Mountains of the Moon University

MMU is a not-for-profit Community University whose ownership is expressed through the various representative communities which include the Districts, Municipalities, Religious communities and the Business Communities of the Rwenzori Region.  No person or external organization profits from the University and any surpluses generated by university activities will be reinvested within the university or re-directed for the benefit of the community.

As a community university the Directors hold the university [Article 2 ‘in trust for the community’].  The community stakeholders are represented on the University Council which is responsible for the general governance, supervision, and control of University affairs. The University Council has representatives of members of the public; representatives of all stakeholder districts in the community nominated by the respective district councils; representatives of the business community and representatives of faith-based denominations.

University Board of Directors

The founding Committee of the University currently constitutes the Board of Directors:

Chair:  Hon. Justice S. T. Manyindo

Members:
Prof. Edward B. Rugumayo
Hon. Colonel Tom Butime
Dr. Jockey B. Nyakaana
Fr. Albert B. Byaruhanga (RIP)
Hon. Percy Night Tuhaise
Mr. Yusuf Karmali,
Ms. Charlotte Karungi
Prof. Oswald Ndoleriire

University Council

The University Council is the main policy-making body of the University. As a community-owned University the main stakeholders of the University are represented on this body, these include: Local Governments of the Districts of Western Uganda, religious, business and community leaders.

Chairperson of University Council:

Rev. Fr. Albert B. Byaruhanga

External Members of University Council:

Prof. Oswald Ndoleriire
Stephen Rwakijuma Nyabongo
Rt. Rev. Bishop Beneziri Kisembo
Rt. Rev. Bishop Robert Muhiirwa
Rev. Pastor K.L. Dickson
Ezra Kakyoma
Dr Swizen Kymuhendo
Hon. Col Tom Butime
Ms. Percy Tuhaise
Dr. Eng. Vincent Kasangaki
Muslim Church representative
Chairpersons of Standing Committees of University Council
+ LCV of Districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese, Kamwenge, Kabarole, Kyenjojo.

Ex Officio Members of University Council:

Vice Chancellor
Deputy Vice Chancellor(s)
Registrar Academic
Registrar Administration (Secretary)
Representatives of Academic and Non-Academic Staff Associations
Representative of Student Guild