RENU @20 Years Anniversary Dinner

Name: RENU @20 Years Anniversary Dinner
Start: 2026-04-29T16:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-04-29T21:30:00+03:00
Location: Kampala Serena Hotel

Wednesday 29 Apr 2026, 16:00 → 21:30 Africa/Kampala

Victoria II (Kampala Serena Hotel)

Victoria II

Kampala Serena Hotel

Located at Kintu Road, Kampala, Uganda.

RENU CEO (Chief Executive Officer, RENU)

Description

The RENU @ 20 Years Anniversary Dinner is a commemorative event celebrating two decades of enhancing research and education through connectivity, innovation, and collaboration within Uganda's research and education community.

It will bring together member institutions, partners, key stakeholders, and the broader academic community to celebrate RENU’s achievements, milestones, and impact over the years.

The dinner will also serve as an opportunity to recognise contributions from key partners, strengthen existing relationships, and inspire a shared vision for the future as RENU continues to support digital transformation and excellence in research and education.

Chief Executive Officer, RENU

info@renu.ac.ug

0393516521

Registration

RENU @20 Years Anniversary Dinner

Participants

Andrew Ojulong
Anna Turumanya Kalumuna
Arthur Nyakoojo
Augustine Kigwana
Bakwatanise Shivan
Brian Masiga
Caroline Ngabire
Charles Kasasira
CHRISTINE KOBUSINGYE
Claire Sharitah Nakakeeto
David Ssenabulya
Deirdre CARABINE
Deogratias Mugema
Derrick Ssemanda
Desire Natukunda
Dorothy Okello
Dr Rapheal Aregu Aregu
Dr. Charity Basaza Mulenga
Dr. Julianne Sansa-Otim
Dr. Martin Ongol
Dr. Maxwell Otim Onapa
Dr. Ronald Mbago
Dr. Saul Sseremba
Dr. Simon Peter Nsingo
Eddy Turyatemba Baingana
Eria Micheal Igadube
Ernest Mwebaze
Fredrick Tamale
Gorreth Nagganja
Hafiswah Nsubidde
Harriet Nabagesera
J. R. Ikoja Odongo
Janice D Busingye
Joy Kwesiga
Judah Opuck
Jude Opolot
MARK DONALD OJAMBO
Michel LEJEUNE
Mr. Bernard Mukasa
Mr. Collins Mwesigwa
MUSA LUGWANA SSENYONJO
MUTEGEKI NICHOLAS
Nicholas Mugambe
Olive Sabiiti
Patience Nagaba
Perez Matsiko
Prof. John. F Mugisha
Prof. Jude Lubega
Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo
Prof. Pius Coxwell Achanga
Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba
RACHEL MINDRA
Rodgers Mutegeki
Ronald Matovu
Tusu Tusubira
VENANTIUS BBAALE KIRWANA
Victor Nsengiyumva
Victor Turyahebwa
Wasswa Ivan lwanga
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- 16:00 → 16:30
  
  Session 1: Arrival, registration and networking
- 16:30 → 16:45
  
  Session 2: Guests take their seats
- 16:45 → 16:50
  
  Session 3: Singing the Anthems : National Anthem and East African Anthem
- 16:50 → 16:55
  
  Session 4: Opening remarks
  
  Convener: Mr Solomon Sserwanja (Master of Ceremonies (MC))
- 16:55 → 17:00
  
  Session 5: Opening prayer and welcome remarks
  
  Convener: Prof. John Kitayimbwa (RENU Board Chairperson)
- 17:00 → 17:05
  
  Session 6: Introductory video of RENU’s first 20 years
  
  Convener: Mr Solomon Sserwanja (MC and digital team)
- 17:05 → 17:15
  
  Session7: Reflections by a founder member
  
  Convener: Dr Eng. F. F. Tusubira (Tusu) (A founder member)
- 17:15 → 17:20
  
  Session 8: Impact of the first 20 years of RENU – video
  
  Convener: Mr Solomon Sserwanja (MC and digital team)
- 17:20 → 17:35
  
  Session 9: Remarks from former RENU Board Chairpersons
  
  Conveners: Dr Dorothy Okello (Former Board Chair), Prof. Micheal Lejeune (Former Board Chair), Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba (Former Board Chair)
- 17:35 → 17:45
  
  Session 10: Remarks from former RENU CEOs
  
  Conveners: Mr Isaac Kasana, Dr Patrick Mangheni (Former RENU CEO)
- 17:45 → 18:05
  
  Session 11: Remarks by the Guest of Honour
  
  Convener: Mr Thomas Tayebwa (Deputy Speaker of Parliament)
- 18:05 → 18:15
  
  Session 12: Official group photo session
  
  Convener: Mr Solomon Sserwanja (MC and digital team)
- 18:15 → 18:30
  
  Session 12: HEALTH BREAK AND INTERLUDE
- 18:30 → 18:35
  
  Session 14: Introduction of the RENU 20-year Biography
  
  Convener: Ms Mercy Tibitwiire (Elite Publishers Ltd)
- 18:35 → 18:40
  
  Session 15: Remarks from Author of Biography Foreword
  
  Convener: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Vice Chancellor, Makerere University)
- 18:40 → 18:45
  
  Session 16: Official RENU 20-year Biography launch
  
  Convener: Mr Thomas Tayebwa (Guest of Honour)
- 18:45 → 18:50
  
  Session 17: The advent of AI and the future of RENU – video
  
  Convener: Mr Solomon Sserwanja (MC and digital team)
- 18:50 → 19:00
  
  Session 18: Launch of RENU AI strategy
  
  Conveners: Prof. John Kitayimbwa (RENU Board Chairperson), Mr Nicholas Mbonimpa (RENU CEO)
- 19:00 → 19:15
  
  Session 19
  
  Conveners: Ms Caroline Tuhwezeine (Communications Team), Mr Solomon Sserwanja (Master of Ceremonies (MC))
- 19:15 → 20:14
  
  Session 20: Dinner
- 20:15 → 20:30
  
  Session 21: Anniversary cake cutting
  
  Conveners: Ms Caroline Tuhwezeine (Communications Team), Mr Solomon Sserwanja (Master of Ceremonies (MC))
- 20:30 → 21:30
  
  Session 22: Entertainment and departure at leisure