to increase the number of scientists in Uganda that include basic and applied science and science teachers;

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(d) to produce engineering, technology and medical personnel appropriate for rural industrialization and development; and

(e) to undertake basic applied research geared towards rural transformation.

4. Functions of the University. The functions of the University are—

(a) to provide instruction to all students admitted to the University and to make provision for the advancement, transmission and preservation of knowledge, and to stimulate intellectual life in Uganda;

(b) to organize and conduct courses with particular emphasis on nursing, information communication technology, medical and science education and training;

(c) to conduct teaching, research, outreach activities, examinations and award degrees, diplomas and certificates;

(d) to undertake the development and sustenance of research and publication in line with community needs and national development plans of Uganda; and

(e) to disseminate knowledge and give equal opportunity of acquiring higher education to all persons, including persons with disabilities regardless of race, political opinion or gender.

5. Mission and vision of the University. The mission and vision of the University are as specified in the Schedule to this Instrument.

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Location of Muni University.

The University is to be located in at Muni Hill, where land measuring 130.084 acres has been acquired. The University facilities will also be located at Madi Owkollo in Arua District, Bidibidi in Yumbe District and Pakwach in District where additional pieces of land have been acquired.

Mission and Vision of Muni University Mission The University mission is to provide quality education, generate knowledge, promote innovation and community empowerment for transformation.

Vision The University vision is to be a model academic and professional University for transformation and development.

MAJOR (RTD). ALUPO JESSICA ROSE EPEL, Minister of Education and Sports.

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