Charles Barugahare
Born (1972-09-13) September 13, 1972
Mitooma District, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting))

Eastern and Southern African Management Institute
(Master of Business Administration)

Atlantic International University
(Doctor of Business Administration)
Occupation(s)Financial Advisor, Auditor, Farmer
Years active1998 – present
TitleFormer University Secretary, Makerere University

Charles Barugahare (born September 13, 1972) is a Ugandan Financial Consultant and a farmer.[1] He is the former University Secretary of Makerere University, Oldest University in Uganda. Currently, he is the Director of Retirement Life Hub[2] that is knowned for the 30-day Personal Finance Improvement Challenge.[3] He also serves as a board member of Kiira Motors Corporation,[4] a state enterprise aimed at commercialising the Kiira Electric Vehicle Project.[5]

Education

Charles Barugahare went to Makerere University where he pursued Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and later Eastern & Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) for Master of Business Administration before joining Atlantic International University for his Doctor of Business Administration.[6]

Professional career

Charles Barugahare has served in different organisations like Care International in Uganda, The Aids Support Organisation (TASO) and Makerere University where he served as the University Secretary,[7][8] Accounting Officer of the university,[9] Custodian of the University Seal, and Administrator of University Assets where he was replaced by Mr. Yusuf Kiranda.[10]

For the dedicated service and contribution to Makerere University and the country, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda awarded Charles Barugahare a Golden Jubilee Medal on 1 May 2018.[11]

Graduation Gowns Affair

During the period he was away on a study leave in 2020, Team Uniform Ltd, a private firm procured to supply 13,500 gowns for the UGX.1.3 billion collected from the graduands of the 70th graduation only supplied 6,383 gowns.[12] This resulted into the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabus Nawangwe suspending him from office, a decision that was overturned by the High Court.[13][14]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Charles Barugahare". Financial Literacy Improvement Program. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  2. ↑ "Retirement Life Hub - Nurturing a transformational life". Retirement Life Hub. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  3. ↑ "Home". Financial Literacy Improvement Program. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  4. ↑ "Minister Inaugurates New Kiira Motors Board of Directors | The Kampala Post". kampalapost.com. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  5. ↑ "KIIRA EV SMACK: A car made in Uganda". Monitor. 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  6. ↑ "Charles Barugahare". Atlantic International University. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  7. ↑ "URA to collect tuition for all government universities". Monitor. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  8. ↑ "Court blocks sacking of Mak University secretary". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  9. ↑ independent, The (2019-07-16). "Makerere suspends staff promotions amid financial crisis". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  10. ↑ "University Secretary's Office | Makerere University". new.mak.ac.ug. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  11. ↑ Wamai, Mark (2018-05-02). "Vice Chancellor Congratulates Golden Jubilee Award Medal Recipients". Makerere University News. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  12. ↑ Writer, JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PML Daily Staff (2020-07-04). "Prof. Nawangwe witchunting me! Makerere top official takes VC, University to court over suspension". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  13. ↑ "Court blocks sacking of Mak University secretary". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  14. ↑ Writer, TEDDY TRACY NAYIGA | PML Daily Staff (2020-07-15). "Court orders re-instatement of Makerere University Secretary". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
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