PROGRAMME FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

29TH JUNE 2013, MAIN HALL MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

TIME / ACTIVITY / Responsible
12:00 / Viewing of the Mini Exhibition / Secretariat/Colleges
2.00 – 2.15 p.m. / Registration / Secretariat
2.15 – 2.20 p.m. / Welcome Remarks / Eng. Dr. Wana Etyem: Chair Council
2.20 – 2.30 p.m. / A Synopsis of UEA Inauguration / Hon. Mathew Rukikaire
2.30 – 2.35 p.m. / Introducing Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o / Chancellor
2.35 – 3.05 p.m. / Keynote Address
50 years of Education Transformation and Development; Prospects for the Future. / Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o
3.05 – 3.35 p.m.
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes) / ·  Prospects of Higher Education in Kenya, Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi
·  Prospects of Higher Education in Uganda, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University
·  Prospects of Higher Education in Tanzania, Vice Chancellor, University of Dar-es-Salaam / Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)
3.35 – 3.40pm / Music Interlude
3.40 – 3.50 p.m.
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes) / Remarks
1.  Secretary General UNESCO
2.  Ambassador Sweden / Chair Council - Makerere University
3.50 – 3.55pm / Music Interlude
3.55 – 4.05pm / Awards Ceremony for Distinguished Alumni of UEA (3- MAK, 2-UON ,2-UDSM) / Dr. Martin Aliker: Chair Council – UEA, University Secretary
4.05 – 4.15pm / Remarks
3.  Mama Nyerere / Minister of Education & Sports to invite Mama Nyerere and H.E. The President
4.15 – 4.45pm / Speech by President : Life of Nyerere
-  Launch of Mwalimu J.K Nyerere Book:Women’s freedoms-Women are Eagles, not Chickens
-  Unveiling of the Nyerere Bust ( Only Chancellor of UEA) / H.E Y.K Museveni
4.45pm / COCKTAIL
Reflections of UEA Experiences
Launch of the Mak@90 Magazine – Chancellor
Entertainment / Moderation by Hon. Matthew Rukikaire and Hon. Anyang’ Nyong.
Public Relations Office and The New Vision
Department of Performing Arts and Film (PAF)