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
