By Joseph Sooka
Issebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, has been installed as the first chancellor of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals.
The Kyabazinga was installed during a colourful ceremony at the institute in Busei village, Iganga Municipality, on May 30th, 2025.
During the installation event, the Executive Director of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals, Prof. Dr. Lubega Muhamadi, who is also Busoga Kingdom’s 1st Deputy Prime Minister, handed over artefacts of the institute, the mace and chancellor medallion to the Kyabazinga.
In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Lubega said the Monarch’s installation as Chancellor marks a new chapter in his commitment to institutional excellence, health development, and the empowerment of Uganda’s next generation of professionals.
“His rare blend of traditional legitimacy, academic distinction, and international advocacy makes him an exemplary figure in African leadership, hence his nomination as Chancellor of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals,” said Prof. Lubega, who is also the national chairperson of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).
In his inaugural speech, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV remarked that during his tenure as a chancellor, his focus shall be on guiding the institution’s strategic direction, ensuring that they boost academic excellence and promote its overall well-being.
“This will entail providing leadership and overseeing our institute’s governance in addition to acting as a bridge between the institution and external stakeholders,” he said.
“However, teamwork, unity of purpose, and transparency should be our yardstick in realising all our wishes and aspirations,” the Monarch added.
Busoga Kingdom’s Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala extended appreciation to Prof. Dr. Lubega for a job well done for the institute to be worthy to have a chancellor who is the Kyabazinga of Busoga.
Muvawala appreciated the team they have worked with to make Busoga what it is and personally thanked the Luwangula family for a job well done in ObwaKyabazinga Bwa Busoga.
He thanked the Kyabazinga for accepting to lead the academic institution and lastly committed that they shall use their offices and power to ensure that the institute turns into one of the best medicine universities in the Country.
Present at the event were Issabalangira of Busoga and Menhya of Bugweri Chiefdom, Sam Nkuutu, Kisiki of Busiki Chiefdom, Nkono of Bukono Chiefdom, and Luba of Bunha Chiefdom, among others.
Busoga Kingdom Ministers present included Kyabazinga Affairs Minister Owek. Yudaya Babirye, Constitutional Affairs Minister Owek. Alex Luganda, Minister of State for Finance Owek. Ivan Kiirya and Minister of State for Education Owek. Nasabu Nantale.
