• Google News
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Authors
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
  • Login
Nkumba University News
  • Home
  • News
  • VC’s diary
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Health
  • Education
  • University events
  • Law Blogs
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • VC’s diary
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Health
  • Education
  • University events
  • Law Blogs
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
Nkumba University News
No Result
View All Result

Kintu’s Dream in the Words of Prince Besweri Mulondo

Simon Peter Nashonji by Simon Peter Nashonji
July 16, 2024
in Featured, Trending on Campus
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
Prince Besweri Mulondo // Courtesy Photo

Prince Besweri Mulondo // Courtesy Photo

0
SHARES
3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

According to Prince Besweri Kiwanuka Lusse Mulondo, around 1951, in a village called Nalulemu, the present-day, Abayita-Ababiri, there was a shop that sold groceries and other sundry items.

The shop belonged to two gentlemen, Ssalongo Erisa Kintu and Yolamu Kiwanuka. They had named their business, ‘Abayita- Ababiri’ interpreted as ‘the two who move together’.

RelatedArticles

30 Years, 3 Campuses: Nkumba University Takes Major Leap with Groundbreaking Ceremony for Kyegegwa Campus

November 14, 2024
3.2k

Nkumba University Holds 23rd Commencement Lecture

October 24, 2024
3k
Former Dean of Students Mr. Christopher Kasasa as a Choral Director at a Graduation in 1993

Nkumba University Lines Up Series of Activities to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

July 12, 2024
3k

Both Ssalongo Erisa Kintu and Yolamu Kiwanuka were very popular in the area, and eventually, their business name took over the village name, Nalulemu to become Abaita-Ababiri.

In his book, Nkumba University’s Evolution and Development, Prince Besweri narrates that, “Then, the nearest Primary Schools to Nkumba were Chadwick Primary School in Entebbe town and Kisubi Primary School at Kisubi Catholic Parish.

These were about seven miles away from Nkumba curtailing Children of tender age to access schools and so, quite a good number of children were not going to school!”

Ssalongo Erisa Kintu got concerned about this state of affairs prompting him to begin toying with the idea of starting a school in Nkumba village.

Inclined to push his community academically, he shared his idea with his close friends Mzee Zefaniya Mpanga and Mzee Charles Kisitu Ffulu who bought into the idea and embarked on the hunt for more people to join hands in this venture. Meetings to this effect commenced.

The First Meeting

The first recorded meeting was held on 29th July, 1951 and was attended by only four people: SSalongo Erisa Kintu, Charles Kisitu Ffulu, Zefaniya Mpanga and Kaboga. The meeting was chaired by Ssalongo Erisa Kintu and Zefaniya Mpanga was Secretary. From that meeting several others were held and the number of participants gradually increased.

Regarded as a milestone in the history of Nkumba, the second meeting was held on 5th February 1952 and was attended by; Sssalongo Erisa Kintu-Chairman, Charles Kisitu Ffulu, Zefaniya Mpanga-Secretary, S. Kaboga, Y. Semakula, Besueri K,L.Mulondo, Yosamu Mugejjera, S.L. Sempagama, E.K. Mukasa,Wamungo, Mulyowa, Taibu Lwanga.

This meeting was particularly important because it decided the venue where the school would be erected, and it preceded the opening of the school.

“The venue agreed upon was a result of a kind donation by the late Mr. Charles Kisitu Ffulu who in his capacity as a local chief of the area offered his Kitawuluzi (Court room) and home compound which became the site of what is now Nkumba University.” Writes Prince Besweri.

On 6th of February, 1952 the school opened with only twelve (12) pupils. “The following I recall, are the names of the pioneer pupils and their parents or guardians: Damali Nanteza and Eflansi Nakku daughters of Mr. & Mrs. Zefaniya Mpanga, Samusoni Sinabulya and Ibrahim Sseggirinya sons of Ssalongo and Mrs. Erisa Kintu, Kigozi son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ffulu, Kayaga and Nakiruta daughters of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ffulu, Abby Mutanda son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Mukasa, Livingstone Mayanja and James Kaddu sons of Mr. & Mrs, Yosamu Mugejjera, Peter Batasi son of Mr. & Mrs. Lwanga and Eseza Nagawa, my niece.” – writes Prince Besweri Mulondo.

Prince Besweri further Narrates that, “It was decided, the tuition fee per child would be Shs. 6/- per term plus a building fee of Shs. 5/- paid in the first year only.

The school had only one teacher at the time of its establishment and he was to be paid a ‘very fat’ salary of Shs. 84/- per month.

“Right from the beginning, the proposal was to start a Kindergarten to enable small children of school-going age who were not big enough to walk the distances to primary schools in Entebbe and Kisubi to start school at an appropriate age. Little did they know that their venture would grow into current day, Nkumba University.”

About Prince Besweri Mulondo.

Born Besweri Kiwanuka Lusse Mulondo on March 12, 1926, in his native Kyankowe Village, Mityana, Prince Besweri went to Kyankowe Primary School before joining Mityana Secondary School and later Agrey Memorial School in Kampala.

He served Nkumba University as the Chairperson, Board of Trustees, member University council and later appointed the Chairperson, planning and Development committee.

Mulondo joined the civil service in 1947 as an assistant regular registrar of titles in the ministry of land quiting civil service in 1974 when President Idi Amin ordered all civil servants who had worked for more than 20 years to retire.

He fled to Kenya that very year only to be returned by President Godfrey Binaisa to head Uganda Land Board until Obote was elected President. After serving as the Chairperson, Lint Marketing Board, Prince Besweri joined the constitution commission of Benjamin Odoki as a member in 1994 before being named a ‘sabalangira’ of Buganda by the Kabaka when he was still a ‘Sabataka’.

Museveni later appointed him a presidential advisor on Buganda until his death in 2016.

 

 

Tags: #NUat30
Previous Post

Yes, Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu can be tried by the ICC without a referral by the UN Security Council

Next Post

Masaza cup match day four, fixtures and predictions

Simon Peter Nashonji

Simon Peter Nashonji

Nashonji Simon Peter is a seasoned communications professional with over 10 years of experience in Journalism, Public relations, and Leadership. He is the Assistant Public Relations Officer at Nkumba University, and holds key leadership roles in student and alumni associations. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Relations and Strategic Communication, Nashonji is also a former Media Challenge Fellow and Editor of Nkumba University's News Website.

Related Posts

Campus Confession: When Love Turns Toxic, My Ugly Breakup Experience

Campus Confession: When Love Turns Toxic, My Ugly Breakup Experience

March 16, 2025
3k

Bridging the Digital Divide: Experts Call for Urgent Action

December 6, 2024
3.1k
Dr. Susan Nakanwagi displays her book titled: Critical Minerals, Sustainability, and the Energy Transition in the Global South: A Justice Perspective.

Book Review: A Thought-Provoking Contribution to Critical Minerals Discourse

November 27, 2024
3k

Katikkiro Calls for Balance Between Culture and Law

November 19, 2024
3.1k

TotalEnergies Trains Nkumba University, School of Sciences’ Lecturers

November 17, 2024
3.2k

30 Years, 3 Campuses: Nkumba University Takes Major Leap with Groundbreaking Ceremony for Kyegegwa Campus

November 14, 2024
3.2k
Load More
Next Post

Masaza cup match day four, fixtures and predictions

Discussion about this post

Trending Stories

Uganda’s top ten taxpaying companies and their economic impact

July 1, 2024
4.5k

I.K Musaazi and his Role in Triggering Uganda’s Independence

October 9, 2023
3.8k

Signs and Symptoms prompting you to go for vaginal cancer screening

September 14, 2022
3.6k
NULS EXECUTIVE

Nkumba Law Society Unveils New Leadership Structure

June 7, 2025
3.4k

Nkumba University Law Society to Honor Legacy of Late Prof. Kakooza with Memorial Tournament

September 25, 2024
3.4k
The Late Eng. Dan Ssebugwawo

Veteran Engineer Daniel Nkalubo Sebugwawo passes on

December 21, 2024
3.4k

About us

We are the only source of captivating news stories, insights, and updates within and beyond the vibrant community of Nkumba University. Our dedicated team of prolific writers and budding Journalists are committed to delivering timely, accurate, and engaging content that will keep you not only informed but also entertained. Nkumba University News – “We Tell the Story” from the perspective of the Source.

Quick Link

  • Advertise with us
  • Newsletters
  • Complaints
  • Our Authors
  • Submit an Article
  • Contact us
  • University Website

Socialise Here

Editor's Pick

ARE INHERENT RIGHTS “BENEVOLENT OFFERINGS” IN UGANDA TODAY?

Nkumba University Holds 10th PhD Seminar as Candidates Prepare for Research

Nkumba University Hosts Practical Mud Logging Training Under Tilenga Train the Trainer Program

Primary Schools Digital Classrooms Take Shape as UCC, Nkumba University Lead ICT Push

Partner with Us

  • Be part of Nkumba News
    Share news tips by getting in touch here

For any Inquiries, contact us on +256759116087 +256786 930552

Email: news@nkumbauniversity.ac.ug

 © 2024 Nkumba News . All rights reserved 

  • Google News
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Authors

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • VC’s diary
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Health
  • Education
  • University events
  • Law Blogs
  • Sports

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.