MUBS Top Management poses for a group photo during the 2025 retreat, focused on building connection, purpose, and institutional culture.
From October 1st to 3rd, 2025, the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Human Resource Directorate brought together members of Top Management for a unique retreat at Brovad Sands Lodge, Kalangala. Set against the tranquil backdrop of Lake Victoria, the retreat was not just a break from the daily administrative routine, it was a purposeful gathering themed “Building Connection, Purpose, and Culture.”
The goal of the retreat was to strengthen bonds among the School’s leadership, reflect on shared goals, and realign around MUBS’ strategic direction. It provided an opportunity to examine interpersonal dynamics, enhance collaboration, and promote a leadership culture rooted in the School’s core values, Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation.
In his keynote address, the MUBS Principal Prof. Moses Muhwezi emphasized the importance of unity, mutual support, and personal accountability among the institution’s leadership team. He urged leaders to reflect on their individual growth, noting that self-development fuels institutional progress.
Prof. Muhwezi also highlighted the need for strong social connections and team cohesion, encouraging openness to diverse ideas, stating, “We must learn to tolerate a plurality of thoughts, that is what defines a university.”
The three-day retreat featured a blend of strategic planning and team-building activities, providing leaders an opportunity to reconnect outside their regular work setting.
Ms. Christine Nanyombi Mubiru, the Chief Human Resource Director, expressed her pride in the initiative. “It was truly an honor to gather together as the top leadership of MUBS, a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we stand united in pursuit of a common vision.”
She encouraged participants to use the retreat not only to reconnect professionally but also to reignite their passion for the institution’s mission.
“Let this be a moment to connect more deeply, ignite fresh thinking, and recommit to the shared purpose that unites us all.”
As the retreat came to a close, participants returned with renewed energy, deeper connections, and a strengthened commitment to shaping MUBS into an institution where leadership is not just about authority, but about purpose, unity, and values in action.