On 25 January 2016, KCCA’s Executive Director Jennifer S Musisi accepted an Honorary, Doctoral degree in Humanities – Philosophiae Doctor (Honoris Causa) of the United Graduate College and Seminary based in Jonesborough, Tennessee, USA.
An honorary degree is an honor given to elite leaders who exemplify great character and have proven extraordinary achievement and service to their communities, countries or the world as a mark of esteem.
The well attended award ceremony presided over by Prof Clyde Rivers (Ph.D), Prof Arch. Bishop Arthur Kitonga, Prof Nathan Kahara and Prof Bonny Katatumba (Ph.D) took place at the Kampala Serena Hotel on 25 January 2016.
Among the awardees also included; Dr Bishop Joshua Lwere, Dr Mayur Muljibhai Madhvani, Dr Andrew Kasirye, Dr Joseph N. Biribonwa, Dr Margaret Sekidde, Dr Kellen Kayonga, Dr Apollo Mutungi, Dr Aneez Bandali Jaffer, Dr Elly Twineyo Kamugisha, Dr Kin Kariisa, Dr Merian Kyomugisha Sebunya and Dr Jeff Jeng Liang Lin.
While conferring the degrees, Prof. Clyde who is also the Chief Chancellor of Education Worldwide for the United Graduate College and Seminary International stressed the need to recognise extremely outstanding individuals that have practically influenced their world through their selfless and dedicated service to humanity.
“Looking for good in others will establish a new culture where men and women will be in the business of searching for and finding the good in their countrymen” Prof. Clyde said. Adding that "Africa is a continent with amazing things to offer the world."
The UGCSI based in Tennessee, USA was founded in 1982 and runs across 50 Nations Worldwide. The College has also had recipients of Honour as Former President of Mozambique, H.E. Joaquim Chissano, President Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast, Former president Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria First lady of the Republic of Burundi, Denise Nkurunziza with an Honorary Ph.D in Humanities among other influential figures.
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