Umar Kakumba
Umar Kakumba | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Education | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences) (Diploma in Business Administration) (Masters in Public Administration & Management) University of Pretoria (Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs) Wolfson College, Cambridge (Post-doctoral fellowship) |
| Occupation(s) | Management Consultant, Academic, Academic Administrator |
| Title | Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Makerere University |
Umar Kakumba, is a Ugandan management consultant, academic and academic administrator who, since 15 November 2018, serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Makerere University, Uganda's oldest and largest public university.[1]
Background and education
He was born in Uganda in the 1970s. After attending local primary and secondary schools, he was admitted to Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences. He followed that with a Diploma in Business Administration and a Masters in Public Administration & Management, all from Makerere University.[2]
His Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs degree was awarded by the University of Pretoria in South Africa. In 2014, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Wolfson College, Cambridge, in the United Kingdom.[2]
Work experience
Dr Kakumba has spent most of his academic career at the School of Business, in the College of Business and Management (CoBAMS), of Makerere University. At the time he was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor, he had risen to the rank of Associate Professor and Dean of the school of business.[1][3]
See also
References
- ^ a b Nakayiwa, Brenda (16 November 2018). "Makerere University gets new deputy chancellors". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ a b MJAP (2018). "Meet the Board: Makerere Joint Aids Program: Dr Umar Kakumba, Board Member". Kampala: Makerere Joint Aids Program (MJAP). Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ Ishimwe, Tricia (15 November 2018). "Prof Bazeyo, Dr Umar Kakumba Appointed Makerere Deputy Vice Chancellors". Kampala: The Tower Post. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
External links
- MAK Search Committee Declares Prof Bazeyo, Dr. Kakumba Winners of DVC Race As of 15 November 2018.