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• • UMCAT Guild Elections Activated, 8 Candidates Nominated

    August 22, 2019News  After an intense vetting exercise held on Thursday, Aug. 15, UMCAT Guild Electoral Commission (GEC) has unveiled eight candidates that will vie for the four top posts in the forthcoming elections. The vetting of candidates was done by the GEC members led by Joshua Aliganyara, the Commission chairman. Other members are Nicholas Asingwire, the general secretary; Brenda Nantongo, the treasurer; and Jane Mary Namaganda, the publicity secretary. Two lecturers Henry Tumwine and Balam Ankunda graced the event. All the contenders in the election that will be held on Aug. 26 were successful. No one was eliminated during the screening exercise. The eight candidates are distributed in the posts of Guild President, Vice Guild President, Speaker and General Secretary. Each post has two contenders as shown below. Guild President Edgar David Kagimu Israel Kaweesa Vice Guild President Susan Hellen Nanyondo Whitney Flavia Kasalirwe Guild Speaker Sulaiman Sebugwawo Alex Juma Tito General Secretary Whitney Kinalwa Veronica Nansamba These candidates will on Friday Aug. 23 participate in an open campaign at UMCAT Grounds.    ...
  • PHOTOS: Miss Uganda Oliver Nakakande Visits UMCAT

    August 20, 2019Gallery / NewsOliver Nakakande, Miss Uganda 2019/20 on Monday 19TH August paid a courtesy visit to the home of Uganda’s leading Journalism and Multimedia Institution in Bukesa-Nakulabye. Accompanied by a delegation of four, Nakakande who doubles as a former Miss UMCAT 2014/15 was welcomed by the current Miss UMCAT Barbra Elly together with Mr. UMCAT John Atuhairwe, who enjoyed a session of glamour on the red carpet. Miss Uganda is among the over 400 students set to graduate on 30th August in different disciplines of diploma, Certificate and Short courses. Speaking to the continuing students, Nakakande implored the girls to remain focused and not to backtrack on their passion and dreams because it takes an extra effort to make it to the top. “I personally never had this dream at first, but after winning Miss UMCAT Contest in 2014, I realized I can make it. My zeal, commitment and desire to become a go-getter got amplified! That’s how I joined the Miss Uganda beauty Pageant and I want to assure you, this is not the end of the game, I’m still pushing on so hard, I want to bring the Miss World Crown home!” Nakakande said. This is the maiden visit to UMCAT ever since she was crowned Miss Uganda at the prestigious event that went down at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel in July. The Miss Uganda home coming event was graced by UMCAT Director Mr. Charles Ogwel, Principal Watendwa Godfery, Academic Registrar Mr. Okiria Richard and a number of Alumni who congratulated the beauty queen upon the milestone achieved, and Making UMCAT Proud....
  • UMCAT 2019 Graduation Happening on 30th August

    July 30, 2019NewsBy Akisa Marion Brenda Preparation for the 12th graduation is in high gear at Nakulabye – Bakuli based media institution UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This long awaited event will be happening on 30th August, at UMCAT Grounds. According to the Principal Mr. Godffrey Watendwa, About 500 students are expected to graduate in different disciplines. “Due the request submitted by the Students Guild Council, we resolved to offer a two week grace period to all those that had not yet finalized with clearance to do so but later than 15th August, no student shall be allowed to clear” Mr. Watendwa said. He added students from all the UMCAT Study Centers in Mbale, Arua, Lira and Soroti shall all travel to Kampala for the much anticipated ceremony bound to be officiated by the Buganda Kingdom Premier. Among the people to watchout for this graduation is NBS Television’s Odong Stanley aka MC Ollo, Record Radio’s Mubiru Joshua aka Jiame Josh, NTV’s Walusaga Brian, BBS Telefayina’s Mikisa Timothy, Pearl FM’s Lukiko Nathira, among others. Watchout for the full list shortly....
• • Beauty With Purpose: Former Miss UMCAT Wins Miss Uganda 2019/20 Beauty Pageant

    July 28, 2019Gallery / NewsAs we celebrate our 23rd anniversary of imparting and mentoring professional media personalities, our products continue making the Bukesa-Nakulabye based media institution and the pearl of Africa proud. Friday night climaxed with massive triumph as our very own and former Miss UMCAT 2014/15 was crowned Miss Uganda 2019/20. This prestigious event went down at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel after gifted Oliver Nakakande beat 22 others. Elizabeth Bagaya emerged as the first runner up while Mariam Nyamate ended up as the second runner up. Nakakande was at Uganda’s leading journalism institution pursuing a certificate course in Journalism, its at this time that she made her inaugural step in the modeling arena, a move that has reaped big four years later. The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga who graced the event as the chief guest, hailed the organisers of the pageant for instilling confidence and knowledge in the girls. She urged the contestants to continue with what they have learnt regardless of who emerges the winner. “I also want to thank Mike Mukula for supporting this pageant to be a success. Thank you all for inviting me to this occasion. I am enjoying myself,” Kadaga said. It should be noted that immediately after Nakakande’s reign as Miss UMCAT, She was succeeded by Chaneza Phiphi another great model who recently shined at the Famous Run Way Heat, a televised modeling competition. Kantono Diana, Namugera Gorrete Kafuluma, Tugume Linda and Barbra Elly have also served as Miss UMCAT up to date respectively. For 23 years of existence, UMCAT has not only produced great and professional journalists but has also given platform to several students to enhance their careers outside classes especially in the performing arts. Among these is famous comedian Kafeero Innocent (Dr. T-amale), Musician and Actress Evelyn Lagu, Actress Nabukenya Agri aka Agie Swag (The Ebonies), Singer Tuff B, Singer Whitney Glorious (Cityrock Entertainment) Comedian Simon Kalera among others....
  • Former UMCAT Guild President Zambali Blasio Mukasa Joins NBS TV

    July 24, 2019NewsSeasoned journalist Zambali  Blasio Mukasa, Guild president UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication 2010 -11 has joined NBS Television. This great announcement was made by the Next Media Services Chief Executive Director Mr. Kin Kariisa on Tuesday Afternoon. He is expected to become the new face of NBS Amasengejje, one of the highly watched news programs in the Pearl of Africa. The former BBS Terefayina news anchor, Reporter and presenter is joining his fellow UMCAT Products like the  Station News Editor Ms. Joyce Bagala, Daniel Web Ssebakigye, Doreen Komuhangi,  Mr. Saaka Solomon, Woniala Denis, Shawn Kimuli, Tuff B, Katamba Eddy aka MC Kats, Odong Stanley aka MC Ollo, Mwanje Derrick, Kisakye Samali, Richard Olweny, Nile Post Chief News Editor Edris Kiggundu among others. Zambali is one of the most celebrated UMCAT Student leaders who is much remembered introducing the Miss UMCAT Beauty Pageant, an annual student modeling competition that brings together students from all the UMCAT Branches (Kampala, Arua, Lira, Mbale, Soroti) to face off for a noble cause. For over 23 years, UMCAT has been building the nation through producing professional journalists a move that has won the Bukesa- Nakulabye based institution a lot of accolades and a prestigious title of being the leading journalism institution in the region. We are a purely journalism and hands on institution with intakes in January, June and September. Registration for new students is still in progress till September 10th 2019. Once again, Congratulations Mr. President!! Professionalism For Development.  ...