Kisoro, (UG):- A section of students from Metropolitan International University today [Monday] completed a 7km walk in Kisoro District to honour the legacy of Minister Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke, also founder of the university.
The march covered the distance from the university grounds in Kamonyi village, Kamonyi ward, Southern Division Kisoro Municipality, to her ancestral home in Nyakabingo village, Chahi Subcounty, Kisoro District.
The group involved; Fred Turyasingura, Deputy Mr Campus, Kobusingye Susan, a finalist, Uwintaye Fortunate, the Finance Minister, and Nsengeyunva Erick, also a finalist, who all paid tribute to Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke and praised her significant contributions to education, particularly her support through bursaries and sponsorships for students.
The Guild President of the MIU main campus in Kisoro, Mr Gad Nizeyimana revealed that Minister Sarah had done everything within her power to promote equality and called upon the government to continue where she left off.
Mr Anthony Tumwine, a Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies lauded the Minister as a compassionate and respectful leader. “Metropolitan has lost a mother to both students and staff. May her soul rest in eternal peace,” Tumwine remarked.
The Dean of Students, Mr Tumwehisye Yosam assured students that they would continue their studies to honor the legacy of the university’s founder.
He also called on the government, led by HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, to support students who were under Minister Mateke’s bursary scheme by providing scholastic materials, medical care, and livelihood development.
In mourning her death, all university activities, except for admitting new students, have been suspended for four days, Yosam added.
Source: AnkoleTimes
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