Makerere University marked a decade of cultural and academic partnership with China by celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Confucius Institute and the 20th anniversary of the global Confucius Institutes network. Established in 2014, the Confucius Institute has grown into a key pillar in fostering relations between Uganda and China, language education, cultural exchange, and academic collaboration.
The event, held at the University Main Hall, featured the launch of three associations: the Confucius Institute Alumni Association, the Uganda Native Chinese Language Teachers Association, and the Uganda Secondary School Chinese Students Association.
The colorful ceremony was presided over by Mr. Mulindwa Israel, Director of Basic and Secondary Education, representing Uganda’s Minister of State for Higher Education. Also in attendance were the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, the Vice President of Xiangtan University, Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, and a delegation from Xiangtan University. The event included cultural performances, speeches, and panel discussions that highlighted the growing ties between Uganda and China.
