Kampala University Founding Vice-Chancellor Professor Badru Kateregga has called for greater respect and preservation of cultural heritage, saying diversity is essential to building unity within the university community.
Kateregga made the remarks during the leadership transition ceremony of the Basoga Nsete Students Association at the university’s Ggaba Main Campus, where Nantale Rachael took over as chairperson from Tenywa George.
“Every culture must be respected, celebrated and preserved,” Kateregga said, urging students to appreciate their different cultural backgrounds while promoting unity and cooperation.
He noted that Kampala University brings together students from more than 30 cultural backgrounds, making it a space for cultural exchange, mutual understanding and appreciation of different traditions.
Kateregga’s message highlights the role of universities in nurturing students who value their heritage while embracing diversity. Cultural engagement can also give young people opportunities to learn from one another, challenge prejudice and promote peaceful coexistence.
The leadership transition marked a new chapter for the Basoga Nsete Students Association, with the incoming leadership expected to build on the work of its predecessors while promoting cultural identity, student participation and academic excellence.
The ceremony underscored the importance of preserving cultural traditions in an academic environment where students from different communities can share experiences and contribute to a stronger university community.