Assoc. Prof. Rachel Mindra Katoroogo appointed as the new Ag. Deputy Principal of Makerere University Business School
October 17, 2025, -In a landmark development, Prof. Moses Muhwezi, Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), officially appointed Assoc. Prof. Rachel Mindra Katoroogo as the new Ag. Deputy Principal making her the first female to ever hold this position in the history of the Institution.
The announcement was made by the MUBS School Secretary, Dr. Francis Yosa, in an official communication to the MUBS community. “This is to inform the MUBS community that, pursuant to Clause 1.3.4 of the MUBS Human Resource Manual (2009, as amended 2024), the Principal has appointed Assoc. Prof. Rachel Mindra-Katoroogo as Acting Deputy Principal, with effect from October 15, 2025,” Dr. Yosa stated.
He further clarified that the acting appointment shall remain in effect until a substantive Deputy Principal is appointed by the Education Service Commission. The appointment follows an internally advertised, merit-based process overseen by the Appointments Board and noted by the MUBS Council at its 67th Meeting held on October 15, 2025.
At the time of her appointment, Assoc. Prof. Mindra was serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, a role in which she demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic rigor, and commitment to student and staff development. Her appointment marks a significant step forward for gender representation in leadership at one of Uganda’s most prominent business education institutions.
Assoc. Prof. Mindra expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. “It is a great honor and a humbling moment to be entrusted with this role. I hope my appointment inspires more women to pursue leadership positions in academia. I look forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to continue advancing the mission and vision of MUBS,” she stated.