Charles Barugahare
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| Born | September 13, 1972 Mitooma District, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)) Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (Doctor of Business Administration) |
| Occupation(s) | Financial Advisor, Auditor, Farmer |
| Years active | 1998 – present |
| Title | Former University Secretary, Makerere University |
Charles Barugahare (born 1972) is a Ugandan Financial Consultant and a farmer.[1] He is the former University Secretary of Makerere University, Oldest University in Uganda. Currently, he is the Director of Retirement Life Hub[2] that is knowned for the 30-day Personal Finance Improvement Challenge.[3] He also serves as a Board Member of Kiira Motors Corporation[4], a state enterprise aimed at commercialising the Kiira Electric Vehicle Project.[5]
Education
Charles Barugahare went to Makerere University where he pursued Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and later Eastern & Southern African Management Insitute (ESAMI) for Master of Business Administration before joining Atlantic International University for his Doctor of Business Administration.[6]
Professional career
Dr. Charles Barugahare has served in different organisations like Care International in Uganda, The Aids Support Organisation (TASO) and Makerere University where he served as the University Secretary[7][8], Accounting Officer of the University[9], Custodian of the University Seal, and Administrator of University Assets where he was replaced by Mr. Yusuf Kiranda.[10]
For the dedicated service and contribution to Makerere University and the country, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda awarded Charles Barugahare a Golden Jubilee Medal on 1 May 2018.[11]
Graduation Gowns Affair
During the period he was away on a study leave in 2020, Team Uniform Ltd, a private firm procured to supply 13,500 gowns for the UGX.1.3 billion collected from the graduands of the 70th graduation only supplied 6,383 gowns.[12] This resulted into the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabus Nawangwe suspending him from office, a decision that was overturned by the High Court.[13][14]
References
- ^ "Charles Barugahare". Financial Literacy Improvement Program. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "Retirement Life Hub - Nurturing a transformational life". Retirement Life Hub. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "Home". Financial Literacy Improvement Program. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "Minister Inaugurates New Kiira Motors Board of Directors | The Kampala Post". kampalapost.com. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "KIIRA EV SMACK: A car made in Uganda". Monitor. 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "Charles Barugahare". Atlantic International University. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "URA to collect tuition for all government universities". Monitor. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "Court blocks sacking of Mak University secretary". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ independent, The (2019-07-16). "Makerere suspends staff promotions amid financial crisis". The Independent Uganda:. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "University Secretary's Office | Makerere University". new.mak.ac.ug. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ Wamai, Mark (2018-05-02). "Vice Chancellor Congratulates Golden Jubilee Award Medal Recipients". Makerere University News. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ Writer, JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PML Daily Staff (2020-07-04). "Prof. Nawangwe witchunting me! Makerere top official takes VC, University to court over suspension". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "Court blocks sacking of Mak University secretary". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ Writer, TEDDY TRACY NAYIGA | PML Daily Staff (2020-07-15). "Court orders re-instatement of Makerere University Secretary". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-01-11.