Dr. Patrick Bitature, a famous Businessman and Entrepreneur, has been appointed as the 2^nd Chancellor of Uganda Technology And Management University (UTAMU) by the Board of Directors of UTAMU in an appointment instrument dated 17^th September 2021 and signed by Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba and this appointment goes for a period of four (4) years with effect from 17^th September 2021.

Dr. Bitature takes over from His Excellency Hon. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, the Former Vice President of the Republic of Kenya who served as the Founding Chancellor of UTAMU since June 2013.

“I, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, in my capacity as Chairman of the Board of Directors of UTAMU do introduce to the public Dr. Patrick Bitature as the 2^nd Chancellor of Uganda Technology And Management University,”

University website.

Dr. Patrick Bitature is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Simba Group of Companies, an East African conglomerate, with interests in telecoms, energy production, mining, media, real estate, travel, and leisure. Some of the companies under Simba Group of Companies include Simba Telecoms Limited, Kampala Protea Hotel, Eletromaxx Limited that generates over 70 megawatts from Tororo Thermal Power Station, Simba Mining Limited, Simba Dairy Farm, Tororo Solar Power Station, and Protea Hotel Kampala Marriott Skyz.

Dr. Bitature has chaired and still chairs key public and private sector boards. Since 2014 he is the chairman of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda, which is an umbrella body composed of private sector enterprises and offering lobbying, advocacy, and training for its members. He has been the chairman of the board of directors of Umeme, the largest electric energy distributor in Uganda from 2007 to date. Since 2009, he has been the chairman of Ndege Premier Aviation Company, a private air charter, and aeroplane management company based at Kajjansi Airport. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Commonwealth Business Council from 2013 to date. Since October 2007, he has been a member of Traidlinks Limited and a director of the Ugandan chapter. Since December 2010, he has served as the honorary consul of Australia in Uganda. He has also served as the patron of the Australian Alumni Association Uganda from 2013 to date, to mention but a few.

Dr. Bitature holds an honorary doctorate and is a graduate of the London School of Accountancy in the United Kingdom. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

The Chancellor is the titular head of a University and confers degrees, awards diplomas, certificates, and other qualifications of the University in the name of the University. The Chancellor also promotes the image of the University and may from time to time give advice to the University Council which he considers necessary for the betterment and advancement of the University’s scientific, technological, cultural, and social progress.

Uganda Technology And Management University (UTAMU) is a private university that was accredited by the National Council for Higher Education in March 2013, offering academic programs at all levels of the Higher Education System with opportunities for every individual interested in pursuing university education at Certificate, Bachelors, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Ph.D. levels in 3 intakes of January, May, and September of every year.

UTAMU is mindful of its strategic plan and the perspective of education in this 21^st century that emphasizes nurturing scientists, technologists, and innovators who can transform and create new knowledge and with every intent of becoming the MIT of Africa, the UTAMU governing bodies and management are inspired, encouraged and deliberately intentioned to be directed by UTAMU’s Vision: 

To be a global educational institution in Management, Science, Technology, and Innovation, 

This is guided by the UTAMU Mission: 

To provide global quality Education, Research, and Innovation critical to economic and human development.

This is further committed to the UTAMU core values of; 

1. Professionalism,
2. Empowerment,
3. Integrity,
4. Creativity,
5. Transparency, 
6. Community Engagement. 

UTAMU’s Motto is for an “OPEN MIND”

Prof. Baryamureeba expressed gratitude to His Excellency Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka for successfully steering the University over the past 8 years into a centre of academic excellence. He (Baryamureeba) said Dr. Patrick Bitature brings with him immense knowledge and experience in business development, innovation, and governance of public and private sector institutions.

“He is a person that affirms faith in business that is, Professes Business. He is indeed a practice professor of business. This business giant joins UTAMU, bringing with him an international perspective that will inspire and change the mindset of today’s graduates. He is the perfect fit for the position of Chancellor of a University such as UTAMU that focuses on producing graduates that are job creators instead of job seekers”

Prof Baryamureeba said.

“Dr. Patrick Bitature shall preside for the first time as Chancellor of UTAMU at the 6th Graduation Ceremony, which will take place on the 24th of September, 2021 in Kampala, Uganda.” Prof. Baryamureeba added

“UTAMU is grateful to His Excellency Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka for successfully steering the University over the last 8 years into a center of academic excellence. His contribution has been central to the progress and promise of driving UTAMU to national, regional, and international stature in the service of higher education. Amidst his busy schedule, he dedicated tremendous time and effort in ensuring that the University is regionally recognized, inclusive, and acknowledged as an institution of uncompromising quality that meets the needs of today’s world.” he said.

“I congratulate the UTAMU fraternity at the national, regional and international levels, as we welcome and look forward to having Dr. Patrick Bitature as Chancellor of UTAMU.”

Prof Baryamureeba stated